Politics

State House approves bill for Billy Frank Jr. statue

A statue honoring the late Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually tribal member who championed treaty rights and protecting the environment,… Continue reading

State House approves measure to limit evictions

The state House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases… Continue reading

OlyCAP executive director to speak to Port Townsend Rotary

Cherish Cronmiller will present “Homeless Camps and Other Solutions” at a meeting of the Port Townsend Rotary Club at noon Tuesday. Cronmiller,… Continue reading

State revenue forecast rosier than expected

Employment growth expected by mid-2021

Bills to rein in governor’s powers fizzle out in state Legislature

It’s been one year since Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to the… Continue reading

Port Angeles considers ordering hazard pay for grocery workers

Eyes are on Seattle challenge of similar law; first reading April 6

Senate OKs bill making police intervene to stop undue force

The state Senate has approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer… Continue reading

Director of Economic Development Council to speak to Rotary of East Jefferson

Brian Kuh, the executive director of the Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, will address a meeting of the Rotary Club of East… Continue reading

Congressman Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.
Congressman Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.

Recommendation for homelessness action to be discussed

A quartet of guest speakers will explore the 2020 Charter Review Commission’s recommendation for meeting housing needs in Clallam County tonight. The… Continue reading

Clallam Conservation District election scheduled

Deadline to request mail-in ballots Friday

Congressman Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.

Kilmer: Bill key to infrastructure

Legislation will be part of recovery effort, he says

Congressman Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor.

Sequim City Council seat draws 9

Potential appointees apply for unexpired term

Sequim mayor to host Coffee with the Mayor on Thursday

William Armacost will host Coffee with the Mayor at 8 a.m. Thursday. The informal meeting will be broadcast on KSQM radio, 91.5 FM,… Continue reading

A sign indicates the speed limit for motorists near Eighth and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles. City officials are considering lowering the limit to 25 mph along South Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A sign indicates the speed limit for motorists near Eighth and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles. City officials are considering lowering the limit to 25 mph along South Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

President Joe Biden moved swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2021
  • By Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani The Associated Press
  • National News
President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)