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Paul Watson in court on Wednesday. The Associated Press

UPDATE — Anti-whaling leader Paul Watson: ‘We’re not pirates’

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — A fugitive activist known for attacking Japanese whaling vessels off Antarctica insisted “we're not pirates” Wednesday as… Continue reading

Paul Watson in court on Wednesday. The Associated Press
State Sen. Maralyn Chase shows the first election results of I-522 to Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap CEO David Bronner during the Yes on I-522 campaign party in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood Tuesday

UPDATE — ELECTION — GMO labeling DEFEATED. $15 wage MAINTAINS LEAD. The state’s most expensive legislative contest ever has Republican IN THE LEAD

By The Associated Press State measure on labeling GMO foods defeated SEATTLE — State voters have rejected a ballot measure requiring mandatory labeling of genetically… Continue reading

State Sen. Maralyn Chase shows the first election results of I-522 to Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap CEO David Bronner during the Yes on I-522 campaign party in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood Tuesday
Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.

Bid on an Army combat boot . . . help a military veteran

PORT ANGELES — Voices for Veterans, a federal 501(c) nonprofit group, is holding a silent auction using an authentic hot-weather Army combat boot, size 15½,… Continue reading

Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.
ELECTION — Results for Clallam, Jefferson, here tonight

ELECTION — Results for Clallam, Jefferson, here tonight

IT'S ELECTION DAY in Jefferson and Clallam counties and around the state. Peninsula Daily News will be with the candidates at the two county courthouses… Continue reading

ELECTION — Results for Clallam, Jefferson, here tonight

ELECTION — STATE: GMO labeling failing. ‘Initiative on initiatives’ rejected. $15 wage winning.

By The Associated Press GMO labeling measure failing SEATTLE — A Washington state ballot measure requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods is failing in… Continue reading

In Pacific County, traps set after bear bites woman, kills her dog

By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Pacific County — Wildlife agents are trying to trap a bear that bit a woman and killed her dog… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee announcing Tuesday that he’s calling the Legislature into special session Thursday.  -- Photo by The Associated Press

Inslee calls special session to keep Boeing project in state; 10-cent gas tax hike part of package

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee said today he’s asking the Legislature to pass a wide-ranging package of transportation, education, permitting… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee announcing Tuesday that he’s calling the Legislature into special session Thursday.  -- Photo by The Associated Press
It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

It’s time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

By BELLA SWAN-CULLEN Peninsula Daily News Forks Correspondent WE RECEIVED 54 great entries in the Peninsula Daily News' three-part Halloween Costume Contest, and now it's… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

Manager of South African reserve lauds time at Olympic National Park

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A South African national park manager credits time he spent at Olympic National Park for operational changes he has made back… Continue reading

Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE by 8 p.m. today!

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties

THE THREE-WEEK voting period in the all-mail general election is almost complete. Ballots are due today by 8 p.m., earlier if you return your ballot… Continue reading

Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE by 8 p.m. today!
Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.

Bid on an Army combat boot . . . help a military veteran

PORT ANGELES — Voices for Veterans, a federal 501(c) nonprofit group, is holding a silent auction using an authentic hot-weather Army combat boot, size 15½,… Continue reading

Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.
It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

It’s time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

By BELLA SWAN-CULLEN Peninsula Daily News Forks Correspondent WE RECEIVED 54 great entries in the Peninsula Daily News' three-part Halloween Costume Contest, and now it's… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest
Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties

THE THREE-WEEK voting period in the all-mail general election is nearing completion. Ballots are due Tuesday by 8 p.m., earlier if you return your ballot… Continue reading

Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!

Studded tires now legal on state roadways for the winter

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — As of last Friday (Nov. 1), studded tires are legal again on Washington roadways. They’ll have to come off… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

It’s time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

By BELLA SWAN-CULLEN Peninsula Daily News Forks Correspondent WE RECEIVED 54 great entries in the Peninsula Daily News' three-part Halloween Costume Contest, and now it's… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest
Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties

THE THREE-WEEK voting period in the all-mail general election is nearing completion. Ballots are due Tuesday by 8 p.m., earlier if you return your ballot… Continue reading

Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!
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‘Holiday Happenings’ — festivals, bazaars and events this holiday season

A LIST OF holiday festivals, bazaars, events and sales across the North Olympic Peninsula was published by the Peninsula Daily News last Friday (Oct. 25)… Continue reading

Click on the link at the left to read this four-page special section on line. (Click on photo to enlarge)
Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.

Bid on an Army combat boot . . . help a military veteran

PORT ANGELES — Voices for Veterans, a federal 501(c) nonprofit group, is holding a silent auction using an authentic hot-weather Army combat boot, size 15½,… Continue reading

Voices for Veterans is holding a “Boot on the Ground" silent auction.
It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

It’s time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

By BELLA SWAN-CULLEN Peninsula Daily News Forks Correspondent WE RECEIVED 54 great entries in the Peninsula Daily News' three-part Halloween Costume Contest, and now it's… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest
Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties

THE THREE-WEEK voting period in the all-mail general election is now underway, and the Peninsula Daily News helps with voters' important decision-making. Two voter guides… Continue reading

Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!