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How many national parks have you visited?… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2017
From left, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn; and Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville, confer on the Senate floor Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Governor sign $43.7 billion budget, avoids partial shutdown

With less than an hour to spare, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new two-year, $43.7 billion… Continue reading

From left, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville; Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn; and Sen. Randi Becker, R-Eatonville, confer on the Senate floor Friday at the Capitol in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

New state mental health budget ‘doesn’t look promising’

The state’s latest budget plan falls far short of what’s needed to fix the state’s floundering mental… Continue reading

LETTER: Regarding not saying the Pledge of Allegiance, here are a few salient points

Regarding Port Angeles City Councilman Dan Gase’s irrelevant, and slyly judgmental, dig about a city council candidate’s choice to eschew the Pledge of Allegiance [“PA… Continue reading

LETTER: While Trump being criticized, important issues taking a back seat

Wow. We have hot letters to the Peninsula Daily News kicking President Donald Trump’s behind. Possibly it is time for these people to listen to… Continue reading

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LETTER: Yes, the Redskins name is offensive to us tribal members; please understand why

As chairman and CEO of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, I feel compelled to respond to the June 22 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Redskins history.” It… Continue reading

W. Ron Allen
Port Angeles schools superintendent recalls career after announcing he will resign in a year

Port Angeles schools superintendent recalls career after announcing he will resign in a year

When Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marc Jackson started his career in public education, he was 25 years old and 6 feet… Continue reading

Port Angeles schools superintendent recalls career after announcing he will resign in a year
Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

A bipartisan budget agreement that has taken months to reach and addresses a court mandate… Continue reading

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions
Diane Gale’s wood-fired ceramics will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery on Saturday for Port Townsend’s Art Walk. (Diane Gale)

‘Dutch Golden Age,’ rainforest, jazz and steampunk highlights on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

The warm glow and intricacy of the “Dutch Golden Age” meets contemporary settings in Stephanie K. Johnson’s oil paintings. Johnson’s work embodies… Continue reading

Diane Gale’s wood-fired ceramics will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery on Saturday for Port Townsend’s Art Walk. (Diane Gale)
Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

The city of Forks boasts a “well-stocked” week of celebratory Independence Day events starting today. They will include breakfast, a fun run, a… Continue reading

Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

LETTER: Follies abound in Jefferson County, local decision-making

Barbara Tuchman’s best-seller, “The March of Folly,” well-describes the misadventures that pass for statecraft in and around our town, Port Townsend. I quote from Chapter… Continue reading

Fireworks explode over Port Angeles Harbor during last year’s annual Independence Day display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles bringing Americana staples to Fourth fete

Tuesday in Port Angeles will bring at least four American staples to City Pier: baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. The… Continue reading

Fireworks explode over Port Angeles Harbor during last year’s annual Independence Day display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Cabinets of Curiosities contained any number and variety of interesting items. These shelves hold a scientifically cataloged egg collection, a Bering Strait kayak and stoneware beer bottles from Polk Marine Park, among other items. (Bill Tennent)

Port Townsend museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities hopes to pique your interest

Stuffed birds, bird eggs, shells and coral, a Bering Strait kayak, stonewater beer bottles, old medical equipment and other unique items will… Continue reading

Cabinets of Curiosities contained any number and variety of interesting items. These shelves hold a scientifically cataloged egg collection, a Bering Strait kayak and stoneware beer bottles from Polk Marine Park, among other items. (Bill Tennent)

Port Townsend plans big bash for Independence Day

Independence Day in Port Townsend marks one of the biggest days for Fort Worden and one of the best parties for Jefferson… Continue reading

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Do you plan to do anything to mark Independence Day?… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters about ongoing budget negotiations Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

Lawmakers reach budget agreement ‘in principle’; no details released

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that state lawmakers have reached agreement “in principle” on a new… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters about ongoing budget negotiations Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

LETTER: It’s up to us and our votes to change fabric of government

We have a president who’s not trustworthy, who lies repeatedly and who, it seems, will never be rejected by the Republican Party, which still sees… Continue reading

LETTER: Why would any American vote to repeal Obamacare?

To misquote a famous saying, “There are lies, damn lies and politics.” Highly paid politicians who know better still refer to Obamacare as if it… Continue reading

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Do you plan to go salmon fishing this year?… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2017