Wire Service

URGENT — Man sought in park ranger’s killing apparently died of exposure (**4th UPDATE** )

By Mike Baker The Associated Press MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK — An armed Iraq War veteran suspected of killing a Mount Rainier National Park ranger… Continue reading

Ranger killed at Mount Rainier National Park; park now closed to public (updated)

The Associated Press MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK -- A ranger was shot today at Mount Rainier National Park, prompting officials to close the park as… Continue reading

Hope reigns as Americans prepare to ring in 2012

By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Times Square was awash in hopeful sentiments as it prepared to welcome hordes of New Year’s Eve revelers… Continue reading

Power back on in Clallam Bay-Sekiu and Neah Bay areas

Power was restored to Neah Bay at 12:24 a.m. today and to Sekiu and other areas four minutes later, the Clallam County Public Utility District… Continue reading

Peninsula stays in Dicks’ 6th Congressional District

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA — A plan to redraw Washington's congressional districts would create a competitive seat in northwest Washington, anchor… Continue reading

Christmas weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula

Scenes of joy for Christmas Eve on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

High surf advisory during Washington clam dig

By The Associated Press ABERDEEN – The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the Washington coast Friday night at the same… Continue reading

Santa Claus passes new poll with flying colors

By CONNIE CASS The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Why do kids believe a chubby guy in a flying sleigh can deliver joy across America? Because… Continue reading

Heavier people lead to fewer passengers on some state ferries

By Doug Esser The Associated Press The state ferry service isn't going to start turning away hefty passengers, but it has had to reduce the… Continue reading

Former ferry Kalakala sold for $1; deal includes promise to restore vessel

Peninsula Daily News News Sources TACOMA — The Kalakala has been sold for $1. “The Kalakala will be saved from the scrap yard and restored… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Could U.S. drivers ever abide by cellphone ban?

By Jamie Stengle The Associated Press DALLAS — Junior Woods has a well-practiced routine for conducting business on the road: While driving throughout rural Arkansas,… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Federal agency wants nationwide cellphone ban

By Jamie Stengle The Associated Press The National Transportation Safety Board declared this week that texting, emailing or chatting while driving is just too dangerous… Continue reading

Three Western Washington cities ban plastic bags

Peninsula Daily News and news sources Mukilteo has become the latest Western Washington city to ban plastic carry-out grocery bags. The measure is aimed at… Continue reading

Uninsured increase in state but decline on Peninsula

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA — Bad statewide news is a little better on the North Olympic Peninsula. One million residents in… Continue reading

Ex-Sequim police chief won’t be going to Mississippi; City Council votes along racial lines

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — Bob Spinks, former Sequim police chief until last year, will not assume the same position in Columbus, Miss.,… Continue reading

NFL: Seahawks pull away for 30-13 win over Rams

By Tim Booth AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — Doug Baldwin picked a national stage to remind the rest of the NFL what they passed up… Continue reading

Third Washington city to ban plastic grocery bags

The Associated Press The Mukilteo City Council voted Monday night in favor of banning single-use plastic bags. The measure is aimed at cutting pollution in… Continue reading

PENINSULA HOME FUND: A haven for couple [plus latest donors — many thanks to them!]

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

PENINSULA HOME FUND: A haven for couple [plus latest donors — many thanks to them!]

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

Lunar eclipse just before dawn tomorrow — if the fog and clouds don’t get in the way

Here are the times of tomorrow morning's total eclipse of the moon. Unfortunately, the National Weather Service forecast for the North Olympic Peninsula calls for… Continue reading