Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Ready to vote for change

The advent of the automobile and electrification had far-ranging impacts and implications for our society. Some of the trades and industries which supported horse drawn… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2018

LETTER: Supports Sequim library ballot questions

My first library was a Carnegie Library in the 1940s in a small town in Michigan. No talking and no dirty hands meant that no… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2018

LETTER: Brotherton a perfect match for Jefferson PUD

Brotherton for PUD Tom Brotherton is a can-do individual with creative ideas and sound problem-solving skills. He is a perfect match for the PUD commissioner… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2018

LETTER: Doherty does ‘big, important things’

Real Mike Doherty Let me tell you about the real Mike Doherty. My wife has counted him as a friend since high school, 60 years… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2018

LETTER: Get the facts about I-1639, then vote

There you go again Reading the Oct. 5 letter opposing I-1639 reminded me of President Reagan’s quip, “There you go again.” The claim that I-1639… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2018

LETTER: Clallam District 3 needs the levy lift

Clallam County Fire District 3 has a proposed levy lid lift on the ballot in the November general election. I wanted to communicate why they… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

LETTER: I-1631 will lead Washington to cleaner future

The future starts now. We must stop arguing about the origins of climate change and start making some choices to live cleaner lives that pollute… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

LETTER: Nichols costs the taxpayers in Clallam

Mark Nichols cost taxpayers $1.6 million as a defendant in an age discrimination case that alleged he treated older women in the prosecutor’s office in… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

LETTER: Yes on I-1631, no on I-1634

Once again we have corporate money trying to drown out the voices of Washington voters. Five major oil companies have raised $16 million trying to… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

LETTER: ‘Vote yes twice’ for Sequim library project

All libraries are a treasure. Sequim has a cramped, aging library that has the possibility to grow and be the pride of our community. Go… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2018

LETTER: Supports Winborn against Gardiner for DCD

Those of us in Clallam County have truly been fortunate the past three and a half years to have Mary Ellen Winborn working for us… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2018

LETTER: Vote for Walker for unbiased, well-formed decisions

I’m proud to cast my vote for Mindy Walker, an honest attorney who has worked tirelessly to attain justice for her clients in courts across… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2018

LETTER: Trump has brought growth for all Americans

The “Remove Trump” letter (Sept 21-22) reminds me of political divisiveness not seen since the Civil War. The writer has nothing positive to say about… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2018

LETTER: Winborn defended Clallam against ‘carpetbaggers’

I am writing to endorse Mary Ellen Winborn for director of community development. I supported Mary Ellen when she ran for DCD and have been… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2018

LETTER: Benedict resourceful, honest and dedicated in Clallam

Supports Benedict It is my pleasure to support Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict for re-election. I have known Benedict for more than 15 years and… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018