Now is the time to go whale watching

LAPUSH — It's happening now: Gray whales, which make one of the longest migrations of all mammals, averaging more than 10,000 miles round trip, are… Continue reading

Oil-spill response vessel now stationed at Neah Bay

NEAH BAY — The oil skimmer Arctic Tern heas begun calling Neah Bay its homeport as the Makah reservation becomes a staging area for spill… Continue reading

Park begins to awaken from snowy winter

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Even though it's April, the snow level in Olympic National Park stubbornly remains at about 3,000 feet, with some snow having… Continue reading

Volunteers still needed to help with Olympic Coast Cleanup

Registration continues for the annual Olympic Coast Cleanup on April 26. Hundreds of volunteers will work to remove marine debris from ecologically sensitive beaches from… Continue reading

AP-Ipsos national poll: Obama loses 10-point advantage over McCain, who is now tied with both Democrats

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain has erased Sen. Barack Obama's 10-point advantage in a head-to-head matchup, leaving him essentially tied with… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2008
  • The Associated Press

Child who inspired community outpouring dead of leukemia

PORT ANGELES — Kaylee Springfield, who had fought a rare form of leukemia since her diagnosis in August, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at a… Continue reading

Gregoire gets an earful about ferries at Port Townsend campaign stop

PORT TOWNSEND — Gov. Chris Gregoire came away from a campaign stop Thursday recommending that state transportation executives should perhaps talk more with downtown merchants… Continue reading

Judge weighs arguments for, against Forks recall petition

PORT ANGELES — Superior Court Judge Ken Williams said Thursday he will rule no sooner than next week on whether or not paperwork to recall… Continue reading

Kayak symposium for everyone from beginners to experts

By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Whether you're an experienced sea kayaker who paddles around the San Juans or a first-timer… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2008
  • By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News

Wish all you want, but Klickitat is gone

PORT TOWNSEND — Repairing and bringing back the Steel Electric-class ferry Klickitat won't happen. Many ferry riders had hoped the Klickitat's decrepit hull could be… Continue reading

High tea raises funds for children’s therapy program

PORT ANGELES — High tea and high fashion helped raise funds Wednesday for therapy for children with disabilities. The Elks Naval Lodge in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Last of Tumwater Creek bridge girders delivered; truck route reopened

PORT ANGELES — The last of the 25 girders for the Tumwater Creek bridge were delivered and lowered into place by 1 p.m. Wednesday, and… Continue reading

Port Angeles has 20 applications for No. 2 post in Police Department

PORT ANGELES — The city had received 20 applications for the position of deputy police chief by Wednesday. The city seeks to fill the position… Continue reading

Port Ludlow merchants pitched idea of ‘digital village’

PORT LUDLOW — Merchants took a look into a digital possibility and liked what they saw. The concept of a "digital village" was pitched to… Continue reading

Port Townsend boulevard may be getting new mural

PORT TOWNSEND — The bigger the mural, the better. That's the credo of James Mayo, Port Townsend artist, whose business cards are emblazoned with the… Continue reading

$4-plus a gallon diesel prices weigh heavily on North Olympic Peninsula

By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News While most motorists are watching gasoline prices inch toward $4 a gallon, diesel fuel costs are already there… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2008
  • By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News

Chimacum team wins Spirit Award at statewide science contest

CHIMACUM — Their school district may be David to its Goliath competitors, but students from Chimacum Schools who competed in the statewide Science Olympiad came… Continue reading

Gregoire to make campaign stop in Port Townsend — where ferries are the issue

PORT TOWNSEND — Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to visit downtown merchants to hear their concerns about ferry service during a brief campaign swing through… Continue reading

Last of Tumwater Creek bridge girders to arrive

PORT ANGELES — The last five of the 25 girders to be installed on the new Tumwater Creek bridge are scheduled to arrive this morning.… Continue reading

Sequim dreaming of City Hall complex sites

SEQUIM — Picture it: You take the Sequim Avenue off-ramp from U.S. Highway 101 straight to an ultramodern center where you can shop, visit the… Continue reading