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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you were out in the deep, dark woods of the North Olympic Peninsula and you saw your beloved friend accidentally veering down a path… Continue reading
There’s a new captain of the Titanic. The ship hit the iceberg quite some time ago and has been taking in more and more water.… Continue reading
Were the Jan. 21 rallies impressive? It depends on who you ask. My guess is that more than half of the participants could not tell… Continue reading
A Jan. 15 letter to Peninsula Voices (“Obama ‘pathetic’”) demands a response. Former President Barack Obama did a fine job dealing with the economic meltdown… Continue reading