By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are considering a measure to abolish the death penalty, an effort that has failed in… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press TACOMA — The historic former state ferry Kalakala is no longer listing and wasn't responsible for a sheen… Continue reading
WHEN SHE WAS in middle school, Samantha Goldblatt taught herself to play the ukulele by going online. The first song she learned — “Creep” by… Continue reading
FRIDAY WAS A day of carelessness for me. Our recent heavy snowfall caused me to change my usual routine — always an opportunity for error.… Continue reading
By Ben Feller The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama delivered a populist challenge Tuesday night to shrink… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — As lawmakers held their first public hearing on gay marriage, a Democratic senator on Monday announced her support for the… Continue reading
The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Legislature now has enough votes to legalize gay marriage. Democratic Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen of Whidbey Island said… Continue reading
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal… Continue reading
AMERICAN RIVERS, an environmental advocacy group, has produced a two-part video series about the removal of dams on the Elwha River. "And check back soon… Continue reading
Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona said Sunday that she would step down this week from Congress, an announcement that comes about a year after she… Continue reading
Dan Kauffman of Port Angeles recently asked me the following questions: How many ships can safely anchor in Port Angeles Harbor? Are all ships entering… Continue reading
By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- State lawmakers considered proposed legislation Thursday that will require most health insurers offering maternity care to also… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Sports fans finally have a reason to leave the house this week. With the weather warming and roads clearing… Continue reading
DOWNHILL SKIING ISN'T all that Hurricane Ridge offers. There are snowshoe walks, cross-country skiing and tubing for children. The winter season's ranger-led 90-minute snowshoe walks… Continue reading
THERE WILL BE no more cries for more snow. Thanks to Snowpocalypse 2012, I think we’re all set on the white stuff here on the… Continue reading
HEY, SONGWRITERS! THE events of the past few days may provide inspiration for a new song called “Cabin Fever.” I know if I were one,… Continue reading
By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press ROME — An Italian dad and his 5-year-old daughter. A retired American couple treating themselves after putting… Continue reading
AN UPDATED ADVISORY from the Clallam County Public Utility District: Approximately 60 customers in the Carlsborg area are without power. PUD crews are working to… Continue reading
WHEN MARI PHILLIPS was 7 years old, it was a special treat to be invited to play at Ellen Worthington's house in Quilcene. After being… Continue reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: For 22 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading
