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LETTER: Urges vote for Port’s Proposition 1

Please vote yes on Proposition 1, the Port of Port Townsend proposed Industrial Development Districtl levy. The Port is in desperate financial circumstances that require… Continue reading

Car tab ballot measure would slash cost but hurt transportation

Car tab ballot measure would slash cost but hurt transportation

An anti-tax activist is again bringing a $30 car-tab initiative to voters in Washington state that would… Continue reading

Car tab ballot measure would slash cost but hurt transportation

LETTER: Support for Stinson, Howard in Port Townsend

Perhaps no issue impacts our community greater than the shortage of affordable housing. I support Deborah Stinson and Amy Howard for Port Townsend City Council… Continue reading

POINT OF VIEW: The problems with I-976

POINT OF VIEW: The problems with I-976

TAXES TAKE A cut out of our personal and business resources and of course no one likes paying them. Small business owners especially loathe taxes,… Continue reading

POINT OF VIEW: The problems with I-976

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Should we stay on daylight saving time?… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2019

LETTER: Stoffer always supporting kids, researching new ideas

Stoffer for school board I have known and worked with Jim Stoffer through various school organizations and functions for the past 10 years. While attending… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for MickHager, who has balanced her business debt

Vote for MickHager Supporters of Port Townsend’s current mayor insist that she should have another term for her accomplishments in climate change preparation and emergency… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles needs to review priorities about performing arts center

Priorities? Port Angeles has a high school which needs replacing and a middle school which needs either replacing or an incredible amount of money to… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Miano for experience, education, background

I read with astonishment in the recent PDN Voter Guide that Clallam Fire District 3 Commissioner Jim Barnfather had this to say about his opponent… Continue reading

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Do you think the Islamic State group is finished now that its leader has been killed?… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2019
Pumpkin Fun Run raises spirits, scholarship funds

Pumpkin Fun Run raises spirits, scholarship funds

Runners burst from the starting line of Saturday’s Pumpkin Fun Run & Walk along the Waterfront Trail from Port Angeles City Pier.… Continue reading

Pumpkin Fun Run raises spirits, scholarship funds

LETTER: Benedict endorses Barnfather in District 3

Jim Barnfather has my vote to continue to serve as Fire District 3 commissioner. A 40-year veteran firefighter, he has done an outstanding job over… Continue reading

LETTER: Board decries I-976 while general manager gets a raise

In the Oct. 18 issue, the PDN reports the Clallam Transit Board crying over lack of adequate funding if I-976 passes and also reports about… Continue reading

LETTER: Candidate Carr has done her homework in Port Angeles

We all want representatives who are able to develop productive solutions to community challenges rather than rely on fear, negativity and stigmatization as the answer.… Continue reading

LETTER: Henninger best candidate for Clallam hospital commission

I will vote for Ann Henninger for hospital commissioner as she is the most qualified for this position. I know her to be an amazing… Continue reading

LETTER: Port of Port Townsend should approve new improvement plan before spending money

The Port of Port Townsend’s Strategic Plan says infrastructure maintenance shall come first. Good idea, never done. Now they want us to approve a new… Continue reading

LETTER: Positions on climate change a test for candidates

Several vectors in today’s world threaten human civilization, e.g., nuclear war and runaway artificial intelligence, but the one that’s bearing down on us like a… Continue reading

LETTER: Smithson would bring new perspective to Sequim board

This is a letter of recommendation for Beth Smithson who is running for the District 3 position on the Sequim Board of Education. Smithson is… Continue reading

LETTER: Stoffer’s experience needed on Sequim School Board

Sequim schools are in transition with our superintendent position and elections that will bring in two new board members, with the remaining two members having… Continue reading

LETTER: Support Napiontek in Port Angeles

I want to express my support for Nina Napiontek, who is running for Port Angeles city council, position 6. As a native of Port Angeles,… Continue reading