Sequim’s new park acquisition: The deal that almost wasn’t
By Pepper Fisher SEQUIM — As we reported last week, the citizens of Sequim have a new 16.5 acre future park space bordering the Olympic Discovery Trail and within walking distance of schools. It’s a land acquisition
Makah granted waiver to again hunt whales
WASHINGTON DC — Federal officials announced Thursday that the Makah Tribe will regain the legal right to hunt gray whales off the coast of Washington. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) granted the tribe a waiver
Challenges to the abortion pill will continue – with potential wider consequences ahead, experts say
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While experts and advocacy groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday to not restrict nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, they warn access to medication abortion remains at risk
Search and rescue underway for American hiker who went missing on Greek Island
Getty Images – STOCK (GREECE) — A search and rescue operation is underway for a 59-year-old American who was reported missing Tuesday after failing to return from a hike on a Greek island. Albert Calibet, a former
New study shows up to 43% of US households are not storing guns securely
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Firearms are the leading cause of death in the United States for children aged 0-19 years, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting over 4,700 pediatric gun-related deaths
Biden, Zelenskyy sign new 10-year security agreement
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (ITALY) — President Joe Biden touted on Thursday several new major U.S. commitments for Ukraine that were announced this week, including a 10-year bilateral security agreement, sanctions to disrupt Russia’s war machine, and a
Earliest-ever heat wave in Greece closes Acropolis and public schools
Getty Images – STOCK (GREECE) — A sweltering heat wave in Greece, recorded as the season’s earliest-ever, has prompted authorities to close public schools, limit outdoor attractions and release safety alerts. Primary schools and kindergartens closed Wednesday
Traffic stop of motorcyle leads to drug bust
SEQUIM — A Clallam County man was arrested on June 11 after authorities received a tip about him driving a motorcycle with a suspended license. But that tip led to a drug bust Police identified 39-year-old Richard
Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he would not issue a presidential sentence commutation for Hunter Biden following his conviction earlier this week on federal gun charges. ABC News Senior White House Correspondent
Jimmy Fallon re-upped as host of 'The Tonight Show' through 2028
NBCUniversal Jimmy Fallon will stay behind the desk at The Tonight Show through 2028, ABC Audio has confirmed. In a statement, NBCUniversal Media Group Chair Mark Lazarus enthused, “For nearly 30 years, Jimmy Fallon has brought laughter