Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Hospital levy too much

I read the thorough article about Clallam County Hospital District #2’s proposed levy lid lift in the PDN’s Friday edition. What disturbs me about this… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2024

LETTER: Backs Ralston

Graham Ralston has history with our community and the heart and experience to make a difference representing us in Congress. Graham knows Washington, D.C. and… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Not in a better position

After eight years with Mike Chapman, Steve Tharinger and Kevin Van De Wege representing the 24th Legislative District in the state Legislature, Chapman asks, “is… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Property tax questions

Have you noticed the troubling wave of store closures in Port Angeles? Recently, it was announced that Rite Aid on Highway 101 will be shutting… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Supports Bernbaum

Like most people, I like being heard. I like when people are truthful. I like when people are willing to pause, think, and then answer… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Supports Franz

I support Hilary Franz for the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington District 6. Hilary currently serves as Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, managing the Department… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Treated well at hospital

I simply cannot say enough about the outstanding treatment I received from the Olympic Medical Center recently. The superb care started with the 9-1-1 response… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2024

LETTER: Bernard for PUD

I am writing this letter in support of Phyllis Bernard as District 3 commissioner for Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1. I was pleased… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Chapman for senator

Mike Chapman is by far the best candidate for state senator. He has shown us what a fine leader he is as county commissioner and… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Pickens for state rep

Eric Pickens has my vote for state House of Representatives, 24th Legislative District, Position 1. I have come to know Eric during my service on… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Supports hospital levy

Proposition 1 on the August ballot is a vital measure for the long-term health of Clallam County. We are blessed with a medical provider in… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Truth problem

Like the drunk who didn’t have a drinking problem but, rather, a sobriety problem, Biden may not have a lying problem, but he definitely has… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Willful ignorance

There are massive amounts of excellent information on climate change from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and hundreds of… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Banned fireworks?

Too many, too much, too long. All the noise for many days before and after. All the disturbance. All the frightened animals. What about the… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Owl problem

I recently read that the state Department of Fish Wildlife, in its infinite wisdom, is preparing to order another poorly thought-out response to an unfortunate… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Project 2025

There was a debate recently between two old men: one sober, decent, of proven executive ability and clearly under-the-weather; the other crude, a compulsive liar,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Sharpness in question

The White House staff, and the Biden officials who have recently been on air to tout the president’s sharpness and acumen, are criminals. That would… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Support Upthegrove

As an active Olympic Climate Action participant, a prolific reader and an outdoor enthusiast, I strongly support Dave Upthegrove for state Commissioner of Public Lands,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Vote for Bernbaum

I support of Adam Bernbaum for state representative. As active members of the community, I see the great importance of being able to work together… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Vote for hospital

Not long ago, I tripped on a tree root while backpacking. The skin on my elbow was one big flap hanging down, exposing the bone.… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024