Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Reason should prevail in park’s policy on mountain goats

About the July 26 article “Relocate, Kill Options For Goats; Olympic National Park Releases Its Draft Plan” regarding removing mountain goats from Olympic National Park,… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles marina in need of improvements

We enjoy coming into Port Angeles on our sailboat. But seriously, we feel you are missing the boat (pun intended). The Port Angeles Boat Haven… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s revision to Lincoln quote proves he’s better than everyone else

including the current president — that our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had a subtle feel for understanding his electorate. The following quote… Continue reading

LETTER: Cal Thomas’ use of partisan think tank research disguished as honest study

Cal Thomas’ July 20 column on the Peninsula Daily News’ Commentary page, “Porking Out On Your Money,” refers to the Federal Aviation Administration through the… Continue reading

LETTER: Cheri Van Hoover has the right stuff for Jefferson Hospital District 2

Cheri Van Hoover is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the Jefferson County Hospital District 2 board of commissioners. I’m impressed with her thoughtful and clear… Continue reading

LETTER: Get a better understanding of the Family Health and Sexual Health program

The time is coming to send children back to school. There, they will be exposed to the Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) program. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Our vote is with Steve Chinn as Clallam Fire District 3 commissioner

We support the election of Steve Chinn as a Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioner. Steve is a dedicated leader. He goes over and above… Continue reading

LETTER: When we protest against abortion, we’re doing it out of love — for everyone

Why do you suppose Christians get so wrapped up in the abortion issue? I was even told by a protester who was supporting Planned Parenthood… Continue reading

LETTER: Lack of traffic control during Sequim Lavender Weekend created dangerous situation

A very bad traffic congestion situation was created this past weekend during the 2017 Sequim Lavender Weekend at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and… Continue reading

LETTER: Lee Whetham’s fine qualities should make him shoo-in for another council term

Through my participation on the Port Angeles Utility Advisory Committee, I work with one of our current City Council members, Lee Whetham. I have found… Continue reading

LETTER: It’s time for citizens say on where fish farm goes

I guess I was late getting the news. I received on July 10 a letter dated July 7 from Greg Ballard in Director Mary Ellen… Continue reading

LETTERS: Arrogance of letter writer is textbook elitism

The insulting opinion expressed by the letter writer in the July 21 Letters to the Editor concerning the Peninsula Daily News’ Sunday “Speaking Out” feature… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s an excellent film on a potential solution to the health care crisis

The ongoing issue of health care is at a critical point for every one of us. Patients and doctors, workers and business owners, and those… Continue reading

LETTER: We would all benefit from having Jim Moran in Port Angeles City Council

Port Angeles voters have a rare opportunity to elect a proven community leader to the City Council. Jim Moran has an extensive background in finance… Continue reading

LETTER: Steven Chinn was the obvious choice then and he is now

In this primary election, voters in Fire District 3 will choose among three candidates for the position of fire commissioner. I strongly urge you to… Continue reading

LETTER: As a Port Angeles resident, it’s only common sense to vote yes on sales tax increase

Port Angeles residents will soon be voting on Transportation Benefit District Proposition No. 1 to increase the sales tax in Port Angeles by 0.2 percent… Continue reading

LETTER: Calling our president a buffoon no laughing matter

“Buffoon” in Webster’s description: “a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person.” That does not describe someone who defeated 16 Republican nominees, the Democratic Party… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s my endorsement of Smith, Whetham for Port Angeles City Council

The Our Water Our Choice Political Action Committee has observed the Port Angeles City Council closely for the past two years as we have advocated… Continue reading

LETTER: I have two words for the vitriolic letter writer who degrated Trump

I have two words for writer of the July 16 Peninsula Voices vitriolic letter of hate [“Trump a buffoon”] toward our duly elected President Trump,… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles City Council candidates forum demonstrated best of democracy in action

I appreciate all of the candidates and audience members who attended the Clallam County League of Women Voters forum in Port Angeles on Wednesday night,… Continue reading