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LETTER: Political history

Jim MeEntire’s political history in Clallam should be reviewed because he is now running for hospital commissioner for the first time, against long-time hospital commissioner… Continue reading

LETTER: Street people

It’s election time again. The Port Angeles City Council seems unable to fix the street people problem. It’s a shame blanket coverage is used when… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Rogers

I do not know Karen Rogers personally, but I believe she is the clear choice for OMC hospital commissioner. Karen has deep roots in Clallam… Continue reading

LETTER: Why promote confusion?

Sometimes I feel like I’m back in third grade. I say this because of the frequent accusations scattered across Facebook by opponents of the Sequim… Continue reading

Do you think there should be greater restrictions on the number of stacked shipping containers a cargo ship can reasonably/safely sail with?

Do you think there should be greater restrictions on the number of stacked shipping containers a cargo ship can reasonably/safely sail with?… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2021
A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle the loud siren noise from the tsunami warning device going off during the Great ShakeOut drill. Friends, family and co-workers were supposed to practice movements to drop, cover and hold on to build muscle memory to be prepared for an earthquake. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Great ShakeOut

Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle… Continue reading

A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle the loud siren noise from the tsunami warning device going off during the Great ShakeOut drill. Friends, family and co-workers were supposed to practice movements to drop, cover and hold on to build muscle memory to be prepared for an earthquake. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

House facility access limited to vaccinated through January

Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access House facilities through early… Continue reading

How effective do you think earthquake or tsunami drills are if it ever comes to the real thing?

How effective do you think earthquake or tsunami drills are if it ever comes to the real thing?… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2021
Coronavirus

1,887 state workers fired, leave jobs due to vaccine mandate

More than 1,800 Washington state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to data released… Continue reading

FILE - This Dec. 23, 2020 file photo shows a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the first round of staff vaccinations at a hospital in Denver. Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus. The upcoming announcement by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to come along with authorization for boosters of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got… Continue reading

FILE - This Dec. 23, 2020 file photo shows a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the first round of staff vaccinations at a hospital in Denver. Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus. The upcoming announcement by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to come along with authorization for boosters of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

LETTER: Do your patriotic duty

Do your patriotic duty The notion that you have an unfettered right to refuse to be vaccinated is just wrong. Although our Constitution guarantees certain… Continue reading

LETTER: Redbaiting in Clallam

Redbaiting in Clallam Redbaiting has reared its ugly head in Clallam County including Mcarthyite attacks on me by an unnamed woman during a Zoom hearing… Continue reading

FILE - In this May 19, 2021 file photo, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children ages 5-11

Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even… Continue reading

FILE - In this May 19, 2021 file photo, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

The FDA has approved boosters for Moderna and J&J as well as a mix of the COVID-19 vaccines. Would you get a booster different from your original shot?

The FDA has approved boosters for Moderna and J&J as well as a mix of the COVID-19 vaccines. Would you get a booster different from… Continue reading

  • Oct 20, 2021
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

JIM LITKE COLUMN: Rolovich overplayed his hand

You’re never going to convince guys like ex-Washington State coach Nick Rolovich to get the shot. It’s a waste of breath. The best scientists and… Continue reading

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich walks on the field after the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 34-31. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Contractors begin taking out Nelson Dam on Naches River

The city of Yakima was set to begin taking out the Nelson Dam on Monday following nearly three months of preparation and years… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Claiming her story in her own words

This is a 99 percent match for you, Netflix told me. Maybe the algorithm knows I live in Port Townsend, where “Maid,” the 10-episode series… Continue reading

Family of man shot by Pierce County deputy settles lawsuit for $3.5M

The estate of a man fatally wounded in Port Orchard by a Pierce County sheriff’s deputy after a car chase has settled… Continue reading

LETTER: Change council

The time to make change for the better is in this upcoming election for Port Angeles City Council. It has been my observation from the… Continue reading

LETTER: Climate change

I’m all for us living in an environmentally responsible way. Who wants to poison our own families with toxic chemicals? But the extremists have taken… Continue reading