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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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