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Kalaloch razor clamming suspended for rest of season

Olympic National Park OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Officials have closed the Kalaloch Beach razor clam fishery for the…

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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gas prices are about more than just oil

By Jonathan Fahey AP Energy Writer When Jay Ricker, owner of the BP gas station off Interstate 70…

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Update: U.S. Supreme Court rules in Indian Island case

By Paul Gottlieb, Peninsula Daily News and by The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today rejected…

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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gregoire’s consolidation plans face opposition

The Associated Press (First published Sunday) OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has set an ambitious government reform agenda…

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Cities, counties, other local governments lead the way in state lobbyist spending

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The cost for lobbying at the state Capitol in 2011 is…

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Helping those in need: a group effort/Guest columnist

By TIM HOCKETT Special to Peninsula Daily News I AM CONCERNED for the future of many households on…

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NFL owners, players continue talks — is it a good sign?

By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Those optimistic about the NFL’s labor talks with the players’…

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WA state Senate OKs key change in workers comp system

By Manuel Valdes The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved a measure Saturday that would drastically…

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State Senate ‘grandfathers’ pulp mills and forest product manufactures as renewable energy facilities

By Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved on Thursday a bill that amends…

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BACK WHEN: Humane animal care a longtime goal in Jefferson County

By Pam McCollum Clise For Peninsula Daily News CRUELTY TO ANIMALS has been a punishable offense in Jefferson…

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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: U.S. unlikely to enter Libya militarily, Gates says

By Bradley Klapper The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is tempering its tough talk on Libya…

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State Senate OKs changes to medical marijuana system

By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State senators moved forward Wednesday night with establishing more regulation…

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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: ‘Two and a Half Men’ future uncertain

By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves described the future of…

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PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Gingrich reportedly closer to presidential run

By David Espo The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich intends to take a formal…

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2011 halibut season looking strong on North Olympic Peninsula

By Peninsula Daily News news services PORT ANGELES — Last year’s halibut season was a good one, and…

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Report: Inmate says he deserves death in slaying of state corrections officer

By Peninsula Daily News news services EDITOR’S NOTE — Click to read the probable cause documents in this…

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Everett workers rejoice after Boeing picked for tanker contract

By GEORGE TIBBITS The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Air Force on Thursday chose Boeing Co. to build…

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Sergeant says soldier’s dad reported Afghan thrill kill plot to Wash. base

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — An Army staff sergeant confirmed to investigators that he received…

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UPDATED — Boeing wins massive Air Force tanker contract

By The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Air Force on Thursday chose Boeing Co. to build…

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Official winter storm warning along Strait of Juan de Fuca from National Weather Service: “Heavy snow”

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE STRAIT OF…