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Facebook is facing a multi-state antitrust lawsuit. Should the social media company be forced to sell its interests such as Instagram and WhatsApp?

Facebook is facing a multi-state antitrust lawsuit. Should the social media company be forced to sell its interests such as Instagram and WhatsApp?… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2020
Two houses are decked out with holiday lights in the 1600 block of West 14th Street in Port Angeles. One yard features lights that form a spiral around a snowman. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday display

Two houses are decked out with holiday lights in the 1600 block of West 14th Street in Port Angeles. One yard features lights that form… Continue reading

Two houses are decked out with holiday lights in the 1600 block of West 14th Street in Port Angeles. One yard features lights that form a spiral around a snowman. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

NOLS to offer ‘Winter Stories: Hindsight in 2020’ for adults

The North Olympic Library System invites adults to tune in to listen live to “Winter Stories: Hindsight in 2020,” a special radio program set for… Continue reading

State officials ponder raising toll route prices

Transportation officials in Washington state have considered increasing toll route prices and other finances as the coronavirus pandemic resulted… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee extended COVID-19-related restrictions through Jan. 4. Do you think the state/federal governments are doing enough to help impacted businesses?

Gov. Jay Inslee extended COVID-19-related restrictions through Jan. 4. Do you think the state/federal governments are doing enough to help impacted businesses?… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2020
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a news conference, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. The state announced a new statewide coronavirus exposure notification program Monday that uses smartphone technology in the ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People with Apple iPhones can now enable the 'exposure notifications' feature that is already in their phone's settings, and Android devices can download the app. Use of the service is voluntary and users can opt-out at any time. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms extended to Jan. 4

‘What we do now literally will be a matter of life and death for many of our citizens’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a news conference, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. The state announced a new statewide coronavirus exposure notification program Monday that uses smartphone technology in the ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People with Apple iPhones can now enable the 'exposure notifications' feature that is already in their phone's settings, and Android devices can download the app. Use of the service is voluntary and users can opt-out at any time. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

SPORTS BRIEFS: Cougars crushed by USC; Gonzaga remains No. 1

Gonzaga remains No. 1

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) celebrates a Sounders goal late in the second half of an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match against Minnesota United, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Sounders shock Minnesota with miraculous flurry of goals

Seattle tallies three in final 18 minutes of the match to win 3-2

Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan (7) celebrates a Sounders goal late in the second half of an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match against Minnesota United, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Spokane jail officer fatally shoots woman in facility lobby

A Spokane County Jail corrections officer shot and killed a woman in the lobby of the facility, the first… Continue reading

Do you think President Donald Trump will attempt to pardon himself from future federal prosecution?

Do you think President Donald Trump will attempt to pardon himself from future federal prosecution?… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2020
Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Santa lights up Port Townsend

Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
Santa waves to onlookers from the West End Business train during Saturday's Twinkle Light Christmas Parade in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Twinkle Light parade in Forks

Santa waves to crowd onlookers from the West End Business train during Saturday’s Twinkle Light Christmas Parade in Forks.… Continue reading

Santa waves to onlookers from the West End Business train during Saturday's Twinkle Light Christmas Parade in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/For Peninsula Daily News)

SOUNDERS: Seattle to face Minnesota tonight in MLS West Finals

By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press Sure, the Seattle Sounders have an expectation that they’re going to win another MLS Cup, but that doesn’t… Continue reading

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, right, catches a touchdown over Washington State defensive back Armani Marsh during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

COUGARS: Washington State falls into deep hole against USC, can’t recover

Cougs lose 38-13 after falling behind 35-0 early

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, right, catches a touchdown over Washington State defensive back Armani Marsh during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)

SEAHAWKS: Listless Seattle lays an egg against the N.Y. Giants

New York wins 17-12 behind journeyman backup quarterback Colt McCoy

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked by New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)

Should Congress consider adding another round of $1,200 checks per household in addition to $300 in weekly federal unemployment aid?

Should Congress consider adding another round of $1,200 checks per household in addition to $300 in weekly federal unemployment aid?… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2020

A GROWING CONCERN: Winter is coming — be ready

WELCOME TO DECEMBER, the month in which winter begins. The days are the shortest. It is cold and snowy. So, as winter approaches and the… Continue reading

LETTER: Cut trees

When you have a monstrous problem like a pandemic you must go to the bank to pay for it. This time printing money will not… Continue reading

LETTER: Massive job ahead

President Biden, as of Jan. 20, has a massive job of getting our government operational. Not only does he have to accomplish the task, in… Continue reading