Washington Democrats push new tax on billionaires

Plan could raise $5 billion; detractors fear plan could drive wealthiest out of state

Washington averaging 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day

Washington state is averaging about 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day, and as of this week, more than 770,000 vaccine doses… Continue reading

Downed pilot identified as man from Kodiak, Alaska

Plane disappeared near U.S./Canada border

Joint schools chief candidate interviewed today

Port Townsend, Chimacum schools join for superintendent search

Pet food drive ongoing in Sequim

Sinclair Place Senior Living is conducting a pet food drive throughout the month of February. Canned or bagged pet food can be dropped… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council OKs harbor cleanup settlement

Body also cuts speed limit on Lincoln Street, opposes roadmap plan

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council extends golf course lease

Capital investments unlikely in contrac with same operator

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend looking for pool solution

YMCA could help Mountain View location reopen

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Voters to decide on schools, hospital levies

Sequim proposing separate programs, capital measures

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Well Hearts celebrated on Jefferson Healthcare Foundation website

A luncheon isn’t possible given COVID-19 restrictions, but the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation is celebrating well hearts anyway, in a virtual setting. “We… Continue reading

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From top, a Pine Siskin, American goldfinch and Black-capped chickadee sit on a feeder in Fayston, Vermont in December. (Toby Talbot/The Associated Press)

Songbird disease spreading

Residents urged to clean or remove feeders

From top, a Pine Siskin, American goldfinch and Black-capped chickadee sit on a feeder in Fayston, Vermont in December. (Toby Talbot/The Associated Press)
Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)
Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Clallam County blasts state’s reopening actions

The Board of Clallam County Commissioners approved a letter Tuesday criticizing the state’s “Roadmap to Recovery Plan.” The letter echoes the sentiments… Continue reading

Data breach compromised info of 1M-plus who sought benefits

A Washington agency examining how the state fell victim to massive unemployment fraud last year said that… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2021
  • By Gene Johnson The Associated Press

Eagle, dog unharmed after being caught in traps

State may charge man who aimed to catch coyotes

Repairs begin on Lake Crescent hillside

Repairs are expected to begin as early as today to stabilize the hillside above U.S. Highway 101 near Fisher Cove Road at… Continue reading