Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Vapid answers in ‘Speaking Out’ feature erode my faith in humanity

If there is one single feature in the Peninsula Daily News that erodes my faith in humanity, it would be the Sunday “Speaking Out” feature… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s hoping we’ll see more of a balance in political cartoons in the future

The Peninsula Daily News’ July 14 Commentary pages had eight cartoons. Three were by a cartoonist named Fitzimmons, who took on global warming deniers, hammered… Continue reading

LETTER: Why are we supporting and encouraging homelessness in our city?

Reading through the Peninsula Daily News’ Voter’s Guide for the upcoming Port Angeles City Council positions, I address this point for the outgoing and incoming… Continue reading

LETTER: With great stock of local candidates, I look forward to great times ahead

A friend recently asked what three qualities I’d want in a political leader, and these are what I came up with: • Thinks things through… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Steve Chinn for fire commissioner

including Clallam County Fire District 3 — I take pen… Continue reading

LETTER: Wants Trump removed from office for peaceful sleep

Oh my God. Whoever would have guessed that electing a man for president who was a reality television star with no governmental experience, who lies… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam County should not use glyphosate against invasive plants

The Clallam County noxious weed department is implementing herbicide spraying this summer to rid “noxious” roadside plants. A primary herbicide in the County Noxious Weed… Continue reading

LETTER: Defends New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

I get a kick out of the editorials slamming New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for spending an afternoon on the beach. Not too long ago,… Continue reading

LETTER: Legalization of abortions does not make it right

Oops. Being pro-choice does not allow one to pick and choose only those statements out of context made by another to support their argument [“Right… Continue reading

LETTER: Please to see McPhee Tunnel project being completed

I was pleased to read about the McFee Tunnel renovation and reopening [“Spruce Railroad Trail To Reopen This Weekend, Wider Path, Restored McFee Tunnel Part… Continue reading

LETTER: A tip of the hat to Clallam County’s first responders

I recently had a chance to see our first responders in action. My wife and I saw an older woman sitting with two dogs across… Continue reading

LETTER: When I think of Steve Chinn, I think of leadership and integrity

Steve Chinn is a candidate for Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioner. I have known Steve for more than 25 years and have seen… Continue reading

LETTER: Endorses Steve Chinn

I first met Steve Chinn over 34 years ago when I was a member of the Sequim School Board. He served as an elementary teacher… Continue reading

LETTER: A week of fireworks is too much

Is a week of fireworks enough for anyone else out there? We’ve had to sedate our large dog for six nights and counting. Is it… Continue reading

LETTER: Congress should have to use their constituents’ available health care

There is a relatively simple solution to the health care insurance issue: Each person in Congress must use the health care insurance available to their… Continue reading

LETTER: Objects to sign in business window

On the Fourth of July I read what I encountered in my face while entering a local business. A piece of paper was taped on… Continue reading

LETTER: Roadwork projects are poorly planned

Let me see if I have this correct: Old Olympic Highway will be closed starting Monday for McDonald Creek bridge replacement. Then starting Monday, July… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for Cherie Van Hoover for Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners

There are three erstwhile candidates for the open position on the Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners. As a former public hospital district commissioner, I recognize… Continue reading

LETTER: Believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make

I am pro-choice. I believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make. In fact, our Declaration of Independence affirms… Continue reading

LETTER: Questions about development near Sequim

I first read about the proposed housing development above U.S. Highway 101 and Brownfield Road in Sequim as “Bell Estates,” however, recent writings refer to… Continue reading