Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Let your voice be heard on Trump’s dictatorial power grab

Is this what a dictatorship looks like?

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: ‘Big Pharma’s’ buying the vote just another good reason for political shakeup

In the Jan. 20-21 letter to the editor in Peninsula Voices, “Drug prices,” the writer says that U.S.…

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LETTER: Here’s how to fund education without imposing costs on businesses

Gov. Jay Inslee yet again wants to spend billions of dollars of other people’s money, this time ostensibly…

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LETTER: Here’s an option for those of you who oppose abortions

To those of you who do not agree with abortion, here is a solution for you: All of…

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LETTER: Here’s hoping history won’t repeat itself with Trump’s presidency

Democracy at work with a new president.

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LETTER: We need a broader definition on what pro-life means

Let me say, I personally would not have an abortion — unless circumstances warrant one.

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LETTER: Our great nation required a free and independent press

The press is the opposition and should keep their mouths shut, according to Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s…

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LETTER: Inslee’s death penalty moratorium wasteful, shameful

Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2014 moratorium on state executions is wrong, foolish, stupid and shameful.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each…

Life

HELP LINE: Five questions to ask during doctor visits

LAST WEEK, WHILE whining about the whole Medicare “observation vs. admission” debacle, I concluded the column with, “So,…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Some houseplants to round out your home

THE OTHER WEEK, we talked about sunlight (or lack thereof) and grime on your precious houseplants.

Peninsula GOP, Democrats split on travel restrictions ruling

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Peninsula GOP, Democrats split on travel restrictions ruling

County Republican and Democratic leaders split along party lines in their responses to President Donald Trump’s travel restrictions…

Are Clallam, Jefferson sanctuary counties? Here’s your answer

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Are Clallam, Jefferson sanctuary counties? Here’s your answer

North Olympic Peninsula residents have nothing to fear from President Donald Trump’s Jan. 25 executive order that threatens…

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Chimacum schools offer replacement levy proposal

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District is hoping for the approval of a four-year educational maintenance and operation…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Port Townsend pool swim club to host tryouts starting Monday … and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain View Pool’s new Red Fins Youth Swim Club will hold tryouts for young athletes…

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LETTER: Thank God the American electorate has consigned Obama legacy to dustbin

In rebuttal to the Jan. 29 letter in Peninsula Voices, “Will miss Obama,” Obama did not lead the…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider human rights proclamation

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a human rights proclamation when they meet Monday.

“Wedding Bells” is a floral painting by Douglas Selley Byrd on view at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend.

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Everything from tin can art to quilts to oil on this week’s Gallery Walk in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Fiber Fusion, tin can art, weaving, local quilts and and oils of huge blossoms are…

Fire damages Irondale house

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Fire damages Irondale house

PORT TOWNSEND — An Irondale house suffered moderate damage after fire broke out in a bedroom Thursday morning.

Heart of Service Award nominations accepted now

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Heart of Service Award nominations accepted now

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero.