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Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Senate Republicans release education funding plan

Senate Republicans have released an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with… Continue reading

Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)

Thousands join anti-abortion rally in D.C.

Members of the anti-abortion movement gathered for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)
Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Mayor Bryon Monohon emphasized a need for emergency preparedness and discussed the Elwha River bridge replacement and other issues confronting the city of… Continue reading

Forks mayor tells of State of the City
World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags

World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags

More than 75 years later, their legacies live on. Two Pearl Harbor veterans who call Sequim home received unexpected tributes in early January… Continue reading

World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags
Abortion foes march at state Capitol

Abortion foes march at state Capitol

For the 39th year in a row, pro-life supporters gathered on the steps… Continue reading

Abortion foes march at state Capitol

LETTER: A hearty salute to Obama for helping bridge gap between GOP, Dems

Once again, astonishingly, I am penning paeans of praise for our former president, Barack Obama. Obama made last-ditch attempts to unify a sharply divided country.… Continue reading

LETTER: Have you no sense of decency, Trump?

U.S. Sen. Joe McCarthy, infamous for his self-aggrandizement and his flagrant disregard for facts, was called up short by Attorney Joseph Welch during the Army-McCarthy… Continue reading

LETTER: Newspaper did a great job covering women’s marches on all levels

I just wanted to thank the Peninsula Daily News for its excellent coverage of the Women’s/”Womxn’s” marches locally, semi-locally, nationally and across the world. I… Continue reading

LETTER: Now that the election’s over, let’s practice what MLK preached

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “To retaliate in kind would do nothing but intensify the existence of hate in the universe. “Along the way of… Continue reading

LETTER: Readers should beware of prejudicial journalism of Cal Thomas

PDN Thursday columnist Cal Thomas says he had to stop going to the movies (“Not-So-Golden Globes,” Jan. 12 Commentary page) “because I grew tired of… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump nothing but a fox now in charge of the henhouse

On several occasions while campaigning, regarding big money in politics and corruption in Washington, Donald Trump stated that he would “drain the swamp.” Instead, he… Continue reading

LETTER: Veer from the path of destruction and accept Jesus Christ

If you were out in the deep, dark woods of the North Olympic Peninsula and you saw your beloved friend accidentally veering down a path… Continue reading

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  • Jan 26, 2017
What’s next for Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?

What’s next for Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?

President Donald Trump’s executive actions on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines are aimed at… Continue reading

What’s next for Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?

Hundreds rally to protest Trump decisions on pipelines

Several hundred people rallied in downtown Seattle to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to advance the construction of the Dakota… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, second from left, speaks at a post-election event of elected officials and community leaders at City Hall in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

‘Sanctuary cities’ undaunted by Trump move to cut funding

Politicians in New York, Seattle and other “sanctuary cities” that protect immigrants who are in the U.S.… Continue reading

In this Nov. 9 photo, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, second from left, speaks at a post-election event of elected officials and community leaders at City Hall in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

LETTER: Prepare for economy to take on more water as debt spirals upward

There’s a new captain of the Titanic. The ship hit the iceberg quite some time ago and has been taking in more and more water.… Continue reading

LETTER: Women’s Day march participants certainly weren’t that impressive

Were the Jan. 21 rallies impressive? It depends on who you ask. My guess is that more than half of the participants could not tell… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim school directors earn honors

Sequim schools superintendent Gary Neal presents certificates from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) to Sequim School Board directors Robin Henrikson and Jim Stoffer… Continue reading

Sequim school directors earn honors
Washington House passes school levy bill

Washington House passes school levy bill

The state House has passed a bill that delays a deadline for a reduction in the… Continue reading

Washington House passes school levy bill