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Man killed in Montana while trying to create Bigfoot sighting

The Associated Press KALISPELL, Mont. — A man dressed in a military-style “ghillie” suit and apparently trying to provoke reports of a Bigfoot sighting in… Continue reading

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Art Barn Exhibit Awards BEST IN SHOW: ADULT DIVISON: Susan Spar, “Thoughts of Spring” PROFESSIONAL DIVISION: OIL AND ACRYLIC BEST IN DIVISION: Susan Spar, “Thoughts… Continue reading

Neil Armstrong

UPDATED — Neil Armstrong, 1st man on the moon, dies at 82

By LISA CORNWELL and SETH BORENSTEIN The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Neil Armstrong was a quiet self-described nerdy engineer who became a global hero when… Continue reading

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BREAKING NEWS: New Olympic National Park superintendent named

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The head of Haleakala National Park in Hawaii was announced today as the new superintendent of Olympic National Park. Sarah Creachbaum,… Continue reading

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A drill in case of an oil spill

Personnel from Marine Spill Response Corp. toss a line ashore as it deploys an oil spill boom around the mouth of Valley Creek Estuary in… Continue reading

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Federal judge dismisses most lawsuit claims in fatal mountain goat attack in Olympic National Park

By Peninsula Daily News news sources TACOMA — A federal judge has dismissed most of a widow's claims against the federal government after her husband… Continue reading

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2nd UPDATE — Federal judge dismisses claims in fatal mountain goat attack

By Peninsula Daily News news sources TACOMA — A federal judge has dismissed most of a widow's claims against the federal government after her husband… Continue reading

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JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

Small Animal Barn Winners Rabbit Showman: Solana Gonzalez — Junior Rabbit Fit and Show Champion Raven Welch — Junior Reserve Rabbit Fit and Show Champion… Continue reading

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Sailing ship in Port Angeles Harbor is also a research vessel

The twin-masted brigantine SV Kaisei is shown in the photo at right anchored in Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday during a port of call on… Continue reading

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A selection of Phyllis Diller’s comic quotes

By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A selection of comic lines from Phyllis Diller, who died Monday at age 95: - "I once wore… Continue reading

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PENINSULA LOOKBACK EXTRA: Photos of Kennedy-Douglas visit to Olympic National Park 50 years ago this month

A backcountry encampment by the Robert F. Kennedy and William O. Douglas families at Elkhorn in Olympic National Park came exactly 50 years ago this… Continue reading

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SOCIAL SECURITY: Altering taxes, retirement age among ideas to keep system going for future generations

By Stephen Ohlemacher The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Despite Social Security’s long-term problems, the massive retirement and disability program could be preserved for generations to… Continue reading

Star marks the epicenter of the quake swarm about 180 miles west of Neah Bay early today. The red lines designate tectonic areas at which the North American and Pacific plates meet.

Swarm of quakes deep under ocean 180 miles west of Peninsula

The Associated Press NEAH BAY — An unusual series of earthquakes struck off the Washington coast early this morning, causing no damage or tsunami but… Continue reading

Star marks the epicenter of the quake swarm about 180 miles west of Neah Bay early today. The red lines designate tectonic areas at which the North American and Pacific plates meet.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks stand Thursday on the High Steel Bridge above the South Fork of the Skokomish River

Wild Olympics legislation topic of tour by Dicks, Murray (3 photos)

By The (Aberdeen) Daily World and Peninsula Daily News SHELTON — Congressman Norm Dicks and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray took their push for proposed wilderness… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks stand Thursday on the High Steel Bridge above the South Fork of the Skokomish River
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PENINSULA LOOKBACK EXTRA: Photos of Kennedy-Douglas visit to Olympic National Park 50 years ago this month

A backcountry encampment by the Robert F. Kennedy and William O. Douglas families at Elkhorn in Olympic National Park came exactly 50 years ago this… Continue reading

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The bright pink designates the red flag area discussed in today's National Weather Service warning.

Tinder-dry Peninsula in path of predicted lightning prompting red flag alert

From the Department of Natural Resources: Report forest fires at 800-562-6010. Thunderstorms bearing lightning strikes detected 40 miles off the coast of Grays Harbor at… Continue reading

The bright pink designates the red flag area discussed in today's National Weather Service warning.
Bright pink on this National Weather Service map designates the red flag alert issued this afternoon. The pink in the Strait of Juan de Fuca designates a small-craft warning for winds in the vicinity of 25 knots.

URGENT: Expected Saturday lightning stirs red flag warning for Clallam and Jefferson counties

The National Weather Service this afternoon issued this warning over concerns about possible thunderstorms coming over the Olympic Peninsula on Saturday morning in the wake… Continue reading

Bright pink on this National Weather Service map designates the red flag alert issued this afternoon. The pink in the Strait of Juan de Fuca designates a small-craft warning for winds in the vicinity of 25 knots.
Fire retardant is dropped on burning trees near Cle Elum. The Associated Press

Crews work to better control Cle Elum fire

By Shannon Dininny The Associated Press CLE ELUM — Firefighters worked to gain ground on a central Washington wildfire Thursday as fire managers tried to… Continue reading

Fire retardant is dropped on burning trees near Cle Elum. The Associated Press

Don’t get too close to orcas, authorities warn

Peninsula Daily News news services SEATTLE — A boater who was caught by the Coast Guard too close to killer whales won't be penalized, but… Continue reading

Fire reported at Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill

PORT TOWNSEND — A structure fire was reported at about 2:30 p.m. today at the Port Townsend Paper Corp mill, in the cardboard recycling facility.… Continue reading