Governor signs school reform plan, vetoes two sections

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire has put her name on a plan to overhaul Washington K-12 education system, but vetoed two sections… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • The Associated Press

New Hood Canal Bridge pieces in place — but reopening still weeks away

The Associated Press PORT GAMBLE -- Pontoons, trusses, drawspan -- all the major components are in place for the renovation of the Hood Canal floating… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Nelson takes Port Townsend City Council seat

PORT TOWNSEND -- Kris Nelson is the newest member of the Port Townsend City Council, but the other candidate for the position, Steven Emery, will… Continue reading

Man speaking Guatemalan dialect held in investigation of Forks stabbing death

PORT ANGELES — A Forks man who speaks a native Mayan dialect of Guatemala was arrested and faced a court appearance Monday in connection with… Continue reading

Board to decide young Wiley’s fate; Clallam Conservation District says youth not eligible

PORT ANGELES -- The state Conservation Commission rules Wednesday on Mike Wiley Jr.'s bid to become a Clallam Conservation District supervisor. But last week, Don… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: New border crossing rules two weeks away; transition will be reasonable, Customs official says

PORT ANGELES -- If you're in Victoria after June 1 and you lose your passport or other high-tech, border-crossing document, officials will let you come… Continue reading

Community activists hope to promote Sequim Sense

SEQUIM ­-- When e-mailing, Sequim Sense's organizers call themselves "The Gang." No names, however, appear on the nascent group's Web site, though exclamations and strong… Continue reading

Jury selection to begin in fatal crash trial

PORT ANGELES -- Jury selection begins today in the first-degree murder and vehicular homicide trial of Engre Louise Brown, 28, of Sequim. The trial is… Continue reading

Port Ludlow home burns

PORT LUDLOW -- A home on Oak Bay Road was consumed by flames Monday afternoon as a result of a child playing with fire. According… Continue reading

Transit to address bus signs

PORT TOWNSEND -- A policy for public service signs aboard Jefferson Transit buses goes before the Jefferson Transit Authority Board today. The transit board, which… Continue reading

Child linked to fire that guts Port Ludlow house

PORT LUDLOW -- A home on Oak Bay Road was consumed by flames on Monday afternoon as a result of a child playing with fire.… Continue reading

Sales tax exemption for hybrids ends soon

The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The state's sales tax exemption for most hybrid cars will end in a few months. The sales tax exemption for… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2009
  • The Associated Press

3 kayakers rescued on Skokomish River

Peninsula Daily News News Sources UNION — The Coast Guard helped the Mason County sheriff’s office rescue three overdue kayakers on the Skokomish River at… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News News Sources

Artist overcomes injury to make bench for Olympic Theatre Arts gala

SEQUIM ­-- Laurie Yarnes' mind overflows with ideas. A conversation with her pounces, catlike, on one passion and then another. But Yarnes, an artist and… Continue reading

Duck Derby winners announced

11The family won the top prize of a new Toyota truck at the 20th annual Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. The family of five labeled… Continue reading

Goldmark land swap decision awaited

PORT LUDLOW -- While some environmental interests conclude that state Public Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark will recommend against a major East Jefferson County land exchange… Continue reading

Invasive weed found in Port Angeles probably first on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- Until he saw it on television, Chuck Sheaffer didn't know he had a killer in his yard -- one apparently new to… Continue reading

Port Angeles man lost in South Pacific seas

PORT ANGELES ­ -- Bill Landers is lost in the South Pacific, but those who love him aren't giving up hope. Landers, 64, is a… Continue reading

Update: Suspect in Forks fatal stabbing

FORKS — Forks police today arrested a Forks man on investigation of murder in the stabbing which occurred outside a mobile home on Sunday. The… Continue reading

Whaling anniversary unnoticed, but event changed lives, will spur changes

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on the thoughts of some Makah tribal members 10 years after a successful gray whale… Continue reading