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Frances Charles

GUEST COMMENTARY: I-1631 is rural Washington’s great green hope

By Frances Charles and W. Ron Allen The fight to safeguard Washington state from serious impacts of climate change will not be won in Washington,… Continue reading

Frances Charles

LETTER: Concealed carry permit not required for pistol ownership

A letter dated Oct. 18 in favor of I-1639 states that having a concealed pistol permit is already a state requirement to purchase a pistol.… Continue reading

LETTER: I-1639 won’t stop what it’s designed to stop

After reading the letter to the editor Oct. 18 about I-1639, I need to clarify some of the erroneous and factually inaccurate statements contained therein.… Continue reading

LETTER: Support Barkhuis for her work as treasurer

The voters of Clallam County need to vote for Selinda Barkhuis for prosecuting attorney. Mark Nichols is no fiscal conservative even though he claims to… Continue reading

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Would you support an executive order to revoke the right to citizenship for babies born to non-U.S. citizens on American soil?… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2018
After 24 years, Washington state charter school law stands

After 24 years, Washington state charter school law stands

A state high court decision upholding the Washington state charter school system marks the end of a… Continue reading

After 24 years, Washington state charter school law stands

LETTER: No hope for America if Democrats win

If you still plan to vote for a Democrat after seeing them without their disguises in the Justice Brett Kavanaugh fiasco, then I fear there… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote no on gun control, carbon tax initiatives

Gun control advocates keep trying to get “commonsense” laws passed. They use fear and emotion to get the government to strip citizens of their rights.… Continue reading

Government ranks 18 US volcanoes as ‘very high threat’

Government ranks 18 US volcanoes as ‘very high threat’

Government scientists have classified 18 U.S. volcanoes as “very high threat” because of what’s been happening inside… Continue reading

Government ranks 18 US volcanoes as ‘very high threat’

LETTER: Consider the record when choosing for state legislature

Bill Peach should be commended for participating in a collaborative way on the Board of Commissioners. But he is way off-base to charge Mike Doherty… Continue reading

LETTER: Group makes its election research available

In case you haven’t noticed all of the competing election signs all over Clallam County, 2018 is an election year. And like many citizens who… Continue reading

LETTER: Proposed I-1639 poorly drafted, won’t accomplish goals

I read with interest the article of Oct. 8 entitled “Focused on gun violence.” After reviewing Initiative 1639, I have become convinced this initiative is… Continue reading

LETTER: Republicans would reduce deficit with program cuts

This is a shout-out to people in our community who are affected by Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security. If you’ve been following the news recently,… Continue reading

LETTER: Tharinger works to reach solutions for region

Steve Tharinger has made a positive difference in our community. My experience and knowledge of him is that he works to reach solutions. As our… Continue reading

LETTER: Waddell could promote solar on Olympic Peninsula

In reference to a Peninsula Voices letter of Oct. 8 about Jim Waddell for his support to solar power in Clallam County, yes Jim lives… Continue reading

LETTER: Waddell smart, informed and motivated candidate for Clallam PUD

Jim Waddell, candidate for PUD commissioner, understands why our current dependency on the Columbia and Snake River hydro project is a formula for higher electrical… Continue reading

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Have you watched any of the World Series this year?… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2018

GUEST COMMENTARY: Vote Yes on I-1639: Safer communities

By Paula Barnes In Washington, it’s easier to buy a semi-automatic assault rifle than a handgun. Initiative 1639 applies the same restrictions to semi-automatic rifles… Continue reading

LETTER: Carbon tax initiative would impose modest fee for investment

Value of I-1631 How much is clean air worth? How much is a habitable planet worth? We are faced with these questions now as we… Continue reading

LETTER: Chapman open-minded, caring, concerned

Vote for Chapman I am strongly urging a vote for Mike Chapman for state representative in the upcoming election. I have had the pleasure of… Continue reading