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Will your Easter celebration be any different than it has been during the past two years?

Will your Easter celebration be any different than it has been during the past two years?… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2022
Lissa Bennett, owner of Friendly Natives Plant and Design, pauses in her work on a rainy day at the end of March in Happy Valley. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Nursery offers native plants

Help for restoring local habitat

Lissa Bennett, owner of Friendly Natives Plant and Design, pauses in her work on a rainy day at the end of March in Happy Valley. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Olympic National Park scientist Steve Fradkin will present a “Civic Minds + Creative Hearts” talk on local water systems at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Thursday. (Steve Fradkin)

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Feiro to host programs for children, adults

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and Feiro Marine Life Center will cohost two programs this week: one for children and one… Continue reading

Olympic National Park scientist Steve Fradkin will present a “Civic Minds + Creative Hearts” talk on local water systems at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center on Thursday. (Steve Fradkin)

Do you think any rules established to prevent so-called ghost guns — those without serial numbers — will be effective?

Do you think any rules established to prevent so-called ghost guns — those without serial numbers — will be effective?… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2022
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‘Hey, we’re still here!’: This local business is ready to celebrate with the community

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Should the federal government go back to trial for two men who allegedly attempted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?

Should the federal government go back to trial for two men who allegedly attempted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2022

A GROWING CONCERN: April showers bring gardening chores

WELL, WE HAVE definitely had “April showers” this past week, fueling the coming of “May flowers.” Not only is April chock-full of gardening chores, our… Continue reading

LETTER:Quilcene bond

In Washington, the state pays only for teaching basics. The community pays for buildings, athletics, band, enrichment, shop, etc. If you think this is fair,… Continue reading

Do you intend to plant a vegetable garden this year?

Do you intend to plant a vegetable garden this year?… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2022

Employers in Washington state soon will have to list salaries in job postings

Job postings in Washington state starting in January will have to show some dollar signs. Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law legislation… Continue reading

Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents

After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent… Continue reading

King County settles jail beating lawsuit with $3M

King County will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by an incarcerated man who was severely beaten in 2018 by another… Continue reading

LETTER: Bond needed

I’m an architect who has lived in Quilcene for the past 20 years and has served on the school district’s facilities committee for much of… Continue reading

Several COVID deaths in state happened before first was announced

The state Department of Health has confirmed at least four other Washingtonians died from COVID complications before or on Feb. 28, 2020 —… Continue reading

Spokane to pay $1M to family of man deputy shot and killed

The family of a man with mental health issues who was shot and killed by a Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy will receive $1… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners open their 2022 season Friday at Minnesota. Is this the year they break their playoff drought that dates back to 2001?

The Seattle Mariners open their 2022 season Friday at Minnesota. Is this the year they break their playoff drought that dates back to 2001?… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2022

Gray whale found dead on Camano Island

A dead gray whale has been found on the west side of Camano Island. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries West Coast… Continue reading

Inslee signs $64.1 billion supplemental budget

A $64.1 billion supplemental state budget that spends on statewide programs ranging from homelessness and behavioral health to the ongoing COVID-19 response has… Continue reading

Memorial conducted in Everett for officer killed in line of duty

A procession and memorial service was held for Everett police officer Dan Rocha, who was fatally shot while confronting a suspect in a… Continue reading

Should the United States have a military presence with the development of more bases in eastern Europe?

Should the United States have a military presence with the development of more bases in eastern Europe?… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2022