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LETTER: Protection of paramount importance, not necessarily recreation in park

Regarding complaints of jet noise in Olympic National Park: The park consists of trees, mountains and trails. How pristine and beautiful would the area be… Continue reading

LETTER: So-called ‘Christians’ have no moral ground from which to preach

Especially at Christmastime, how deplorable to see the gang of old men who hang around at Fifth and Henrickson avenues with signs against abortion “in… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump voters should tale a second look at Trump’s ‘second team’

Those of you who voted for Donald Trump should be proud of the “second team” that Donald Trump has nominated for Cabinet positions. Andy Puzder,… Continue reading

Hector Maldonado poses for a photo in St. Louis. Maldonado backed Ted Cruz in the primaries but will cast his vote for Trump with conviction. “I took an oath once to become a U.S. citizen,” he said, “and on Aug. 14, 1995, that was the first oath that I’ve taken to support the U.S. Constitution. A year later, I took the oath again, to support the duties of being an officer in the U.S. Army. This was the third oath that I’ve taken to execute what I promised to do.” (Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press)

The electoral voters speak, and they’re not out for a revolt

Hounded to abandon Donald Trump, Republican electors appear to be in no mood… Continue reading

Hector Maldonado poses for a photo in St. Louis. Maldonado backed Ted Cruz in the primaries but will cast his vote for Trump with conviction. “I took an oath once to become a U.S. citizen,” he said, “and on Aug. 14, 1995, that was the first oath that I’ve taken to support the U.S. Constitution. A year later, I took the oath again, to support the duties of being an officer in the U.S. Army. This was the third oath that I’ve taken to execute what I promised to do.” (Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press)
Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon

Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon

Officials have identified a police officer who was shot and critically wounded in… Continue reading

Veteran officer shot in Mount Vernon
Ice-busting ship preps for trip amid push to replace fleet

Ice-busting ship preps for trip amid push to replace fleet

The only U.S. ship capable of breaking through Antarctica’s thick ice is getting scrubbed down,… Continue reading

Ice-busting ship preps for trip amid push to replace fleet

LETTER: Christ our Savior should be shared more with others

If Jesus is really our best friend, then why is it we rarely speak of him or introduce him to others? If he were really… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles wind turbines likely to be a costly lesson in wasteful spending

Your recent article regarding the wind turbines [“PA Wind Turbines Generate Regret,” PDN, Dec. 4] certainly caught my attention and should generate more than regret.… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Caroline Culbertson, 86, has been retired only a short while. She enjoyed… Continue reading

Help with water heater made all the difference for self-sufficient octogenarian

Inslee proposes carbon, capital gains taxes for education

Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing that the state spend $2.7 billion over the next two years… Continue reading

LETTER: Jet noise would damage pristine beauty of Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is a sanctuary for residents like me and the many visitors to our region. Entrepreneurs and locals have worked tirelessly to create… Continue reading

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  • Dec 13, 2016
Building slows in several counties in light of water rights case

Building slows in several counties in light of water rights case

As counties across Washington respond to a far-reaching state Supreme Court decision involving water rights, angry and… Continue reading

Building slows in several counties in light of water rights case
People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet

People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet

With Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington a candidate to be a member of… Continue reading

People line up since McMorris Rodgers a candidate for cabinet
Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud

Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud

there’s no time like the holidays for fraud.… Continue reading

Preventing not-so-happy holidays fraud
Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

Ask Stacy Eastman how things are going, and she’ll answer “Really well!”… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

LETTER: Port Townsend speaker betrays cultural streak of left to suppress free speech

The intellectual shallowness of Zhaleh Almaee Weinblatt of the Mandala Center for Change of Port Townsend shows through as she is trying to affix labels… Continue reading

Democrats regroup after presidential election

Democrats regroup after presidential election

By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News After a widespread Republican victory and the election of Donald Trump to the White House,… Continue reading

Democrats regroup after presidential election

LETTER: Here’s a simple solution that could have replaced costly wind turbines

On Dec. 8, Fox News on its website [www.foxnews.com] published an article regarding Port Angeles’ new, crowd-pleasing wind turbines [“Report: Costly Wind Turbines Projected To… Continue reading

LETTER: Some drivers taking cyclists’ ‘right of way’ too far

As an avid cyclist, I applaud our local motorists for generally being aware of, and polite to, their two-wheeled fellow users of the road. But… Continue reading