Letters to the Editor

LETTER: It’s not easy

So you think it’s easy living on unemployment insurance? I worked at this agency for 17 years and never met anyone who found it so.… Continue reading

  • Aug 6, 2021

LETTER: Memories

I have read the PDN since 1963. I particularly enjoy John McNutt’s “Back When.” His piece, “Family Moves Past Devastating Events” brought back the south… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2021

LETTER: Save your tribe

We are the indigenous people. Years ago, when the European settlers arrived on what was to become American shores, among other things they brought with… Continue reading

LETTER: Traitors to democracy

After watching the first day of the Jan. 6 committee investigation, it became obvious, if it wasn’t already, that there were no love and kisses… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2021

LETTER: West End Thunder

A huge thank you to all the volunteers at West End Thunder. They put on the drag races at the Forks Airport once a month.… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2021

LETTER: Laws anti-police

I commend Democrat Washington state Rep. Mike Chapman for doing the right thing by voting against these recently enacted anti-police laws, as opposed to doing… Continue reading

LETTER: Purge population

I read with interest that the county is recommending masks again indoors for everyone. It’s time to let God, or Darwin, sort out the weak… Continue reading

LETTER: Unfair to unvaccianted

I was disappointed to see Dr. Allison Berry’s allegation that the mask honor system failed and that unvaccinated are responsible for the current outbreak. Unvaccinated… Continue reading

LETTER: Ballot expense

I hope all of you are voters. Please remember that it costs our county auditor’s office 65 cents for each ballot returned… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2021

LETTER: Be responsible

Enough. Personal choice should not compromise the collective freedom we share and enjoy as a society as a whole. Personal choice should not be allowed… Continue reading

LETTER:A personal choice

To all the vaccinated with strong opinions of authoritarianism, from a vaccinated constituent. I am reminded of the mantra “my body, my choice” when I… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2021

LETTER:Biologist responds

Biologist responds In Pat Neal’s July 21 commentary, is he trying to be funny or serious? A “new owner of the Hoh River appeared” and… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2021

LETTER: Don’t ignore experts

As I age, I am less and less able to be absolutely sure about anything. Things change so quickly and some of it I want… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2021

LETTER: Stay healthy

Some vaccinated people are getting COVID-19, especially the new variants. It would seem from the latest figures available that in the UK, Netherlands and Israel… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2021

LETTER: Supports Wennstrom

If you have something that needs to be done, give it to Libby. If you have a problem that needs solving, give it to Libby.… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2021

LETTER: Supports Rogers

As a former U.S. naval officer and Superior Court judge, I understand clearly the importance of governance, law and policy. I’m supporting Karen Rogers for… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2021

LETTER: Supports Vega

Tyler Vega is running for Port Townsend City Council in the upcoming primary. Tyler is not part of the political establishment, which is a good… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2021

LETTER: Darwin award

I would like to submit my nomination for this year’s Darwin Award to all the unmasked, unvaccinated people in America. For those unfamiliar with the… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2021

LETTER: Natural selection

As more of our population dies of COVID-19, it is apparent that nearly all of them are unvaccinated. While I applaud Clallam County health officer… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2021

LETTER: Backs incumbents

A Sequim-based Republican-leaning group co-led by defeated Clallam County Commissioner Jim McEntire has promoted a group of opposition candidates to run for Port Angeles City… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2021