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Are you surprised with Sen. Mitch McConnell’s support of the impeachment process of President Donald Trump?

Are you surprised with Sen. Mitch McConnell's support of the impeachment process of President Donald Trump?… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2021
Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

CFP CHAMPIONSHIP: Seventh heaven — Alabama wins another title for Saban

Crimson Tide head coach has now won seven NCAA championships, six in Tuscaloosa

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Gonzaga University guard Joel Ayayi, drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Portland in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Zags pick up 63 out of 64 first-place AP votes

Gonzaga and Baylor were the top two teams in The Associated Press preseason men’s college basketball poll. After eight weeks of twists and turns, that… Continue reading

Gonzaga University guard Joel Ayayi, drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Portland in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

LETTERS: Gun rights

It’s a natural thing. People oftentimes disagree with each other. Most of us are reasonable and polite enough to hear another’s point of view. Some… Continue reading

LETTERS: Not a Republican

In these politically charged and unsettled times we are in, I’ve chosen a new way to introduce myself. “Hello, I’m John King, and I’m a… Continue reading

LETTERS: Wear a mask

Wear your mask in public. Such a simple thing and a simple statement. Wearing your mask reduces the chances of spreading the virus. Wearing your… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

SEAHAWKS: K.J. Wright wants to remain with Seattle with new contract

K.J. Wright smiled. But he wasn’t laughing. The longest-tenured Seahawks player had already made it clear that he wanted to play 10 years in the… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Capitol in Olympia where members of the National Guard work with the Washington State Patrol to protect the Capitol campus ahead of the state Legislature opening its 2021 legislative session Monday, as several protests and rallies are expected. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security

Security fencing at the state Capitol was defended by National Guard members Monday as the Legislature convened amid concerns that armed groups might… Continue reading

The Capitol in Olympia where members of the National Guard work with the Washington State Patrol to protect the Capitol campus ahead of the state Legislature opening its 2021 legislative session Monday, as several protests and rallies are expected. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
FILE - Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge speaks with Oregon head coach Kelly Graves during an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., in this Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, file photo. Washington State has earned its first ranking ever in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll, entering at No. 25, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Collin Andrew, File)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Cougars women ranked for the first time ever

Kamie Ethridge was surprised to hear that Washington State had never been ranked before. Now the Cougars coach can add that to the team’s list… Continue reading

FILE - Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge speaks with Oregon head coach Kelly Graves during an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., in this Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, file photo. Washington State has earned its first ranking ever in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll, entering at No. 25, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Collin Andrew, File)

Do you agree with Congress debating articles of impeachment when Donald Trump’s presidency ends next week?

Do you agree with Congress debating articles of impeachment when Donald Trump's presidency ends next week?… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2021

LETTERS: Remove Donald Trump from office

Donald J. Trump has committed treason against the citizens and the Constitution of the United States of America. He has fomented rebellion and incited terrorism… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford turns away from the field as he stands at the bench late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle offense refused to make adjustments

Russell Wilson took almost two hours following the game to speak publicly. But this time, he wasn’t wearing a designer, custom suit. He… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford turns away from the field as he stands at the bench late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Do you think social media platforms that banned President Donald Trump were justified in their actions?

Do you think social media platforms that banned President Donald Trump were justified in their actions?… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2021

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Washington State scores at OT buzzer to beat No. 7 Arizona

Charlisse Leger-Walker made a layup at the buzzer in overtime and Washington State rallied past No. 7 Arizona 71-69… Continue reading

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, right, drives to the basket on Portland forward Mikey Henn, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Ayayi’s triple-double leads to Zags romp; Cougars fall to 9-2 after loss to Stanford

Joel Ayayi figured it was only a matter of time before he got a triple-double.… Continue reading

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, right, drives to the basket on Portland forward Mikey Henn, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

A GROWING CONCERN: Start off on the right foot with garden chores

JANUARY JUST KEEPS marching on. I realize I’ve been a little neglectful in not giving the annual January to-do-list, and that is just not right.… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Huskies fight back, but fall to Cal

A desperately needed win was there for the taking. Washington showed the fight head coach Mike… Continue reading

LETTER: Boat owners’ thanks

We own the M/Y Gold Rush and would like to thank the wonderful community of Port Angeles for voting us the best power boat in… Continue reading

LETTER: Change, our challenge

Our principles of civil liberties and the rule of law have been under attack most insidiously these past four years, undermined by disinformation campaigns denigrating… Continue reading

LETTER: Public safety

As I needed to go to the grocery store the other day, I did the following things: made sure I had my driver’s license with… Continue reading