Letters to the Editor

A couple of weeks back the Observer had a nice article about the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula and an appeal for financial support.

At a recent candidate forum Superior Court Judge Donald Richter stated that he wears a black robe, not a crown. How refreshing and quite a contrast with his challenger Mike Turner, who has eno…

I’m writing this letter to ask you to vote for Mike Turner for Superior Court judge for Pacific/Wahkiakum counties.

I'm supporting Dave Cundiff for Ilwaco City Council #1 and I hope you will join me in voting for him. When I put in for the position I was unaware of anyone else had already put in for it as t…

Thank you to family, friends and volunteers who were there for us. Thank you for helping us keep our father, grandfather and great-grandfather at home the last days of his life. We will always…

I write this letter with a very unique perspective. I have seen Judge Richter in action. As the Lewis County prosecutor, I was the victim of a crime. Judge Richter, as a prosecutor, was tasked…

On election day, I will vote for Steve Kovach for the position of Pacific County Fire District No. 1 commissioner.

The Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach, Wash., is closing its after-school program Oct. 27, 2019. There has to be enough support in the greater Long Beach community to save this program. My wif…

I have lived most of my life in Long Beach. Wonderful people, great life pace, love it. I have lived through many different mayors and councils. I didn’t always agree with everything they did …

I first met Dennis Long about 45 years ago when we worked together. I found that he was eager to learn and highly committed to succeed. Promotions separated us but I continued to watch Dennis …

This letter is written in support of Dennis Long.

On Oct. 15, I was traveling to Longview on Highway 30 on the Oregon side outside of Astoria. The traffic was going fast as always.

We have been affiliated with Dennis Long for over 20 years. We have known him to be a driven, dedicated, and caring person. Pacific County Fire District No. 1 needs to retain Dennis as their c…

The 35th WMF is in the record books and it was a dandy, thanks to a host of wonderfully helpful and generous people in the community.

Vote yes on Initiative 976. If the no vote wins, most, if not all, the money will go to King County for a new transit system. It will not go for bridges and roads in rural Washington, it will …

Retired judge endorses retaining Richter

I am endorsing Steve Kovach for Pacific County Fire District No. 1 commissioner. I have known him for 20 years and always experienced him as a committed, responsible person who has a deep appr…

Soon we will be casting our votes for the Superior Court judge for Pacific and Wahkiakum counties.

Back in the 1960s a fellow by the name of Toby Beard transplanted some 50 ring necks here on the Peninsula in the dunal areas between Long Beach and Seaview. Toby has long since passed and at …

I am writing to support Michael S. Turner for Superior Court judge.

Ronald Harriman re salmon recovery

Thank you for publishing candidate interviews in the Oct. 2, 2019 Chinook Observer. In every election, it is important for voters to have good information. The published interview has one deta…

"Enough already"!!!

It seems to me information left out of the article about bringing back the butterflies.

Whenever I'm confronted with another disjointed rant from Bob Bonney in the Chinook Observer, the theme song from "The Twilight Zone" starts playing in my head and I can hear Rod Serling's wor…

South Pacific Professional Firefighters’ Spouses are pleased to endorse Steve Kovach for Fire District #1 Commissioner.

Ocean Park Lutheran Church would like to thank Pacific County for filling the large pothole at our driveway entrance. Entry and exit is now much safer. Thank you.

As a low-level correspondent, over the last several years I’ve sent in something in excess of 600 submittals to the Observer. Not necessarily wedded to my words nor swell-headed about my writi…

When arguing with a Republican, he will say "you're stupid." When arguing with a Democrat he will smile, and shake his head as if to say "you're stupid." When arguing with a fool, be careful t…

We are writing in support of retaining Don Richter as Superior Court judge for Pacific and Wakiakum counties.

Judge Donald Richter and I worked together for four years as deputy prosecutors. He came into the office with a broad background in a variety of courts and a lot of experience practicing a var…

Many politicians lie in one way or another. Some lie by omission such as avoiding answering what a tax proposal would actually cost, and there are others that just flat out lie as second natur…

I extend lavish praise to the Water Music Festival Board of Directors and volunteers--who again are providing an enriching year for peninsula residents and visitors.

Perspective on transgender policy at Naselle-Grays River School District:

To the Ocean Beach Hospital medical staff and personnel for the care and compassion received during my stay. Our gratitude and thanks to all.

Although this summer has been a busy one, I still have taken note of opinions published the last few months. The main one that comes to mind is the Brexit brawl, with the characters in place —…

Mr. Robert Brake refers to open discussion between people with differing political opinions as a pointless brawl. Does that mean that editorials that do not agree with his political belief hav…

Indeed, it does, and this festival is no different than many other events, no matter where they’re held or what they are, volunteers make it happen, and I thank my volunteers with all my heart.

The Long Beach Peninsula Community Watch/Neighborhood Watch Program would like to publicly thank Mr. Tom Downer of Jack’s Country Store, Ocean Park, for his generous donation of desserts and r…

I am writing today to recommend Mike Turner for the position of Superior Court judge. Mike was born and raised in Raymond and spent most or his life in Pacific County serving that community. H…

As your commissioners of Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County (PUD), we are tasked with the job of setting rates for your PUD. This is not something we take lightly and only do when…

I have recently become aware that for quite some time there has been a “contract” between our Pacific County Sheriff's Office and the Surfside Homeowners Association for an officer assigned to…

I'm writing this in support of Jerry Phillips for mayor of the City of Long Beach.

South Pacific County Professional Firefighters proudly endorse Steve Kovach for Pacific County Fire District No.1 fire commissioner.

Last week my life was saved — or made a lot safer — by two people from the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 in Ocean Park. This letter is to let the community know how seriously these people…

Regarding Mr. J.B. Bouchard’s Aug. 28 letter on Second Amendment rights, he expresses dismay and despair that gun laws will never change into something more modern and safer for our times. His…

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