Would-be Gottschalks buyers have Wednesday deadline

Peninsula Daily News news sources FRESNO, Calif. — The fate of Gottschalks Inc. and its Port Angeles store hangs in the balance this week as… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources

Hernandez selected interim Jefferson County sheriff

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Undersheriff Tony Hernandez was named interim sheriff by county commissioners today, and he was immediately given the oath of office.… Continue reading

Forks driver tracked down by State Patrol aircraft after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

FORKS -- A 23-year old Forks man was booked into Jefferson County jail on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing on foot from a traffic stop,… Continue reading

FBI probe may uncover donations to Rep. Dicks

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE — An FBI probe of a major lobbyist may extend to campaign donations to at least two… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

Port Angeles woman awaits results of treatment

PORT ANGELES -- For now, Karen Sproed must just wait and see if treatments for her brain tumor worked. The 38-year-old was in Loma Linda,… Continue reading

Widow of world’s strong man keeps up with training

SEQUIM -- Callie Marunde began her life in Sequim five years ago, when her husband, the internationally known World's Strongest Man competitor Jesse Marunde, brought… Continue reading

$11,249 Sequim miscue: Sides agree lawyers didn’t need to be called in

SEQUIM -- A gross misunderstanding between Sequim City Councilman Ken Hays and Police Chief Robert Spinks led to an extensive, expensive investigation of a city… Continue reading

Fire destroys historic house in Sappho: ‘It was unique’

SAPPHO -- A 98-year-old house that played a big role in West End history was destroyed by a fast-moving fire Saturday. No one was injured… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners expected to name interim sheriff Monday

PORT HADLOCK -- Jefferson County commissioners are expected to name an interim sheriff Monday after they interview three applicants. Among the three is Undersheriff Anthony… Continue reading

Kenmore’s planes to skip Port Townsend, but will go to Ports Hadlock, Ludlow

PORT TOWNSEND -- A plan to land Kenmore Air passenger floatplanes in Port Townsend Bay isn't going to take off in time for the Hood… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend looks over possible state park in its future

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port of Port Townsend's Executive Director Larry Crockett and port commissioners who toured Old Fort Townsend State Park on Friday will resume… Continue reading

Year-round Neah Bay rescue tug bill awaits governor’s signature

NEAH BAY -- A permanent rescue tugboat at Neah Bay is Gov. Chris Gregoire's signature away from becoming a reality. The final version of state… Continue reading

NRA appeals ruling blocking guns in national parks

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association has appealed a federal court ruling that blocked a Bush administration policy allowing… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2009
  • By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer

Forks scholarship auction to kick off today

FORKS -- Among the usual treats that are donated to the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction are many treasures, organizer Marcia Bingham says. The annual two-day… Continue reading

Many events across Peninsula for first weekend of spring

There's plenty to do on the North Olympic Peninsula on this first weekend of spring. Here is a sample of what's going on on the… Continue reading

Family dog shot in Port Angeles after escape from home, must be euthanized

PORT ANGELES -- Summer Evert took her beloved family dog to the veterinarian on Thursday with what she believed was an injury from a collision… Continue reading

Sol Duc Road to open to ranger station this weekend

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Olympic National Park’s Sol Duc Road will open Sunday to the Eagle Ranger Station, allowing access to several trailheads and the… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State deficit worsens; now estimated near $9 billion

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The wounded economy took another bite out of state government's checkbook on Thursday, pushing the budget… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, executive director agree to ‘mutual separation’

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Chamber of Commerce is now calling the departure of Executive Director Roderick Davis a "mutual separation." A day after announcing that… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council becoming computerized

PORT TOWNSEND -- Who says you can't byte City Hall? A new computer system being installed in the City Council chambers will help citizens get… Continue reading