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LETTER: Fascist capitalism

The worst fear of our Founding Fathers was the destruction of our constitutional republic by a powerful malicious faction. That faction has materialized. It is… Continue reading

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, then-Pierce County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Det. Ed Troyer answers questions during a news conference in Tacoma, Wash. The Washington state attorney general on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, filed two misdemeanor criminal charges against Troyer, now the Pierce County sheriff, stemming from his confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier in January. Troyer has denied wrongdoing. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Pierce County sheriff charged over confrontation

Originally claimed Black man threatened him; later said it did not happen

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, then-Pierce County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Det. Ed Troyer answers questions during a news conference in Tacoma, Wash. The Washington state attorney general on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, filed two misdemeanor criminal charges against Troyer, now the Pierce County sheriff, stemming from his confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier in January. Troyer has denied wrongdoing. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

State Patrol: 67 troopers leave jobs due to vaccine mandate

The Washington State Patrol said Tuesday that 127 employees, including 67 troopers, have left the agency due to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for… Continue reading

The MV Coho has plans to set sail for Victoria on Nov. 8. Are you OK with being required to show a negative PCR test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of travel?

The MV Coho has plans to set sail for Victoria on Nov. 8. Are you OK with being required to show a negative PCR test… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2021

LETTER: Thoughtful realism

It’s ironic to hear Port Angeles City Council candidate Jena Stamper claim her opponent, incumbent council member Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin, is driven more by “idealist ideology… Continue reading

Do you agree with exemptions provided to state workers, health care and education employees to avoid getting the COVID-19 vaccine prior to the state deadline?

Do you agree with exemptions provided to state workers, health care and education employees to avoid getting the COVID-19 vaccine prior to the state deadline?… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2021

LETTER: Backs Wennstrom

I strongly support Libby Wennstrom for Port Townsend City Council. As an elected precinct committee officer with the Jefferson County Democratic Party, I’ve come to… Continue reading

LETTER: For Jena Stamper

As the local elections draw near, I would like you to consider what kind of city we want to be. In the last few years,… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for incumbents

I’m casting my ballot for the current Port Angeles City Council because of their accomplishments. Notable of these are tax relief for low-income property owners,… Continue reading

Public input will help shape the hiring process for a new Peninsula College president. Do you plan to participate?

Public input will help shape the hiring process for a new Peninsula College president. Do you plan to participate?… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2021

A GROWING CONCERN: Paint your fall garden in swaths of red, gold and orange

WE JUST FINISHED two weeks of discussing the “right plant for the right spot.” The next eight weeks are the best time to plant shrubs… Continue reading

LETTER: Projection?

In the world of psychiatry, “projection” occurs when a person attributes one’s own unacceptable actions to another. That is what Karen Rogers is doing when… Continue reading

LETTER:000,000,000,000

Why do all our leaders in the federal government seem to forget what a trillion is. They should be required to print out 000,000,000,000 instead… Continue reading

LETTER:Former mayors

The City of Sequim is a corporation, a collection of enterprises serving the citizens of Sequim. Corporate oversight is provided by the city council, requiring… Continue reading

LETTER:Non-candidate

I am concerned about the Sequim School District 323, Director At Large, Position No. 4 election. The issue is the candidacy, or non-candidacy, of Kristi… Continue reading

LETTER:Re-elect Oblak

40-0 are very decisive numbers. I’m sure you would pick a mechanic with 40 years experience over one with 0 years. The same with an… Continue reading

LETTER:Too radical

Did you ever notice when Democrats are in charge that taxes go up, inflation raises its ugly head and the border is overrun by illegal… Continue reading

LETTERFree will

I’m reminded of a story. A man is on top of the roof of his house during a flood. He prays to God to save… Continue reading

Yellowstone crews scale back search for Utah conservationist

The National Park Service has scaled back the search for Kim Crumbo, a conservationist from Utah who disappeared along… Continue reading

Are you concerned that the skyrocketing housing market will have a huge impact on your real property’s assessed value?

Are you concerned that the skyrocketing housing market will have a huge impact on your real property's assessed value?… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2021