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A GROWING CONCERN: Get a head start on summer blooms

MARCH IS HERE and it seems like both the lion and the lamb want to claim the beginning of March. Truth be told, March always… Continue reading

LETTER: Tax refund

Hey, Washington Democrats, take a breath. The state gets a pandemic revenue windfall of several billion, and you’re spending all of it? How about a… Continue reading

LETTER:Profit-izing Medicare

Did you know that Medicare is in grave danger of being quietly handed to Wall Street? A pilot program called Direct Contracting, an experiment initiated… Continue reading

What are you looking forward to as spring weather begins?

What are you looking forward to as spring weather begins?… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2022

House passes bill allowing unionization for staff in 2024

The state House has approved a measure that will allow legislative staff to begin collective bargaining in 2024. The Spokesman-Review reported that the… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: All sorts of rules: The real way to do Lent right

FIRST, WELCOME TO Lent, the most somber of the seasons of the Christian Church, which we kicked off on Wednesday. I am here today to… Continue reading

LETTER:Doesn’t see point

Doesn’t see point Hurrah, Gov. Jay Inslee has moved the end date for the state’s indoor mask mandate up to March 12. But wait, as… Continue reading

Man pleads not guilty in death of officer killed by deputy

A Yakima man who was being chased when a deputy mistakenly shot and killed off-duty police officer Donald Sahota has pleaded not… Continue reading

New calf born to endangered southern resident orcas

A new calf has been was born to J pod of the endangered Southern Resident orcas. The Seattle Times reported that Center for… Continue reading

State residents can order more free COVID-19 tests

Washington state is expanding its program to distribute free COVID-19 tests throughout the state. The Seattle Times reported that officials with the state… Continue reading

Trade group settles GMO-labeling case for $9 million

A trade group that represents some of the biggest U.S. food companies has agreed to pay $9 million for violations of Washington campaign… Continue reading

Two fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk

The state Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in… Continue reading

Young man fatally shot in downtown Seattle

Police are investigating a shooting that left a young man dead Wednesday evening on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle. The shooting victim, in… Continue reading

Have you had difficulty finding housing on the North Olympic Peninsula?

Have you had difficulty finding housing on the North Olympic Peninsula?… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2022

Did you watch the State of the Union address?

Did you watch the State of the Union address?… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee announced indoor masking mandates will be removed beginning March 12, including schools. Is this good timing based on science or is it too soon?

Gov. Jay Inslee announced indoor masking mandates will be removed beginning March 12, including schools. Is this good timing based on science or is it… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2022
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Shasta Larson and Addison Loewen, two of 52 Sequim High School students who built nesting boxes, hold up a finished piece with space for two Purple Martin families.

Sequim High School students assist Purple Martins’ nesting

Continuing decades of Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society efforts to increase presence

Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group 

Shasta Larson and Addison Loewen, two of 52 Sequim High School students who built nesting boxes, hold up a finished piece with space for two Purple Martin families.

Nearly half of the COVID-19 tests made available by the U.S. government have gone unclaimed. Have you ordered tests to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service?

Nearly half of the COVID-19 tests made available by the U.S. government have gone unclaimed. Have you ordered tests to be delivered by the U.S.… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2022

State lawmakers consider synthetic cannabis bills

State lawmakers are making a last-ditch attempt to block intoxicating, synthetically derived cannabis products, including gummy candies and vape oil, from being sold… Continue reading