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Should the Senate confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court?

Should the Senate confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court?… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2022
From left, Chris Cahall, Betsy Reed Schultz and Jody Pinkelman were among about 200 in attendance Sunday for the dedication of the Captain Joseph House. A large tent covered the ceremony on south Oak Street, and Cahall and Pinkelman, both retired from the U.S. Special Forces, shared their experiences as they served with Captain Joseph Schultz, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. The house will serve as a place of rest for Gold Star families. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Captain Joseph House dedication

By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News From left, Chris Cahall, Betsy Reed Schultz and Jody Pinkelman were among about 200 in attendance Sunday for… Continue reading

From left, Chris Cahall, Betsy Reed Schultz and Jody Pinkelman were among about 200 in attendance Sunday for the dedication of the Captain Joseph House. A large tent covered the ceremony on south Oak Street, and Cahall and Pinkelman, both retired from the U.S. Special Forces, shared their experiences as they served with Captain Joseph Schultz, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. The house will serve as a place of rest for Gold Star families. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Is it time to rethink how surveys and other data are collected to form the U.S. Census?

Is it time to rethink how surveys and other data are collected to form the U.S. Census?… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2022

A GROWING CONCERN: Let Brassica be the star player in your vegetable garden

WELL NOW, MANDATES are lifted, people are moving about and in-person events are happening. In fact, as I was just attending our first “in person”… Continue reading

Have you, or do you plan to, donate to organizations in support of Ukraine?

Have you, or do you plan to, donate to organizations in support of Ukraine?… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2022

Canada drops pre-travel tests for vaccinated

Black Ball officials expect surge in travel via ferry to Victoria

Are you more likely to travel to Canada now that the country has dropped its requirement for a PCR test?

Are you more likely to travel to Canada now that the country has dropped its requirement for a PCR test?… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2022

The Fed is preparing to raise interest rates a quarter point to combat inflation. Do you think a series of increases will solve the problem?

The Fed is preparing to raise interest rates a quarter point to combat inflation. Do you think a series of increases will solve the problem?… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2022

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane gymnasts bound for regional and state meets

Athletes from Klahhane Gymnastics tuned up for championship meets coming up next month with a pair of meets this past weekend. The… Continue reading

Should outdoor cafes known as streateries implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic be considered permanent?

Should outdoor cafes known as streateries implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic be considered permanent?… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2022

Who has positioned themselves in the best spot to make a run at the Republican nomination for president in 2024?

Who has positioned themselves in the best spot to make a run at the Republican nomination for president in 2024?… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2022
Gonzaga's Anton Watson (22) shoots around Saint Mary's Matthias Tass (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the West Coast Conference tournament Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NCAA TOURNAMENT: Gonzaga No. 1 seed

Washington State picked for NIT

Gonzaga's Anton Watson (22) shoots around Saint Mary's Matthias Tass (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the West Coast Conference tournament Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Which No. 1 seed has the best chance to win the men’s NCAA tournament?

Which No. 1 seed has the best chance to win the men's NCAA tournament?… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2022
Phil Lusk Marga Kapka of Port Townsend was among the 75 people who gathered at the corner of East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend late Thursday to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Her Hungarian parents fled Budapest in July 1945 to escape the brutality of the Soviets who had liberated the city from the Nazis earlier that year, she said. Another rally is planned at 2 p.m. today at the intersection of Washington and Taylor Streets in Port Townsend.
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Solidarity

Marga Kapka of Port Townsend was among the 75 people who gathered at the corner of East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend… Continue reading

Phil Lusk Marga Kapka of Port Townsend was among the 75 people who gathered at the corner of East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend late Thursday to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Her Hungarian parents fled Budapest in July 1945 to escape the brutality of the Soviets who had liberated the city from the Nazis earlier that year, she said. Another rally is planned at 2 p.m. today at the intersection of Washington and Taylor Streets in Port Townsend.

A GROWING CONCERN: Grow your germination determination

STARTING YOUR OWN seeds at home is not only a rewarding science project, but also a sure-fire way to save money! So how does one… Continue reading

LETTER: Biden to blame

What is the point of the front-page article on gas prices in the Sunday, March 6 PDN when everyone knows gas prices are up. This… Continue reading

LETTER: Fishing problems

Pat Neal’s column “Fishing Without Hooks” (PDN, Feb. 23) made me laugh and then puzzle upon a closer look. Why were hook-and-line fishermen not allowed… Continue reading

What lived, died during legislative session

Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session… Continue reading

Has inflation and price increases impacted your shopping habits?

Has inflation and price increases impacted your shopping habits?… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2022
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Emergency powers bill dies in late-night debate

A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late-night debate on the floor… Continue reading

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