New York City planning 'huge' concert as COVID-19 cases continue to drop
iStock/uliana Vilas Boas (NEW YORK) — More than a year after COVID-19 ravaged the Big Apple, New Yorkers will be treated to a major celebratory bash. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during his daily
Changes are coming to PA land use codes. Here’s how you can be part of the decision-making process
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles is growing whether we like it not, and the current housing shortage is bad and getting worse every year. There is no shortage of ideas among your City Council,
Why more college students, athletes are committing to HBCUs
iStock/sshepard (NEW YORK) — It’s the time when high school graduates make that consequential decision: What’s next? Curtis Lawrence has made his choice. Behind those braces and that megawatt smile is a gifted 16-year-old who recently made
Why Asian Americans often appear underrepresented in polling and research
iStock/JillianCain (NEW YORK) — There are almost 20 million people of Asian descent in the U.S. But if you looked at national polling and medical research, they might appear largely invisible in important conversations about politics, race
Student gets diploma after controversy erupts over wearing Mexican flag at graduation
iStock/Favor_of_God (ASHEBORO, N.C.) — A North Carolina high school graduate received his diploma on Monday four days after it was denied to him during his commencement ceremony because he wore a Mexican flag over his gown. Ever
No injuries, house a total loss in fire behind Sequim Civic Center
By Pepper Fisher SEQUIM – A structure fire directly across the alley from the Sequim Civic Center ended in a total loss of a home with 5 residents but thankfully no injuries. The call came in about
Fisher-Price ignored warnings on Rock 'n Play sleepers that led to dozens of infant deaths, congressional report finds
RobMattingley/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Fisher-Price ignored repeated warnings that its Rock ‘n Play sleeper was dangerous before the device was recalled, according to a congressional oversight committee report released Monday. The report said more than 50 infant deaths
Search for suspect continues after chase through Port Angeles
PORT ANGELES – Law enforcement have a possible suspect, but no arrests yet after a high-speed chase through Port Angeles yesterday. It started when Clallam County sheriff’s deputies were called to a burglary at a mobile home
Supreme Court: No green card for TPS holders after illegal entry
YinYang/iStock (WASHINGTON) — A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday said immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally cannot apply for green cards simply because they enjoy Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. The decision is a setback for thousands
New Alzheimer’s drug is first of its kind to be FDA approved
juststock/iStock (NEW YORK) — In a major development for patients and the biotechnology industry, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a new drug, Aduhelm (aducanumab), for treating early Alzheimer’s disease. According to the