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Inslee eases guidelines to allow Clallam, other counties to expedite reopening process

Inslee eases guidelines to allow Clallam, other counties to expedite reopening process

New guidelines announced Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee allows Clallam County and nine others to… Continue reading

Inslee eases guidelines to allow Clallam, other counties to expedite reopening process

LETTER: Doesn’t like how state government is handling lockdown

Within our Declaration of Independence it says “All men are created equal… endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights… (including) Life, Liberty and the… Continue reading

LETTER: Jefferson County officials dithering over Phase 2 variance

Jefferson County’s health official said an early entry into Phase 2 may be sent as soon as Friday after a series of meetings planned this… Continue reading

LETTER: Stuck at home a second time in 2020

So far for me in 2020, I’ve been snowed in 11 days, will be quarantined for who knows how long, had four job opportunities that… Continue reading

Do you plan to drive to either the Port Angeles or Forks locations on Saturday to pick up free potatoes and onions?

Do you plan to drive to either the Port Angeles or Forks locations on Saturday to pick up free potatoes and onions?… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2020
Everything will change when concerts and festivals return

Everything will change when concerts and festivals return

By George Varga | The San Diego Union-Tribune When will live concerts and festivals return? No one knows for sure. But the coronavirus pandemic has… Continue reading

Everything will change when concerts and festivals return
Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further

Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further

More than 130,000 autoworkers returned to factories across the U.S. for… Continue reading

Automakers help restart US industry as globe reopens further

LETTER: A message to those not wearing a mask

To all those not wanting to wear a mask to help control the spreading of the unique coronavirus, this message is for you. My grandparents’… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Eisenhour for Jefferson County district 2 commissioner

As a former colleague of Heidi Eisenhour, I am writing in support of Heidi for Jefferson County district 2 commissioner. Heidi is an action-oriented problem… Continue reading

State dentists, doctors can expand access to patients

Guidelines come as governor tries to balance need for reserves of PPE for frontline medical workers

Virus interrupts St. Helens eruption anniversary plans

Virus interrupts St. Helens eruption anniversary plans

The coronavirus outbreak disrupted what had been big plans to mark the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St.… Continue reading

Virus interrupts St. Helens eruption anniversary plans

Doctors and dentists will be able to open immediately if they have proper safety procedures in place. Have you seen your doctor or dentist in the past 2 months?

Doctors and dentists will be able to open immediately if they have proper safety procedures in place. Have you seen your doctor or dentist in… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2020
Cake presented in lieu of annual picnic

Cake presented in lieu of annual picnic

Chef Kellen Lynch, kneeling, and Tomoki Sage, rear, present a cake baked by Lynch and delivered on a long pizza peel to… Continue reading

Cake presented in lieu of annual picnic

SEAHAWKS: Dunbar expected to be released on $100,000 bond

Cornerback surrenders on four felony counts of armed robbery

NASCAR returns with races at Darlington

NASCAR returns with races at Darlington

Ready or not, NASCAR is back, but without fans, flyovers or commercialism. Darlington Raceway opened its… Continue reading

NASCAR returns with races at Darlington

Among many public events that have been canceled, what do you miss the most?

Among many public events that have been canceled, what do you miss the most?… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2020
J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection

J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the storied but troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into… Continue reading

J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection

Inslee retracts restaurant contact requirement

Washington will not require restaurants to get customers’ contact information as initially planned as part of reopening amid the coronavirus… Continue reading

LETTER: Open businesses now

We should open all businesses today. We can put in place precautions at the vulnerable locations and quarantine or isolate any hot spots. The president… Continue reading

LETTER: Phase 2

I’m very disappointed by the decision not to allow Clallam County early Phase 2 because of the infection of two people. This virus is very… Continue reading