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LETTERS: Socialized pharmaceutical system might have stopped epidemic

Just think if we had a socialized pharmaceutical system, the opioid epidemic might not have occurred. For example, many health maintenance organizations have their own… Continue reading

LETTERS: Time for Inslee to address problems in state

In spirit of full disclosure, I am a retired Washington Department of Corrections employee having worked for the agency for more than 20 years. So… Continue reading

LETTERS: Time to enforce speed limits

I read the front page article this morning in the Peninsula News (Aug. 7) titled “Trick attempt hurts 3.” My big questions upon reading this… Continue reading

LETTERS: Trusts tribe, council on facility question

I attended the medication-assisted treatment facility meetings at Sequim’s Guy Cole Event Center. I had done some research but wanted to hear both sides. To… Continue reading

PHOTO: Clallam County Fair gets underway in Port Angeles

PHOTO: Clallam County Fair gets underway in Port Angeles

Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias officially opens the 100th Clallam County Fair with the introduction of the fair royalty Thursday morning as… Continue reading

PHOTO: Clallam County Fair gets underway in Port Angeles
Emails show Matt Shea tied to group training for holy war

Emails show Matt Shea tied to group training for holy war

Newly leaked emails show that conservative state Rep. Matt Shea has had close ties with a group that trained children… Continue reading

Emails show Matt Shea tied to group training for holy war
Fall mushroom season starts early in Northwest

Fall mushroom season starts early in Northwest

Early fruiting for wild fungi thought due to mild, moist summer

Fall mushroom season starts early in Northwest

LETTERS: Disregard fear-mongering ad about medication-assisted treatment

The medication-assisted treatment (MAT) advertisement in the Aug. 4 PDN sponsored by www.saveoursequim.org states, “Over 40 offices already provide MAT across the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

LETTERS: Scrapyard site poisons land and water

I was glad to see the story about the old Midway Metals (“Clallam County eyes scrapyard options,” Aug. 6). This is a terrible impression for… Continue reading

LETTERS: Tribe, city make strong case for MAT facility

The impressive turnout for the Thursday meeting in Sequim on the planned medication-assisted treatment facility leaves no doubt many people care deeply for their community… Continue reading

LETTERS: Goodwill wasted with too little info about MAT too late

Last Thursday’s medication-assisted treatment facility meeting in Sequim was a real eye opener. It is evident that the clinic is going to happen and that… Continue reading

LETTERS: Stand back and let the Jamestown tribe help

One thing that you learn, when older than you ever imagined, is that the company you keep day-to-day around our towns is not always what… Continue reading

PHOTO: Getting all cleaned up for the Clallam fair

PHOTO: Getting all cleaned up for the Clallam fair

Miranda Williams of Sequim gives her cow Cash a bath of Dawn dishwashing liquid at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The Clallam County Fair’s… Continue reading

PHOTO: Getting all cleaned up for the Clallam fair
Portland mayor decries violence, hatred ahead of rally

Portland mayor decries violence, hatred ahead of rally

The mayor of Portland, Ore., said Wednesday anyone planning violence or espousing hatred at a weekend protest by right-wing… Continue reading

Portland mayor decries violence, hatred ahead of rally
Goal of fighting fire with fire faces hurdles in West

Goal of fighting fire with fire faces hurdles in West

Prescribed burns on federal land have stayed level or fallen in past 20 years

Goal of fighting fire with fire faces hurdles in West

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Will you hunt for wild mushrooms this year?… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2019
Pink salmon numbers might threaten other North Pacific species
Pink salmon numbers might threaten other North Pacific species

Judge refuses to dismiss suit over wages for detainees

A federal judge again has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson against the private company… Continue reading

LETTERS: Thanks for the Shakespeare plug

Great shakes Thank you for the article in last Friday’s front page story about Key City Public Theatre’s latest Shakespeare in the Park production, “The… Continue reading

LETTERS: Write to legislators about assault weapons ban

Ban assault weapons How many mass killings does it take before we ban assault weapons? Please write your legislators to do this. Don’t we value… Continue reading