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Gregoire: Federal bailout to Washington state could be $4 billion

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The federal stimulus package could eventually send about $4 billion to Washington state. But Gov. Chris Gregoire is warning that… Continue reading

Port Townsend passenger-only ferry service extended two weeks

From the Department of Transportation PORT TOWNSEND - The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will continue to provide passenger-only service on the… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula unemployment soars upward

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press Unemployment on the North Olympic Peninsula jolted upward by about a full percentage point in December, reflecting the… Continue reading

McCormick, who helped grow First Federal, to retire

By Laura H.F. Callender for Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES -- Karen McCormick, who rose from teller to president and CEO of First Federal, the… Continue reading

BODY OF BABY FOUND IN RUBBISH; BAIL SET FOR YOUNG MOTHER, HER FATHER

By Tim Klass The Associated Press GRAHAM — The body of a baby boy was found Monday by authorities combing through 60 tons of trash… Continue reading

Home Fund serves Peninsula year-round

By Timothy L. Hockett In the second half of December alone, the Peninsula Home Fund assisted more than 100 people. Requests for rental assistance, help… Continue reading

East Jefferson, Forks-area cable TV provider files for bankruptcy protection

Peninsula Daily News news sources The holder of cable television franchises in Port Townsend, East Jefferson County and the Forks area, Broadstripe LLC, has filed… Continue reading

Frosty fishing turns up results

Peninsula Daily News news sources 'Tis the steel-son! The snow stopped many people from steelheading over the past couple of weeks, but the few diehards… Continue reading

FEDERAL PROSECUTORS APPEAL CASE AGAINST TERRORIST CAUGHT IN PORT ANGELES

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- The U.S. Attorney's Office today appealed the 22-year sentence imposed on convicted terrorist Ahmed Ressam, who was captured… Continue reading

HIGH WINDS FORECAST ON PENINSULA TONIGHT

High-wind warnings and advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for the North Olympic Peninsula. A warning was issued for the West End:… Continue reading

PSE ACQUISITION BY CANADIAN INVESTORS APPROVED

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State regulators have approved the sale of Puget Sound Energy for $7.4 billion to a group of investors from Canada… Continue reading

WIND ADVISORY ENDS

The National Weather Service on Monday night ended a wind advisory for the lowland communities of the North Olympic Peninsula. The Weather Service forecast: Tonight:… Continue reading

Louisiana-based company acquiring all stock of Assured Hospice parent

Peninsula Daily News news sources Assured Home Health and Hospice President Richard Block expects big things from Assured's acquisition by LHC Group Inc. "This is… Continue reading

STATE’S PRISON DOCTOR RESIGNS OVER SEQUIM MAN’S PENDING EXECUTION

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The head doctor of the Washington Department of Corrections has resigned to avoid an ethical conflict… Continue reading

I can see clearly now: PDN Home Fund gives glasses for residents

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 19 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the "hand up, not a handout" Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

Gregoire offers no-new-taxes budget against $6 billion shortfall

By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Sticking to her campaign pledge, Gov. Chris Gregoire today unveiled a no-new-taxes budget plan that would fix… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles football standout to be Sarkisian’s offensive coordinator at UW

Peninsula Daily News news sources Jim Michalczik, a former Port Angeles High School football standout, will become the offensive coordinator for new head coach Steve… Continue reading

UPDATE: Battered Peninsula opens the freezer for a week

By Tom Callis and by The Associated Press The National Weather Service warned today that bitterly cold temperatures will grip the North Olympic Peninsula for… Continue reading

Volunteers help Peninsula Home Fund give a ‘hand up, not a handout’

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. The next article will appear Sunday. It will include a… Continue reading

Coast Guard cutter Active returns home to Port Angeles

PDN news sources PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard cutter Active and its crew returned to Port Angeles this afternoon. The Active spent eight months in… Continue reading