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LETTER: Former Clallam DCD supports Winborn

Colleague’s support Mary Ellen Winborn is by far the most qualified candidate for the Clallam County director of community development (DCD) position. This has become… Continue reading

LETTER: I-1639 would encourage responsible gun ownership

Support I-1639 With so much divisiveness on so many issues across the U.S, I believe Initiative I-1639 provides common ground for many of us. I-1639… Continue reading

LETTER: Parents and children need reflective gear on dark, wet mornings

Reflective gear I would just like to put out a reminder to parents and children waiting for the bus during these dark, wet and sometimes… Continue reading

LETTER: Situation worse with roadside parking at Olympic National Park sign

Attractive nuisance The Olympic National Park Visitor Center remodel project on Race Street is nearing completion. The two-year project made several much-needed improvements to the… Continue reading

LETTER: U.S. benefits by standing with Israel

Stand with Israel Our nation is experiencing a renewed prosperity, as evidenced by our record stock market and unemployment numbers. I believe that this rise… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for honesty, integrity and fair play

Last chance To my many Republican friends. I understand the many reasons why you voted for Donald Trump. One of them was your desire to… Continue reading

LETTER: Voting yes for both Sequim library questions

Will vote yes I grew up as an ardent Seattle library patron and wanted to raise my own children to develop a passionate love for… Continue reading

LETTER: Waddell ‘outstanding’ candidate for Clallam PUD

Waddell outstanding Jim Waddell is a candidate for PUD Commissioner of District 3, who has 35 years of experience as a civil engineer, policy and… Continue reading

LETTER: Winborn best community development director in five decades

Best director Mary Ellen Winborn has proven to be the best community development director my husband, Jim Mantooth, and I have observed in the nearly… Continue reading

In this file photo, the execution chamber at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla is shown with the witness gallery behind glass at right. Washington state’s Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty violates its Constitution. Thursday’s ruling makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. They ordered that people currently on death row have their sentences converted to life in prison. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

State justices toss out death penalty

Washington’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s death penalty Thursday, ruling that it had been used… Continue reading

In this file photo, the execution chamber at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla is shown with the witness gallery behind glass at right. Washington state’s Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty violates its Constitution. Thursday’s ruling makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. They ordered that people currently on death row have their sentences converted to life in prison. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Sequim Schools to host emergency service, safety forum

Sequim Schools to host emergency service, safety forum

The Sequim School District plans a forum to address a variety of safety issues and potential crises that could affect the community, from… Continue reading

Sequim Schools to host emergency service, safety forum
General election could change power in state Legislature

General election could change power in state Legislature

Dozens of races across Washington state will determine if Democrats maintain their control of the Legislature.… Continue reading

General election could change power in state Legislature

ISSUES OF FAITH: The sacred depths of nature

WIDE-OPEN SPACES fill my heart with a sense of awe. It can be a desert, a view from a mountaintop or the great ocean’s horizon.… Continue reading

LETTER: Convinced Brotherton the best choice for Jefferson County

After spending several hours in a one-on-one conversation with Greg Brotherton at the beginning of his campaign, I was convinced. Brotherton is running for commissioner… Continue reading

LETTER: Jefferson County needs Jon Cooke for commissioner

I’m voting for Jon Cooke who is running for Jefferson County commissioner. I like Cooke and am a conservative. Like Jon, I do not vote… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Doherty for Clallam County commissioner

I have worked with Mike Doherty for several years, including throughout the Planning for Climate Change for the North Olympic Peninsula project, where I was… Continue reading

LETTER: Democratic Party will do anything to stop conservative judge

I stand for Brett Kavanaugh. The ongoing situation in Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination battle may change by the time you read this letter. He’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Hayden a ‘perfect fit’ for District Court

One of the most important offices held is judge. Yet, people tend to know the least about it. There are many reasons why but one… Continue reading

LETTER: Sportsmen Association an asset to Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Association is an asset to the county. The many users of the facility contribute significantly to the local economy. JCSA brings… Continue reading

LETTER: Supreme Court has backed decision to not stand or salute the flag

I read the letter “Dumping Nike” in the PDN on Sept. 25 with a combination of amusement and frustration. In it, the writer rants about… Continue reading