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Should more states pass legislation with an eye toward police reform?

Should more states pass legislation with an eye toward police reform?… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2021

Legislature approves Juneteenth as state holiday

The state Legislature has passed a measure that makes Juneteenth a legal state holiday. The measure making June 19 a… Continue reading

Legislature passes bill to curb lead in school drinking water

Washington’s public and private schools will soon need to take new steps to curb children’s exposure to lead in drinking… Continue reading

Lummi Nation lead carver Jewell James works on the final details on Monday of a nearly 25-foot totem pole to be gifted to the Biden administration from the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham. The pole, carved from a 400-year-old red cedar, will make a journey from the reservation past sacred indigenous sites before arriving in Washington, D.C., in early June. Organizers said the totem pole is a reminder to leaders to honor the rights of Indigenous people and their sacred sites. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

Lummi Nation totem pole making journey to Biden

A totem pole carved at the Lummi Nation from a 400-year-old red cedar will begin a cross-country journey next month,… Continue reading

Lummi Nation lead carver Jewell James works on the final details on Monday of a nearly 25-foot totem pole to be gifted to the Biden administration from the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham. The pole, carved from a 400-year-old red cedar, will make a journey from the reservation past sacred indigenous sites before arriving in Washington, D.C., in early June. Organizers said the totem pole is a reminder to leaders to honor the rights of Indigenous people and their sacred sites. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

Officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets

The state Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the… Continue reading

American troops should return from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, President Joe Biden announced. Do you agree, or should U.S. forces remain in the region?

American troops should return from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, President Joe Biden announced. Do you agree, or should U.S. forces remain in the region?… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2021

Three counties face tighter coronavirus restrictions

The Associated Press Three counties will move back to more strict coronavirus restrictions at the end of the week because of rising cases and hospitalizations,… Continue reading

Are the state’s metrics fair for rolling back Roadmap to Recovery restrictions to Phase 2 for certain counties?

Are the state's metrics fair for rolling back Roadmap to Recovery restrictions to Phase 2 for certain counties?… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2021

Business groups ask governor not to roll some counties to Phase 2

Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any… Continue reading

Did you travel for Spring Break, or do you have plans to travel in the next few weeks?

Did you travel for Spring Break, or do you have plans to travel in the next few weeks?… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2021
A great client, Karen, has planted numerous types of brassica this last week. Due to her active pet Corgies— who root out any new scent, such as various slug baits, as food — copper mesh has been installed around the border to deter slugs who feast on brassica. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Brassica a winning play for gardeners

THE NATIONAL COLLEGE basketball championship game went down to the final shot, and Baylor defeated the previously undefeated Gonzaga team handily! In your vegetable garden,… Continue reading

A great client, Karen, has planted numerous types of brassica this last week. Due to her active pet Corgies— who root out any new scent, such as various slug baits, as food — copper mesh has been installed around the border to deter slugs who feast on brassica. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:End violence against women

The month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Why does this mayhem continue? Some religious doctrines are blameworthy: Tiring, antiquated assumptions… Continue reading

LETTER:Opposes dam removal

As a retired native of southeast Alaska who has been active in the fishing industry, I question the wisdom of considering dam removal. Southeast Alaska… Continue reading

Have your work hours returned to normal?

Have your work hours returned to normal?… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2021
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TheraICE Rx Compression Sleeve Reviews: Hot and Cold Therapy

Headaches and migraines are common health problems that affect both young and older people. These health issues can have considerable effects on your overall quality… Continue reading

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ProbioLite Reviews – Is Probio-Lite Fake or Worth Your Money

Priobio-Lite is a potent probiotic supplement designed to enhance your gut, support digestion, and solve acid reflux issues. The renowned Golden After 50 brand created… Continue reading

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Has the pandemic affected your dinner routine?

Has the pandemic affected your dinner routine?… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2021

Inslee to announce county rollbacks on Monday

Gov. Jay Inslee will announce Monday whether some counties in Washington state will have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state’s… Continue reading

Legislature approves bill seeking Billy Frank Jr. statue

A measure to honor the late Billy Frank Jr. with a statue at the U.S. Capitol has cleared the Legislature.… Continue reading

LETTER: Resist the Borg

Nice to hear Clallam County may achieve herd immunity as early as next month. That possibility, however, must scare the daylights out of our healthcare… Continue reading