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OUR VIEW: Vote YES on PASD levy

WE CAN’T AFFORD to let our schools fall apart. Opponents of the Port Angeles School District’s five-year $52.6 million capital levy on the Feb. 11… Continue reading

OUR VIEW: Tariffs on newsprint hit rural papers hard

MUCH OF THE talk of tariffs and trade wars has centered on the Trump administration’s decision to pursue increased taxes on some international supplies of… Continue reading

In this May 28, 2014, file photo, migrants are released from ICE custody at a Greyhound bus station in Phoenix. A Customs and Border Protection memo dated Jan. 28, 2020, obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as Greyhound do not have to allow Border Patrol agents on board to conduct routine checks for illegal immigrants, despite the company’s insistence that it has no choice but to do so. (Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via AP)

Border Patrol memo contradicts Greyhound on bus raids

A Customs and Border Protection memo obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as… Continue reading

In this May 28, 2014, file photo, migrants are released from ICE custody at a Greyhound bus station in Phoenix. A Customs and Border Protection memo dated Jan. 28, 2020, obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as Greyhound do not have to allow Border Patrol agents on board to conduct routine checks for illegal immigrants, despite the company’s insistence that it has no choice but to do so. (Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via AP)

LETTER: Questioning writer’s ‘proof’

I never cease to be amazed that PDN letter writers seem to be oblivious of the climate crises occurring around the world. The “Disputes climate… Continue reading

LETTER: Support Warren

I have a family member, a Type 1 diabetic, whose insulin has doubled in price in the last five years. Another needs to carry an… Continue reading

The future of Mariner’s pitching has arrived

The future of Mariner’s pitching has arrived

Justus Sheffield, Justin Dunn top contenders to join starting rotation

The future of Mariner’s pitching has arrived
Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Meetings results in memorandum to set up a process for overhauling the Oregon Forest Practices Act

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Public comment is being taken on a proposal that would open the way for the Makah Tribe to resume whale hunting. Do you support the proposal?

Public comment is being taken on a proposal that would open the way for the Makah Tribe to resume whale hunting. Do you support the… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2020
USC forward Alissa Pili, center, shoots as Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, and forward Ruthy Hebard defend Sunday in Los Angeles. (The Associated Press)

Oregon women extend winning streak to 12

Third-ranked Oregon completed a weekend sweep in Los Angeles, getting comfortable wins over seventh-ranked UCLA and Southern California to extend its 12-game… Continue reading

USC forward Alissa Pili, center, shoots as Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, and forward Ruthy Hebard defend Sunday in Los Angeles. (The Associated Press)
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits

Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits

By going to court, Scouts can put suits on hold for now

Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits
US agency to pay for 11,000 miles of fuel breaks in 6 states

US agency to pay for 11,000 miles of fuel breaks in 6 states

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to fund 11,000 miles of strategic fuel breaks in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada… Continue reading

US agency to pay for 11,000 miles of fuel breaks in 6 states
Kilmer, Allen recognized by national Native American organization

Kilmer, Allen recognized by national Native American organization

Congressman Derek Kilmer and W. Ron Allen, chairman and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe of Blyn, have received special awards from… Continue reading

Kilmer, Allen recognized by national Native American organization

LETTER: In support of Elizabeth Warren, Medicare for All

Donald Trump and others say that Medicare for All is socialism and that it will destroy our country. Actually, it is not any more than… Continue reading

Do you plan to vote in the presidential primary?

Do you plan to vote in the presidential primary?… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2020

LETTER: Vote for independent candidates

It’s not the American people who are divided. It’s the two halves of the Daddy Warbucks Party that are at war. And us? We’re the… Continue reading

Do you think any of the current Democratic candidates for president can beat President Donald Trump?

Do you think any of the current Democratic candidates for president can beat President Donald Trump?… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2020

LETTER: Current economy

Technically anyhow, we are at an economic top. But I’d like to put our situation into perspective by having a look at the stats. Our… Continue reading

LETTER: Not above law

Does the U.S. Constitution allow President Trump to do anything he wants? Here are some comments made by President Trump that suggests he honestly believes… Continue reading

LETTER: Past Republican officials on current affairs

Let’s peer outside the bubble of current Republican officials to see what some former Republican officials have to say about current affairs. On climate change:… Continue reading

LETTER: Support MAT

I strongly support the proposed MAT clinic/healing campus. The Jamestown S’klallam tribe purchased property that is zoned for this purpose and the consortium behind the… Continue reading