I broke out laughing reading the endorsement letter for Bruce McComas for hospital commissioner of Jefferson County because of his past and present experiences as… Continue reading
In a way, it’s unfortunate that Port Angeles City Council candidate Jacob Oppelt saw fit to drop out of the race. In actuality, his official… Continue reading
Sports columnist Michael Carman’s Oct. 12 article (“Looking For Love, Or Salt”) begins with “Deer I can do without” and goes on to cite their… Continue reading
Did you assume that small-town politics would be more honest and kind than what we’re getting at the national level, where alt-facts rule the day… Continue reading
Thirty-five years ago, my wife and I participated in a memorable adventure. We traveled across several Western states with a group of Germans. We had… Continue reading
I am saddened that so many of the National Football League players are using the national anthem as a “tool” to call attention to what… Continue reading
Thank you to my government for sending me a voters guide. It gives me a background of candidates and informs me about propositions and initiatives.… Continue reading
If you are angry and frustrated about mass shootings and the cowardly unwillingness of some elected officials to face the issue of gun violence, know… Continue reading
Hillary Clinton is touring America selling her book “What Happened” and telling everybody why it’s their fault she lost. I think she should have called… Continue reading
I recently attended a memorial where most of the attendees were all former military members. We were all sitting around large tables having a bite… Continue reading
As a health care provider in Jefferson County I understand the importance of our hospital board of commissioners. As citizens, it is vital that we… Continue reading
I am writing in response to statements by some Jefferson County residents that are concerned about the availability of women’s health care in their county.… Continue reading
Is everyone ready for another property tax increase on top of the McCleary decision of at least 80 cents, according to the Seattle Times? Well,… Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin stated, “Nothing is of more importance for the public weal, than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue.” He concluded… Continue reading
I believe community support will be required if we are to provide housing for families earning well below the median income. I have built about… Continue reading
My husband and I moved here to Port Angeles on July 27, 2015. What kind of people live here? Why is one dear elderly lady… Continue reading
Two Port Angeles City Council candidates who made it past the primaries have pulled out of the general election. This is disgusting. The losers of… Continue reading
I am voting for Cheri Van Hoover to be our next Jefferson County hospital commissioner because she brings decades of experience in administration, policy and… Continue reading
Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and now the 2016 election. These were all attacks on the American homeland by foreign entities. The first two were overt and… Continue reading
During World War II, soldiers of color were segregated. Having distingushing themselves in war, Japanese-American soldiers came home only to find their relatives returning from… Continue reading
