Cal Thomas’ Jan. 23 column, America’s Expiration Date, was a shocker. Thomas suggests Christian/conservative parents shouldn’t send their children to state-run schools because they might… Continue reading
My kids are just finishing their run through the Port Angeles middle and high schools. We appreciate the hardworking teachers and administrators. We were aware… Continue reading
SOS gave a fact-based presentation, with sources, on the effects MAT (medication assisted treatement ) clinics have on hosting communities. MAT proponents’ repeated statements that… Continue reading
Although I have not been a full-time resident of Port Angeles for more than 50 years, I visit often and have always been extremely proud… Continue reading
My mother taught many years at Crescent School. Perhaps some of you reading this remember Mrs. Irene Palzer. I am also a former student of… Continue reading
As in many cities, we have a drug problem and homeless problem. Unless we want a Third Avenue shoot-out as in Seattle, citizens cry, “do… Continue reading
Social determinants of health include factors such as education, economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, food, employment, and social support networks, as well as access… Continue reading
Is it now normal and acceptable for a sitting president to publicly insult, deride and name-call his rivals, his opponents and world leaders? Trump coins… Continue reading
I am writing you to express my complete support of the Jamestown Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) facility in Sequim. I have almost 50 years of… Continue reading
Prefers different plan Choosing a lucrative method of supposedly helping addicts by giving them daily drugs at a medical clinic is a cruel way to… Continue reading
American Spirit It was refreshing to wake up to positive news Friday. Louisiana State University Tigers, winners of the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship,… Continue reading
Update schools Do facilities really matter in education? Can we really afford to update our schools? Is this the right time to move forward with… Continue reading
The false narrative of climate change continues to affect government entities, for example the Jefferson County Board of Health, the Jefferson County Board of County… Continue reading
I support the proposed medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic. In doing so, I celebrate our multi-cultural community and its compassion, collaboration, and courage to recognize… Continue reading
I am asking that the voters in the Crescent School District vote yes on the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy, formerly known as the… Continue reading
I am proud member of the Joyce community, a parent of a middle school student at Crescent School and on the board of directors for… Continue reading
The late Art Feiro once said Port Angeles is a place that takes care of itself. This has always been the Port Angeles I know.… Continue reading
As a born-and-raised resident of Port Angeles, small business owner and mother, I have high hopes that our community will vote to pass the 2020… Continue reading
Check your property tax bill. Here is mine. In 2017, I paid about $1,000 in local school tax. In 2018, I paid $1,033.20. In 2019,… Continue reading
In 2014 and 2018 $2.06 and $2.42 per $1,000 in school tax increases were on the ballot. We defeated those unaffordable levies. The school district… Continue reading
