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COLLEGE SPORTS: Wazzu’s Borghi never wavered

For about a month, Oregon football fans stumbled on one piece of crushing news after another… Continue reading

Data shows enrollment decline in state’s schools

Enrollment at public schools in Washington state has declined by about 31,000 students compared to last year, mostly because of… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Human nature: Are we naturally cruel or kind?

WE ARE A species defined by our contradictions. We are both cruel and kind, killers and healers, practitioners of tribalism on the one hand and… Continue reading

LETTER: Adaptive leadership skills

When times are tough, leadership matters. We are in tough economic and social times and leadership makes a difference. Heidi has adaptive leadership skills. She… Continue reading

LETTER: Appoint DCD director

I support Charter Review Amendment 5, appointed Department of Community Development director, and urge voters to vote yes. The position of DCD should be appointed… Continue reading

LETTER: Backs Dublin

I support Lisa Dublin for Clallam County Superior Court Judge, Position 1. I’ve known Lisa for four years and can attest to the fact that… Continue reading

LETTER: Backs Erickson

So I was standing in Superior Court with a seasoned trial judge before me and a determined prosecutor alongside me. Suddenly, I was struck with… Continue reading

LETTER: Backs incumbents

I’m writing in support of re-electing Kevin Van De-Wege, state senator, district 24; Mike Chapman, state representative, district 24, position 1; and Steve Tharinger, state… Continue reading

LETTER: Endorses Paschall

I endorse and would like you to consider voting for Rick Paschall for Clallam PUD commissioner, district 2. Rick has worked in the northwest power… Continue reading

Washington state race for lands chief focused on wildfires

Forest health, maintenance a key issue

Ballots were mailed to voters in Clallam and Jefferson counties this week. Will you use this weekend to vote and return your ballot?

Ballots were mailed to voters in Clallam and Jefferson counties this week. Will you use this weekend to vote and return your ballot?… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2020

ACLU sues over state suspending licenses due to unpaid fines

Says it hurts people who can’t afford to pay

LETTER: Save cats

During difficult times like now, thinking of ways we can make a positive difference helps. October is a “purrfect” month to remember the many cats… Continue reading

LETTER: War against goats

Deep in the Quinault River valley of Olympic National Park last week, mountain goat kids and their moms were rambling carefree across the 3,000-foot rock… Continue reading

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

Pac-12 football may be back, but not all the revenue will be

Return of sport not likely to make a dent in athletic department losses

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

Following the Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, do you think she is a good choice to become a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

Following the Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, do you think she is a good choice to become a U.S. Supreme Court justice?… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2020
A group of protesters toppled statues of former presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland's South Park Block late Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Protesters knock down Roosevelt, Lincoln statues in Portland

Declaration of ‘rage’ over Columbus Day

A group of protesters toppled statues of former presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland's South Park Block late Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Did you watch any of the Senate confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett?

Did you watch any of the Senate confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett?… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2020