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U.S. Sens. Patty Murray

ELECTION 2014: Washington state stands to lose more clout if Capitol Hill shifts to GOP, observers say

By Rob Hotakainen McClatchy News Service WASHINGTON — Washington state’s clout took a big hit in 2012 when Democratic Rep. Norm Dicks, the longtime appropriations… Continue reading

U.S. Sens. Patty Murray
GUEST COLUMN — A solution for better regional medical care

GUEST COLUMN — A solution for better regional medical care

By David J. Kanters EDITOR'S NOTE — David J. Kanters, ARNP, FNP, the author of this guest column, is the owner of CliniCare of Port… Continue reading

GUEST COLUMN — A solution for better regional medical care

JEFFERSON ELECTION VOTE — Leaders are Haas, Stanko, Kler, Carroll, Landes, Collins, Yes on Quilcene Fire District levy

County of Jefferson Prosecutor and Coroner Candidate Vote Vote % Michael Haas (Prefers Democratic Party) 6,681 62.22% Scott Rosekrans (Prefers Democratic Party) 4,057 37.78% Total… Continue reading

STATE: Incumbent state Supreme Court justices win

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Four incumbent state Supreme Court justices have been re-elected. Justice Mary Yu ran unopposed to fill out the two… Continue reading

STATE: No clear decision on class-size initiative

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press SEATTLE — Early returns Tuesday showed no clear decision yet on an initiative that would limit class sizes… Continue reading

STATE: Republicans lead key Washington state Senate races

By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press OLYMPIA — In early election results, Republicans are leading key races that will help decide control of the state… Continue reading

STATE: Washington approves expanded gun background checks

By RACHEL LA CORTE and GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — Voters on Tuesday approved expanding background checks on gun sales and transfers in… Continue reading

Maryann Collier

Tough times after husband’s layoff leads Maryann Collier to ‘Extreme Couponing’ [ Sign up here for her free seminar on Wednesday in Port Angeles ]

By Jon Bauer The (Everett) Herald Here's the link to see Maryann Collier of "Extreme Couponing" in a free appearance Wednesday night. Details in box… Continue reading

Maryann Collier
Here are today's front pages for our Clallam County and Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

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

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here are today's front pages for our Clallam County and Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent VOTE NOW IN our online photo contest to find the best Halloween costumes on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults
Gov. Jay Inslee

Gov. Inslee looks to election for allies in climate proposals

By Phuong Le The Associated Press AUBURN — Gov. Jay Inslee is likely in 2015 to roll out some of the most ambitious proposals in… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee

Rifle believed linked to rapist who led high-speed chase located

PORT ANGELES — A rifle has been found alongside a road that Kenneth S. "Tiny" Johnson Jr. traveled during a robbery and high-speed vehicle pursuit… Continue reading

Maryann Collier

Tough times after husband’s layoff leads Maryann Collier to ‘Extreme Couponing’ [ Sign up here for her free seminar on Wednesday in Port Angeles ]

By Jon Bauer The (Everett) Herald Here's the link to see Maryann Collier of "Extreme Couponing" in a free appearance Wednesday night. Details in box… Continue reading

Maryann Collier
Brittany Maynard

UPDATED — Terminally ill ‘death with dignity’ advocate Brittany Maynard dies in Oregon

By STEVEN DUBOIS and TERRENCE PETTY The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A terminally ill woman who renewed a nationwide debate about physician-assisted suicide… Continue reading

Brittany Maynard

Voters to decide on statewide initiatives Tuesday

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Two competing gun initiatives top this week’s election, when voters will also weigh in on congressional… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

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

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent VOTE NOW IN our online photo contest to find the best Halloween costumes on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults
A display sign indicates gas prices well below $3 per gallon at the Safeway fuel station east of Port Angeles on Friday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Gasoline at a price under $3! What to know as gas prices plunge

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The sight is so surprising that Americans are sharing photos of it, along with all those cute Halloween… Continue reading

A display sign indicates gas prices well below $3 per gallon at the Safeway fuel station east of Port Angeles on Friday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Maryann Collier

Tough times after husband’s layoff leads her to ‘Extreme Couponing’ [ Sign up here for her free seminar on Wednesday in Port Angeles ]

By Jon Bauer The (Everett) Herald Here's the link to see Maryann Collier of "Extreme Couponing" in a free appearance Wednesday night. Details in box… Continue reading

Maryann Collier
Brittany Maynard

UPDATED — Terminally ill ‘death with dignity’ advocate Brittany Maynard dies in Oregon

By STEVEN DUBOIS and TERRENCE PETTY The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A terminally ill woman who renewed a nationwide debate about physician-assisted suicide… Continue reading

Brittany Maynard