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LETTER: It is time to remove President Donald Trump from office

In December 2016, I wrote my congressional representatives expressing concerns about the president elect’s ability to govern this nation. Now, 18 months into his presidency,… Continue reading

Report: Washington unemployment rate lowest in 42 years

A recent report shows Washington’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent last month — the lowest rate for August since… Continue reading

U.S. researchers to import pot extracts from Canada: Not allowed to obtain it through state-licensed providers

U.S. researchers to import pot extracts from Canada: Not allowed to obtain it through state-licensed providers

In a rare move, the U.S. government has approved the importation of marijuana… Continue reading

U.S. researchers to import pot extracts from Canada: Not allowed to obtain it through state-licensed providers
ENDURANCE SPORTS: Big Hurt brings the pain

ENDURANCE SPORTS: Big Hurt brings the pain

The Big Hurt, a four-course meal of daunting athletic challenges, is back to test the endurance of individuals… Continue reading

ENDURANCE SPORTS: Big Hurt brings the pain
Crews plan controlled burns to ease future smoke

Crews plan controlled burns to ease future smoke

Residents in Yakima and Kittitas counties might again see smoke this month as authorities use small controlled fires… Continue reading

Crews plan controlled burns to ease future smoke

LETTER: Compassion, compromise required for roadside memorials

In response to a letter to the editor about distracting roadside memorials, there are a few points to consider. It’s understandable that these memorials are… Continue reading

LETTER: See if your candidates will back president

Are you still watching the mainstream media? Not laughing at New York Times headlines? Haven’t noticed that the media has been over 90 percent negative… Continue reading

International 10-year salmon preservation plan advances lowered harvest

International 10-year salmon preservation plan advances lowered harvest

Canada and the U.S. states of Alaska, Oregon and Washington would all reduce their catch of… Continue reading

International 10-year salmon preservation plan advances lowered harvest
POINT OF VIEW: Protect Clallam County’s access to health care

POINT OF VIEW: Protect Clallam County’s access to health care

By Eric Lewis Chief Executive Officer Olympic Medical Center CLALLAM COUNTY’S HEALTH care is threatened by a federal agency proposal to cut payments by 60… Continue reading

POINT OF VIEW: Protect Clallam County’s access to health care

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Do you plan to visit the seasonal ice skating rink and winter village planned for downtown Port Angeles?… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2018
Strike ending for last Washington teachers still picketing

Strike ending for last Washington teachers still picketing

The last of the estimated 125,000 Washington state children who missed the start of school because of… Continue reading

Strike ending for last Washington teachers still picketing

LETTER: Better candidates selected when we all vote

In the last primary election, 49 percent of Clallam County voters voted. About 41 percent of those registered in Washington voted. In other words, less… Continue reading

Take 2 for Washington state: Carbon fee on fall ballot

Take 2 for Washington state: Carbon fee on fall ballot

Voters in Washington state will be asked this fall to do what state and federal leaders have… Continue reading

Take 2 for Washington state: Carbon fee on fall ballot
Judge rejects effort to temporarily halt killing of wolves

Judge rejects effort to temporarily halt killing of wolves

A Thurston County Superior Court judge has rejected efforts to temporarily block the killing of wolves… Continue reading

Judge rejects effort to temporarily halt killing of wolves

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Do you like any of the pumpkin-flavored foods and beverages that come out in the fall?… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2018

LETTER: Re-elect Commissioner Bill Peach in Clallam

As elections approach I would ask the citizens of Clallam County and particularly the citizens of the west side of Port Angeles to recall, as… Continue reading

LETTER: Roadside memorials distract drivers

Roadside memorials distract drivers and might thereby cause additional accidents. The Peninsula Daily News’ front page photo Aug. 31, the Bedinger family and the State… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Mindy Walker for Jefferson District Court judge

Citizens of all of Jefferson County, I am confident that we agree that we all deserve a dedicated, hardworking, and fair-minded District Court judge. We… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote to support Sequim Library

I love the Sequim library. As I walk into the building and pass another person, I say: “This is my favorite place in Sequim and… Continue reading

Oregon wildlife officials to probe if cougar is same one from fatal attack

Oregon wildlife officials to probe if cougar is same one from fatal attack

Authorities say they are investigating whether an adult female cougar they killed at the site of a fatal attack… Continue reading

Oregon wildlife officials to probe if cougar is same one from fatal attack