Did you notice that many politicians who pushed COVID Zero policies have seamlessly pivoted to Net Zero without addressing harms caused by extended lockdowns, mandates,… Continue reading
The debate between the Clallam County Public Utility District commissioner candidates convinced me that Will Purser is by far the better choice. Mr. Purser has… Continue reading
The voters have determined they want the Clallam County Department of Community Development director to be elected and not appointed. Most, if not all, candidates… Continue reading
Face coverings will still be required in health care settings after the emergency order is rescinded in order to protect people like me, who cannot… Continue reading
When our senator, Patti Murray, first took office in 1993, the national debt was $4.2 trillion. My share of the national debt was $16,450. Today,… Continue reading
Here is the headline from the Sequim Gazette, Dec. 16, 2015: “Hays Resigns Sequim Council Seat.” His resignation was sent to the council via email… Continue reading
Inflation is the highest in 40 years. Food prices rose 11.4 percent over the last year, the highest rate since Jimmy Carter’s presidency in 1979.… Continue reading
During my 30-year career as an electric utility government public affairs professional, I saw a lot. The best, and worst, seem to come out, especially… Continue reading
Each election is a ruling by the people on how the government is working for them. Let’s review. At the state level, Inslee conveniently rescinded… Continue reading
Reading some Washington Republican candidates’ profiles for elections, certain terms from their national culture wars mislead us. Take critical race theory (CRT); Sue Forde states… Continue reading
We now understand the odds are against us. As the planet gets warmer it affects more than just our quality of life but the very… Continue reading
Some good news: On Sept. 8, the governor issued a statement declaring the termination of the state of emergency by Oct. 31. About time, nearly… Continue reading
I really get a kick out of Sen. Patty Murray. She gets reelected and then, except for a few sound bites, we don’t hear anything… Continue reading
I always enjoy reading The Conversation in the PDN. It stimulates thought, causing me to evaluate my biases and consider new ideas. I have thought… Continue reading
I have known Ken and Joanna Hays for over 40 years. They have been solid pillars of the community, running a small business in Sequim… Continue reading
In today’s troubled times, it’s especially gratifying to see some truly decent people stepping up to run for local office. One of those is Bruce… Continue reading
It’s easy to raise a stink if you ignore the facts. Local attorney Rosemary Schurman complained to the state auditor that Jefferson County Commissioner Greg… Continue reading
You’ve probably heard that house Democrats, including Mike Chapman and Steve Tharinger, fearing global warming, approved SB 5974 banning gas-powered passenger and light duty vehicles… Continue reading
Will Purser, Clallam County Public Utility District commissioner and board chairman, is too valuable an asset to not be re-elected. In 2014, after 45 years… Continue reading
I served with Ken Hays on the Sequim City Council. He served two terms for eight years and was mayor for four of them. During… Continue reading
