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Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow school administrators, and in some cases teachers,… Continue reading

Legislation would see program for training armed staff at public schools

District legislator says he wouldn’t vote to override governor veto of public records legislation

Gov. Jay Inslee was weighing Thursday afternoon whether or not to veto the bill passed last… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam morally bankrupt to sue drug manufacturers

Clallam county suing drug manufacturers and distributors of opioid medications is the height of moral bankruptcy (“Clallam County to file suit against opioid firms,” PDN,… Continue reading

LETTER: Malkin needs new grist for her conservative mill

Apparently, the current news cycle doesn’t offer columnist Michelle Malkin adequate grist for her taste. I may not be all that bright, but that’s the… Continue reading

LETTER: Military parade idea hopefully shelved

Well, it’s been a few days since I’ve heard much about this big military parade the president is so intent on (having so enjoyed the… Continue reading

Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

State lawmakers have introduced a new bill in response to the high school shooting in Parkland,… Continue reading

Lawmakers introduce new gun legislation late in session

LETTER: If only schools could get the funding fish do

Here’s a headline for you: “Funding for endangered salmon knows no limit; Funding for local school infrastructure non-existent.” This headline paraphrases the Feb. 15 and… Continue reading

Voluntary waiver of firearm rights passes both houses

A bill that would allow people at risk of suicide to voluntarily give up their gun… Continue reading

Editorial roundup: Regional news outlets insist Inslee must veto records runaround

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a roundup of editorials from regional news outlets urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto Senate Bill 6617, which the state… Continue reading

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  • Feb 27, 2018

Bill to protect First Amendment rights of student newspapers moves through Legislature

Lawmakers are considering adding protections for high school and college newspapers, allowing student journalists to determine… Continue reading

U.S. lands agency makeover would diminish D.C.’s power

U.S. lands agency makeover would diminish D.C.’s power

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said in an Associated Press interview that he’s revamping… Continue reading

U.S. lands agency makeover would diminish D.C.’s power

Lawmakers battle over bill to prevent breaching of dams

Three Republican U.S. House members are criticizing Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and other lawmakers for opposing… Continue reading

Lawsuit: Detained immigrant beaten for role in hunger strike

Lawsuit: Detained immigrant beaten for role in hunger strike

A guard at a privately run immigration jail beat a detainee because the man joined a hunger… Continue reading

Lawsuit: Detained immigrant beaten for role in hunger strike

LETTER: Don’t believe politicians on funding for education

As Washington state legislators contemplate what to do with higher than expected revenues, please remember: When politicians say “It’s for children’s education,” they’re lying. Every… Continue reading

LETTER: Opportunities in sea-based recovery efforts

The PDN’s special insert on disaster preparedness and recovery was informative, but an important recovery option seems to be lacking. We are basically seacoast communities… Continue reading

LETTER: Right and wrong way to perform national anthem

Did anyone watch the National Basketball Association all-star game or the Daytona 500 this month? If so, you heard the right way and the wrong… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam PUD should encourage sun power

When one is concerned with protecting one’s own power, it often becomes difficult to create enlightened policies for the greater good. And if one is… Continue reading

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  • Feb 25, 2018

Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it out of committee in Senate

The Senate Ways and Means Committee has passed an amended version of Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal… Continue reading