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Gov. Jay Inslee, seated, prepares to sign a bill Tuesday in Olympia that seeks to bring Washington state into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

Washington becomes latest state to seek ID compliance

People in Washington state likely won’t have to worry next year about the identification they take… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee, seated, prepares to sign a bill Tuesday in Olympia that seeks to bring Washington state into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)
Real estate broker James Pitts III walks up to the fully remodeled childhood home of serial murderer Ted Bundy in Tacoma. (Peter Haley/The News Tribune via AP)

Eerie things reported at Ted Bundy’s childhood Tacoma home

Unexplainable things happened in the Tacoma house where serial killer Ted Bundy grew up. So many things,… Continue reading

Real estate broker James Pitts III walks up to the fully remodeled childhood home of serial murderer Ted Bundy in Tacoma. (Peter Haley/The News Tribune via AP)
In this image made from a C-SPAN video, participants and members in the gallery stand as three judges for the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals enter the room in Seattle on Monday. (CSPAN via AP, Pool)

Q&A: What to know about travel ban appeals

Does federal law give President Donald Trump broad legal authority to freeze immigration by refugees and citizens… Continue reading

In this image made from a C-SPAN video, participants and members in the gallery stand as three judges for the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals enter the room in Seattle on Monday. (CSPAN via AP, Pool)

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Would you buy a home that was linked to major crimes in the past?… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2017

LETTER: Reasonable balance is nowhere to be found outside of Fox News and some talk radio

The Founding Fathers installed Amendment 1 into the Constitution to guarantee a free press for a very good reason. The thinking was that an unhindered… Continue reading

Little activity as lawmakers end third week of special session

Little activity as lawmakers end third week of special session

Washington lawmakers closed out their third week of special session and so far have little… Continue reading

Little activity as lawmakers end third week of special session

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Over-the-counter permits available at Sequim department starting Monday … and other items

The city’s Department of Community Development will begin issuing over-the-counter permits for selected activities beginning Monday. The permits will be offered to customers… Continue reading

LETTER: ‘Trumpcare’ just a way for the rich to get richer while the rest of us suffer

The first step of the Obamacare repeal and replace is done. Donald Trump promised middle-class voters that all would be covered with lower premiums and… Continue reading

LETTER: It’s really a crying shame what protesters cost these days

OK, I confess, I am the one who paid those demonstrators to protest the president’s refusal to release his taxes. They wanted minimum wage, but… Continue reading

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Did you attend any Sequim Irrigation Festival activities this year?… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2017

LETTER: A tip of the hat to Clallam Sheriff Bill Benedict, chain gang

These days, there is so much ugliness in the world, our country, our state and even in Clallam County. It seems like very few have… Continue reading

LETTER: As a ‘welcoming city,’ Port Townsend should hail our Navy, right?

It will be interesting to learn if Port Townsend city residents will be in favor of allowing the Navy to train in their area, especially… Continue reading

LETTER: Nothing’s free. Just look at how much it costs to run a public pool

Recently, Clallam County Park and Recreation District 1, also known as the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center, passed a resolution to allow the YMCA, leaseholder of… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles voters should carefully consider what second-class-city status means

It is distressing to hear that a group led by Eloise Kailin, a person who is not a resident of Port Angeles, wants to change… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles’ potholes have made experts of us all in dodging them

population 300 — to Port Angeles in 1950. I thought it was huge, and it took me… Continue reading

LETTER: Shaky on school-based health centers? Here are some facts

Some people have problems with the idea of a school-based health center (SBHC) in Port Angeles. So let’s solve some of those, with facts: •… Continue reading

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

James Skwarok is flushed with excitement. After more than a decade of donning the poop-shaped costume that has… Continue reading

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

Coast Guard says state ferries must add more life rafts

By David Gutman The Seattle Times Washington State Ferries will spend $5 million over the next 2½ years to buy 70 new life rafts for… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s a more accurate count of how many attended Climate March

Please be advised that the attendance of the April 29 People’s Climate March and rally in Port Angeles was, by count, over 600 people [“Over… Continue reading