Letters to the Editor

The Ocean Park Food Bank is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community, both our longtime contributors and new ones that donated directly to Ocean Park or to the three food banks to share.…

The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere thanks to the Andrew family for many years of volunteer service they have contributed to the area. Bob and Judi have d…

And now the Goblin King has preempted a new conflict in the Mideast from the comfort and safety of his own golf course, while choosing to bypass Congress; opting instead to consult his son-in-…

I recently read an editorial response to the Chinook Observer by Pacific County Prosecutor, Mark McClain. After an encounter that I had a while ago with Mr. McClain and his prosecuting attorne…

A very sincere thank you from the Lahotta/Knootz family to the EMTs, the Sheriff’s Department and the staff at Ocean Beach Hospital for all you did for us at the time of our accident.

To the fine people of the Peninsula, we here at St. Vincent de Paul Ilwaco Food Bank would like to give a huge thank you to one and all that donated extensively to the Corder Foundation matchi…

I want to comment on Aaron Mead’s coverage of the Naselle football, basketball and baseball teams (on which my wife and I have three grandsons playing). He does a great job of summarizing a ga…

There’s a bright future because of the positive efforts by Jaime Herrera-Beutler. Legislation which she is playing a role includes:

I read with much interest the front-page article on the crab season finally opening this past Saturday. Of particular interest was the our of the local area boats who have showed up to crab in…

Corder Foundation appreciates support for Food Bank Challenge

Turn off the lights, Surfside — there's a new covenant coming:

Robert Bonney shares fond memories of Virgil Burger

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles would like to express our appreciation to all of the merchants who responded to our request for their assistance. Several weeks ago one of…

The holiday season is ending, and I want to take this opportunity to thank so many members of our wonderful community. On behalf of the Long Beach Elks and myself, our thanks to the participat…

The Long Beach Elks is proud to have a program in place, Toys for Peninsula Kids, where low-income parents come to the Lodge and chose two gifts for each child in their household. They were th…

Peninsula Poverty Response would like to thank Pacific Reality for sponsoring our half-page ad in the 2020 Giving Guide. Thank you so much, Pacific Reality, for your on-going support. Peninsul…

I read with disappointment the grossly misleading article, “Fumble costs vet 90 days, taxpayers $57,000.” The article references a procedural misstep of a later-entered order finding a compell…

A recent editorial, "Ecology report puts too much blame on agriculture," caught my attention because it reminded readers that transportation produces far more greenhouse gases than agriculture…

"Local food bank donation drive goes through the roof" is the headline I see. It has been a true spirit of Christmas to see so many of you sending in donations to this fund drive.

Shame on you, all of you who wish or want someone else to move to another country.

Ocean Park Food Bank

While in town for the Thanksgiving holiday, I was invited by my niece to attend the Ilwaco High School Winter Choir Concert.

Why should we care about microplastics?

The Oysterville Restoration Foundation wishes to thank the Kinsman Foundation and the Pacific County Lodging Tax for their grants to the refurbishment of the Oysterville Church. In the last tw…

What a wonderful night! Well over 150 people showed up at the Port of Peninsula for the annual Community Tree Lighting and Santa's Workshop. Santa arrived in style riding in a brightly lit fir…

The Ocean Park Food Bank would like to express gratitude to Angela Ross and the Women of the Moose volunteers for their incredible dessert auction and balloon raffle. The many bakers baked up …

In response to Ciminello who attacked Congresswoman Herrera Beutler: typical liberal lies trying to get votes for her opponent. Now on to Les Gernert who blames Trump for the current great eco…

With one week plus into the challenge, 11 people have sent contributions that total close to $2,000 as of Dec. 5. Two food banks are running about the same in funds received Chinook and Ocean …

Dear kind visitors to the Peninsula:

Thank you to the Long Beach Grange for sponsoring our musical instrument and gear sale. Thank you so much to everyone who participated. Because of your involvement we were able to donate $300 …

Open letter to U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler:

Now that the recent election has been certified I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the voters of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties.

The Ocean Park Food Bank has an aging walk-in cooler. Recently, the hinges on the heavy door failed.

This letter goes out to Carol O'Neil. Carol, I too failed to receive my ballot to vote. I called the post office and they said it was probably lost in the mail. Funny how bills never get lost.

I'm confused. Some of this might be attributed to my being old, so let me explain my confusion and you be the judge.

By now everyone that voted on the initiatives in the Nov. 5 election knows the results. Did you notice how many initiatives that were Legislative and your vote repealed or maintained it? Kinda…

With great appreciation for John Bell, our brother-in-law:

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to interview a well-respected gentleman who in the 1930s was in jail on an unrelated, minor charge during the prohibition era.

Taxes, taxes, taxes! Can there be anything worse than taxes? Death? Well, death is probably worse than taxes. But if you look at the results of the last election, many people fear taxes almost…

David Cundiff appreciates ‘Team Ilwaco’

As a long-time voter I was disappointed not to receive a ballot for Nov. 5 election. Makes one wonder how many others are being left out of voting process without their consent.

The Pacific Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association hosted and coordinated their 48th Annual Beach Cleanup, known as Operation Shore Patrol, on September 21 and 22, 2019. This is a volunteer effor…

Recently there have been several letters in your paper that showed people expressing hot opinions regarding conservative vs. liberal, right wing vs. left wing opinions, etc. These seem to indi…

It looks as though I have some unanswered questions from the audience, pertaining to last month’s rip from Scot Calhoun. He didn’t like my prior letter very much and chose to break a new barri…

The recent vote on Initiative 976, limiting the vehicle tab fee to $30, only echoes the displeasure of the traveling public. Washington state is the second highest in collecting gas tax at 49.…

The Oct. 17 meet and greet of the two PCFD No. 1 commissioner candidates was quite an eye opener.  I had attended the meet and greet with no preconceived ideas about either candidate. However,…