Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Doorbelled for Doherty in Clallam District 3

Doorbelled for Doherty I doorbelled Sunday for Mike Doherty, candidate for the Clallam County Commission representing District 3 from the west side of Port Angeles… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018

LETTER: No one in GOP addressing nominee’s potential problems

Potential problem The Republican Party’s mission statement has for some time resembled the Jesus statement, “Suffer the little children …” when it comes to their… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018

LETTER: Waddell brings experience to Clallam PUD

Waddell gets her vote You probably care about your utility rates. You may care what sources fuel your utilities. Then please care about who are… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018

LETTER: Would vote against Kavanaugh for Roe v. Wade concerns

Would vote no I’m a Republican and a realist. Abstinence does not work for women, abstinence does not work for the Catholic Church and abstinence… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2018

LETTER: Gun initiative would needlessly overburden law-abiding citizens

Initiative 1639 mandates concealed carry permits before handgun purchases. For semi-automatic rifles purchases, individuals older than 21 must acquire an “enhanced background check,” requiring applicants’… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2018

LETTER: Long, sad season ahead for Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks were thoroughly shellacked on the National stage during a recent Monday Night Football. How many years have the powers that be been trying… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2018

LETTER: Shame on Democrats for orchestrated character assassination

On Sept. 28, I witnessed on national television with utter incredulity the most superbly orchestrated event of character assassination of an honorable man ever staged.… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2018

LETTER: Support for Stanko, Sheriff’s Office changes

I support Dave Stanko for re-election as Jefferson County sheriff because he has the leadership skills, experience, values and vision the Sheriff’s Office needs. In… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2018

LETTER: From personal experience, Doherty a gentleman

I covered Clallam County government for Peninsula Daily News from 2004 to 2008, when I got to know Mike Doherty. I also covered homelessness and… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2018

LETTER: State’s school funding law unreasonably raises taxes

When I first read about EHB 2242 (funding basic education) it did not dawn on me just how expensive it would be to the average… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2018

LETTER: Community needs to accept responsibility for housing

Recent headlines announced a “transient man” who was arrested in Port Townsend (“Transient charged in Port Townsend homeless camp attack,” PDN, Aug. 5). By branding… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2018

LETTER: Need to limit easy access to firearms

The main objective of initiative I-1639 is to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who should be prohibited from having them. Namely: felons,… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2018

LETTER: Colleague supports Winborn for Clallam County

It has been my great pleasure to get to know Mary Ellen Winborn, her background, her education, her experience, and her passion for good government.… Continue reading

LETTER: Reach and Row for Hospice successful

A sincere thank you to all the local businesses and individuals who made the Reach and Row for Hospice 2018 successful. This was the 26th… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2018

LETTER: Set aside differences and vote for Sequim library project

Can Sequim voters come together? The current Sequim library was built 35 years ago. Some people asked then if it would be used by many… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2018

LETTER: Peach merits another term as Clallam commissioner

Do not be fooled by fancy websites, Clallam County District 3 voters. Commissioner Bill Peach is a collaborative problem-solver who treats everyone with respect. He… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2018

LETTER: Democrat voting for Nichols in Clallam County

Voting for Nichols The unfortunate aspect of the race for prosecuting attorney is that it is labeled partisan. It shouldn’t be. It is about established… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2018

LETTER: Winborn’s department successful during her tenure

Support for Winborn I am writing in support of Mary Ellen Winborn for re-election as director of community development as a result of past and… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2018

LETTER: Sequim parking situation leaves no room for emergency vehicles

Imagine you, a loved one, a friend or neighbor is experiencing a serious medical event and has requested emergency assistance from a local fire department… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2018

LETTER: Will dump products over advertising decision

After having had a subscription to the Peninsula Daily News for more than 44 years, I feel compelled to submit my first letter to the… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2018