Wire Service

LETTER: Libraries more than just books; vote yes for Sequim library

More than books Yesterday someone asked me why we even need libraries. They said the generations that read books won’t be around much longer, so… Continue reading

LETTER: Not happy with coverage of judge candidate forum

Disappointed in story I am disappointed in your report regarding the District Court debate between John Black and Erik Rohrer. You missed an opportunity to… Continue reading

LETTER: Peach wrong on climate change, opposition to protecting forests

Wrong on climate In an interview following a debate Oct. 16 with Mike Doherty, Bill Peach revealed his fundamental misunderstanding of the most important issue… Continue reading

LETTER: Running sheriff’s office takes experience

Will vote for Benedict During my 48 years in law enforcement I have worked with both Bill Benedict and Jim McLaughlin. Both are good, decent… Continue reading

LETTER: Will remember Trump for different actions

He’ll remember Trump A recent letter on Oct. 19 suggests that when we mark our ballots we should remember all the good things that President… Continue reading

LETTER: Will vote for Brotherton for Jefferson PUD commission

Voting for Brotherton At a public forum on Oct. 19, Tom Brotherton and Dan Toepper debated their approaches to the job of PUD commissioner. Both… Continue reading

Three large quakes strike in ocean west of Vancouver Island

Three relatively strong earthquakes were recorded Sunday night in the Pacific Ocean west of Vancouver Island. The U.S. Geological… Continue reading

LETTER: Fears for West End if Doherty elected

Clallam County residents in the West End of Port Angeles who vote in District 3, I ask you, with respect, to consider carefully what you… Continue reading

LETTER: Keep Benedict as Clallam County sheriff

For the past 12 years the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office has been headed by Sheriff Bill Benedict who has delivered on every promise made from… Continue reading

LETTER: Too many signs of pollution in Port Angeles

If you drive down Front Street or First Street in downtown Port Angeles, the one thing that really catches your eye is the number of… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote yes on I-1631 for endangered birds

Climate change is one of the greatest conservation challenges of our time and is one of the leading threats to birds and other wildlife in… Continue reading

LETTER: Voting gives everyone a chance to succeed

Some of us have already taken the opportunity and privilege to vote. We have carefully examined the candidates and measures, filled in the boxes and… Continue reading

LETTER: Waddell well-qualified for Clallam PUD

I think we as citizens in Clallam County need to give serious thought to who we elect as our next representative to the PUD Board… Continue reading

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

In the wake of Seattle’s new tax on sugary beverages, a group backed by millions of dollars… Continue reading

Washington voters asked to ban future soda taxes

LETTER: Former mayor of West Richland urges vote for Benedict in Clallam

Urges Benedict vote I am writing to urge Peninsula Daily News readers to vote in our general election, and in particular, to vote to re-elect… Continue reading

LETTER: Stanko deserves more time to polish his programs

Vote for Stanko I have worked with and respect both candidates for the position of Jefferson County sheriff. Dave Stanko has done a professional and… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Toepper for Jefferson PUD change

Toepper for change It seems we are powerless to roll back the current dynamic. A lower middle-class county, median household income of $50,000, forced to… Continue reading

LETTER: Wilke, McEntire deserve votes for Legislature

Endorses two It is difficult not to laugh at what our politics have become both nationally and locally. We get more fantasy than fact and,… Continue reading

PHOTO: That takes the cake at Centrum Gala

PHOTO: That takes the cake at Centrum Gala

Bonnie Obremski of Port Townsend holds a carrot cake that was donated by Jeanette Testu to be auctioned off during the Centrum Gala on Saturday… Continue reading

PHOTO: That takes the cake at Centrum Gala

Forest Service keeping tabs in Idaho on bugs that threaten fir forests

State and federal entomologists are tracking the spread of a tiny invasive insect that feeds on fir forests. The… Continue reading