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A GROWING CONCERN: Think about size to keep perspective

I AM STILL under more than 8 inches of compacted melting snow after more than 36 inches of white stuff fell upon me over the… Continue reading

LETTER:Defend democracy

Democracy is not a partisan philosophy, and it’s not an economic system. It’s a form of government that our freedom-loving people have fought and died… Continue reading

Do scheduled bridge closures impact your plans for work or travel?

Do scheduled bridge closures impact your plans for work or travel?… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2022

Icy roads continue to delay school

Sequim School District will have a two hour late start without an early release today. Greywolf Elementary will release at 3:00 p.m. All other schools… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump is ringleader

On Sept. 11, 2001, the world watched aghast as the Twin Towers were toppled in a terrorist attack. A worldwide manhunt began for the alleged… Continue reading

FILE - A sign on the street reads "Welcome to the CHOP" as protesters stand near barricades at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. An investigation by the city's police watchdog shows Seattle Police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests. Officials said fabricating the group of Proud Boys violated department policies. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Probe: Seattle cops improperly faked right-wing radio talk

Seattle police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during… Continue reading

FILE - A sign on the street reads "Welcome to the CHOP" as protesters stand near barricades at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. An investigation by the city's police watchdog shows Seattle Police exchanged detailed fake radio transmissions about a nonexistent group of menacing right-wing extremists at a crucial moment during 2020 racial justice protests. Officials said fabricating the group of Proud Boys violated department policies. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
At least 125 people stand on the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Thursday morning for a vigil on the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The vigil was hosted by Indivisible Sequim. Later in the day, the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County hosted in Port Townsend a candlelight vigil to remember the law enforcement officers killed or wounded on duty at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and to show support for voting rights. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Vigil for Jan. 6

At least 125 people stand on the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Thursday morning for a vigil on the one-year anniversary of… Continue reading

At least 125 people stand on the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Thursday morning for a vigil on the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The vigil was hosted by Indivisible Sequim. Later in the day, the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County hosted in Port Townsend a candlelight vigil to remember the law enforcement officers killed or wounded on duty at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and to show support for voting rights. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Will these series of storms go down as some of the worst the Peninsula has seen?

Will these series of storms go down as some of the worst the Peninsula has seen?… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2022
Visitors at Fairchild International Airport have something new to buzz about. Located inside at the entrance of the Airport Terminal Building, “Flight of Fancy,” created by Gene Unger and his partner Don Corson of Camaraderie Cellars Winery, features a handmade aircraft constructed out of parts of wine barrels. The tail number N92CC represents the first vintage year of the winery, 1992. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Flight of Fancy’

Visitors at Fairchild International Airport have something new to buzz about. Located inside at the entrance of the Airport Terminal Building, “Flight of Fancy,” created… Continue reading

Visitors at Fairchild International Airport have something new to buzz about. Located inside at the entrance of the Airport Terminal Building, “Flight of Fancy,” created by Gene Unger and his partner Don Corson of Camaraderie Cellars Winery, features a handmade aircraft constructed out of parts of wine barrels. The tail number N92CC represents the first vintage year of the winery, 1992. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)

Australia denies entry to Djokovic

Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia and had his visa canceled after arriving in Melbourne late Wednesday to defend his title… Continue reading

LETTER: Jan. 6, 2021, a terrifying day

Terrifying day Jan. 6, 2021, was a terrifying day for a nation that professes commitment to principles of justice, the Constitution and the rule of… Continue reading

LETTER: Justice in action

an attack on our Capitol to circumvent our presidential election.… Continue reading

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Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Espinoza makes a closing argument in Dennis Marvin Bauer’s triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court on Wednesday. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Waterhouse and Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Michele Devlin look on.
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Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Espinoza makes a closing argument in Dennis Marvin Bauer’s triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court on Wednesday. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Waterhouse and Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Michele Devlin look on.

How would you describe last Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol building?

How would you describe last Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol building?… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2022
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) scores his second touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle as Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) reacts in the background. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Team waited all season for the offense to finally take off

The bookends to the Seattle Seahawks’ season may have provided the clearest examples of what their offense was expected to look like. Everything… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) scores his second touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle as Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) reacts in the background. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
FILE - Georgia offensive lineman Warren Ericson (50) and Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) play during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Those Georgia Bulldogs aren't the only ones having a devil of a time beating fellow Southeastern Conference powerhouse Alabama. They're just the only one that gets another shot in the biggest game of them all. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Smart, Georgia look to finally get past Tide

The Georgia Bulldogs aren’t the only team having a tough time beating fellow Southeastern Conference powerhouse Alabama. They’re just the only one that gets another… Continue reading

FILE - Georgia offensive lineman Warren Ericson (50) and Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) play during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Those Georgia Bulldogs aren't the only ones having a devil of a time beating fellow Southeastern Conference powerhouse Alabama. They're just the only one that gets another shot in the biggest game of them all. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Should counties performing virtual meetings reconsider in-person participation?

Should counties performing virtual meetings reconsider in-person participation?… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2022
Dennis Bauer is questioned by defense attorney Karen Unger during his triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/For Peninsula Daily News)

Bauer: ‘I don’t shoot people’

Accused takes stand in defense

Dennis Bauer is questioned by defense attorney Karen Unger during his triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/For Peninsula Daily News)