A long time ago, I did my mandatory hitch in the Army. One thing I remember from basic training is a little bit about ABC… Continue reading
We’ve been told that the vaccine is the safest way to avoid COVID-19 and that breakthrough cases, in which one who is vaccinated but still… Continue reading
I am writing to express my strong support for individual choice regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. We are blessed with a number of important constitutional protections. We… Continue reading
We here in Port Angeles will say, “What has Afghanistan got to do with us?” Our federal government threw away $85 billion on this country… Continue reading
It is time to talk about responsibility. There has been a lot of talk recently about rights and freedom. What is not being said or… Continue reading
Climate science Another climate science-denying diatribe by Cal Thomas in the Aug. 12 PDN. His execration appears two days after release of a 3,000-plus-page report… Continue reading
In Port Angeles, Kiwanis has been helping kids for 100 years. You might have attended one of our club’s dinner auctions or contributed school supplies… Continue reading
Late 1940s news clips, shown between features at the movies, were usually a time to move around. Once, however, a hushed audience stared intently at… Continue reading
Clallam County Fair, 1895, was started to “relieve the doldrums” from the effects of the 1893 depression. It was the insight of civic leaders Michael… Continue reading
It seems increasingly clear to me that just about everyone who chooses not to get vaccinated is going to get sick with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.… Continue reading
I am continually astonished and angered by people who, despite all evidence to the contrary, refuse to be vaccinated and bristle at the threat that… Continue reading
Just finished reading the article in the “Nation” section on Tuesday, Aug. 3. On one hand, it talks about expanding efforts to help at-risk Afghans,… Continue reading
Sports fishermen take it in the shorts again. In the middle of the night, without warning, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shut down… Continue reading
So you think it’s easy living on unemployment insurance? I worked at this agency for 17 years and never met anyone who found it so.… Continue reading
I have read the PDN since 1963. I particularly enjoy John McNutt’s “Back When.” His piece, “Family Moves Past Devastating Events” brought back the south… Continue reading
We are the indigenous people. Years ago, when the European settlers arrived on what was to become American shores, among other things they brought with… Continue reading
After watching the first day of the Jan. 6 committee investigation, it became obvious, if it wasn’t already, that there were no love and kisses… Continue reading
A huge thank you to all the volunteers at West End Thunder. They put on the drag races at the Forks Airport once a month.… Continue reading
I commend Democrat Washington state Rep. Mike Chapman for doing the right thing by voting against these recently enacted anti-police laws, as opposed to doing… Continue reading
I read with interest that the county is recommending masks again indoors for everyone. It’s time to let God, or Darwin, sort out the weak… Continue reading
