Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Bernard for PUD

As a retired utility professional with 40 years of experience in the industry, I am excited to support Phyllis Bernard for PUD commissioner. All too… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: California dreaming

Those of a certain age, like old, may remember the Mamas and Papas, the 1960s rock group whose song “California Dreaming” became an anthem for… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: Clerical issues

My husband has a hyphenated first name. When he applied for a driver’s license, the Department of Licensing deleted the hyphen and used the second… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2024

LETTER: Afghanistan withdrawal

Who’s to blame for the deaths of soldiers during our withdrawal from Afghanistan? Former President Donald Trump’s decision to negotiate directly with the Taliban, bypassing… Continue reading

LETTER: Dangers of ‘Project 2025’

Every citizen, no matter their party affiliation, should learn about “Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project,” as they listen to the candidates. At 900 pages, it… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2024

LETTER: Support Bernard

I write to support Phyllis Bernard for her first full term as Clallam PUD Commissioner for District 3. Phyllis has many years of experience with… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2024

LETTER: Vote for Trump

Grocery prices are up 40 percent. Gas prices are up 50 percent. It’s almost impossible for most people to finance a home. Car and home… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2024

LETTER: Bypass needed

In response to “Port Angeles Needs Bypass” (PDN, Aug. 31), I would like to add that in the 1960s and ’70s, my parents and other… Continue reading

  • Sep 7, 2024

LETTER: Evaluate buildings

Earthquake simulation room sounds like entertainment more than anything. I assure you, nothing will prepare you for the complete unabashed power of a 9-plus magnitude… Continue reading

  • Sep 7, 2024

LETTER: Candidate contradiction

Ken Simpson, candidate for the Clallam County Public Utility District commission, said, “We have the cleanest, cheapest power in the country, and my purpose here… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2024

LETTER: Geothermal power

In summer of 1971, my best friend, Greg Victoroff, and I backpacked in Iceland for two weeks. The Land of Fire and Ice is mostly… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2024

LETTER: Port Angeles needs bypass

In the Aug. 24 PDN, there is great article about the Sequim Highway 101 bypass. Several years ago, I wrote to local, state and federal… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2024

LETTER: President’s job

Folks, may I remind you that the job of president of the United States is not to be the Entertainer in Chief. It’s a serious… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2024

LETTER: Reward courage

Like many of you, I am not immune to partisanship and rarely, if never, break ranks. Nevertheless, I appreciate those who are willing to do… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2024

LETTER: Can’t prove rising oceans

In U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s newsletter, he is happy about the funding he helped procure to protect against rising sea levels on Washington’s coast. NOAA… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2024

LETTER: Fix potholes

I’m wondering if the city of Port Angeles has lost its marbles. Things are bad enough, dodging the potholes and broken asphalt on the already-narrow… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2024

LETTER: Pay county employees

On July 11, I attended the Teamsters Local Union 589 meeting with Clallam County employees. It was the worst meeting of its kind I’ve ever… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2024

LETTER: Road projects

The letter, “Road Work,” (PDN, Aug. 10) hit the nail on the head. Before, I had no problem with the traffic lights or curbs downtown,… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2024

LETTER: Wrong on climate change

You might think, since rising ocean level and ever-stronger hurricanes and tornadoes threaten all of southern Florida, including Mar A Lago, that Mr. Trump would… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2024

LETTER: Government disconnect

The recent spectacle of 79 standing ovations for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech to Congress on July 24 serves as yet another… Continue reading

  • Aug 10, 2024