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LETTER: Right to choose

Putting aside the obvious hypocrisy of Mitch McConnell concerning the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice, let me present some facts and perceptions. It… Continue reading

LETTER:No precedent

The Peninsula Daily News headline “Peninsula health officials support western states vaccine panel” lacks one word, “Democrats.” The governors of these states, and their administrations,… Continue reading

Washington passes first voter-approved sex ed mandate in US

Washington state voters approved a sex education referendum, allowing Democrats’ wide-ranging mandate for public schools to stand… Continue reading

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump files lawsuits as Biden’s lead grows

President calls for a halt in counting ballots

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Do you think the Trump administration lawsuits to stop counting votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia have any legal standing?

Do you think the Trump administration lawsuits to stop counting votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia have any legal standing?… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2020
FILE - This combination of Sept. 29, 2020, file photos shows President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Presidency hinges on tight races in battleground states

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin and Alexandra Jaffe | Associated Press The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday… Continue reading

FILE - This combination of Sept. 29, 2020, file photos shows President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Anglers challenge state salmon management plan

The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife has argued that a group run by a fishing guide… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles YMCA classes; BMX results

Youth sports enrichment classes for ages 8 through 12 are being hosted by the YMCA of Port Angeles this month. All classes… Continue reading

Parents Joelle and Ryan Wheatley pose with their children Anna, 9 months, and Jacob, 2, for a photo, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Seattle. As with other families, they are dealing with stricter daycare rules on possible coronavirus symptoms that feel incompatible with the germy reality of modern childhood, where a toddler's sniffle or cough could bring 10 days of quarantine. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Families, day cares feel strain of new COVID-19 health rules

Joelle Wheatley hit her pandemic-parenting rock bottom after her son was sent home from day care for… Continue reading

Parents Joelle and Ryan Wheatley pose with their children Anna, 9 months, and Jacob, 2, for a photo, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Seattle. As with other families, they are dealing with stricter daycare rules on possible coronavirus symptoms that feel incompatible with the germy reality of modern childhood, where a toddler's sniffle or cough could bring 10 days of quarantine. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

LETTER: To our communities

To our communities: We are tremendously grateful to have the opportunity to serve you in your local government. This year has been unprecedented in our… Continue reading

Win or lose, do you think both presidential candidates will accept the result or fight it in court?

Win or lose, do you think both presidential candidates will accept the result or fight it in court?… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2020

LETTERS: Urgent situation

Urgent situation On Oct. 9, the four Northwest governors (Jay Inslee, Kate Brown, Brad Little and Steve Bullock) issued a statement making a joint “commitment… Continue reading

LETTER: China, not God

China, not God Thomas Friedman may be a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the New York Times, but he is grossly misinformed about the origin… Continue reading

Oregon could become first US state to decriminalize hard drugs

In what would be a first in the U.S., possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine,… Continue reading

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts after he was sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts after he was sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Do you think the winner of the Presidential election will be able to unify the country?

Do you think the winner of the Presidential election will be able to unify the country?… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2020

Yes, in our back yard

NIMBY does not work Not-in-my-backyard is such a widespread attitude it was shortened to NIMBY. In this age of existential threats, NIMBY does not work.… Continue reading

Letter: COVID’s effects

COVID’s effects I have been thinking on COVID-19. The Clallam County tracking, at www.clallam.net/coronavirus, shows that a good percentage of them getting it are the… Continue reading

LETTER: Taxes

During the last forum for Jefferson County Commissioner candidates, Lorna Smith’s opponent was asked whether she would support a sales tax increase. The PDN summarized,… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, right, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Wilson throws 4 more TD passes in 37-27 win over 49ers

For the first time this season at home, the final seconds were relatively calm for the Seattle Seahawks. No stress. No anxiety. Just… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, right, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)