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State removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths

State removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths

Testing results corrected; positives higher

State removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths
Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed

Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed

Gov. Jay Inslee has canceled raises for some state employees and announced furloughs through the fall… Continue reading

Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed

Supports Brian Pruiett for Legislative District 24

I’ve recently met and asked questions of and listened to intelligent answers from Brian Pruiett, who is running to represent us in the House in… Continue reading

What’s the best part of the first day of summer?

What's the best part of the first day of summer?… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2020

Misinformation can cause harm

The term fake news is ubiquitous, but what it it? Now we have a perfect example. Last week, at a medical appointment, my husband was… Continue reading

View at the Sequim protest

As I lay prone on the pavement in front of Sequim City Hall last week for 8:46 minutes with my hands clasped behind my back,… Continue reading

Do you have plans to participate in a Juneteenth celebration?

Do you have plans to participate in a Juneteenth celebration?… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2020
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed… Continue reading

Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

King County seeks to ease more COVID-19 restrictions

Washington state’s most populous county has applied to move into Phase 2 of reopening from coronavirus restrictions. King County,… Continue reading

Panel: NOAA bowed to political pressure in Dorian dispute

Panel: NOAA bowed to political pressure in Dorian dispute

By Seth Borenstein | The Associated Press National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leaders violated the agency’s scientific integrity when they chastised a local weather office… Continue reading

Panel: NOAA bowed to political pressure in Dorian dispute
Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that the U.S. economy faces a deep downturn with… Continue reading

Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
Trump signs order on police reform, doesn’t mention racism

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn’t mention racism

Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President… Continue reading

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn’t mention racism

Libraries on the North Olympic Peninsula will start to offer drop-off services. How often do you plan to use the library?

Libraries on the North Olympic Peninsula will start to offer drop-off services. How often do you plan to use the library?… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2020

Major League Baseball season uncertain after talks between teams, players’ association

Major League Baseball might not play at all this year after a breakdown in talks… Continue reading

NASCAR: Wallace getting used to limelight

NASCAR: Wallace getting used to limelight

Bubba Wallace can count Spike Lee and Demi Lovato in his corner since he became… Continue reading

NASCAR: Wallace getting used to limelight

Not satisfied with Trump’s performance

While running for president in 2016 Trump promised that, if elected, there would be so much winning we would get tired of it. Now, three… Continue reading

Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests

Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests

Large protests in Seattle over police brutality and racial injustice have again caught the nation’s eye,… Continue reading

Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests
US: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls

US: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls

For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one… Continue reading

US: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls

If overnight camping is approved, do you plan to wait or go on an outing as soon as possible?

If overnight camping is approved, do you plan to wait or go on an outing as soon as possible?… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2020
Rediscovery Program expands services

Rediscovery Program expands services

Grant aims to reduce crime

Rediscovery Program expands services