Update schools Do facilities really matter in education? Can we really afford to update our schools? Is this the right time to move forward with… Continue reading
The false narrative of climate change continues to affect government entities, for example the Jefferson County Board of Health, the Jefferson County Board of County… Continue reading
I support the proposed medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic. In doing so, I celebrate our multi-cultural community and its compassion, collaboration, and courage to recognize… Continue reading
I am asking that the voters in the Crescent School District vote yes on the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy, formerly known as the… Continue reading
The state Senate passed a bill requiring public school districts to provide age-appropriate science-based sexual health education. Do you support this measure?… Continue reading
Twenty-four volunteers are working to monitor the Sequim trumpeter swan population, which has increased to as many as 200 birds from the four… Continue reading
Ocean acidification is damaging the shells of young Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest, an impact that scientists did not… Continue reading
I am proud member of the Joyce community, a parent of a middle school student at Crescent School and on the board of directors for… Continue reading
The late Art Feiro once said Port Angeles is a place that takes care of itself. This has always been the Port Angeles I know.… Continue reading
As a born-and-raised resident of Port Angeles, small business owner and mother, I have high hopes that our community will vote to pass the 2020… Continue reading
Check your property tax bill. Here is mine. In 2017, I paid about $1,000 in local school tax. In 2018, I paid $1,033.20. In 2019,… Continue reading
In 2014 and 2018 $2.06 and $2.42 per $1,000 in school tax increases were on the ballot. We defeated those unaffordable levies. The school district… Continue reading
I have taught in several districts around the state and Port Angeles school buildings are the worst in which I’ve ever taught. And to be… Continue reading
In my job as a nurse I am lucky enough to get to spend time with newborns and infants and their siblings. These small children… Continue reading
I’m adding my voice to the many citizens who support the Port Angeles School District capital levy. The deteriorating state of our school buildings has… Continue reading
Washington state does not provide funding for school facilities. It falls to the school board to put a levy or bond measure before voters. The… Continue reading
I am writing in support of the Crescent School’s levies. Unfortunately the recent McCleary decision did not fully fund schools in areas such as classroom… Continue reading
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is seeking $1.8 million in state money for security in county election offices that… Continue reading
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A rally supporting President Donald Trump drew about 70 people at its height in downtown Sequim on Friday. The rally was announced by the Clallam… Continue reading
How concerned are you about the coronavirus reaching the Olympic Peninsula?… Continue reading
