Letters to the Editor

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

LETTER: Bernard endorsement

Phyllis Bernard has my unreserved endorsement for Clallam County Public Utility District, District No. 3 commissioner, the position to which she was recently appointed. I… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2024

LETTER: State model

Middle-class parents now frequently decide to have only a couple kids, often even only one. But I’m referring to middle-class parents; you know, a husband… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2024

LETTER: Trumped up charges

The recent trial of Donald Trump did a disservice to our legal and political system. We always distinguished ourselves from dictatorships and banana republics by… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2024

LETTER: Text from college

So this is not good news, well sort of good news, not bad news or political news. I just wanted to share with everyone a… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2024

LETTER: U.S., Israel risk calamity

The Israel-Gaza war is about to destroy Israel’s relationship with the U.S. Approval for that war has plummeted from 50 percent in November 2023 to… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

Bernard for PUD seat

I am writing in support of Phyllis Bernard as Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1 commissioner. My wife, Peggy, and I worked for decades… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

‘Me’ in Memorial Day

On May 27, we observed Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives for this country. Donald Trump, however, chose… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

LETTER: Indirect costs

While I generally support farmland conservation efforts (Clallam pledges $1.5 million toward two farms, PDN, May 28), these acquisitions come at significant direct and indirect… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

LETTER: Thank you, NY jury

The conviction of Donald Trump on 34 felony counts by a jury of his peers is good for our country. Not only did New York… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

LETTER: Ferguson farce

So precisely what was the point of the “Three Bob Fergusons” sideshow? If the goal was to get attention, the Republicans behind it got some… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2024

LETTER: Levee questions

On May 14, Clallam County commissioners Mike French and Randy Johnson voted to proceed with the hybrid option of a paved road and trail on… Continue reading

LETTER: Bernard was right choice

A shoutout to the commissioners of Clallam Public Utility District #1 for appointing Phyllis Bernard as their new commissioner. I attended their meeting when they… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2024

LETTER: Not a sound plan

President Biden, with his vast knowledge of the auto industry, will set a target reflecting that all new auto sales be electric by 2030, but,… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2024

LETTER: Not a utopia

A presumed bank robber was shot to death in downtown Port Angeles in broad daylight four days ago and we still don’t know his name… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2024

LETTER: Pickens for state Rep.

There are three good Democrats running for the open District 24 state House seat. To me, Eric Pickens stands out; here’s why: I first heard… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2024