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Hundreds rally to protest Trump decisions on pipelines

Several hundred people rallied in downtown Seattle to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to advance the construction of the Dakota… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, second from left, speaks at a post-election event of elected officials and community leaders at City Hall in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

‘Sanctuary cities’ undaunted by Trump move to cut funding

Politicians in New York, Seattle and other “sanctuary cities” that protect immigrants who are in the U.S.… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, second from left, speaks at a post-election event of elected officials and community leaders at City Hall in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

LETTER: Prepare for economy to take on more water as debt spirals upward

There’s a new captain of the Titanic. The ship hit the iceberg quite some time ago and has been taking in more and more water.… Continue reading

LETTER: Women’s Day march participants certainly weren’t that impressive

Were the Jan. 21 rallies impressive? It depends on who you ask. My guess is that more than half of the participants could not tell… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim schools superintendent Gary Neal presents certificates from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) to Sequim School Board directors Robin Henrikson and Jim Stoffer… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors
Washington House passes school levy bill

Washington House passes school levy bill

The state House has passed a bill that delays a deadline for a reduction in the… Continue reading

Washington House passes school levy bill
U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit from Microsoft and keep… Continue reading

U.S. fights Microsoft’s bid to tell users when feds take data
Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

Amid a national push, Washington state lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect student journalists’ free… Continue reading

Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media

LETTER: Recent letter displays ignorance of Obama’s achievements

A Jan. 15 letter to Peninsula Voices (“Obama ‘pathetic’”) demands a response. Former President Barack Obama did a fine job dealing with the economic meltdown… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s magnificent inauguration a harbinger of great things to come

In spite of threats made by the post-election malcontents including the entitlement crowd, “snowflakes” and professional agitators determined to disrupt the presidential inauguration ceremony and… Continue reading

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What is your opinion of President Donald Trump's executive actions on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL oil pipelines?… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2017

State aims to fix paid leave law dormant since 2007

A decade ago, Washington state created a paid family leave program that required many employers to… Continue reading

LETTER: ‘Twitter president’ makes promises he can’t deliver on, including job creation

In stoking the fears and anger of U.S. manufacturing workers, Donald Trump promised to bring jobs back to America. Here’s the problem: There is nowhere… Continue reading

A woman holds a sign amidst a sea of pink caps before a women’s march Saturday in Seattle. Women across the Pacific Northwest marched in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington and to send a message in support of women’s rights and other causes. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

Women across Pacific Northwest march for women, other causes

Nancy Davenport marched on Washington 28 years ago to stand up for women’s equality. The 72-year-old was… Continue reading

A woman holds a sign amidst a sea of pink caps before a women’s march Saturday in Seattle. Women across the Pacific Northwest marched in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington and to send a message in support of women’s rights and other causes. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

LETTER: Anti-drug project should be closely followed for possible applications in Clallam

The scourge of addiction has swept America and Clallam County. Ameliorating its root causes seem like a “no-brainer” solution. Despite some heartwarming recovery successes, many… Continue reading

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Have you had the flu this season?… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

LETTER: Cal Thomas an ignorant choice as regular conservative columnist

I appreciate the fact that, as a local newspaper, the Peninsula Daily News tries to maintain a balance between liberal and conservative opinions. I do… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s a better idea than Inslee’s daft carbon emissions tax proposal

hefty taxes on carbon emissions from fossil fuels for paying the education burden — is merely the best example… Continue reading

LETTER: It’s a better time for self-reflection than mocking Obama’s reign

Of late, I’ve read a few letters mocking President Obama, describing him as an “incompetent radical” [“Obama ‘pathetic,’” Jan. 15, Peninsula Voices] and portraying his… Continue reading

LETTER: Let’s help protect one of our most valuable commodities, local health care

Regardless of how you feel about the health care insurance controversy, I think we can agree we need to protect such valuable area resources as… Continue reading