Wire Service

LETTER: Supports post office

I am writing this letter because of the most recent activity from the White House to do away with the United States Postal Service. When… Continue reading

Some NFL teams can return to facilities Tuesday

By Barry Wilner The Associated Press NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it. In a… Continue reading

Washington’s unemployment system sees spike in impostors
Washington’s unemployment system sees spike in impostors

Would you rather fight 10 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?

Would you rather fight 10 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2020

LETTER: Dislikes columnist Charles Blow

Past experience reminds me to never read anything written by alleged journalist Charles Blow, although he is published on a regular basis in our foreign… Continue reading

Congress is split on an additional $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Should they pass it?

Congress is split on an additional $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Should they pass it?… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2020

Gov. Inslee orders hiring freeze, budget cuts

‘State’s revenue situation warrants immediate fiscal restraint’

LETTER: Supports 2nd Amendment

I’m saddened by the deaths and hardships resulting from the coronavirus that is affecting us all in these trying times. Not ignoring that, I also… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Sequim MAT clinic

While out riding my bicycle (solo) and riding past all of the S.O.S. signs in yards and fences in March, I wondered if these same… Continue reading

As farmers markets throughout the North Olympic Peninsula have opened with safety precautions, are you planning to make any purchases?

As farmers markets throughout the North Olympic Peninsula have opened with safety precautions, are you planning to make any purchases?… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2020

LETTER: Cut out the middlemen in Payroll Protection Plan

The recurring federal disbursing disaster of the Payroll Protection Plan loan/grant program is clearly not working. Perhaps some of our more enlightened citizens from Scandinavia… Continue reading

LETTER: Doesn’t see the point of the Twilight Festival in Forks

When I read this morning in the paper about the upcoming festivities in Forks concerning the August publication of the new Twilight book, the first… Continue reading

Three more counties can ease virus restrictions early
Three more counties can ease virus restrictions early
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risk

US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risk

In new plans that offer a national reimagining of how to fight wildfires amid the… Continue reading

US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risk
Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy

Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy

The economic paralysis caused by the coronavirus led in April to the steepest month-to-month fall in… Continue reading

Why the prospect of deflation could pose a threat to the US economy
1,371 contact tracers ready to assist health departments
1,371 contact tracers ready to assist health departments

Would you be interested in watching a moving party drive by as you celebrated on your front lawn?

Would you be interested in watching a moving party drive by as you celebrated on your front lawn?… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2020

LETTER: Opposes Joe Biden

Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. This presidential election cycle started out with more than 25 democrat contenders. Only Biden remains. It… Continue reading

LETTER: Wants to see Trump voted out of office in November

Indivisible Port Townsend has been diligently working toward opposing the Trump agenda. Trump and his allies care more about their shareholder donors than the health… Continue reading

Study: Less than 1 percent of MLB employees have COVID-19 antibodies

Just 0.7 percent of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the… Continue reading