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LETTER: Getting the point

When I first heard the slogan “Black Lives Matter,” I thought, “Well, obviously… of course, because all lives matter.” With the horror of the very… Continue reading

LETTER: Loud planes

I have noticed in the past several months that we have had an increase of loud plane activity over Port Angeles. It comes at all… Continue reading

LETTER: Opportunity

President Barack Obama’s chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said in 2008, “Never allow a good crisis go to waste. It’s an opportunity to do the… Continue reading

LETTER: Ramp walk

Following a recent speech president Trump gave at West Point, he walked gingerly down an exit ramp, prompting widespread concern about his physical health. “Nothing… Continue reading

Crab season begins this week. Will you be crabbing?

Crab season begins this week. Will you be crabbing?… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2020

HOCKEY: With Climate Pledge Arena, Amazon puts promise in lights

Amazon is bringing its climate change message to a new arena. Literally. The company, eager to… Continue reading

Job market’s gains may be stalling

The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely fell last week, and the reopening… Continue reading

Supports Lorna Smith for Jefferson County commissioner

I have known Lorna Smith for many years, well before she became an energetic activist in support of the values of Port Townsend and Jefferson… Continue reading

Face masks to be required in Washington state
Face masks to be required in Washington state

Clallam and Jefferson county sheriffs say they want to educate, not penalize, those who don’t wear masks. Do you agree?

Clallam and Jefferson county sheriffs say they want to educate, not penalize, those who don't wear masks. Do you agree?… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2020
Summer sailing

Summer sailing

The Salish, pictured at slip 2, is providing one-boat service between Port Townsend and Coupeville on a reduced schedule that has been continued into the… Continue reading

Summer sailing

‘Pop up’ blood drives set in Sequim

Bloodworks Northwest, the nonprofit that supplies blood to more than 90 percent of the area hospitals, is seeking donations at what representatives say… Continue reading

Inslee announces options for higher education in-person instruction

Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced recommendations for public and private colleges and universities, which can resume in-person classroom instruction… Continue reading

Less traffic, better air, more relaxed living amid pandemic

Reduced traffic and work commutes have likely lowered nitrogen dioxide pollution and improved people’s quality of life during the… Continue reading

Mariners plan Seattle return

MLB’s schedule begins in July

PAPD is on the cutting edge of policing

A recent NPR story about police reform reminded me of two Port Angeles actions that deserve recognition. The story, featuring an interview with former Camden… Continue reading

Seattle mayor proposes $20M in cuts to police

Seattle mayor proposes $20M in cuts to police

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan will propose $20 million in cuts to the police budget in the remainder of 2020,… Continue reading

Seattle mayor proposes $20M in cuts to police
Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

By Alex Veiga | The Associated Press Stocks were down sharply on Wall Street as data showing new coronavirus cases in the U.S. have climbed… Continue reading

Stocks slide on Wall Street as coronavirus cases surge

To celebrate the Fourth of July, do you plan to purchase Fireworks? How would it compare with previous years?

To celebrate the Fourth of July, do you plan to purchase Fireworks? How would it compare with previous years?… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2020