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DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Hope, healing and a spring break

THE EASTER BONNIE, aka Bonnie Schmidt of Port Angeles, gave her preschoolers little baskets of farewell last week. On the porch of her Little Rhythms… Continue reading

LETTER: 49 percent

Much is made of President Trump’s popularity rising to the dizzying height of 49 percent. Nearly half of the American public has confidence in his… Continue reading

LETTER: Thankful distance

I want to express gratitude to the majority of my fellow Peninsulans who do what Peninsulans do so well: look out for each other. During… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Quarantine chronicles: The herd

THERE’S A LOT of talk these days about the “herd.” This is in reference to herd immunity, the theory that if enough of a human… Continue reading

Do you agree with President Donald Trump’s policy to withhold U.S. payments to the World Health Organization?

Do you agree with President Donald Trump's policy to withhold U.S. payments to the World Health Organization?… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2020
‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months

‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months

Even once the broad restrictions currently in place in Washington state in response to the coronavirus… Continue reading

‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months

LETTER: Return to prayer

I’m almost 50 years old. In my lifetime, the closest thing that I can relate to today’s COVID-19 pandemic is 9/11. The world as we… Continue reading

ABC’s Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

ABC’s Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

“Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free. The… Continue reading

ABC’s Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well

Coronavirus crisis forces Burning Man to move from desert to online

By Christi Carras | Los Angeles Times Burning Man ticket holders can no longer gather in Black Rock City due to the coronavirus crisis. So… Continue reading

Trump’s oil-production pact may do little to help US producers or drivers amid coronavirus

The agreement announced Sunday by Russia, Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries to cut back output… Continue reading

Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak

Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak

Washington state will release nearly 1,000 inmates serving time for nonviolent offenses to create more space in… Continue reading

Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak
Sanders backs Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump

Sanders backs Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump

Backing comes less than a week after Sanders ended his presidential campaign

Sanders backs Biden as ex-rivals join forces to beat Trump
Trump claims ‘total’ authority, over governors, to reopen economy

Trump claims ‘total’ authority, over governors, to reopen economy

President doesn’t offer specifics about the source of his asserted power

Trump claims ‘total’ authority, over governors, to reopen economy

Do you agree with the premise of stay-home restrictions being lifted in phases some time after May 4?

Do you agree with the premise of stay-home restrictions being lifted in phases some time after May 4?… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2020
Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of an ongoing series of stories remembering people around the world who have died during the new coronavirus pandemic. SEATTLE… Continue reading

Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

Would you consider running in a virtual race if social distancing guidelines extend into the summer?

Would you consider running in a virtual race if social distancing guidelines extend into the summer?… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2020

LETTER: Praise the front lines

In President Trump’s press conference, rather than praise the health care workers, he chose to be a critic and accuse them of moving protective gear… Continue reading

LETTER: Try prayer

Those of us in earthquake-prone areas have spent years preparing for “The Big One.” As it turns out, it is the tiny one, the smallest… Continue reading

Were you able to celebrate Easter and still practice social distancing?

Were you able to celebrate Easter and still practice social distancing?… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2020
Traffic on the 12:45 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen-Duke Point on Thursday, April 9. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Ferries busy on long weekend, even during pandemic

Sailings from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo filling up

Traffic on the 12:45 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen-Duke Point on Thursday, April 9. (Photo submitted)