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Cree Coulson

POINT OF VIEW: The lady who taught me to appreciate life

SOMETIMES WE MEET a person who completely changes our lives. I met such a person when I was in my early 20s … a time… Continue reading

Cree Coulson

Are you more or less likely to purchase an electric vehicle if more charging stations are available?

Are you more or less likely to purchase an electric vehicle if more charging stations are available?… Continue reading

  • Dec 22, 2022

LETTER: Honest people

In a time of so much anger and negativity, my faith in goodness and honesty has been restored. Yesterday, I went to Costco to return… Continue reading

Should the House Ways & Means Committee release years of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the public?

Should the House Ways & Means Committee release years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to the public?… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2022

Democrats propose assault weapon ban, gun purchase permit

Rep. Mike Chapman expects passage of some version into law

LETTER: ARPA funds

Reading the PDN recently I observed that the Port Angeles city council allotted a sum of their American Rescue Plan Act funds in support of… Continue reading

LETTERS: Laws based on religion

Laws based on religion Iranian citizens are facing a tough road. Many more will die, but they are fighting for all the right reasons. What’s… Continue reading

Do you venture out in the snow or stay home as much as possible?

Do you venture out in the snow or stay home as much as possible?… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2022
Members of the Admiralty Audubon Society, from left, Wendy Feltham, Monica Fletcher, Steve Evans and Jan North — recording what is spotted — take part in the annual Christmas bird count at Point Hudson. The team started about 7:45 a.m. and by 8:30 a.m. they had spotted and recorded more than 20 different species. An early migrating Brant was the most uncommon for this time of year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Christmas bird count

recording what is spotted — take part… Continue reading

Members of the Admiralty Audubon Society, from left, Wendy Feltham, Monica Fletcher, Steve Evans and Jan North — recording what is spotted — take part in the annual Christmas bird count at Point Hudson. The team started about 7:45 a.m. and by 8:30 a.m. they had spotted and recorded more than 20 different species. An early migrating Brant was the most uncommon for this time of year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

College dental hygiene program delayed

Certification process can take 18 months

Marie Cauvel adds ornaments to a tree along the sidewalk in front of her house in the 600 block of South Cedar Street in Port Angeles. The tree was one of a pair next to the street that received holiday adornment by Cauvel, who said she was taking advantage of a sunny day to accomplish the task. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday spirit

Marie Cauvel adds ornaments to a tree along the sidewalk in front of her house in the 600 block of South Cedar Street in Port… Continue reading

Marie Cauvel adds ornaments to a tree along the sidewalk in front of her house in the 600 block of South Cedar Street in Port Angeles. The tree was one of a pair next to the street that received holiday adornment by Cauvel, who said she was taking advantage of a sunny day to accomplish the task. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think the Justice Department will move forward with any charges against Donald Trump or anyone else involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection?

Do you think the Justice Department will move forward with any charges against Donald Trump or anyone else involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection?… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2022
WA Cares covers people with pre-existing conditions. WA Cares photo

52,480 workers in communities across Clallam, Jefferson and Grays Harbor Counties will soon be building WA Cares benefits

A new report has great news for more than 52,000 workers all over the Olympic peninsula who will soon be building up WA Cares benefits.… Continue reading

WA Cares covers people with pre-existing conditions. WA Cares photo
Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Last farmers market of the season

Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Musicians Jonathan Doyle and Corinne Adams, play a duet during the last day of the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Violist Lauren Waldron of Port Angeles, pictured in 2018, is one of the previous winners of the Nico Snel Young Artist Competition, to be held in person in January. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Violist Lauren Waldron of Port Angeles, pictured in 2018, is one of the previous winners of the Nico Snel Young Artist Competition, to be held in person in January. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think the US will negotiate to bring Paul Whelan home, like it did with Brittney Griner?

Do you think the US will negotiate to bring Paul Whelan home, like it did with Brittney Griner?… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2022
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Port Angeles firefighters stage for entry into the former Bushwhacker restaurat during a fire training session on Friday. The exercise included filling the building with smoke to simulate the experience of a real fire and the use of a mannequin for rescue drills. Fire department Capt. Kelly Ziegler said the building would not be intentionally burned, but indicated that it was slated for eventual demolition.

Restaurant training site

Port Angeles firefighters stage for entry into the former Bushwhacker restaurant during a fire training session on Friday. The exercise included filling the building with… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Port Angeles firefighters stage for entry into the former Bushwhacker restaurat during a fire training session on Friday. The exercise included filling the building with smoke to simulate the experience of a real fire and the use of a mannequin for rescue drills. Fire department Capt. Kelly Ziegler said the building would not be intentionally burned, but indicated that it was slated for eventual demolition.

A GROWING CONCERN: Santa’s shopping list for good gardening

Wednesday, Dec. 21. Christmas is but a week away, oh no! Well, fear not,… Continue reading

LETTER:Climate change

In his commentary (PDN, Dec. 13) Stephen Moore was dismissive of the urgency of addressing climate change. He makes the seemingly logical inference that neither… Continue reading