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Coast Guard chopper crash survivor gets ‘career killer’ report, lawyer says

By Becky Bohrer The Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard commander for Alaska is recommending that Lt. Lance Leone, the sole survivor… Continue reading

Peninsula tribe to receive $25 million as part of federal settlement

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press NEAH BAY — The Makah tribe will receive $25 million from the federal government under the terms of… Continue reading

Hope for no clouds — and look for the Lyrid meteor shower tonight

Peninsula Daily News news services YOU CAN EXPECT THE annual Lyrid meteor shower to reach its peak between 10 p.m. and midnight tonight (Saturday), although… Continue reading

Could you be losing your Internet in July?

By Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: A good time to visit Olympic National Park; clam dig this weekend is a go

Peninsula Daily News and news sources NOW’S THE TIME to visit Olympic National Park if you’re looking for ways to save some money, and maybe… Continue reading

Secret Service to fire 1 amid Inquiry; 2 others to leave

By New York Times News Service THE HEAD OF the Secret Service has told other government officials that the agency plans to fire one person… Continue reading

Dick Clark

Dick Clark, TV impresario, is dead at 82

By LYNN ELBER The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and tireless entrepreneur who helped bring rock ‘n’ roll into… Continue reading

Dick Clark

Free Air Force jazz band concert on tap

PORT ANGELES — An extravaganza of jazz and patriotic music is coming up — and admission is free. The Falconaires, the premiere jazz band of… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: That was a big one that got away in the Hoh River

Peninsula Daily News and news sources WINTER BLACKMOUTH SEASON is done, which can only mean that the saltwater big boys are right around the corner,… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: It’s time to get out those bows for annual Spring 3-D Extravaganza archery tourney

Peninsula Daily News and news sources ARCHERS, IT’S TIME to break out those bows from storage and make like Robin Hood. The Wapiti Bowmen Archery… Continue reading

Lt. Gov. Brad Owen bangs the gavel for the final time to end a double-overtime legislature session early this morning at the state Capitol in Olympia. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Legislature passes budget, adjourns overtime session

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The Washington state Legislature adjourned a double overtime session early today after finalizing a budget deal… Continue reading

Lt. Gov. Brad Owen bangs the gavel for the final time to end a double-overtime legislature session early this morning at the state Capitol in Olympia. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

AAA: Average price of gasoline in Washington $4.14

BELLEVUE — The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington state is $4.14, the AAA auto club reported Monday. That's up 2 cents… Continue reading

New medical advances for pets come with a price

By William Grimes The New York Times NEW YORK — Two years ago, Mike Otworth’s 10-year-old chow, Tina, was diagnosed with lymphoma. The prospects were… Continue reading

Japanese tsunami ghost ship's legacy: Debris happens

Japanese tsunami ghost ship’s legacy: Debris happens

Peninsula Daily News news sources [NOAA's advice if you find debris on Pacific coast beaches: http://tinyurl.com/pdnflotsam ] The sinking of a 164-foot Japanese fishing vessel… Continue reading

Japanese tsunami ghost ship's legacy: Debris happens

Still time for Easter egg hunts today [Saturday’s video here]

In Port Townsend, Chetzemoka Park on Jackson Street at Blaine is the place today for the 82nd annual Port Townsend Elks Lodge Easter egg hun.… Continue reading

The Ryou-Un Maru on fire in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Coast Guard

She’s gone: Coast Guard sinks tsunami ghost ship {**Gallery**]

MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press OVER THE GULF OF ALASKA — The long, lonely voyage of the Japanese ghost ship is over.… Continue reading

The Ryou-Un Maru on fire in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Coast Guard
The Ryou-Un Maru on fire in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Coast Guard

She’s gone: Coast Guard sinks tsunami ghost ship {**Gallery**]

MARK THIESSEN, Associated Press RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press OVER THE GULF OF ALASKA — The long, lonely voyage of the Japanese ghost ship is over.… Continue reading

The Ryou-Un Maru on fire in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday afternoon. U.S. Coast Guard

‘Lull in the storm’ for whooping cough on Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The North Olympic Peninsula has seen no new cases of whooping cough in the past two weeks, but… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Beaches are good to go, including Kalaloch, for next weekend’s morning clam digs

Peninsula Daily News and news sources OLYMPIA — Fishery managers have approved a morning razor clam dig at several ocean beaches April 7-9 after marine… Continue reading

Mega Millions lottery tickets that were given away to 540 people in an Indiana promotion are displayed by the Hoosier Lottery's Mega Millions mascot at a store in Zionsville

UPDATE: Three lottery tickets in Midwest, East hit $640 million jackpot

The Associated Press Three lottery tickets sold in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland hit the world record-breaking $640 million Mega Millions jackpot, lottery officials said today.… Continue reading

Mega Millions lottery tickets that were given away to 540 people in an Indiana promotion are displayed by the Hoosier Lottery's Mega Millions mascot at a store in Zionsville