Wire Service

Report: Seattle police illegally ignored COVID mask rules

A civilian oversight board says some Seattle police officers routinely — and illegally — ignored state and city mask mandates during the height… Continue reading

As you age, are you concerned about being able to stay in your own home?

As you age, are you concerned about being able to stay in your own home?… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2022

The Seattle Seahawks have the No. 9 overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. What should they do with the pick?

The Seattle Seahawks have the No. 9 overall pick in Thursday's NFL Draft. What should they do with the pick?… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2022

Port Townsend man charged with racist threats

Police: Incident at gas station in Bremerton

Say Can You See

I love this country I love the people and the land But there’s a lot of stuff happening that I can’t understand We got billions… Continue reading

What should the downtown Port Angeles building at 204 E. Front street become?

What should the downtown Port Angeles building at 204 E. Front street become?… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2022

Should the Supreme Court rule in favor of the Bremerton coach who wants to kneel and pray on the football field after games?

Should the Supreme Court rule in favor of the Bremerton coach who wants to kneel and pray on the football field after games?… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2022
Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along a beach at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday as their volunteer contribution for Earth Day. The family participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by the Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Earth Day cleanup

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along… Continue reading

Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along a beach at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday as their volunteer contribution for Earth Day. The family participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by the Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Should federal banking be reformed to allow for transactions from pot shops, so they aren’t dealing entirely in cash?

Should federal banking be reformed to allow for transactions from pot shops, so they aren't dealing entirely in cash?… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2022

Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone

A woman who accidentally dropped her cellphone into the hole of an outhouse in the Olympic National Forest and fell… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: For spring garden glory, hang out with the cool kids

LAST WEEK, I told you what not to plant. This week, let me give you a list of plants that would have laughed off last… Continue reading

President Joe Biden speaks at Seward Park on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden order to protect old-growth forests

President speaks in Seattle about environmental issues

President Joe Biden speaks at Seward Park on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

LETTER: Irreversible plans

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is on the brink of implementing irreversible plans for major development of Miller Peninsula State Park. This unique 2,800-acre… Continue reading

LETTER:Hands-on work

Passing the Quilcene bond will replace the aging, worn out and seismically unsafe elementary building. That is important. But there are more reasons to support… Continue reading

A sign warns that firearms are prohibited at Mary Mart, a marijuana store, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Tacoma, Wash., as armed security guard Austin MacMath stands watch outside at left. A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in Washington state is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Pot shop robberies, deaths fuel calls for banking bill

Murray urges change in law

A sign warns that firearms are prohibited at Mary Mart, a marijuana store, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Tacoma, Wash., as armed security guard Austin MacMath stands watch outside at left. A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in Washington state is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Do you share passwords on any streaming services?

Do you share passwords on any streaming services?… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2022

ISSUES OF FAITH: Seeing and nurturing beauty

THE ANCIENT CHINESE philosopher Confucius said of beauty: “Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.” We miss so much of the beauty that emanates… Continue reading

Man accused of killing police officer plans to plead guilty

A lawyer for a man accused of fatally shooting an Everett police officer in late March said he plans to plead guilty to… Continue reading

How do you celebrate Earth Day?

How do you celebrate Earth Day?… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2022

LETTER: It’s creepy

Having just finished the article in the April 4 PDN on the judge’s ruling prohibiting the Navy SEALS use of state parks for training, the… Continue reading