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Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions

A bipartisan budget agreement that has taken months to reach and addresses a court mandate… Continue reading

Details of state budget plan released: Property tax, online retail sales tax among provisions
Diane Gale’s wood-fired ceramics will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery on Saturday for Port Townsend’s Art Walk. (Diane Gale)

‘Dutch Golden Age,’ rainforest, jazz and steampunk highlights on Port Townsend Gallery Walk

The warm glow and intricacy of the “Dutch Golden Age” meets contemporary settings in Stephanie K. Johnson’s oil paintings. Johnson’s work embodies… Continue reading

Diane Gale’s wood-fired ceramics will be on display at the Port Townsend Gallery on Saturday for Port Townsend’s Art Walk. (Diane Gale)
Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

The city of Forks boasts a “well-stocked” week of celebratory Independence Day events starting today. They will include breakfast, a fun run, a… Continue reading

Forks revels in Fourth of July festivities for five days

LETTER: Follies abound in Jefferson County, local decision-making

Barbara Tuchman’s best-seller, “The March of Folly,” well-describes the misadventures that pass for statecraft in and around our town, Port Townsend. I quote from Chapter… Continue reading

Fireworks explode over Port Angeles Harbor during last year’s annual Independence Day display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles bringing Americana staples to Fourth fete

Tuesday in Port Angeles will bring at least four American staples to City Pier: baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. The… Continue reading

Fireworks explode over Port Angeles Harbor during last year’s annual Independence Day display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Cabinets of Curiosities contained any number and variety of interesting items. These shelves hold a scientifically cataloged egg collection, a Bering Strait kayak and stoneware beer bottles from Polk Marine Park, among other items. (Bill Tennent)

Port Townsend museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities hopes to pique your interest

Stuffed birds, bird eggs, shells and coral, a Bering Strait kayak, stonewater beer bottles, old medical equipment and other unique items will… Continue reading

Cabinets of Curiosities contained any number and variety of interesting items. These shelves hold a scientifically cataloged egg collection, a Bering Strait kayak and stoneware beer bottles from Polk Marine Park, among other items. (Bill Tennent)

Port Townsend plans big bash for Independence Day

Independence Day in Port Townsend marks one of the biggest days for Fort Worden and one of the best parties for Jefferson… Continue reading

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Do you plan to do anything to mark Independence Day?… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters about ongoing budget negotiations Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

Lawmakers reach budget agreement ‘in principle’; no details released

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that state lawmakers have reached agreement “in principle” on a new… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee talks to reporters about ongoing budget negotiations Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

LETTER: It’s up to us and our votes to change fabric of government

We have a president who’s not trustworthy, who lies repeatedly and who, it seems, will never be rejected by the Republican Party, which still sees… Continue reading

LETTER: Why would any American vote to repeal Obamacare?

To misquote a famous saying, “There are lies, damn lies and politics.” Highly paid politicians who know better still refer to Obamacare as if it… Continue reading

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Do you plan to go salmon fishing this year?… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2017
State legislative leaders say they are closing in on budget deal

State legislative leaders say they are closing in on budget deal

With the deadline to avoid a potential government shutdown looming, legislative leaders said Tuesday afternoon they… Continue reading

State legislative leaders say they are closing in on budget deal
Adopt a Beach pilot program set on Peninsula

Adopt a Beach pilot program set on Peninsula

They’re easy to point out. The couple who parks on the same bench at dawn. The children who know the safest spots to build sand… Continue reading

Adopt a Beach pilot program set on Peninsula

LETTER: No way truthful, accurate to claim Trump keeping promises to American people

The most recent excuse being used by Republicans in Congress and the White House to pursue their same old agenda of making life worse for… Continue reading

Tacoma jury awards $2.9 million in man’s killing by son

A jury in Tacoma has found Washington state responsible in the death of a Tacoma man whose son killed him… Continue reading

Wet winter ups the ante for hikers on popular U.S. trail

Wet winter ups the ante for hikers on popular U.S. trail

Anya Sellsted had scaled scary snow-covered passes and forded frightening rivers during her solo hike from… Continue reading

Wet winter ups the ante for hikers on popular U.S. trail

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Do you plan to set off any fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July?… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2017

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Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to let President Donald Trump's travel ban partially take effect?… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017