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It’s little J-51! Second baby orca in 2 months

By The Associated Press FRIDAY HARBOR — A scientist who tracks a family of endangered orcas that frequent the Strait of Juan de Fuca, San… Continue reading

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It’s little J-51! Second baby orca in 2 months

By The Associated Press FRIDAY HARBOR — A scientist who tracks a family of endangered orcas that frequent the Strait of Juan de Fuca, San… Continue reading

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LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Cupid to string bow for sweet weekend ahead on Peninsula

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY weekend offers plenty of variety for purposeful singles, dedicated couples and everyone in between across the Peninsula. Port Angeles ■ Today at… Continue reading

Pasco sees four cop killings since July; protesters plan rally Saturday

The Associated Press PASCO — Four people have been shot and killed by police in recent months in this agricultural city of 68,000 in southeastern… Continue reading

Senate leaders unveil $15 billion transportation plan with 11.7-cent gas tax hike over three years

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Senate majority leaders Thursday unveiled a $15 billion transportation revenue package that includes an incremental gas tax increase of 11.7… Continue reading

Peter and Anna Quinn on a romantic night after they met on Match.com. (Courtesy of Anna Quinn)

SPECIAL FOR VALENTINE’S DAY — Love springs from the dot-com world (guest column)

By Anna Quinn EDITOR'S NOTE: Anna Quinn, the author of this guest column, is the owner at The Writers' Workshoppe and Imprint Books in Port… Continue reading

Peter and Anna Quinn on a romantic night after they met on Match.com. (Courtesy of Anna Quinn)
Today's front page for Jefferson 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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Confusion, concern in Olympia about health exchange budget

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee has a message for the people who run the… Continue reading

Earthquake warning system tested at University of Washington

By Sandi Doughton The Seattle Times SEATTLE — What would you do with a few seconds or minutes of warning before an earthquake strikes? When… Continue reading

LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Cupid to string bow for sweet weekend ahead on Peninsula

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY weekend offers plenty of variety for purposeful singles, dedicated couples and everyone in between across the Peninsula. Port Angeles ■ Today at… Continue reading

Today's front page for 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 for Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch reacts to the interception that sealed the Seahawks 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Seahawks await word on Lynch’s plans

By John Boyle The Herald of Everett RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks want running back Marshawn Lynch to be a part of their future —… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch reacts to the interception that sealed the Seahawks 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale
Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict (Peninsula Daily News)

GUEST COLUMN — Fighting prescription drug abuse requires many strategies

By Bill Benedict EDITOR'S NOTE — Bill Benedict, the author of this guest column, is the sheriff of Clallam County. He can be contacted at… Continue reading

Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict (Peninsula Daily News)
Eagle Scout Gavin Gamez ()

Brag mode on: Congratulations, Gavin Gamez, on becoming an Eagle Scout

PLEASE ALLOW US to do a bit of old-fashioned bragging about one of our own. This stellar young man is Gavin Gamez, who became an… Continue reading

Eagle Scout Gavin Gamez ()
Overseas Jademar (vesseltracker.com)

Coast Guard detains tanker in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard personnel has detained the oil tanker Overseas Jademar in Port Angeles Harbor over alleged safety violations. The 748-foot, double-hulled tanker… Continue reading

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State bill would add prison time for crimes involving drones

By Derrick Nunnally The Associated Press OLYMPIA — If a drone aircraft is used for a crime, from running drugs to scoping a house for… Continue reading

Today's front pages for the Clallam and Jefferson editions are tailored with local election results alongside significant regional news. 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 for the Clallam and Jefferson editions are tailored with local election results alongside significant regional news. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
Overseas Jademar (vesseltracker.com)

Coast Guard detains tanker in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Coast Guard personnel has detained the oil tanker Overseas Jademar in Port Angeles Harbor over alleged safety violations. The 748-foot, double-hulled tanker… Continue reading

Overseas Jademar (vesseltracker.com)

State looks to share marijuana taxes with cities to encourage communities to welcome pot businesses

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington legalized marijuana more than two years ago, but in much of the state, there’s still no… Continue reading

Victoria toying with idea of Government Street as a pedestrian mall

Peninsula Daily News and news sources VICTORIA — The most popular shopping street for people who take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria might… Continue reading