Wire Service

Forks gets approval for continuation of drag races at its airport

News release from the city of Forks today: Mayor Bryon Monohon is pleased to announce that the City of Forks has received approval from the… Continue reading

Multiple boats were destroyed after a fire broke out Friday morning in a boathouse on the East G dock at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. The Bellingham Herald via Associated Press

2 feared dead in Bellingham marina fire

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press BELLINGHAM — Investigators believe two people missing after a large fire ripped through a Bellingham marina were trapped… Continue reading

Multiple boats were destroyed after a fire broke out Friday morning in a boathouse on the East G dock at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. The Bellingham Herald via Associated Press

Port Angeles basketball tournament hosts 21 teams this weekend

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Recreation Department is hosting the April Fools' Extravaganza basketball tournament this weekend. There… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: West End rivers blown out for steelhead, but blackmouth salmon plentiful in salt water

Peninsula Daily News and news sources THINK SALTWATER FOR this weekend. We'll let Bob Gooding out in Forks explain why. “It's gone to hell in… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Schedule of Olympic BirdFest activities

A VARIETY OF birdwatching and touring events will be offered at Olympic BirdFest 2012. For more information,or to register, visit www.olympicbirdfest.org. Today ■ 8 a.m.… Continue reading

Ichiro reacts after hitting a pop fly in the sixth inning of today's game in Tokyo. The Associated Press

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Ichiro 0 for 4 as Mariners lose to A’s 4-1

The Associated Press TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki came up empty in the finale of a two-game trip to Japan, and so did the Seattle Mariners.… Continue reading

Ichiro reacts after hitting a pop fly in the sixth inning of today's game in Tokyo. The Associated Press

SPORTS: 2012 halibut seasons provide extra fishing days on Puget Sound

Peninsula Daily News and news sources OLYMPIA — Sportfishing seasons for halibut will be four days longer in Puget Sound, and more fish will be… Continue reading

Flags of the United States and Japan are carried during the opening ceremony of the American League season opening MLB baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo this morning Pacific time. The Associated Press

While you were sleeping: Mariners win season opener, 3-1, in Tokyo

TOKYO — Dustin Ackley drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th inning and Ichiro went 4 for 5 as the Seattle… Continue reading

Flags of the United States and Japan are carried during the opening ceremony of the American League season opening MLB baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo this morning Pacific time. The Associated Press

SPORTS CORRECTION: Iwakuma shaky in Mariners’ 9-3 loss to Yomiuri

By Jim Armstrong The Associated Press Editor’s note: This report appears on Page B1 of today’s editions, but the continuation to Page B3 was accidentally… Continue reading

FIRE IN THE HOLE! Video of explosives being used at the Elwha Dam

THIS VIDEO SHOWS the construction crew on the Elwha Dam using explosives Thursday (Oct. 13) to help remove bedrock on the old spillway. (The video… Continue reading

Q&A — Google will be digging deeper into your life

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — If you're amazed — and maybe even a little alarmed — about how much Google seems… Continue reading

More advertisements on the way to your Facebook page

By TANZINA VEGA Copyright 2012 New York Times News Service NEW YORK — Facebook’s hundreds of millions of users could soon be faced with a… Continue reading

A Japanese fishing boat lost in the Pacific Ocean after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami was sighted this week drifting 150 nautical miles off the southern coast of Haida Gwaii — the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia by the crew of an aircraft on a routine surveillance patrol. The vessel is considered an obstruction to navigation

Biggest Japanese tsunami flotsam — a fishing ship — found off B.C.

Peninsula Daily News and news sources NEAH BAY — Debris in the form of barrel-sized fishing-net floats and other items crossing the Pacific after last… Continue reading

A Japanese fishing boat lost in the Pacific Ocean after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami was sighted this week drifting 150 nautical miles off the southern coast of Haida Gwaii — the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia by the crew of an aircraft on a routine surveillance patrol. The vessel is considered an obstruction to navigation
A Japanese fishing boat lost in the Pacific Ocean after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami was sighted this week drifting 150 nautical miles off the southern coast of Haida Gwaii — the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia by the crew of an aircraft on a routine surveillance patrol. The vessel is considered an obstruction to navigation

Biggest Japanese tsunami flotsam — a fishing ship — found off B.C.

Peninsula Daily News and news sources NEAH BAY — Debris in the form of barrel-sized fishing-net floats and other items crossing the Pacific after last… Continue reading

A Japanese fishing boat lost in the Pacific Ocean after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami was sighted this week drifting 150 nautical miles off the southern coast of Haida Gwaii — the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia by the crew of an aircraft on a routine surveillance patrol. The vessel is considered an obstruction to navigation

Take a rocket ride aboard ‘Big Bertha’

Take a bird's-eye view of a model rocket launch by Jon and Debbie Preston of Forks. The camera is attached to the rocket, Big Bertha… Continue reading

Washington state soldier faces 17 murder counts in Afghan shooting rampage

The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was charged today with 17 counts of premeditated murder, a capital offense that… Continue reading

Michelle Reid

Port Angeles educator among finalists for Olympia schools chief

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — Michelle Reid, assistant superintendent for the Port Angeles School District, is one of three finalists for the position… Continue reading

Michelle Reid

OUTDOORS: Fort Flagler clam and oyster season extended

Peninsula Daily News and news sources The clam and oyster season opens later but is extended this year at Jefferson County’s Fort Flagler State Park… Continue reading

Avalanche warning issued for Olympic Mountains

An avalanche warning has been issued for the Olympic Mountains for today: ...AVALANCHE WARNING TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT FOR THE OLYMPICS... WASHINGTON CASCADES NEAR AND… Continue reading

Coast Guard brass keeps criticism leveled at co-pilot for 2010 LaPush copter crash

By Becky Bohrer The Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska — A lack of communication and the pilot and co-pilot’s failure to properly perform their duties contributed… Continue reading