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The 87-foot Coast Guard cutter Terrapin is moored in the Port Angeles Boat Haven at Westport's side-slip after being put back in the water Monday. It departed Port Angeles on Friday. (David G. Sellars/for Peninsula Daily News)

DAVID SELLARS’ ON THE WATERFRONT COLUMN: As cutter launches, Port Townsend boatbuilding company floats in

Earlier last week, Platypus Marine, the full-service shipyard, yacht-repair facility and steel-boat manufacturer on Marine Drive in Port Angeles, launched Terrapin, the Bellingham-based, 87-foot Coast… Continue reading

The 87-foot Coast Guard cutter Terrapin is moored in the Port Angeles Boat Haven at Westport's side-slip after being put back in the water Monday. It departed Port Angeles on Friday. (David G. Sellars/for Peninsula Daily News)

GOOD SUNDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Riders Lily Robertson and Maddie Niemeyer learn confidence and balance as part of a Freedom Farm’s Mini Beats class. They’re accompanied by Hoof Beat Club members Ben Robertson

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Considerations to make before pony purchase

When I was 9, I got my first pony. My family recently had moved to the country and I got one of my best presents… Continue reading

Riders Lily Robertson and Maddie Niemeyer learn confidence and balance as part of a Freedom Farm’s Mini Beats class. They’re accompanied by Hoof Beat Club members Ben Robertson

Lawmakers propose plan to unravel education funding

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — After spending years debating possible ways out of the quagmire of state education funding, lawmakers from… Continue reading

Transportation Security Administration agents check travelers identifications at a security check point area in Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago in November. — The Associated Press ()

Old driver’s license? You can still fly for two more years

By Scott Mayerowitz The Associated Press NEW YORK — Fliers who don’t have the latest driver’s licenses will have a two-year reprieve before their IDs… Continue reading

Transportation Security Administration agents check travelers identifications at a security check point area in Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago in November. — The Associated Press ()
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch holds a candy cane in his mouth as he warms up before NFL football practice

Beast Mode a no-go — Marshawn Lynch to miss Seahawks’ wild card game at Minnesota

By Tim Booth The Associated Press RENTON — Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been ruled out of the NFC wild-card game against Minnesota.… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch holds a candy cane in his mouth as he warms up before NFL football practice
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch holds a candy cane in his mouth as he warms up before NFL football practice

Beast Mode a no-go — Marshawn Lynch to miss Seahawks’ wild card game at Minnesota

By Tim Booth The Associated Press RENTON — Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been ruled out of the NFC wild-card game against Minnesota.… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch holds a candy cane in his mouth as he warms up before NFL football practice

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

State lawmakers: 2016 will be another year of education focus

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State leaders, aware of a looming court deadline, say the upcoming 60-day legislative session is when… Continue reading

GOOD THURSDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference announcing a statewide public health initiative to reduce and prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths. — The Associated Press ()

Gov. Inslee signs executive order intended to lower gun violence through data sharing program

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press BURIEN — Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at curbing gun violence by improving data-sharing… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference announcing a statewide public health initiative to reduce and prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths. — The Associated Press ()
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Vote for your favorite pet in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest; deadline is today

The entries are in, and voting has begun in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest. Through Thursday, visit http://tinyurl.com/HolidayPetPhotos2015 and scroll through the furry photos, then… Continue reading

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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

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Vote for your favorite pet in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest

The entries are in, and voting has begun in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest. Through Thursday, visit http://tinyurl.com/HolidayPetPhotos2015 and scroll through the furry photos, then… Continue reading

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Rep. Jim McDermott

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott announces retirement

By Martha Bellisle The Associated Press SEATTLE — Longtime Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election for a 15th… Continue reading

Rep. Jim McDermott

GOOD TUESDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Ammon Bundy

Ranchers who inspired Oregon occupation report to prison

By Rebecca Boone and Brian Melley The Associated Press BURNS, Ore. — Father-and-son ranchers convicted of setting fire to federal grazing land reported to prison… Continue reading

Ammon Bundy
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Vote for your favorite pet in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest

The entries are in, and voting has begun in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest. Through Thursday, visit http://tinyurl.com/HolidayPetPhotos2015 and scroll through the furry photos, then… Continue reading

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Kim Carroll

Dog specially trained to comfort crime victims at Thurston County courthouse

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A 2-year-old black lab has been specially trained to comfort crime victims at the Thurston County courthouse. Marshal's job is… Continue reading

Kim Carroll

GOOD MONDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading