Letters to the Editor

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

LETTER: Few options

After watching the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, one has to ask who is running this country, because it’s clearly not Joe Biden.… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Principles of democracy

I’m writing to express my concern regarding the Supreme Court decision granting the president immunity from prosecution for actions taken in an official capacity. This… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Things to consider

Thinking of not voting because you like neither Biden nor Trump? Consider a few things. The next president will likely have three Supreme Court vacancies.… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Trade program

I empathize with the 193 workers facing layoffs at the Mexican-owned McKinley Paper Mill. In 2000, I was laid off from a foreign-owned company and… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: World in danger

The state of my country, our country, weighs heavily upon my mind. For far too long have Americans clung to the idea that our country… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Debate conclusions

After watching the debate Thursday night, I have come to two conclusions. My first thought is our nation is in a terrible state when we… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Level III trauma center

Our family’s first experience needing 911 was prompted by a fall with a resulting broken nose and lots of bleeding. We were thankful for the… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Public health crisis

The surgeon general declared guns to be a public health crisis. That’s like saying that because people are obese, shopping carts are a problem. During… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Retain golf park

The Port Townsend comprehensive plan is being finalized. It may well be used to change the zoning of the land along Blaine Street that is… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports levy

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 has placed a levy increase on the August ballot. Over 80 percent of those Olympic Medical Center bills… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Venison fest

This is an idea of when the world gives you lemons, make lemonade. Last Tuesday, I stepped out my back door and startled a doe… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Brewer’s impact

At the June 8 memorial service remembrance event for John Brewer, people talked about how he impacted their lives at the newspaper he headed and… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2024

LETTER: Yes on hospital levy

On July 17, ballots will be mailed to Clallam County voters. On the ballot will be a request to increase Clallam County Hospital District No.… Continue reading