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As a private citizen, would you consider serving on a panel to investigate when a law enforcement officer uses deadly force?

As a private citizen, would you consider serving on a panel to investigate when a law enforcement officer uses deadly force?… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2021

LETTER: Blaming the unvaccinated

I am seeing what I think is a very disturbing trend in some of the letters and articles in our local paper, the tendency to… Continue reading

Do you think the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine will encourage more people to get the shot?

Do you think the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine will encourage more people to get the shot?… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more… Continue reading

LETTER: Stay away from others

I have been an activist for freedom and for people’s rights all my life. I understand, however, that there are places where my right to… Continue reading

Should more area school districts consider honoring past achievements with a Hall of Fame?

Should more area school districts consider honoring past achievements with a Hall of Fame?… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2021

A GROWING CONCERN: Fall into Autumn gardening

dry, hot, smokey then actually cold last Monday. Let me assure all gardeners that given the… Continue reading

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help a bunch of school children with information and freebie from the police department. The Back to school fair, the 13th annual,  was held in the parking lot of the PA school district buildings at 9th and “B” Streets. Over 50 volunteers from many community organizations helped droves of young kids getting ready for school in a few weeks with supplies and information about the upcoming school year which in Port Angeles begins on Sept 2nd this year.

Checking out Port Angeles Back to School Fair’s wares

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help children with information and freebies from the police department at the 13th annual Back to School Fair,… Continue reading

Police officers Adam Lovik and Swift Sanchez help a bunch of school children with information and freebie from the police department. The Back to school fair, the 13th annual,  was held in the parking lot of the PA school district buildings at 9th and “B” Streets. Over 50 volunteers from many community organizations helped droves of young kids getting ready for school in a few weeks with supplies and information about the upcoming school year which in Port Angeles begins on Sept 2nd this year.

LETTER: Is Thomas anti-science?

Cal Thomas (“Doubling down on crises,” PDN, Aug. 12) who has never claimed to be a scientist, illustrates that limitation once again with his comments… Continue reading

LETTER:Illogical, immoral

I read with dismay and disgust reports in the news of otherwise intelligent people protesting COVID-19 vaccinations and masks. Using the argument of personal choice… Continue reading

LETTER:Take care of us all

A long time ago, I did my mandatory hitch in the Army. One thing I remember from basic training is a little bit about ABC… Continue reading

LETTER:Vaccine doubts

We’ve been told that the vaccine is the safest way to avoid COVID-19 and that breakthrough cases, in which one who is vaccinated but still… Continue reading

LETTER:Vaccine rights

I am writing to express my strong support for individual choice regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. We are blessed with a number of important constitutional protections. We… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 am, 101.7 fm in… Continue reading

US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID

A decision by the U.S. government to extend a ban on nonessential travel along the border with… Continue reading

Have you increased protection against COVID-19 in response to reports of increased cases?

Have you increased protection against COVID-19 in response to reports of increased cases?… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2021

Have you increased protection against COVID-19 in response to reports of increased cases?

Have you increased protection against COVID-19 in response to reports of increased cases?… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2021
Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front of the Conrad Dyer Fountain at First and Laurel streets in Port Angeles. Thompson has been juggling since he was 9 and said he learned most of it from watching YouTube. He rides his bike downtown to entertain locals and visitors alike. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

For his next trick …

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front… Continue reading

Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front of the Conrad Dyer Fountain at First and Laurel streets in Port Angeles. Thompson has been juggling since he was 9 and said he learned most of it from watching YouTube. He rides his bike downtown to entertain locals and visitors alike. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Expensive mistake

We here in Port Angeles will say, “What has Afghanistan got to do with us?” Our federal government threw away $85 billion on this country… Continue reading

LETTER:Freedom and responsibility

It is time to talk about responsibility. There has been a lot of talk recently about rights and freedom. What is not being said or… Continue reading