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UPDATE: Jefferson County declares burn ban, joining Clallam, state agency

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has joined Clallam and the state in declaring a ban on outdoor burning… Continue reading

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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Ross Hunter

House Democrats release latest state budget plan in second overtime legislative session

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — As the clock ticks down on Washington state’s second overtime legislative session, House Democrats released their… Continue reading

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Ross Hunter
The Port Angeles-based Wicked No. 01 Sprint Boat team of driver Doug Hendrickson and navigator Nichole Heaton-Muller finished second in the 400 class at the Sprint Boat races at Webb's Slough in St. John. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: Pair of area teams take second in Eastern Washington

ST. JOHN — Two teams from Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing earned second-place finishes at the American Sprint Boat races at Webb's Slough in Eastern Washington… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked No. 01 Sprint Boat team of driver Doug Hendrickson and navigator Nichole Heaton-Muller finished second in the 400 class at the Sprint Boat races at Webb's Slough in St. John. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
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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YOU DECIDE! Best of the Peninsula 2015 voting continues today

It's time again to vote for Best of the Peninsula 2015 in separate Clallam County and Jefferson County polling. For the fourth straight year, all… Continue reading

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Great day for Washington golf: Spieth wins a stunner at Chambers Bay for U.S. Open title

By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PLACE — Another major for Jordan Spieth. Another stunning loss for Dustin Johnson. Chambers Bay delivered heart-stopping drama… Continue reading

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Jordan Spieth kisses the trophy after winning the the U.S. Open golf tournament at Chambers Bay on Sunday in University Place. (The Associated Press)

U.S. Open: Spieth wins second straight major as Johnson three-putts 18th hole

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PLACE — Another major for Jordan Spieth. Another stunning loss for Dustin Johnson. Chambers Bay delivered heart-stopping drama Sunday in the… Continue reading

Jordan Spieth kisses the trophy after winning the the U.S. Open golf tournament at Chambers Bay on Sunday in University Place. (The Associated Press)
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YOU DECIDE! Best of the Peninsula 2015 voting continues today

It's time again to vote for Best of the Peninsula 2015 in separate Clallam County and Jefferson County polling. For the fourth straight year, all… Continue reading

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Jordan Spieth kisses the trophy after winning the the U.S. Open golf tournament at Chambers Bay on Sunday in University Place. (The Associated Press)

U.S. Open: Spieth wins second straight major as Johnson three-putts 18th hole

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PLACE — Another major for Jordan Spieth. Another stunning loss for Dustin Johnson. Chambers Bay delivered heart-stopping drama Sunday in the… Continue reading

Jordan Spieth kisses the trophy after winning the the U.S. Open golf tournament at Chambers Bay on Sunday in University Place. (The Associated Press)
Elson Floyd meets with Clallam County economic development leaders during a visit to the North Olympic Peninsula in 2010. The Washington State University president died Saturday. —Photo by Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News ()

Condolences flood into Pullman after death of Washington State University president

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press PULLMAN — Elson Floyd, the popular president of Washington State University whose influence in higher education and politics… Continue reading

Elson Floyd meets with Clallam County economic development leaders during a visit to the North Olympic Peninsula in 2010. The Washington State University president died Saturday. —Photo by Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News ()
A plastic casting of the skull from the bones known as Kennewick Man in Richland. (The Associated Press)

DNA from ancient skeleton of Kennewick Man found in Washington shows tribal ties to Native Americans, study says

By Malcolm Ritter The Associated Press NEW YORK — An ancient skeleton found nearly 20 years ago in a river in Washington is related to… Continue reading

A plastic casting of the skull from the bones known as Kennewick Man in Richland. (The Associated Press)

Ex-Shell worker cites unsafe conditions on oil spill containment ship

By Martha Bellisle The Associated Press SEATTLE — A woman who was permanently injured while working on one of Shell’s Arctic drilling support ships has… Continue reading

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More areas of Clallam County added to stage 2 voluntary water curbs

PORT ANGELES — More water users around the Port Angeles area have been given a stage 2 alert urging voluntary water conservation measures by the… Continue reading

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Gov. Jay Inslee talks to the media about the status of ongoing state budget negotiations Friday in Olympia. (The Associated Press)

New taxes appear to be off table in state budget talks

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Closing some tax exemptions should be the compromise the House and Senate consider in order to… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee talks to the media about the status of ongoing state budget negotiations Friday in Olympia. (The Associated Press)
Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's Clallam and Jefferson readers. 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 Clallam and Jefferson readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
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YOU DECIDE! Best of the Peninsula 2015 voting continues today

It's time again to vote for Best of the Peninsula 2015 in separate Clallam County and Jefferson County polling. For the fourth straight year, all… Continue reading

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Elson Floyd (The Associated Press)

Washington State University President Elson Floyd dies at 59

The Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. — The president of Washington State University, Elson Floyd, has died at 59 of complications from colon cancer. Floyd had… Continue reading

Elson Floyd (The Associated Press)
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Burn ban declared in Clallam County effective immediately

Clallam County today imposed a ban on all outdoor burning effective today and continuing at least through Oct. 1, the county Department of Community Development… Continue reading

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A plastic casting of the skull from the bones known as Kennewick Man in Richland. (The Associated Press)

DNA from ancient skeleton of Kennewick Man found in Washington shows tribal ties to Native Americans, study says

By Malcolm Ritter The Associated Press NEW YORK — An ancient skeleton found nearly 20 years ago in a river in Washington is related to… Continue reading

A plastic casting of the skull from the bones known as Kennewick Man in Richland. (The Associated Press)
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More areas of Clallam County added to stage 2 voluntary water curbs

PORT ANGELES — More water users around the Port Angeles area have been given a stage 2 alert urging voluntary water conservation measures by the… Continue reading

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