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Officials opt to keep schools closed in Washington state

Officials opt to keep schools closed in Washington state

Order asks to plan for potential expansion of closures into summer, fall

Officials opt to keep schools closed in Washington state

Are you concerned about the viability of “non-essential” businesses once the stay-at-home order is lifted?

Are you concerned about the viability of "non-essential" businesses once the stay-at-home order is lifted?… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2020
No COVID-19 testing at home yet, but quicker options coming

No COVID-19 testing at home yet, but quicker options coming

Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it’s still too risky. They’ve stopped companies… Continue reading

No COVID-19 testing at home yet, but quicker options coming
States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers

States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers

Experts and health officials who are trying to plan a response to the coronavirus outbreak are missing a critical piece of information —… Continue reading

States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers

Are you prepared if schools continue to stay closed through the summer?

Are you prepared if schools continue to stay closed through the summer?… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2020

What are you doing for entertainment during the stay-at-home order?

What are you doing for entertainment during the stay-at-home order?… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2020

What are you doing for entertainment during the stay-at-home order?

What are you doing for entertainment during the stay-at-home order?… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2020
Inslee vetoes millions in spending

Inslee vetoes millions in spending

‘Fiscal ship …in troubled waters’

Inslee vetoes millions in spending

LETTER: Keep on walking

Listen to the recording of the special March 16 Sequim City Council meeting, where well informed city employees discussed a proposed emergency proclamation intended to… Continue reading

LETTER: Please stop talking

I have a plea to Donald Trump: Just. Stop. Talking. Your ill-prepared and haphazard responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have done nothing but sow misinformation… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association cancels April board meeting

The Port Angeles Downtown Association has canceled their monthly board meeting previously scheduled for April 13, due to current public health concerns. Monthly meetings are… Continue reading

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

By Mark Kennedy | AP Entertainment Writer Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the… Continue reading

‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus

White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus

The Trump administration is formalizing new guidance to recommend that many Americans wear… Continue reading

White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus
Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Inspection of the Life Care Center of Kirkland conducted March 16

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home
In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

By Allen G. Breed | AP National Writer For members of the U.S. Army Field Band, it has never been merely about the music. Yes,… Continue reading

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

LETTER: Freedom not a luxury

Is freedom a “luxury” America can no longer afford in the face of the coronavirus pandemic? Must we permanently change our culture to embrace “the… Continue reading

Navy fires captain who sought help for the virus-stricken ship

Navy fires captain who sought help for the virus-stricken ship

The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus… Continue reading

Navy fires captain who sought help for the virus-stricken ship
Governor extends stay-home order to May 4

Governor extends stay-home order to May 4

Inslee says it is proving to be an effective weapon against the deadly coronavirus

Governor extends stay-home order to May 4

Do you agree with Gov. Jay Inslee extending the statewide stay-at-home order through May 4?

Do you agree with Gov. Jay Inslee extending the statewide stay-at-home order through May 4?… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2020

Letter: Blames Trump

It is a sad state of affairs when a nation that was once the greatest, strongest and smartest on earth is so poorly responding to… Continue reading