Letters to the Editor

During Bob Woodward’s March 19, 2020 interview with President Donald Trump, Trump admitted that he knew in January that covid-19 was a deadly and highly infectious air born virus; and that he …

In the best of times politics at the local level are complex and time consuming, a serious job that requires more than full time commitment. Currently we face conditions that are unprecedented…

Pacific County voters will soon have an incredible opportunity to elect a man of integrity and passion to serve as county commissioner. Dan Driscoll will assuredly bring qualities of honesty, …

I’m exhausted listening to the naysayers. The physical, social, and political climate. The water. Our food. And now the air. Will we ever do more than spend each day breathing through masks, t…

In response to the article in the Aug. 26 edition, I would like to share my concerns about the termination of Dr. Dave Cundiff from his position as the only primary care physician at Willapa B…

Veterans from the local Marine Corps League chapter are asking for nominations for our annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award.

I would like to express my appreciation for Cate Gable's columns over the years. Her writing reflects diverse and thoughtful observations based on her travels; love for friends, family, the ar…

I stand for justice. If you don’t stand for justice, what do you stand for?

I’ve lived in the 19th District all my life. I am a commercial fisherman who also owns timber and agricultural land. Our district has produced some outstanding senators and representatives ove…

Fireworks anyone? Are we any smarter than that by next summer? What does it take? The "right" of a belligerent minority who will be checked out of here and leave the majority to the obligation…

In response to Paul Majkut’s letter dated 9/4, “Does Pacific County really want a Libertarian as a county commissioner?” Absolutely!

On Feb. 4, 2013, I was physically and sexually assaulted in my home by a man named David Ryder. In the midst of this vicious and unprovoked attack, I was able to defend myself with a firearm —…

The Chinook Observer and Matt Winters are the best paper and editor on the West Coast. The overall news coverage and staff writers can’t be beat.

As an elected official it does not matter if you are Democrat or Republican. The criteria I always review when another elected official asks for an endorsement is: “What have you done for Long…

Those of us who wear masks are the real patriots now. We know the U.S. can’t recover economically with so many sick. This virus is spread mainly through the steam (aerosol) we breathe out and …

Dan Driscoll is running for county commissioner. What does he stand for? He is running as a Libertarian. The Libertarian Party platform opposes public education, Social Security, Medicare, Med…

The latest issue of Chinook Observer features a lead article which asserts that Long Beach is tolerating the presence of groups of visitors without masks or social distancing. Allegedly this i…

My first child was born with a rare birth defect. Almost all children who had the same defect had been diagnosed when autopsied. We lived where there was a large cluster of children born with …

I was disappointed to read the rather sensationalized article skewering Adam Marquis, CEO of Willapa Behavioral Health, in the Chinook Observer and Astorian last week.

In a recent letter, Edwin Allen claims that that Black Lives Matter was founded by a fugitive cop killer and a convicted domestic terrorist. This is a three-alarm, pants-on-fire lie. The three…

Imagine during the pandemic there is a total collapse in our economy and criminal gangs start roaming the streets, breaking into homes, robbing and killing people. Imagine that your wife or yo…

Regarding Cate Gable's column dated Aug. 26, 2020:

Regarding Cate Gable's column dated Aug. 26, 2020:

Thank you to the front-line workers does not seem enough. About all I can do is to write a letter expressing my appreciation to Okie’s Thriftway Market in Ocean Park; they really are a special…

Surfside HOA Annual Golf Scramble for Scholars would like to thank all those who sponsored a hole for our fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 22, namely, Okie’s Thriftway Market, Oman and Sons, Jack’s C…

On Aug. 19, 1966, Chinese students launched a struggle for social justice to fight for the rights of the oppressed in China. It was widely believed that the “patriarchal system” in China had b…

Editor's note: Herrera Beutler did in fact vote to approve H.R. 8015 last Saturday, Aug. 22. While Herrera Beutler (and all other Republicans) voted against the resolution to bring the bill to…

I'm completely fed up with some of my peers who continue to reject and resist taking reasonable precautions to safeguard themselves and the rest of us until the scientists come up with a worki…

As a candidate for the 19th District State Senate, I am frequently asked about the Sex Education bill Sen. Dean Takko co-sponsored and the effect of Referendum 90. At the beginning of the 2020…

Society benefits from the civil discussion of subjects on the merits of the issues.

After Ashley Nerbovig's article (tinyurl.com/Marquis-story) on March 30th regarding Adam Marquis, the CEO of Willapa Behavioral Health, and his alleged personal behavior, I was shocked and ups…

Thank you, Joe (Davis, Aug. 19 Chinook Observer) for responding to Mike’s (Dutchuk, Aug. 12 Chinook Observer) wisdom with rabid verbiage and elitist projection. It inspired me explain that bul…

Please vote for Dan Driscoll for commissioner. He will work for you. Wolfe has been in office too long. We need a change and that is Driscoll. He will work for the people and ask for your input.

With the recent announced slowdown of the U.S. mail impacting the speed of the bills you mail out, the checks you receive in the mail and the prescriptions you receive by mail, it’s time to ex…

This is a reply to Mr. Edwin Allen regarding Black Lives Matter and Tiffany Turner.

OK, maybe you were asleep during the last election. This time, please pay attention.

Imagine being in quarantine and having a husband in isolation and having the smoke alarm start chirping … I could not reach the alarm even on a step-stool. I could not ask my husband to come o…

The Democrats of Pacific County had a Zoom meeting on July 18. Carol Ham (503-468- 8300, democratsofpacificco@gmail.com) is the secretary. Six candidates spoke.

I want to thank Joe and Charlotte Paliani for sharing their covid-19 experience. Their first-hand experience is helpful to many of us. We have so little knowledge about this disease. Knowing t…

We would like to commend Joe and Charlotte Paliani for sharing the story of their current covid-19 experience.

I am writing this letter because of a vulgar flag that has recently been put up in my neighborhood.

I might be a simple contractor out here in the southwest corner of Washington state, but who thought it was a great idea to first repaint the crosswalks, then chip seal over it, then paint the…

In response to the comments in a letter by Scot Calhoun, the only thing I can agree with is that stupidity shouldn’t get in the way of protection. However, media hype, not downplaying, is crea…

Last year while helping a friend with a local history project I found myself at Megler on the Columbia River talking a Chinook Tribe member, Scott. After answering my questions concerning hist…

Bible burning at Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Oregon? Does truth matter?

On August 25, at 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Commissioner Frank Wolfe will host a Zoom based Town Hall. This Zoom conference will admit interested participants based on capacity of the Zoom system.

Last March, when without notice the pandemic cost us local jobs and social support at the same time, I worried that our already high number of suicides would rise to distressing levels right a…