Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Wants Trump removed from office for peaceful sleep

Oh my God. Whoever would have guessed that electing a man for president who was a reality television star with no governmental experience, who lies… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam County should not use glyphosate against invasive plants

The Clallam County noxious weed department is implementing herbicide spraying this summer to rid “noxious” roadside plants. A primary herbicide in the County Noxious Weed… Continue reading

LETTER: Defends New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

I get a kick out of the editorials slamming New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for spending an afternoon on the beach. Not too long ago,… Continue reading

LETTER: Legalization of abortions does not make it right

Oops. Being pro-choice does not allow one to pick and choose only those statements out of context made by another to support their argument [“Right… Continue reading

LETTER: Please to see McPhee Tunnel project being completed

I was pleased to read about the McFee Tunnel renovation and reopening [“Spruce Railroad Trail To Reopen This Weekend, Wider Path, Restored McFee Tunnel Part… Continue reading

LETTER: A tip of the hat to Clallam County’s first responders

I recently had a chance to see our first responders in action. My wife and I saw an older woman sitting with two dogs across… Continue reading

LETTER: When I think of Steve Chinn, I think of leadership and integrity

Steve Chinn is a candidate for Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioner. I have known Steve for more than 25 years and have seen… Continue reading

LETTER: Endorses Steve Chinn

I first met Steve Chinn over 34 years ago when I was a member of the Sequim School Board. He served as an elementary teacher… Continue reading

LETTER: A week of fireworks is too much

Is a week of fireworks enough for anyone else out there? We’ve had to sedate our large dog for six nights and counting. Is it… Continue reading

LETTER: Congress should have to use their constituents’ available health care

There is a relatively simple solution to the health care insurance issue: Each person in Congress must use the health care insurance available to their… Continue reading

LETTER: Objects to sign in business window

On the Fourth of July I read what I encountered in my face while entering a local business. A piece of paper was taped on… Continue reading

LETTER: Roadwork projects are poorly planned

Let me see if I have this correct: Old Olympic Highway will be closed starting Monday for McDonald Creek bridge replacement. Then starting Monday, July… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for Cherie Van Hoover for Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners

There are three erstwhile candidates for the open position on the Jefferson Healthcare board of commissioners. As a former public hospital district commissioner, I recognize… Continue reading

LETTER: Believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make

I am pro-choice. I believe that our paths in life are determined by the many choices we make. In fact, our Declaration of Independence affirms… Continue reading

LETTER: Questions about development near Sequim

I first read about the proposed housing development above U.S. Highway 101 and Brownfield Road in Sequim as “Bell Estates,” however, recent writings refer to… Continue reading

LETTER: Can the county or businesses help with traffic flow issues during bridge closure?

After reading about the upcoming McDonald bridge closure it looks like it could affect Agnew businesses including a local veterinarian, bed and breakfasts, and our… Continue reading

LETTER: The threat of the public doing a public agency’s job will get the agency to act

The rant about the cougar problem brought back some memories. A number of years ago I had a tethered goat killed by a cougar. I… Continue reading

LETTER: If we can’t care for our elders what does that say about us?

AHCA) to the Affordable Care Act recommends sweeping changes to Medicaid. There are… Continue reading

LETTER: The Better Care Reconciliation Act is not a healthcare bill; it’s a tax cut bill.

The Better Care Reconciliation Act is not a healthcare bill. It’s a tax cut bill. By decreasing federal spending on health care to working people,… Continue reading

LETTER: Regarding not saying the Pledge of Allegiance, here are a few salient points

Regarding Port Angeles City Councilman Dan Gase’s irrelevant, and slyly judgmental, dig about a city council candidate’s choice to eschew the Pledge of Allegiance [“PA… Continue reading