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Western State Hospital to open special wards to reduce violence, assaults

10-patient unit will combine increased staffing, more therapy for patients, tighter security

Bills to allow sports betting at Native American casinos in the state have been introduced in the Legislature. Would you support the legislation?

Bills to allow sports betting at Native American casinos in the state have been introduced in the Legislature. Would you support the legislation?… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2020
UN agency declares global emergency over virus from China

UN agency declares global emergency over virus from China

Experts say there is significant evidence the virus is spreading among people in China

UN agency declares global emergency over virus from China

LETTER: SOS facts

SOS gave a fact-based presentation, with sources, on the effects MAT (medication assisted treatement ) clinics have on hosting communities. MAT proponents’ repeated statements that… Continue reading

LETTER: Support PA levy

Although I have not been a full-time resident of Port Angeles for more than 50 years, I visit often and have always been extremely proud… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote for Crescent levies

My mother taught many years at Crescent School. Perhaps some of you reading this remember Mrs. Irene Palzer. I am also a former student of… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street program presents annual awards

The Port Townsend Main Street Program presented three awards and announced board members during its annual recognition program. The event took place… Continue reading

How often do you use public transit?

How often do you use public transit?… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2020
Another endangered orca missing, feared dead

Another endangered orca missing, feared dead

Another endangered orca is missing and presumed dead in the Pacific Northwest, a large male who had fathered many of the population’s calves… Continue reading

Another endangered orca missing, feared dead

Bills would permit sports betting in state casinos

Bills to allow sports betting at Indian casinos in Washington state, including events like the Super… Continue reading

Hospital strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms

Hospital strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms

Swedish Medical Center picketed

Hospital strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms

LETTER: MAT a solution

As in many cities, we have a drug problem and homeless problem. Unless we want a Third Avenue shoot-out as in Seattle, citizens cry, “do… Continue reading

LETTER: Support schools

Social determinants of health include factors such as education, economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, food, employment, and social support networks, as well as access… Continue reading

Do you pay attention to the Grammy Awards?

Do you pay attention to the Grammy Awards?… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2020
Fans shocked, saddened by loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter

Fans shocked, saddened by loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter

The chants rose in the plaza across from Staples Center. “Kobe!” and “MVP! MVP!” They came… Continue reading

Fans shocked, saddened by loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter
Kobe Bryant’s daughter planned to carry his basketball legacy

Kobe Bryant’s daughter planned to carry his basketball legacy

Gianna Maria Onore Bryant was on the helicopter that crashed Sunday morning

Kobe Bryant’s daughter planned to carry his basketball legacy

LETTER: Concerned that President Trump is creating a new normal

Is it now normal and acceptable for a sitting president to publicly insult, deride and name-call his rivals, his opponents and world leaders? Trump coins… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports the proposed MAT clinic in Sequim

I am writing you to express my complete support of the Jamestown Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) facility in Sequim. I have almost 50 years of… Continue reading

Gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would be illegal under a proposed law moving through the state Senate. Would you support this measure?

Gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds would be illegal under a proposed law moving through the state Senate. Would you support this measure?… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2020

LETTER: Opposes the proposed MAT clinic in Sequim

Prefers different plan Choosing a lucrative method of supposedly helping addicts by giving them daily drugs at a medical clinic is a cruel way to… Continue reading