In response to the June 13 rant regarding short-term rental (STR) properties, the city of Port Angeles fully inspected and approved the Type 1 STR… Continue reading
The arrest of students for peacefully voicing their views of the horrific war in Gaza is outrageous. Police snatching students, and others who are legally… Continue reading
A recent Rant (PDN, May 31) asked whether diversity is, in fact, a good thing for America. The writer suggested that the happiest countries are… Continue reading
The Strait of Juan de Fuca is home to 74 Southern Resident orcas. They are an iconic symbol for the region. Visitors go out in… Continue reading
Library concerns Our local public libraries may be the most nonpartisan, vital and beloved institutions we have. They truly serve all our community with resources,… Continue reading
Our basic duty is to save democracy. The newspaper articles I have collected in a trashcan since the inauguration of Donald Trump document what threatens… Continue reading
Donald J. Trump was president during nine of the top 10 largest single-day stock market drops in history. Under Donald Trump, Trump can no longer… Continue reading
There has been much discussion and controversy about the issue of immigration in our country. Although I agree that we do need comprehensive immigration reform,… Continue reading
If you get sick, if a member of your family gets sick, what do you do? If you are lucky, a household member works for… Continue reading
The 2025 Tri-Area Garden Club Plant Sale was a great success. More than 3,000 plants were sold in the Horticulture Building at the Jefferson County… Continue reading
I am writing to thank our Democratic legislators for voting in support of House Bill 1217. Thank you to state Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve… Continue reading
A recent letter, “Check Sources,” (PDN, April 16) listed some fact-checking sites to get the real scoop on what DOGE is doing. Rather than let… Continue reading
“When citizens must think twice about criticizing or opposing the government because they could credibly face government retribution, they no longer live in a full… Continue reading
Even employing an army of Ph.D. economists, the Federal Reserve board and the government very badly misunderstand and mishandle the economy. Sometimes, as shown in… Continue reading
This is how it starts. With fear. Your boss tells you to scrub the word “diversity” out of all your emails and all your social… Continue reading
The Clallam County League of Women Voters sponsored a presentation, “Public Hospital Districts Education Forum,” by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts Executive Director… Continue reading
Cal Thomas’ April 24 column, “Is it Time to Stamp Out the Post Office?” doesn’t consider the issue of rural mail deliveries. For seniors or… Continue reading
In regard to Catherine Rampell’s April 24 column: As I am to understand, the Department of Education will be allocated to the states, where the… Continue reading
Reports from respected sources like The Associated Press of more than two newspapers shutting down per week and many radio stations no longer providing local… Continue reading
In August 2024, Clallam County voters approved a levy to extricate Olympic Medical Center from its debt, and they assumed the levy would help keep… Continue reading