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Lawmakers consider returning class-size initiative to voters

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are considering sending the class-size initiative approved by voters last November back to the people. The Olympian… Continue reading

Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday.  (County offices are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.) ((Click on image to enlarge))

Measles perilous yet preventable: Here are answers to your questions ( * with info on free measles shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday * )

By Denise Grady New York Times News Service MEASLES HAS BEEN spreading in the United States at a rate that worries health officials. Most infections… Continue reading

Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday.  (County offices are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.) ((Click on image to enlarge))
Initiative activist Tim Eyman

Some state lawmakers want more focus on costs of voter initiatives

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Rare is the year in Washington state when voters don’t weigh in on a ballot measure.… Continue reading

Initiative activist Tim Eyman

State gambling board allows more slot-like machines at tribal casinos

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state gambling board has approved a plan to allow more slot-like machines at tribal casinos. The agreement approved… Continue reading

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

Today's front page for Jefferson County. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
Smoke rises from the Colstrip Steam Electric Station

Bills in state Legislature seek to end use of coal-fueled power in Washington

By PHUONG LEE The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Lawmakers hoping to wean Washington state off coal power are trying to ease the way for the… Continue reading

Smoke rises from the Colstrip Steam Electric Station
Visitors pose with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim

Disneyland’s worries over measles outbreak revealed in emails to California health officials

By AMY TAXIN and ALICIA CHANG The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE: Local story today, "More measles cases feared on North Olympic Peninsula after unvaccinated girl… Continue reading

Visitors pose with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim
Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday.  (County offices are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.) ((Click on image to enlarge))

Measles perilous yet preventable: Here are answers to your questions ( * with info on free measles shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday * )

By Denise Grady New York Times News Service MEASLES HAS BEEN spreading in the United States at a rate that worries health officials. Most infections… Continue reading

Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday.  (County offices are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.) ((Click on image to enlarge))
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! ()
Click on image to enlarge (U.S. Travel Association)

GUEST COLUMN — Why tourism should matter to you

By CHRISTINA PIVARNIK and MARSHA MASSEY WHEN THE STATE tourism office closed in June 2011, the funds to market Washington to potential visitors disappeared, leaving… Continue reading

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After eight hours

Gene-altered ‘Arctic’ apples get U.S. approval; will be available in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious varieties

By ANDREW POLLACK Copyright 2015 New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — The government on Friday approved the commercial planting of genetically engineered apples that… Continue reading

After eight hours

Lawmakers consider returning class-size initiative to voters

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are considering sending the class-size initiative approved by voters last November back to the people. The Olympian… Continue reading

John Gussman

Olympic Hot Springs Road, Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park temporarily closed for emergency road repairs (WITH VIDEO)

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Recent heavy rains and flooding along the Elwha River has eroded key parts of several roads,… Continue reading

John Gussman

State gambling board allows more slot-like machines at tribal casinos

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state gambling board has approved a plan to allow more slot-like machines at tribal casinos. The agreement approved… Continue reading

State gambling board allows more slot-like machines at tribal casinos

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state gambling board has approved a plan to allow more slot-like machines at tribal casinos. The agreement approved… Continue reading

Lawmakers consider returning class-size initiative to voters

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are considering sending the class-size initiative approved by voters last November back to the people. The Olympian… Continue reading

John Gussman

Olympic Hot Springs Road, Elwha Valley in Olympic National Park temporarily closed for emergency road repairs (WITH VIDEO)

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Recent heavy rains and flooding along the Elwha River has eroded key parts of several roads,… Continue reading

John Gussman
After eight hours

Gene-altered “Arctic’ apples get U.S. approval; will be available in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious varieties

By ANDREW POLLACK Copyright 2015 New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — The government on Friday approved the commercial planting of genetically engineered apples that… Continue reading

After eight hours
Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday. ((Click on image to enlarge))

Measles perilous yet preventable: Here are answers to your questions (with info on free measles shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday)

By Denise Grady New York Times News Service MEASLES HAS BEEN spreading in the United States at a rate that worries health officials. Most infections… Continue reading

Free measles-mumps-rubella shots in Port Angeles beginning Tuesday. ((Click on image to enlarge))
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)