Harassing the homeless is not going to fix the problem of homelessness. Dumping the expense of patrolling the homeless on the taxpayers will never fix… Continue reading
Many experts believe our tax plan will reward those with no need at the cost to those with the greatest need, and are worlds away… Continue reading
This is the year that I finally found out what Christmas is all about. I volunteered both Christmas Eve and Day at the new warming… Continue reading
In the last election in November, the people of Virginia asked as many voters as possible to “run for something.” This request was taken to… Continue reading
I’m confused. The Dec. 15 Peninsula Daily News article explaining why the burn ban has been lifted reminded me of my father-in-law many years ago.… Continue reading
On the day after the 2016 election the Peninsula Daily News published my letter “Impending Storm,” (PDN, Nov. 13). The letter was intended as a… Continue reading
What’s wrong with the Port Angeles reusable bag initiative? Absolutely nothing. This initiative to replace the pervasive plastic shopping bags with reusable bags is important… Continue reading
Nibble at majority Alabama voters struck a blow for decency Dec. 12, electing Democrat Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate. In rejecting President Trump’s appeals… Continue reading
New corporate pledge As you may recall, at one point in the legislative process that the new tax reform bill recently went through. Many pages… Continue reading
Money for parks I agree with the letter “No park fee hikes” in last Sunday’s Dec. 12 Peininsula Daily News. To expect families to pay… Continue reading
Brakes on housing I must comment on David Sullivan and his cohorts with the Jefferson County Commissioners concerning their newly imposed year-long moratorium on shooting… Continue reading
Front page news There was a wonderful article in the last week’s special edition of the Port Angeles School District that was included in my… Continue reading
I’m no expert on suicide, or bridges, but I’ve learned some things since my wife, Nancy, jumped from the Aurora Bridge in Seattle, August 2002.… Continue reading
‘Radical’ defense I frequently read and agree with many of David Brooks’ commentaries. But his recent Dec. 13 column (“What’s wrong with radicalism”) was absolutely… Continue reading
Oppose park fee hikes Last year was the centennial of our National Park System. “America’s best idea” was the phrase trumpeted around the anniversary, according… Continue reading
Commercials detract I think there are way too many TV commercials aired during the National Footbal League Super Bowl games. They detract from the quality… Continue reading
Input opportunity The Navy announced in September that it has delayed about 10 months the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on stationing all EA-18G Growler… Continue reading
In my view, the huge proposed entrance fee increase is tyrannical and unconstitutional. (“Huge fee hike for park proposed,” PDN, Oct. 27) Mind you, it… Continue reading
That was a very good story about the life of Louella Lawrence and her great presence in the life of Port Angeles. Missing, however, was… Continue reading
I’m pleased to hear that the city council has voted to put up barriers on the Eighth Street bridges. (“Port Angeles council adds bridge barriers… Continue reading
