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Tom Foley, former House speaker and Eastern Washington congressman, dies at 84

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Tom Foley has died at the age of 84 in his home. Foley’s wife, Heather, said the Washington state Democrat… Continue reading

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

Just in time as ballots in the all-mail general election arrive in most voters' mailboxes today, the Peninsula Daily News will publish a guide to… Continue reading

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday
Jasmine McMullin runs with the baton during the 4x400-meter relay at the tri-district championship meet in May. The 4x400 relay was one of three events that McMullin

SPORTS: Former Sequim track star McMullin earns inspirational scholarship

By Ross Coyle For Peninsula Daily News BELLINGHAM — Sequim graduate Jasmine McMullin knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. While athletes can endure… Continue reading

Jasmine McMullin runs with the baton during the 4x400-meter relay at the tri-district championship meet in May. The 4x400 relay was one of three events that McMullin
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Tall ship Lady Washington runs aground; hull inspection in Port Angeles

The Associated Press WESTPORT — The tall ship Lady Washington ran aground Thursday night at the entrance to the Westport Marina in Grays Harbor County.… Continue reading

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Tom Foley, former House speaker and Eastern Washington congressman, dies at 84

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Tom Foley has died at the age of 84 in his home. Foley’s wife, Heather, said the Washington state Democrat… Continue reading

UPDATE — Hurricane Ridge Road reopens as Olympic National Park comes back to life as federal shutdown ends

UPDATE — Hurricane Ridge Road reopens as Olympic National Park comes back to life as federal shutdown ends

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Driveway barriers were removed and the visitor center south of Port Angeles opened a half-hour early this morning as Olympic National… Continue reading

UPDATE — Hurricane Ridge Road reopens as Olympic National Park comes back to life as federal shutdown ends
PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

Just in time as ballots in the all-mail general election arrive in most voters’ mailboxes, the Peninsula Daily News will publish a guide to help… Continue reading

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday
PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

Just in time as ballots in the all-mail general election arrive in most voters’ mailboxes, the Peninsula Daily News will publish a guide to help… Continue reading

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday
PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday

Just in time as ballots in the all-mail general election arrive in most voters’ mailboxes, the Peninsula Daily News will publish a guide to help… Continue reading

PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties to debut Friday
In this smartphone photo provided by witness Lauren Boushey

College revelers clash with police in Bellingham in ‘out and out riot’

The Associated Press BELLINGHAM — Hundreds of college-age revelers — thwarted in efforts to continue a large party — threw projectiles at police who responded… Continue reading

In this smartphone photo provided by witness Lauren Boushey
Port Angeles running back Miki Andrus follows blocker Nick Lasorsa upfield on an 8-yard gain in the third quarter of the Riders' 36-14 win over Bremerton Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles snaps 15-game losing streak with 36-14 win over Bremerton

By Ross Coyle For Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles took advantage of four Bremerton turnovers to snap a 15-game losing streak at… Continue reading

Port Angeles running back Miki Andrus follows blocker Nick Lasorsa upfield on an 8-yard gain in the third quarter of the Riders' 36-14 win over Bremerton Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

THE SHUTDOWN: DAY 13 — What’s open, what’s not open as impasse heads toward mid-month?

Peninsula Daily News news sources HERE IS A look at how government services have been affected, and sometimes not, by the partial federal government shutdown:… Continue reading

Concrete barriers block the driveway to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles this week. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

THE SHUTDOWN, DAY 11: Washington governor says state won’t reopen Olympic, other national parks despite federal offer

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has no plans to ask for authority to fund Olympic, Mount Rainier… Continue reading

Concrete barriers block the driveway to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles this week. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

State ferries to add crew after missing sailings

Peninsula Daily News news sources The state ferries system plans to add 45 deckhands to its workforce, an effort to prevent the staffing shortages that… Continue reading

THE SHUTDOWN, DAY 10: Peninsula veterans could see delay in pension, disability payments

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press Most of the approximately 30,000 veterans in Clallam and Jefferson counties will be affected by the partial federal… Continue reading

Concrete barriers block the driveway to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles this week. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News

Washington governor says state won’t reopen national parks despite federal offer

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has no plans to ask for authority to fund Olympic, Mount Rainier… Continue reading

Concrete barriers block the driveway to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles this week. Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News
Q&A: Why breaking federal debt limit sparks fear

Q&A: Why breaking federal debt limit sparks fear

By Christopher S. Rugaber The Associated Press Here’s the scariest thing about the looming deadline to raise the U.S. government’s borrowing limit: No one knows… Continue reading

Q&A: Why breaking federal debt limit sparks fear

Government shutdown stops logging operations in national forests

By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service is halting logging operations in national forests across the country due… Continue reading

Gun control initiative starts to get traction

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Advocates seeking to expand the use of background checks on gun sales in Washington state plan… Continue reading

Jefferson County volunteer group harvests and distributes fruit, produce

PORT TOWNSEND — Anyone seeking more fruit or produce to use can contact Quimper Community Harvest group’s Cathie Wier at 360-385-3581 or cathiew@eusers.com. This group… Continue reading