Letters to the Editor

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 14, 2018

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

  • Oct 12, 2018

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

  • Oct 12, 2018

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

  • Oct 12, 2018

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

  • Oct 11, 2018

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

  • Oct 11, 2018

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

  • Oct 11, 2018

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

  • Oct 11, 2018

LETTER: Weigh the good and the bad, make up your own mind

I get it, I understand. You put in a hard day at work, drag your butt back home, grunt “Hi” at your wife, grab a… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2018

LETTER: Peach has brought ‘peace and harmony’ to Clallam

The choice for Clallam County District 3 commissioner is very clear. Bill Peach has brought peace and harmony to Clallam County. His performance of duties… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2018

LETTER: Pleased with President Trump’s performance on economy

Over the past few months, Americans have once again started to enjoy the American dream. Have you noticed our roads and city streets are busy… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2018

LETTER: Vote against black rifle hysteria in I-1639

Or is it any gun hysteria? Initiative 1639 would classify any semi-automatic rifle as an assault weapon. Under the definitions section paragraph (25) states “Semiautomatic… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2018

LETTER: Will not support Waddell for Clallam PUD commission

Not solar country The Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 23, page A8, “PUD candidates discuss BPA, carbon tax views,” quoted candidate Jim Waddell as claiming “This… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2018

LETTER: Winborn successful despite Clallam charter challenges

Supports Winborn The position of Director of Community Development requires both administrative and visionary leadership. Mary Ellen Winborn has shown expertise in both areas over… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2018

LETTER: As former timber manager, Peach knows what is required

Supports Peach In the Sept. 26 Peninsula Daily News (“Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle”), I read with… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018

LETTER: Doherty has knowledge and intregrity for Clallam position

Knowledge and intregity I have known Mike Doherty for over 40 years, both politically and socially. At no time have I witnessed any “demeaning” or… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018