Wire Service

Lawmakers upset about cutbacks in salmon programs

Peninsula Daily News news sources WASHINGTON — Northwest members of Congress are crying foul over the Obama administration eliminating a popular fund for improving salmon… Continue reading

Gregoire signs transportation budget that includes money for ferries

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has approved a $7.5 billion transportation budget that includes money for new ferries, statewide road paving and… Continue reading

Dapper, those state troopers are!

PDN news sources In case you've recently received a ticket from a Washington State Patrol trooper, take heart in that you received it from one… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama’s popularity soars in leading Arab countries, survey suggests

PDN news sources WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's popularity in leading Arab countries far outstrips that of the United States, suggesting he could be able… Continue reading

No cases reported, but swine flu medications arrive in Clallam County anyway

PDN news sources In response to the recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza (swine flu), Clallam County has received its allotment of antiviral medications and medical… Continue reading

AAA: Average price of gas in Washington $2.46

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in the state, including the… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Peel ’em and weep: First-class stamps rise 2 cents

By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press The post office wants two more pennies for your thoughts. The price of a first-class stamp for mailing… Continue reading

Westsound bank branches reopen as Kitsap Bank today

Peninsula Daily News news sources Kitsap Bank employees will be stretched today. They will be staffing Kitsap's 24 offices and branches -- and overseeing nine… Continue reading

Last chance for Forever stamps at 42 cents — postal rates rise Monday

The Associated Press The price of a first-class stamp is set to jump again Monday, meaning you might want to stock up on 42-cent Forever… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank acquisition of troubled Westsound creates Peninsula’s second-largest banking operation, president says

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press First, the most important news -- all local deposits at Westsound Bank branches in Sequim, Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula radar in Obama budget

Peninsula Daily News News Services LAPUSH — President Obama’s proposed 2010 budget includes $7 million for a Doppler weather-radar system to improve forecasting of storms… Continue reading

Finding gold on the Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News News Sources In a new book, "Olympic Peninsula Gold: Where to Find Gold on The Peninsula," author Dan Youra documents the history… Continue reading

One comedian helps another

By Laura Callender Peninsula Daily News Laughter may be the best medicine, but what happens when a comedian is seriously ill? Another comedian steps forward… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Last chance to get 2010 Winter Olympics tickets next week

Peninsula Daily News news sources The last chance to secure tickets to watch many of the events of the 2010 Winter Olympics -- up to… Continue reading

Adventuress in Olympia

By Rolf Boone The Daily Olympian EDITOR'S NOTE -- A familiar fixture to North Olympic Peninsula residents, the Adventuress is in Olympia this week. Here's… Continue reading

Local dealer confident in face of GM closure of 42 percent of dealerships

Peninsula Daily News and news sources Howie Ruddell, owner of Ruddell Auto Mall in Port Angeles -- one of two General Motors dealers on the… Continue reading

Swine flu cases in state may include doctor, schoolboy

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A pediatrician who is one of six people suspected of having swine flu in Washington state saw 22 patients and… Continue reading

Six ‘probable’ swine flu cases in state; none on Peninsula

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Washington health officials report six probable cases of swine flu in the state. Three of the cases are in King… Continue reading

Log exports from Aberdeen to end

The Associated Press ABERDEEN — Weyerhaeuser is closing its log export facility at Aberdeen, ending 54 jobs, because of the week demand for wood. The… Continue reading

Update: Gregoire won’t call special session — at least now

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire said today there will likely be a special legislative session in the coming weeks, but lawmakers need… Continue reading