WHERE I STAND ON CRITICAL RACE THEORY

WHERE I STAND ON CRITICAL RACE THEORY

WHERE I STAND ON CRITICAL RACE THEORY Virginia Sheppard Candidate For Sequim School Board Most discussions about Critical Race Theory seem to revolve around whether or not there is a subject matter entitled “Critical Race Theory” actually being taught in our schools. ...

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City of Sequim Issues Application to Tribe

Sequim A Notice of Decision for Design Review Application for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Medical Center has been issued, by the City of Sequim. The revised SEPA threshold determination (MDNS) was issued May 8, 2020. A copy from the Director of Community Development...

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Save Our Sequim files lawsuit against City of Sequim

A Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive, and Mandamus Relief was filed May 5, 2020 by Save our Sequim (SOS) Washington 501(c) (4) Corporation and Parkland Manufactured Housing Community LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company. The Defendants are the City of...

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Republican lawmakers step up with plan for safe restart of economy

Republicans in the state Senate and House of Representatives today shared the first plan for safely restarting Washington’s economy while state government’s response to the COVID-19 emergency continues.

“Employers across our state are looking to government for a strategy that starts to take the brake off the economy. Republicans have come through with a safe and reasonable approach for beginning the recovery,” said Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler.

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Gov. Inslee Enters Western States Pact to ‘Restart’ Economy; Timeline excluded

Gov. Jay Inslee entered into a “Western States Pact” with California and Oregon – an “agreement on a ‘shared vision’ for reopening their economies and controlling COVID-19 into the future…agreed to work together on a shared approach for reopening our economies – one that identifies clear indicators for communities to restart public life and business.”  He should be talking to the State Legislators, who represent the people across our own State – not to other States where we have no voice!

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Governor Inslee signs Facial Recognition Technology Services bill

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee (D) signed Senate Bill SB 6280 on March 31, 2020, an Act relating to the use of facial recognition services; adding a new section to chapter 9.73 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.  This new bill expands on a previous facial recognition law already in effect.

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Commentary: In Support of Armacost, Tenneson and others

I wish to state my opinion regarding what I have been informed is a current decline in public confidence within the Sequim community for City Council members Troy Tenneson and William Armacost.  And this is with specific reference to the very public debate over the Medication Assisted Treatment facility (MAT clinic) proposed by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.

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Sue Forde announces candidacy for State Representative

Sequim, WA - Clallam County resident  Sue Forde (R) has accepted the challenge and announced her candidacy to run for Washington State Legislative 24th District.   After suggestions from many people, the Sequim citizen announced March 5th that is a candidate for the...

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Letter to the Editor

I sent the following letter to the City of Sequim about the proposed MAT clinic on Feb. 21, 2020. Click here to read.

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SOS Attorney files MAT appeal    

Sequim, WA – Seattle attorney Michael A. Spence, of Helsell and Fetterman LLP, filed an appeal to the City of Sequim, February 12, on behalf of Save our Sequim (SOS). 

The appeal, which included $600 for the “hearing examiner,” was delivered by SOS representative Jodi Wilke, who was joined by Robin Pangborn and Rose Marschall. 

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North Olympic Peninsula WA News and Editorials

Citizens join peaceful protest rally

Citizens join peaceful protest rally

Port Angeles, WA - Sept. 19, 2020 - Hundreds of participants gathered for a peaceful protest rally, on many acres of private property, west of Port Angeles, as Republican candidates spoke at the event. As classic cars, motorcycles, and many other vehicles gathered, the mood of the crowd was...

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BLM visits Sequim

BLM visits Sequim

By Lois Krafsky- Perry    Sequim While local citizens and tourists dined and visited in downtown Sequim, people also came to rally. A small group with signs on behalf of BLM congregated on the southwest corner of Sequim Avenue & Washington Street. Across the street a patriotic gathering held...

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Judge denies request from City and Tribe

Judge denies request from City and Tribe

By Lois Krafsky-Perry Port Angeles...As over 50 participants joined zoom and phones, pleas were made for attorney fees from Plaintiffs City of Sequim attorney Kristina Nelson-Gross and Andy Murphy attorney for Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Attorneys for Defendants Save our Sequim (SOS) Mike Spence...

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Republican Jodi Wilke Withdraws from Race

Republican Jodi Wilke Withdraws from Race

By   Lois Krafsky-Perry "I am withdrawing my candidacy with a heavy heart", said Jodi Wilke, who is on the ballot for Representative 24th, District Pos 2. She urges everyone to support Brian Pruiett.  "He is a fine person and will make an excellent Representative for our 24th District", affirmed...

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Citizens rally to support law enforcement

Citizens rally to support law enforcement

By Lois Krafsky-Perry Sequim It was a day of jubilee and hope, in downtown Sequim, as citizens gathered to recognize our law enforcement. Some praised fire fighters and paramedics as well, for keeping us safe. Approximately 130 people joined together with flags and signs to make a positive...

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State News

Remember the Senators who voted against life

Remember the Senators who voted against life

Both Senators from Washington State voted against the bill that came before the U.S. Senate to save a baby who survived a botched abortion.  Maria Cantwell (D) and Patty Murray (D) were among the Democrats who voted against the bill. According to a report in liveaction.org: Every Democratic...

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