Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Disappointment with Democrats

In response to the PDN article from July 24 regarding the 24th Legislative District race between Mike Chapman and Marcia Kelbon. If he is elected… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2024

LETTER: Roberson for state rep

Occasionally a political candidate appears with a personal history evoking inspiration and respect. Matthew Roberson, running for the state House of Representatives in the 24th… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2024

LETTER: Voting for Tyler, Reandeau

I’m voting for Nate Tyler for state Representative, Position 1, and Kenneth Reandeau for Clallam County PUD Commissioner District 3. Tyler is the only candidate… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2024

LETTER: Pickens best suited

What distinguishes the three Democrats running for the open 24th Legislative District state House seat? Nate Tyler’s experience comes from growing up in Neah Bay… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2024

LETTER: Constitutional republic

I would like to remind the writer of “Principles of Democracy” (PDN, July 6) that we live in a democracy only on election days. The… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2024

LETTER: Not impressed with IRS

I read with interest the New York Times article extolling the Biden administration’s year-long effort to crack down on delinquent wealthy taxpayers (Page A8, PDN,… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2024

LETTER: Backs Bernbaum

I recently had the pleasure of hearing the candidates at a forum for the state House of Representatives, District 24, Position 1. I was impressed… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2024

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