Weekly Covid briefing disrupted by protesters as Dr. Berry makes her case
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Widespread anger over Thursday’s new bar and restaurant mandate from Health Officer Dr. Berry prompted Undersheriff Ron Cameron to close the door to in-person participation at Friday morning’s weekly Covid-19 briefing.
108 Covid cases linked to NW Washington fair
LYNDEN, Wash. (AP) — Health officials say 108 COVID-19 cases have been linked to the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. Whatcom County Health Department spokesperson Jennifer Moon said Thursday that the number may continue to increase as
Judge says Washington Sheriff can hunt cougars with dogs
GOLDENDALE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington judge has decided not to halt the manner in which a southern Washington state sheriff handles what he considers dangerous cougars. The wildlife advocacy group Mountain Lion Foundation sued Klickitat County
Judge rules against Army Corps in salmon passage suit
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take immediate action to improve fish passage at dams in Oregon’s Willamette Basin. In a final opinion and order issued this
At local protests, Sheriff addresses one crowd, Mayor Armacost another
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Protesters disgruntled about the new restaurant vaccine mandate going into effect Saturday made themselves heard in Port Angeles and in Sequim. Undersheriff Ron Cameron estimates the size of the crowd in
Peninsula College rescinds vaccine requirement for online students
By Pepper Fisher Port Angeles – We reported Wednesday about Peninsula College’s announcement that even online students were going to be required to be vaccinated for the Fall quarter. We spoke at length with College President Luke
Weekly Covid briefing disrupted by protesters as Dr. Berry makes her case
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Widespread anger over Thursday’s new bar and restaurant mandate from Health Officer Dr. Berry prompted Undersheriff Ron Cameron to close the door to in-person participation at Friday morning’s weekly Covid-19 briefing.
'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty to felony charge for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Arizona man seen sporting a Viking helmet and fur vest during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty Friday to one felony count related to his
Social media users mobilize to inundate tip line seeking Texas abortion law violations with spam
akinbostanci/iStock (AUSTIN, Texas) — A website seeking anonymous tips on people violating Texas’ new law restricting abortions has been inundated with spam after viral calls from social media users. The law, which went into effect on Wednesday,
Which states' lawmakers have said they might copy Texas' abortion law
Marilyn Nieves/iStock (AUSTIN, Texas) — In the wake of a severe new abortion law in Texas, some state lawmakers have said they will attempt to mimic the near-total abortion ban. Texas’ law makes most abortions illegal after