Letters to the Editor

LETTER: StreamFest Thanks

When my husband, Jim Mantooth, and I retired after a dozen years of hosting StreamFest at our Ennis Arbor Farm, we didn’t imagine the event… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2024

LETTER: Trump’s scheme

When Ted Cruz won the Republican Iowa caucuses in 2016, Donald Trump declared the result was a fraud. When Fox News called Arizona’s win for… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2024

LETTER: Women should have autonomy

After watching the vice presidential debate, which was refreshingly civil in its tone, I began to think about how Sen. JD Vance was framing his… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2024

LETTER: Defeat Trump

I am heartened that thousands of Republicans in our country are stepping up to defeat Donald Trump in November, acknowledging that another Trump term may… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: No on initiatives

The four initiatives that have been backed by Brian Haywood, co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar hedge fund company Taiyo Pacific, will not save us money. I-2109… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: No on Republicans

This is an historic election, and like all historic elections, it is fraught with danger. Donald Trump and the Republicans are determined to destroy the… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: Trump’s claims

In the past two weeks, we’ve seen Donald Trump make the following claims: Kamala Harris “…was Indian all the way, and then all of a… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: Vote Upthegrove

The 2024 primary race for state Commissioner of Public Lands was the closest in Washington history. Dave Upthegrove squeaked out second place by 49 votes.… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: War ultimate catastrophe

Vice President Harris should be elected President in 2024 with a character edge over former President Trump. Unfortunately, she and Democrats have taken our nation… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2024

LETTER: Give women your vote

We’ve had 235 years of American presidents without a single woman in the Oval Office, 92 years of Congressmen representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District, and… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2024

LETTER: Justice system

I recently had an encounter with the justice system in Port Angeles as a senior citizen. While I was driving, a police officer pulled me… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2024

LETTER: No on initiatives

In November, we will be faced with four truly horrible ballot initiatives. The future of our state depends on a resounding no vote on all… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2024

LETTER: Start at beginning

Regarding the letter “Trump’s Fault“ (PDN, Sept. 14.) I found the letter credible and well written. However, to fully comprehend the debacle of Afghanistan, one… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2024

LETTER: VenisonFest idea

In response to a letter about having a crab turned VenisonFest in Port Angeles. Great idea. I’d even volunteer at a venison soup kitchen for… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2024

LETTER: Beautiful parking lot

Bravo and many thanks to the city of Port Angeles for its innovative retrofit of the city hall parking lot. Not only does it reduce… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: Bernard for PUD

As a retired utility professional with 40 years of experience in the industry, I am excited to support Phyllis Bernard for PUD commissioner. All too… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: California dreaming

Those of a certain age, like old, may remember the Mamas and Papas, the 1960s rock group whose song “California Dreaming” became an anthem for… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: Clerical issues

My husband has a hyphenated first name. When he applied for a driver’s license, the Department of Licensing deleted the hyphen and used the second… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: Afghanistan withdrawal

Who’s to blame for the deaths of soldiers during our withdrawal from Afghanistan? Former President Donald Trump’s decision to negotiate directly with the Taliban, bypassing… Continue reading

LETTER: Dangers of ‘Project 2025’

Every citizen, no matter their party affiliation, should learn about “Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project,” as they listen to the candidates. At 900 pages, it… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2024