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Report: Schools reopening depends on many factors

A new report looking at the impact of opening Washington schools in the fall says… Continue reading

Social gatherings for Phase 3 counties to be limited to 10

Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a revised coronavirus restriction, limiting indoor and outdoor social… Continue reading

US judge rejects challenge to Gov. Inslee’s emergency powers

A U.S. judge in Spokane has firmly rejected a water park’s challenge to Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency powers as… Continue reading

Do you agree with Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest approach to limit public gatherings in Phase 3 of reopening to 10 instead of 50?

Do you agree with Gov. Jay Inslee's latest approach to limit public gatherings in Phase 3 of reopening to 10 instead of 50?… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2020

State unemployment rate drops to 9.8 percent

Washington state added 71,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate dropped from 15.1 percent to 9.8 percent, the biggest… Continue reading

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

By Lauran Neergaard | AP Medical Writer The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just the way scientists had… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Brian Pruiett for state Legislative District 24

It’s never been about the (R) or the (D) for me; it’s about the man or the woman. While learning about Brian Pruiet, a picture… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Rebecca Parson for U.S. House of Representatives

Millions of Americans depend on their Social Security checks, including members of my family. Social Security is the single most successful program at lifting Americans… Continue reading

The time is now for Mariners’ Jake Fraley

Jake Fraley knows his opportunity to prove he can be an everyday contributor at the big… Continue reading

A COVID-19 vaccine is making positive strides and entering another phase of study. How confident are you that a vaccine will be available by early 2021?

A COVID-19 vaccine is making positive strides and entering another phase of study. How confident are you that a vaccine will be available by early… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2020

Pause for phased reopening extended through July 28

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday the statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee has extended the pause on counties advancing through reopening phases through July 28. Do you agree?

Gov. Jay Inslee has extended the pause on counties advancing through reopening phases through July 28. Do you agree?… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2020
Comet NEOWISE lights up sky

Comet NEOWISE lights up sky

The comet NEOWISE shines in the northeast sky over Port Townsend at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The comet, which was discovered in March 2020, is… Continue reading

Comet NEOWISE lights up sky
Washington dumps ‘Redskins’ mascot

Washington dumps ‘Redskins’ mascot

New name yet to be picked

Washington dumps ‘Redskins’ mascot

Do you agree with the World Health Organization when it says ‘no return to normal’ is in sight?

Do you agree with the World Health Organization when it says 'no return to normal' is in sight?… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2020

As contact tracers have linked new COVID-19 cases to Fourth of July gatherings, are you concerned about future get-togethers with friends or family members?

As contact tracers have linked new COVID-19 cases to Fourth of July gatherings, are you concerned about future get-togethers with friends or family members?… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2020
COLLEGE SOCCER: NWAC pushes season to the spring; basketball to start in January

COLLEGE SOCCER: NWAC pushes season to the spring; basketball to start in January

Peninsula College’s soccer programs will swap its fall season for a spring schedule and the winter basketball season will begin in 2021… Continue reading

COLLEGE SOCCER: NWAC pushes season to the spring; basketball to start in January

LETTER: Don’t vote for me

Primary election ballots are out as of July 17. It’s easy to look down the list, see a familiar name, and fill in the box.… Continue reading

LETTER: Trail on wheels

In regards to the letter concerning the Spruce Railroad Trail, I would be happy to loan the writer my manual wheelchair for a quick roll… Continue reading

LETTER: Vast conspiracy

A letter writer on July 5 says that a government mandate to wear masks is just another conspiracy to strip him of his constitutional rights.… Continue reading