From one of your Port Angeles friends...

I’ve been looking across the water at Victoria on and off all day, feeling nothing but sadness. I want you to know how truly sorry I am for what’s happening in our country.

I’ve cherished so many visits to Victoria—wandering through its restaurants, shops, and hotels, collecting memories of a city that has always felt warm and welcoming. But above all, what I treasure most are the people—the kind, generous souls who make Victoria such a special place.

In many ways, visiting Victoria has been a refuge. As the U.S. has grown more divided and violent, crossing the water always felt like stepping back in time to a place where my family and I could walk freely without worrying about our safety. We eagerly planned our trips, explored new communities, and relished the break from it all.

I don’t know what the future holds with these tariffs, and today, I’m feeling pretty low. I expect we won’t be able to visit this summer—to wander the Saturday markets, stroll through your parks, or simply soak in the peace of your city. But please know there are so many of us over here who care about you, who do not support what’s happening, and who hope you won’t hold it against all of us… just the orange ones.