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Peninsula Daily News nears record in online traffic

Peninsula Daily News nears record in online traffic

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Daily News is approaching a new milestone. The newspaper's website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has logged 11.2 million page views from Jan. 1 through… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News nears record in online traffic
(Click on photo to enlarge) Yves "Jetman" Rossy flying in a media event last week in Wisconsin. Mike Shore/Breitling for The Associated Press

VIDEO — It’s a Bird, a Plane, a … ‘Jetman’

By The Associated Press OSHKOSH, Wis. — A Swiss adventurer is making his first public flights in the United States this summer with his custom-built… Continue reading

(Click on photo to enlarge) Yves "Jetman" Rossy flying in a media event last week in Wisconsin. Mike Shore/Breitling for The Associated Press
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North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

To access the voter guide
To access the voter guide

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

To access the voter guide
Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million for tonight's drawing

Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million for tonight’s drawing

THE JACKPOT FOR the multistate Powerball lotto game to be drawn tonight has topped $300 million. The drawing is scheduled for 7:59 p.m. following a… Continue reading

Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million for tonight's drawing
Tonight's Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million

The odds of picking the winning Powerball ticket might be one in 175.2 million, but that doesn't stop jackpot junkies on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Tonight's Powerball jackpot reaches $300 million
The FDA has set a new standard for labels that will make shopping easier for consumers on gluten-restricted diets. The Associated Press

FDA defining what ‘gluten free’ means on packages

By The Associated Press and New York Times News Service WASHINGTON — A label that reads “gluten free” will now mean the same thing for… Continue reading

The FDA has set a new standard for labels that will make shopping easier for consumers on gluten-restricted diets. The Associated Press
Giant Pacific octopus The Associated Press

State commission restricts octopus hunting

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A state panel has prohibited the recreational hunting of giant Pacific octopuses at seven popular scuba diving sites in… Continue reading

Giant Pacific octopus The Associated Press

Damp weather in August causes cancellation of outdoor concert in Sequim

We just received this word: Due to the inclement weather, tonight's Olympic Express Big Band outdoor concert at the Sequim Public Library has been canceled.… Continue reading

Giant Pacific octopus The Associated Press

State panel considers restricting octopus hunting

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Hunting giant Pacific octopuses in Puget Sound could be banned or restricted under regulations being considered by a state… Continue reading

Giant Pacific octopus The Associated Press
A killer whale-watching boat passing a pod of orcas in Puget Sound. The Associated Press

NOAA: Puget Sound killer whales to stay protected

By DOUG ESSER The Associated Press SEATTLE — Killer whales that spend their summers in Puget Sound are a distinct population group and will remain… Continue reading

A killer whale-watching boat passing a pod of orcas in Puget Sound. The Associated Press
A tribal canoe passes by the Lady Washington along the coast during the tribal canoe journey. Jaclyn Peterson

First canoes arrive at final Paddle to Quinault destination

Peninsula Daily News news sources TAHOLAH — The annual tribal canoe journey in Washington waters reached its destination Thursday as more than 60 canoes arrived… Continue reading

A tribal canoe passes by the Lady Washington along the coast during the tribal canoe journey. Jaclyn Peterson
North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available
North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections ending Tuesday in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available
Click on map to enlarge. City of Port Angeles

Lauridsen Boulevard in southeast Port Angeles to close starting Monday

PORT ANGELES — City Hall this afternoon announced that Lauridsen Boulevard will be closed at Race Street starting Monday for the balance of this year… Continue reading

Click on map to enlarge. City of Port Angeles

Phone outage in the Port Ludlow area

From Jefferson County Emergency Management: A CenturyLink line has been severed in the Port Ludlow area serving about 200 customers. Repairs will take about 4… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Improving economy compels state to drop 9 weeks of unemployment benefits

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington state’s long-term unemployment benefits will decrease by nine weeks next month, state officials announced Wednesday. Officials with the… Continue reading

Commission votes to increase most state ferry fares

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — The state Transportation Commission has voted to increase fares for most people who travel on Washington… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help