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LETTER: Democracy in Sequim

The democracy demonstration in downtown Sequim on Jan. 6 was great. Hopefully, this will start us on the road to hold accountable Donald Trump and… Continue reading

State Senate doubles number of senators allowed on floor

As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the state Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor… Continue reading

Should school bond measures be reduced from 60 percent approval to a simple majority?

Should school bond measures be reduced from 60 percent approval to a simple majority?… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2022

A GROWING CONCERN: Six more weeks of chores in the forecast

WE ARE NOW moving into mid-February, only a month and a few days away from spring. We all, however, do not want to be past… Continue reading

LETTER :Private gain

Some of you may remember Hazel Wolf who established Audubon chapters throughout Washington State, 21 of the 26 chapters. I have no doubt that were… Continue reading

LETTER:Authoritarianism

A recent column by Veronique de Rugy on the issue of rising authoritarianism that recently ran (“A call to fight rising authoritarianism” PDN, Dec. 31)… Continue reading

LETTER:Commercial operation

Unknown to most citizens our Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is threatened by a commercial shellfish operation. This refuge provides a safe habitat for 244 species… Continue reading

LETTER:Delightful experience

If you haven’t made the trek to the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to see the current exhibition, you are missing a truly delightful experience.… Continue reading

LETTER:Generating garbage

I write as someone who comes to Carlsborg regularly to bicycle the Olympic Discovery Trail, dine and visit friends. Some would claim opposing Olympic Systems… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen, right, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, talks with Brent Simcosky, left, tribal health director, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in front of the Jamestown Healing Clinic, in Sequim, Wash. The tribe is building a full-service health center to treat both tribal members and other community residents for opioid addictions. Earlier in the week, Native American tribes across the U.S. settled a lawsuit against drug maker Johnson & Johnson and the largest three drug distribution companies in the U.S. for $590 million. The money won't be distributed quickly, but tribal leaders say it will play a part in healing their communities from an epidemic that has disproportionately killed Native Americans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tribes: Settlement in opioids case will foster healing

By Felician Fonseca and Ted Warren The Associated Press The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is among the tribes nationwide that eventually will receive funds from a… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen, right, chairman of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, talks with Brent Simcosky, left, tribal health director, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in front of the Jamestown Healing Clinic, in Sequim, Wash. The tribe is building a full-service health center to treat both tribal members and other community residents for opioid addictions. Earlier in the week, Native American tribes across the U.S. settled a lawsuit against drug maker Johnson & Johnson and the largest three drug distribution companies in the U.S. for $590 million. The money won't be distributed quickly, but tribal leaders say it will play a part in healing their communities from an epidemic that has disproportionately killed Native Americans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The final day for Simdars project comments is this Thursday. Do you plan to make your voice heard.

The final day for Simdars project comments is this Thursday. Do you plan to make your voice heard. Yes, No. Undecided… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2022
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Concerns remain over tribe’s oyster farm in Dungeness Bay

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s proposal undergoing third-party review

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Just like the chorus of a love song

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love… Continue reading

LETTER:War no solution

War is never a solution, but that is especially true now when every country must use every available resource to solve the existential problems that… Continue reading

Are you concerned about the impact of the oyster farm in Dungeness Bay?

Are you concerned about the impact of the oyster farm in Dungeness Bay?… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2022

Deal seeks to revive last aluminum smelter in Pacific Northwest

A complex deal is taking shape to revive the Pacific Northwest’s last remaining aluminum smelter. Alcoa idled its Intalco Works smelter near Ferndale… Continue reading

LETTER:Critical shortage

Thanks for the article “Worker shortages at local hospitals.” The situation really is that critical. The first time I assisted in surgery during medical school,… Continue reading

State insurance commissioner adopts credit scoring ban

Others say move hurts those with good scores

Do you play video games?

Do you play video games?… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2022
Lauren Davis, pictured at Port Townsend's Imprint Bookstore, has just published her full-length poetry collection, "Home Beneath the Church." Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Diane Urbani de la Paz: Poet shares the personal, vulnerable

Lauren Davis’ “Home Beneath the Church” out now

Lauren Davis, pictured at Port Townsend's Imprint Bookstore, has just published her full-length poetry collection, "Home Beneath the Church." Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News