Mom free from jail in California; case of Sequim boys still under investigation

SEQUIM -- A woman who allegedly abducted her children from their father's home in Sequim has been released from a California jail after Clallam County… Continue reading

New bank branches open; Westsound becomes Kitsap

PORT ANGELES -- It was business as usual on Monday at the three former Westsound Bank locations on the North Olympic Peninsula. When the doors… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama’s popularity soars in leading Arab countries, survey suggests

PDN news sources WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's popularity in leading Arab countries far outstrips that of the United States, suggesting he could be able… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2009
  • PDN news sources

Port of Port Angeles names interim boss

PORT ANGELES -- Port Finance Director Bill James was named interim executive director Monday as the Port of Port Angeles searches for someone to fill… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend withdraws bid for park

PORT TOWNSEND -- With the state retaining ownership of its parks thanks to an "opt out" proposal to raise public donations, the Port of Port… Continue reading

U.S. economy may revive in two to three years; bank president outlines causes of recession

PORT ANGELES -- The United States will bounce back from the economic recession in 2011 or 2012 with the dollar intact, Washington U.S. Bank president… Continue reading

Wind shuts down Hood Canal shuttle

SHINE -- Cross-canal shuttle service resumed about 6 p.m. Monday after being shut down across Hood Canal six hours earlier because of gusting winds and… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles finance director named interim executive director

PORT ANGELES — Port Finance Director Bill James was named interim executive director as the Port of Port Angeles searches for someone to fill resigning… Continue reading

No cases reported, but swine flu medications arrive in Clallam County anyway

PDN news sources In response to the recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza (swine flu), Clallam County has received its allotment of antiviral medications and medical… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2009
  • PDN news sources

UPDATE: Hood Canal passenger ferry service returns

SHINE — Passenger ferry service just south of the closed Hood Canal floating bridge, stopped shortly after noon today because of high winds, resumed at… Continue reading

Orcas visit Port Angeles

An orca plays in Port Angeles Harbor in front of the Coast Guard Station on Sunday evening, May 10. It was joined by a second… Continue reading

AAA: Average price of gas in Washington $2.46

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in the state, including the… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Peel ’em and weep: First-class stamps rise 2 cents

By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press The post office wants two more pennies for your thoughts. The price of a first-class stamp for mailing… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2009
  • By Randolph E. Schmid The Associated Press

Council to update plan for capital projects

PORT ANGELES -- A southtown expressway and bridges on Fifth Street over Tumwater and Valley creeks were a few of the ideas discussed by the… Continue reading

Music & Movies in the Park likely to be cut back

SEQUIM -- A cliche but true: The best things in life are free. Take live music and fresh air, together and free in the summertime… Continue reading

Olympic National Forest to receive stimulus funds

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic National Forest is getting a face lift -- thanks to a $500,000 jolt from federal stimulus funds. Facilities in the 633,677-acre… Continue reading

Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce endorses pool ballot measure

PORT ANGELES -- The board of directors of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has endorsed creation of a metropolitan park district to fund… Continue reading

Though rural, Clallam attacks climate change

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on local response to climate change. Though their annual greenhouse gas emissions weigh thousands of… Continue reading

Westsound bank branches reopen as Kitsap Bank today

Peninsula Daily News news sources Kitsap Bank employees will be stretched today. They will be staffing Kitsap's 24 offices and branches -- and overseeing nine… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources

Washington Supreme Court to review fluoridation in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The state Supreme Court will decide if Port Angeles residents can vote to remove fluoride from their drinking water supply. The Supreme… Continue reading