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