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As Christmas draws near, the perfect gift for your gardening friends, and for the planet as a whole, is new battery-operated horticulture equipment. They are powerful, long lasting, mostly noise free and easy to work with! Be the perfect garden Santa. (Jackson Smart via Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Finish off your Christmas shopping with eco-friendly tools

SO, CAN YOU believe it? Christmas is almost here! This Saturday Kris Kringle and his hard-working reindeer are set to land upon your roof, leaving… Continue reading

As Christmas draws near, the perfect gift for your gardening friends, and for the planet as a whole, is new battery-operated horticulture equipment. They are powerful, long lasting, mostly noise free and easy to work with! Be the perfect garden Santa. (Jackson Smart via Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Applaud teachers

One of the articles in the Dec. 13 issue of People magazine focused on acknowledging and applauding some of America’s teachers for their work. I… Continue reading

LETTER: Southern border

“Southern border” (PDN, Dec. 9) is a classic case of the ‘pot calling the kettle black.’ The letter paints the Biden/Harris administration as vindictive and… Continue reading

LETTER:Enough Trump

Enough is enough. Trump is now revealed as an anti-democratic wannabe dictator by the Jan. 6 commission. How can a twice impeached, draft dodging, tax… Continue reading

LETTER:Not possible

In a column, Cal Thomas asks whether Vice President Harris will be held accountable for violating the Hatch Act. And while he answers his own… Continue reading

LETTER:Salmon restoration

It was dismaying to see the PDN give space today to the opinions of Pat Neal and his alternative universe of salmon restoration. Pat offers… Continue reading

LETTER:Showed compassion

Showed compassion Kudos to Captain Ben Stamper, of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, who was willing to inform my sister and me of our brother’s… Continue reading

How do you heat your home?

How do you heat your home?… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2021

Have you had a visit with Santa yet this year? If so, was it in person or virtual?

Have you had a visit with Santa yet this year? If so, was it in person or virtual?… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2021

Have you had a visit with Santa yet this year? If so, was it in person or virtual?

Have you had a visit with Santa yet this year? If so, was it in person or virtual?… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2021

LETTER: GOP propaganda

Think back, if you can, to the days after 9/11. You could not find an American flag to buy. The country was united, the likes… Continue reading

Over 11 million COVID vaccine doses given in Washington state in past year

Since the first COVID-19 vaccine shipment arrived in Washington state one year ago, more than 11.3 million doses of vaccine have been administered… Continue reading

State Patrol Detective Michael Grall, left, is questioned by Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Espinoza in Dennis Marvin Bauer’s triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/for Peninsula Daily News)

Testimony focuses on weapons and drugs

Bauer attorney objects to relevance

State Patrol Detective Michael Grall, left, is questioned by Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Espinoza in Dennis Marvin Bauer’s triple-murder trial in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/for Peninsula Daily News)

Inslee announces $187M plan for salmon recovery

Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.… Continue reading

Will cities and counties stand to gain by investing in video conferencing equipment with an eye toward public involvement?

Will cities and counties stand to gain by investing in video conferencing equipment with an eye toward public involvement?… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2021

LETTER: Keep poplar corridor

Port Townsend’s reasons for destroying the poplar corridor into and out of downtown are not compelling. Let’s debunk some of the reasons given for this… Continue reading

The exterior of the newly re-opened Pacific Mist reveals some of the contents of the book, gift and card store. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim’s local bookstore reopens

Former Pacific Mist owner sets up shop again

The exterior of the newly re-opened Pacific Mist reveals some of the contents of the book, gift and card store. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

A new survey says women provide most childcare and chores among married couples. Who does most of the work in your family?

A new survey says women provide most childcare and chores among married couples. Who does most of the work in your family?… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2021
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood
An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017.

Whidbey anti-noise group gets wins in Navy Growler lawsuit

Judge: Navy didn’t consider all environmental impacts

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood
An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017.

Jefferson County commissioners approve biennial budget

By Garrett Harr Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND - The Jefferson County commissioners has approved the final 2022-2023 Jefferson County biennial budget. The commissioners adopted… Continue reading