Wire Service

LETTER: Obama needs to get the message that his advice, he himself not wanted

I recently heard on the news that Barack Obama said he is not going away after he leaves office. He plans to live in Washington,… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Townsend traffic just one long line of cars entering, exiting

Port Townsend is a small Victorian town at the end of the road. When you drive into town, the road ends at the end of… Continue reading

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Do you plan to cut your own Christmas tree this year?… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
‘A clear shot’: Police kill suspect, rescue children in Tacoma

‘A clear shot’: Police kill suspect, rescue children in Tacoma

A police officer responding to a domestic violence call was fatally shot and his… Continue reading

‘A clear shot’: Police kill suspect, rescue children in Tacoma
Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

A Democratic presidential elector from Washington state said Wednesday she is joining a national effort to try… Continue reading

Washington presidential elector joins anti-Trump movement

LETTER: A Christmas delight on Diamond Point Road

from the North Pole, I’m sure — Santa’s hardworking elves did it once more. Diamond Point Road is transformed… Continue reading

LETTER: So I’m a deplorable racist, sexist facist because I didn’t vote for Clinton

Let’s see if I understand what I’m reading in the newspaper and on social media, and hear on TV and the radio, regarding the outcome… Continue reading

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How often do you give to charity?… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2016
Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating

More than four months after being assaulted in a suspected hate crime, 22-year-old… Continue reading

Still wary after racial attack in Port Angeles; four months later, police still investigating
Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

Dozens of people were arrested Tuesday as they participated in protests nationwide for a $15-per-hour minimum wage. Fast-food restaurant workers… Continue reading

Dozens arrested during US protests for higher minimum wages

Seattle area home prices surge — biggest growth in US

The Seattle area has the hottest housing market in the country — the first time in nine years that Seattle… Continue reading

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Have you ever been or known someone who's been the victim of a racial attack?… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2016
Townsend in Port Townsend: Homeless veteran gets a hand up, makes plans

Townsend in Port Townsend: Homeless veteran gets a hand up, makes plans

By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News EDITOR’S NOTE: For 28 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have… Continue reading

Townsend in Port Townsend: Homeless veteran gets a hand up, makes plans
Washington’s Manhattan Project park celebrates first year

Washington’s Manhattan Project park celebrates first year

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Hanford is a year old and proving to be… Continue reading

Washington’s Manhattan Project park celebrates first year

Hoquiam eyes key permit for oil terminal

As the small city of Hoquiam considers a key permit for a proposed terminal that would move… Continue reading

LETTER: Bring back hatchery program to balance interests of salmon, orcas

One of the wonders of the world is the orca whale. Beautiful sight to see as they gracefully glide through the waters of the Strait… Continue reading

LETTER: Convention of States program can help re-establish limited government

Studying history, our Founding Fathers resolved that a republic best provided protection and preservation of God-given rights to life, individual liberty and private property. Nevertheless,… Continue reading

LETTER: Drop-in center helps the homeless, at risk, youths

The Answer For Youth (TAFY) is a drop-in center run by a small core of dedicated volunteers whose main goal in life is to give… Continue reading

LETTER: First Amendment still the gold standard

In the PDN’s Nov. 16 Commentary page, one letter stands out: “Sore losers,” which may be relegated to the file headed by “freedom of speech.”… Continue reading

New mapping shows history of Columbia River Gorge landslides

New mapping shows history of Columbia River Gorge landslides

The Columbia River Gorge is famous for sweeping dramatic vistas, but new research published by the… Continue reading

New mapping shows history of Columbia River Gorge landslides