Letters to the Editor

Shindler: Religious reason for not supporting Trump

Jesus and Trump I write this on Christmas Eve. I hope that by the time it is read, there is still some of the spirit… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2020

Trudel: Opposes the proposed capital levy for the Port Angeles School District

School levy We all want the best for our children including good schools. It is not in our children’s best interest to move all the… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2020

LETTER: Contact Congress

The Trump administration has dismayed our global allies by withdrawing from the international nuclear agreement with Iran, undermined diplomatic efforts, and escalated economic and military… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2020

LETTER: Water shut off

The first sign that our mother in California was suffering from beginning Alzheimer’s was when we learned that she was sending envelopes without letters inside.… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2020

LETTERS: Spend money, do good

We get it already. You hate Trump, you hate McConnell and Republicans, you hate me for voting for them. Why not channel all that hate.… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2020

Coulson: Opposes proposed Port Angeles school levy

Repair instead It appears to me that we the people of Port Angeles School District are being somewhat misled. Building new is a want, not… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2020

Hannah: Supports proposed Port Angles School District levy

Faith in future As I was walking around town recently I noticed all the public places our community has built in the last many years… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2020

LETTER: Proposes actions the U.S. should take to reduce tensions in the Middle East

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has acknowledged accidentally shooting down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed last week. General Haijizadeh, said his IRG aerospace division “accepts full responsibility… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2020

Moyer: Supports the proposed MAT clinic in Sequim

I am a retired licensed clinical social worker who has lived in Sequim for over 15 years. I am writing to support the proposed medically… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2020

Trainor: Opposes the proposed MAT clinic in Sequim

Keep the gift A Jan. 12 letter “Gift to community” states law enforcement has expressed a positive assessment of the proposed MAT clinic. Did the… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2020

LETTER: Opposes school levy

Instead of replacing old, inefficient, electrical, plumbing systems, heating, and flooring, Port Angeles School District wants approval for a 175 percent property tax increase, $52… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Support our schools

The condition of school facilities in the Port Angeles district is declining with the consequence that if nothing is done now, the cost impact on… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Foresees damage from MAT

Already the proposed medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic has created a schism within the Sequim community. Citizens have gathered, petitioned and voiced their discontent with… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Never-Trumpers

The never-Trumpers are very vocal. More than one member of Congress called for impeachment just after inauguration. That’s abuse of power. Warrants to conduct surveillance… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Worst president ever

There are a few positives resulting from Trump’s presidency, but more negatives. The economy, including employment, has continued the growth begun under Obama; China’s trade… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Can’t afford it

I would like to know how the school board of Port Angeles thinks homeowners and, indirectly, renters can afford a $655 increase in their property… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Support the levy

My name is Cherie Gruenfeld, although it was Cherie Simkins when I attended Port Angeles High years ago. I’m going to be inducted into the… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

LETTER: Gift to community

A recent letter wondered if they were the only one in support of the Jamestown Tribe’s planned treatment clinic. The health care establishment and law… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

Shotthafer: Opposes Port Angeles school tax levy

Vote no on levy Slam on the brakes. This whopping $52 million Port Angeles School levy is a tax train wreck. Property assessed at $300,000… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020

Wheeler: Opposes the use of assassination

Retaliation almost certain Assassinations are a moral abomination committed by a killer, or killers, who appoint themselves judge, jury, and executioner of their victims. Civilized… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2020