Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor
Enough is enough
Opinion
Climate education makes economic sense
In January 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the National Environmental Education Act, which framed the issue of environmental…
Opinion
WAGOP recommends two for seats on WA’s high court
During its regular quarterly meeting last weekend, the State Committee of the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) made…
News
State Rep. Steve Tharinger to retire at end of his term
When the rest of the world feels chaotic, focus on what you can control locally.
Obituaries
Dr. Francis Thomas HannickMarch 2, 1944 — April 4, 2026
Dr. Francis Thomas Hannick died on April 4, 2026, at his home in Tumwater, Washington.
Obituaries
James Howard Ellis
James Howard Ellis passed away at his home in Aberdeen on April 4, 2026 at the age of…
News
No injuries reported from house fire on Monday in Central Park
At approximately 4:15 p.m. Monday a house fire broke out on the 5900 block of the Olympic Highway…
News
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part or…
News
Road repairs to restore access to Mount St. Helens observatory
For three years, a key connection for visitors to Mount St. Helens has been closed due to a…
News
Westport fire station renovation bond headed to Aug. 4 ballot
Proposal would fund modern emergency response facility
News
Every tire produces a chemical that kills coho salmon
Can Northwest scientists pump the brakes?
Business
Timberland Regional Library trustees take public questions about ongoing budget crisis
Library district has reentered negotiations with the union over layoff plan; search for interim executive director continues
Life
WEfish Crab and Clam Derby this Saturday in Westport
Get ready to catch some crabs and dig a big clam and win big money at the 2026…