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Makah tribal member charged with biting, punching federal officer

The Associated Press TACOMA — A tribal jail inmate faces new charges after he bit and punched a federal officer during an escape attempt. According… Continue reading

Auto safety expert Byron Bloch holding up models of a Ford Pinto and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV during a Transportation Department hearing into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

In huge safety settlement, half-million Ram pickups to be repurchased by Fiat Chrysler; 1 million Jeeps can be traded in or fixed for free

By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN The Associated Press DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler could be required to lay out hundreds of millions of dollars to… Continue reading

Auto safety expert Byron Bloch holding up models of a Ford Pinto and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV during a Transportation Department hearing into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Makah tribal member charged with biting, punching federal officer

The Associated Press TACOMA — A tribal jail inmate faces new charges after he bit and punched a federal officer during an escape attempt. According… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online!

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

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online!
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Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam and Jefferson counties. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front pages

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

Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam and Jefferson counties. There's more inside that isn't online!
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Two technology researchers hacked wirelessly into a Jeep Cherokee

Fiat Chrysler issues recall of 1.4 million vehicles over long-feared problem — computer hacking

By AARON KESSLER Copyright 2015 New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — When the call came to officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… Continue reading

Two technology researchers hacked wirelessly into a Jeep Cherokee
This photo provided by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows Michael Gendy of King

Five things you can do to protect yourself against Alzheimer’s disease

By LAURAN NEERGAARD The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest Alzheimer's research has a clear theme: Change your lifestyle to protect your brain. It… Continue reading

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FDA approved Praluent to treat certain patients with high cholesterol The Associated Press

Pricey new cholesterol drug — cost: $14,600 a year — spurs fresh debate

By MATTHEW PERRONE The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — To follow this and other national-international news, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top of… Continue reading

FDA approved Praluent to treat certain patients with high cholesterol The Associated Press
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Why has it been so warm so long? This picture says 1,000 words

By Scott Sistek KOMONews.com EDITOR'S NOTE: This is from the weather blog of Port Angeles native Scott Sistek, a meteorologist who's with the Peninsula Daily… Continue reading

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CLASSES AND LESSONS — 2-week musical theatre intensive class for teens

CLASSES & LESSONS highlights classes, workshops, lectures and events in Clallam and Jefferson counties. It is featured in the Peninsula Daily News . . .… Continue reading

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CLASSES AND LESSONS — 2-week musical theatre intensive class for teens

CLASSES & LESSONS highlights classes, workshops, lectures and events in Clallam and Jefferson counties. It is featured in the Peninsula Daily News . . .… Continue reading

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Today's front page tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online!

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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A baby orca leaps out of the waters of Haro Strait between islands in British Columbia and Washington. The Associated Press

Official orca count: 88, including 4 babies

The Associated Press FRIDAY HARBOR, San Juan Island — The annual July tally of endangered orcas is complete, and researchers have counted 81 whales, including… Continue reading

A baby orca leaps out of the waters of Haro Strait between islands in British Columbia and Washington. The Associated Press