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Inslee orders health measures

Vaccine proof or negative test soon required at large events

LETTER:Public health crisis

Following the lead of our local Board of Health, the Board of the Jefferson County Public Hospital District #2 unanimously passed a virtually identical resolution… Continue reading

State ferries slash service due to staff shortages

Washington State Ferries is slashing its scheduled service starting this weekend because of chronic staff shortages that have impacted the… Continue reading

Would you be more or less likely to attend large events after the state requires proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 72 hours?

Would you be more or less likely to attend large events after the state requires proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2021
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Best of the Peninsula 2021 winners announced

Special section, online ballots showcase top businesses and services

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The ferry MV Coho sails past Port Angeles City Pier during a maintenance run in May 2020. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

US land borders to reopen in November

Black Ball awaits more information before setting date to resume service

The ferry MV Coho sails past Port Angeles City Pier during a maintenance run in May 2020. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Please get vaccinated

Through the years a fellow from my eighth grade St. John’s Milwaukie, Ore., class arranged annual reunions. COVID-19 interrupted the events. This year, with the… Continue reading

LETTER:Times changed

An older friend of mine was relating a story yesterday, well, let’s say a memory. He talked of being a youngster during WWII and sitting… Continue reading

LETTERS:Homelessness plan

I read with interest in today’s PDN a letter in support of John Procter and his plan to address homelessness in Port Angeles. This prompted… Continue reading

Do you think winter this year will be better or worse than previous years?

Do you think winter this year will be better or worse than previous years?… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2021

State payroll tax to fund long-term care program coming soon

A mandatory payroll tax to fund a new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in… Continue reading

Fall colors pop out in their full glory, framing the Clallam County Courthouse clock in the background. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fall time

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Fall colors pop out in their full glory, framing the Clallam County Courthouse clock in the background.… Continue reading

Fall colors pop out in their full glory, framing the Clallam County Courthouse clock in the background. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Harvest a tree

Paper bags are better than plastic, but with the ban on plastic bags, a simple solution is to do what I did. I harvested a… Continue reading

LETTER:Vaccinations: Why

No more polio. Why? Vaccinaion. No more mumps, measles, chicken pox. Why? Vaccination. No more shingles. Why? Vaccination. Think about it. Many other health issues… Continue reading

LETTER:Voters have no say

On Thursday, Mayor William Armacost and his three appointees, Mike Pence, Sarah Kincaid and Keith Larkin, ensured that voters would have no say in the… Continue reading

Do you agree with President Biden’s decision to fulfill Congress’ request for information regarding the actions of former President Trump during Jan. 6?

Do you agree with President Biden's decision to fulfill Congress' request for information regarding the actions of former President Trump during Jan. 6?… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2021

88 percent of state health care workers fully vaccinated, survey finds

Most of Washington’s health care workers have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, with a week left before the state’s immunization deadline. As of Monday… Continue reading

LETTER: Insurance charges

I would like to pose a question to the insurance commissioner as to why insurers aren’t adding the cost of treating COVID-19 patients hospitalized and… Continue reading

LETTER: No need to kill the deer

No need to kill deer in Sunland. Please plant only plants that deer do not eat. Bob Snyder Sequim… Continue reading

LETTER: Reach and Row

A hearty thank you to all the community members who supported the 2021 Reach and Row for Hospice Race. This annual event, sponsored by Sequim… Continue reading