Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Feed children

Generally I read differing opinions on social media or in the newspaper without comment. Frankly, I appreciate living in a purple county, where we can… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2025

 

LETTER: Not American

As an American who has served our country, I have never felt prouder as an American when Mr. Trump buzzed the self-delayed Daytona 500 with… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2025

 

LETTER: Not open network

On Feb. 18, Jefferson County PUD #1 commissioners discussed proposed rate increases of more than 1,233 percent. That will make it cost prohibitive for others… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2025

 

LETTER: Port Townsend parking fees

Port Townsend plans to start charging $2 per hour for parking downtown. Violations will cost $65, up from $15. There’s no provision for people who… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2025

LETTER: An ego lap

Why in this era of DOGE cuts to the federal workforce to save taxpayers millions of dollars by firing thousands of workers, many of whom… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2025

LETTER: Day use only

The recent story regarding the planned development of the Miller Peninsula State Park (Opponents want park to stay day use, PDN, Feb. 17) gives only… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2025

LETTER: American values

Seems like Trump can’t make good on his promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. He has to save face with lies, suggesting… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2025

LETTER: Threat to bureaucracy

Its good to see the Olympic Peninsula residents exercising their right of free speech, protesting the myriad actions of Donald Trump’s. As the duly elected… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2025

LETTER: Bad bills

I cannot believe the arrogance of elected officials in Olympia. They feel they are absolutely smarter and know what’s best for our children. Senate Bill… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: Crucial public safety

Law enforcement representatives, organizations and concerned individuals testified against House Bill 1512 before the House Community Safety Committee on Feb. 10. Similar opposition to previous… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: Keep protesting

I was in downtown Port Angeles on Monday and caught a brief glimpse of the protest in front of the courthouse. I understand similar protests… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: School support

Over the past few weeks, I had the privilege of working alongside Citizens for Sequim Schools and community members throughout our district to advocate for… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: Seven years sober

The Good Shepherd rejoices when a lost sheep is found, and so does the community. Today, Jenni Tiderman Rogers is known for her cheerful, magnanimous… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: Victoria loves PA

Heartened to see Port Angeles citizenry warmly welcoming and expressing solidarity with Victorians arriving on the first Coho sailing. Sometimes of late, I’ve found myself… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2025

LETTER: Law enforcement

Thank you, Clallam County Sheriff Brian King and Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith for your leadership. I appreciate your statements which clearly explain your… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2025

LETTER: Protect information

I agree with the quote I see everywhere: “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2025

LETTER: Trump reelected

I have been monitoring our two Olympic Peninsula newspapers since the election. The cacophony of caterwauls are frightening. Let’s look at the map. As I… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2025

LETTER: Gender complexity

President Donald Trump declares there are only two options for human babies, male or female. However, there are many exceptions to this simplistic rule. Approximately… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2025

LETTER: Invest in future

I grew up in Port Angeles and attended K-12 in the Port Angeles School District. I attended Washington State University and Howard Law School. I… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2025

LETTER: Message not silenced

Under cover of night, someone tore down a sign on our property. It’s happened about 20 times. What awful message must be silenced? It says:… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2025