Wire Service

LETTER: Hearing the Navy jets training overhead, I feel comforted

When I hear the jets going over our area, I am glad because I know they are for the protection of our country. Marlene Hanson,… Continue reading

LETTER: Lavender Weekend headaches an important caution about population, housing approval

Accidents are inevitable. Sequim Lavender Weekend attracts 20,000 to 30,000 visitors, which impacts U.S. Highway 101 on the North Olympic Peninsula. Yet tourism supports the… Continue reading

LETTER: What’s wrong with Trump’s steady leadership? He’s doing everything right

Thank God for Trump and his policies to get America on the right track after eight years of dismal leadership. I am thankful he is… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center

The vote was unanimous, and the tone somber. As they considered a reasons to close the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center (NOPSC)… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board approves letter requesting dissolution of skills center
Joanna Seeley, 10, of Sequim grooms her 18-month-old steer, Joey, for later judging in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend last year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County Fair highlights community

“We’re not commercial; we’re community.” That’s what distinguishes Jefferson County’s fair from others across the state, fair association Treasurer Sue McIntire said.… Continue reading

Joanna Seeley, 10, of Sequim grooms her 18-month-old steer, Joey, for later judging in the Jefferson County Fair at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend last year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

A new gallery owner and in-progress downtown mural will make debuts at this weekend’s art walk. Heatherton Gallery will introduce its new… Continue reading

Port Angeles Art Walk to feature new gallery owner, mural, music and other attractions

LETTER: Cheri Van Hooper would be excellent addition to Jefferson hospital district

I am so pleased to support Cheri Van Hoover, a patient advocate and health care leader, for Jefferson hospital district commissioner. Her professional experience has… Continue reading

Trump administration urged to void salmon protection rules

Trump administration urged to void salmon protection rules

A group that represents farmers is calling the costs of saving imperiled salmon in the largest… Continue reading

Trump administration urged to void salmon protection rules
Airlift Northwest lands at Fort Discovery at Security Services Northwest’s Unity of Effort celebration in 2012. This year’s celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. (Fort Discovery)

Unity of Effort celebrates military, law enforcement, emergency responders

An annual celebration that recognizes the unified effort between military, law enforcement and emergency responders to protect communities is scheduled Saturday at Fort… Continue reading

Airlift Northwest lands at Fort Discovery at Security Services Northwest’s Unity of Effort celebration in 2012. This year’s celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. (Fort Discovery)

LETTER: Appalled by records request

I was appalled when I read the article in the Aug. 6 Peninsula Daily News about the person from Edmonds who is requesting pet licensing… Continue reading

LETTER: Mr. Trump has demonstrated he does not embody traditional values

I read the letter in the Aug. 3 Peninsula Daily News [“Get over it”], about how we should get over the fact that Trump is… Continue reading

LETTER: Our votes matter

An email from the Family Research Council (http://tinyurl.com/PDN-ResearchCouncil) details a new strategy of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee “to make sure you have candidates that… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles needs more public recycling bins for events

I recently attended a Port Angeles Lefties baseball game and was pleased to see so many community members in attendance, rooting for their local sports… Continue reading

LETTERS: Canadians need help, not criticism

Perhaps, rather than asking Canada’s prime minister for compensation for the air pollution caused by Canada’s mismanagement of its forests, as suggested by a recent… Continue reading

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Do you think the Mariners can make the postseason?… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2017

Hearing to focus on why Seattle crab boat with six aboard sank

A hearing into what caused a Seattle-based crab boat with six people aboard to sink in the Bering Sea will… Continue reading

LETTER: Attending memorial was a special privilege

Attending Jerry Hendricks’ memorial Aug. 5 was a special privilege for the standing-room-only crowd. Many accolades were presented about this dedicated man and his contributions… Continue reading

LETTER: Whose side are you on?

Having been born in 1950, I have never witnessed in my life an American president endure the racial and ethnic vitriol that Barack Obama did… Continue reading

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Are you satisfied with the results of your local primary election?… Continue reading

  • Aug 6, 2017