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Unemployment figures dipped more than 5 percentage points on the Peninsula for June. Will the trend be different for July?

Unemployment figures dipped more than 5 percentage points on the Peninsula for June. Will the trend be different for July?… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2020

LETTER: Agrees traffic on N Street goes too fast

I read your recent article on N street in Port Angeles with interest. My wife and I have lived on N street for over 30… Continue reading

LETTER: Reader supports Heidi Eisenhour for Jefferson County commissioner

Heidi Eisenhour has demonstrated leadership skills throughout the 15 years I have known her. We met during the early stages of the Northwest Maritime Center… Continue reading

Do you think the total number of COVID-19 cases and a count of recovered patients paints a full picture of the impact of the pandemic?

Do you think the total number of COVID-19 cases and a count of recovered patients paints a full picture of the impact of the pandemic?… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2020
PREP SPORTS: Schools nationwide have major decisions to make for fall sports

PREP SPORTS: Schools nationwide have major decisions to make for fall sports

By Tim Booth and Schuyler Dixon | The Associated Press The same pandemic-related questions that have bedeviled professional and college sports are front and center… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS: Schools nationwide have major decisions to make for fall sports

LETTER: Doesn’t think proposed building is right for Port Angeles

Bellevue developer Eric Dupar desires to build in our community. This is great news. Part of his plan includes a 320-stall parking garage which is… Continue reading

LETTER: Impressed with the county’s food assistance program

I had the opportunity to observe the COVID-19 food assistance program held at the Sequim Middle School parking lot and the Sequim High School parking… Continue reading

LETTER: Reader supports Heidi Eisenhour

Heidi Eisenhour inspired us to learn about and join efforts to conserve the land, specifically habitat and farmland in Jefferson County. As the Jefferson Land… Continue reading

Seattle cruise line sells 4 ships; cruise ban extended

A Seattle-based cruise line has sold four ships in its fleet as the coronavirus pandemic has halted operations and subsequently… Continue reading

In cities like Portland, federal agents and Homeland Security officials have been sent to quash protests. Do you find this action acceptable?

In cities like Portland, federal agents and Homeland Security officials have been sent to quash protests. Do you find this action acceptable?… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2020
Charges: Partner fired shot that killed suburban officer

Charges: Partner fired shot that killed suburban officer

Charging documents filed Friday in the fatal shooting of a suburban Seattle police officer say it was… Continue reading

Charges: Partner fired shot that killed suburban officer

LETTER: Addiction treatment center

“Communities that thrive focus on building local assets… Communities that struggle and eventually die focus on needs…” (McKnight/Kretzman, Northwestern University) One could argue that the… Continue reading

LETTER: Masks good for economy

For those who are not persuaded by the health risks to others by failing to wear a mask, consider this, wearing a mask helps our… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Eisenhour

Heidi Eisenhour is an experienced, capable, and compassionate leader who’s ready to take the wheel as a commissioner of Jefferson County. When considering who you… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Parson

In the age of COVID-19, we need leaders who think outside the box. More than 40 million U.S. workers have lost jobs, health insurance, at… Continue reading

Do you feel it would be possible to safely have prep-sports this fall?

Do you feel it would be possible to safely have prep-sports this fall?… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2020

Justices void 1916 tribal rights ruling as racist

Washington state’s Supreme Court has vacated a 1916 ruling that allowed a prosecutor to bring criminal… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Eisenhour

I am writing to to express my confidence and support for Heidi Eisenhour in the upcoming primary election for Jefferson County commissioner. I urge second… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Funaro

Our world has changed drastically in the last year and the challenges from the pandemic are far from over. As a county, we need to… Continue reading