Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Obama’s legacy defined by Donald Trump

Obama’s legacy can be wrapped up in two words: Donald Trump. Gary Flesner, Sequim… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote yes on local school levies to maintain resources, opportunities for our children

We can’t predict what the state Legislature will ultimately decide about the McCleary merry-go-round. Actual implementation of state educational funding changes may take years. It’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam commissioner leads the way in addressing Trump’s Cabinet picks

On behalf of my family and our community, I want to thank Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias for taking the initiative in addressing some of… Continue reading

LETTER: Lawmakers need to hold themselves to higher standard, not resort to childishness

It is despicable and beneath being a senator or representative to engage in childish endeavors and disrespect to the office of the president and the… Continue reading

LETTER: Call your representative about shameful proposal to tranfer public lands to states

Thus it begins. In case you missed it, even before the 45th president was inaugurated, U.S. House rules were changed to make it easier to… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2017

LETTER: Let’s keep our community strong by voting yes on Port Angeles levy

Growing up in Port Angeles in the 1940s and 50s, I remember receiving a very good education, having great teachers and living in a vibrant… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump threatens to substantially turn back the clock on climate change progress

Far from making America great again, Donald Trump may in fact threaten human civilization by setting in motion runaway climate change beyond the capacity of… Continue reading

LETTER: Licensed bed-and-breakfasts allow area to thrive

As the Clallam County Planning Commission formalizes standards for bed-and-breakfasts in rural Clallam County, I hope that citizens will recognize the positive impact that fully… Continue reading

LETTER: Common sense prevailed in Clallam’s green light for herbicide use

It was unanimous. Common sense prevailed, making this host of “Weeds & Wildlife” on KSQM radio very happy. The county won its long battle: Herbicide… Continue reading

LETTER: Help support district students with Port Angeles levy support

On Feb. 14, the Port Angeles School District is running an educational programs and operation levy. If approved, this levy will continue levy funding for… Continue reading

LETTER: I hope you’re happy, Trump supporters, with what you’ve wrought

Well, all you Trump voters out there, I hope you are happy now. The lunatics are now running the asylum. Heaven help us all. Carl… Continue reading

LETTER: Spicer’s press briefing a harbinger of ‘alternative facts’ to come

The first press briefing of the Trump administration saw the White House press secretary, Mr. Sean Spicer, accuse the news media of inventing a conflict… Continue reading

LETTER: Thank you, Obamas, for all you’ve accomplished

As President Barack Obama leaves office, we want to take time to thank him for the leadership he provided our country. His accomplishments are many:… Continue reading

LETTER: Vast participation in ‘Womxn’s’ Day marches was a great thing to see

It was a great pleasure to view all the enthusiasm in the “Womxn’s” Day marches. I hope everyone who marched will vote in 2018. Ed… Continue reading

LETTER: A hearty salute to Obama for helping bridge gap between GOP, Dems

Once again, astonishingly, I am penning paeans of praise for our former president, Barack Obama. Obama made last-ditch attempts to unify a sharply divided country.… Continue reading

LETTER: Have you no sense of decency, Trump?

U.S. Sen. Joe McCarthy, infamous for his self-aggrandizement and his flagrant disregard for facts, was called up short by Attorney Joseph Welch during the Army-McCarthy… Continue reading

LETTER: Newspaper did a great job covering women’s marches on all levels

I just wanted to thank the Peninsula Daily News for its excellent coverage of the Women’s/”Womxn’s” marches locally, semi-locally, nationally and across the world. I… Continue reading

LETTER: Now that the election’s over, let’s practice what MLK preached

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “To retaliate in kind would do nothing but intensify the existence of hate in the universe. “Along the way of… Continue reading

LETTER: Readers should beware of prejudicial journalism of Cal Thomas

PDN Thursday columnist Cal Thomas says he had to stop going to the movies (“Not-So-Golden Globes,” Jan. 12 Commentary page) “because I grew tired of… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump nothing but a fox now in charge of the henhouse

On several occasions while campaigning, regarding big money in politics and corruption in Washington, Donald Trump stated that he would “drain the swamp.” Instead, he… Continue reading