Wire Service

LETTER: Discipline and respect should begin at the home

Many of us from the older generation are witnessing too many of our younger people lacking in self-control, respect for others and not taking responsibility… Continue reading

LETTER: Election victory doesn’t mean we should ignore abuse of power

Regarding the Aug. 3 letter “Get over it, ignoring Donald Trump’s present behavior and his abuse of power as president is not a responsible citizen’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Here are some ways you can support a Democratic Party majority

We have a president who is mentally incompetent and who is definitely an explosive danger to the sustainability of the United States and will only… Continue reading

LETTER: The normalization of our democracy’s destruction is the real crime here

There is no shame in having been fooled by someone very good at fooling people. There is shame in doing nothing about it when the… Continue reading

LETTER: To recent anti-Trump writer, I agree with your letter, if not the language

I want to let the writer of the July 16 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Trump a buffoon,” know how much I admire and agree with… Continue reading

Wildfire danger high on Peninsula

Low humidity, temperatures around 80-90 degrees and now a “high” fire danger burn ban are on the forecast for the foreseeable future on the North… Continue reading

Rescued hiker in satisfactory condition after 30-foot fall

A hiker who fell 30 feet off a cliff in Olympic National Park on Thursday was listed in satisfactory condition Saturday… Continue reading

Ideas broached for economic growth in Port Angeles

“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.” The Girls Scouts song, which rather seamlessly entered… Continue reading

Forks Relay for Life to be ‘fast, furious’

Forks Relay for Life to be ‘fast, furious’

Like all the fun that can be had in a single game of Friday night football, Forks’ Relay for Life will “rush” 24… Continue reading

Forks Relay for Life to be ‘fast, furious’

LETTER: Clallam sheriff can count on my vote for ensuring pet owners’ privacy

I would like to praise Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict for taking prompt action to protect the privacy of pet owners in Clallam County [“Sheriff… Continue reading

LETTER: To the pro-Trump writer: Yes, we’re over his election

I read the Aug. 3 letter in Peninsula Voices from the Trump supporter [“Get over it”] telling all the people who didn’t vote for Donald… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump should force Canadian prime minister to compensate us over air pollution

I would like to ask Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for compensation for the air pollution that Canada has caused by mismanagement of its forests.… Continue reading

Siblings Adam Chloe Corey and Adam Corey, both 11 of Port Angeles, dance to the music of Wanda Bumbarner & Friends on the lawn of the Joyce Museum last year during Joyce Daze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Open wide for Joyce Daze’s blackberry pies, music, fun

Daze (verb): to stupefy especially by a blow. Joyce Daze (noun): the experience of being stupefied by wild blackberries. You’ll probably throw down… Continue reading

Siblings Adam Chloe Corey and Adam Corey, both 11 of Port Angeles, dance to the music of Wanda Bumbarner & Friends on the lawn of the Joyce Museum last year during Joyce Daze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
JoAnn Raines’ watercolor paintings will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery during Saturday’s art walk. (JoAnn Raines)

Paintings, jewelry, photographs on view during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

She finds a nice spot along the water or the mountains and paints “loose” watercolor sketches of the landscape. Then, Meg Kaczyk’s… Continue reading

JoAnn Raines’ watercolor paintings will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery during Saturday’s art walk. (JoAnn Raines)

Chinn, Ryan apparent lineup for Clallam County Fire District 3

Tuesday’s primary election results resounded with a nearly 80 percent majority for Clallam County Fire District 3’s commissioner incumbent, who is seeking re-election.… Continue reading

LETTER: Instead of hiking Jefferson property taxes, train youths to earn a livable wage

The website Tax-rates.org stated that residents of Jefferson County pay one of the highest median property taxes in the United States. The county commissioners have… Continue reading

LETTER: To those who oppose Trump, get over yourselves

At last, people are standing up for Donald Trump as our elected president. My personal message to all others: Get over it, and get supportive… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Associates seeks $3.5 million for golf course

Port Ludlow’s 18-hole golf course overlooking Ludlow Bay is on the market for $3.5 million. The decision to eventually sell was certain… Continue reading

LETTER: Isn’t the minuscule danger of mountain goats worth experiencing genuine wilderness?

Olympic National Park’s proposal to relocate mountain goats to the North Cascades jeopardizes a key purpose of national parks: an opportunity to experience wildness. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Reason should prevail in park’s policy on mountain goats

About the July 26 article “Relocate, Kill Options For Goats; Olympic National Park Releases Its Draft Plan” regarding removing mountain goats from Olympic National Park,… Continue reading