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Breaking news: Foot ferry hit again by big wave off Port Townsend

By The Associated Press PORT TOWNSEND — A big wave damaged the passenger-only ferry Snohomish, and the ferry…

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Point of View: Victoria, raw sewage and the North Olympic Peninsula

By Thomas Locke My assessment of the public health risks to residents on Washington state’s North Olympic Peninsula…

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Latest on rebates: Senate Democrats mull adding retirees to rebate plan, extending jobless benefits

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Retirees living off Social Security are frustrated that they won’t get tax rebate…

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Sides agree on $600-$1,200 tax rebate for Americans around May

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — If you get a pay envelope, Uncle Sam’s about to put a little…

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State’s gay marriage law might be expanded

By Rachel La Corte, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are looking to expand the state’s domestic partnership…

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Port Townsend woman figures into return of ancient mask to Alaskan Natives

By Rachel D’Oro, The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Four decades after it was abandoned, King Island holds…

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Gregoire touts ‘great progress’ in State of State address

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire, who faces a potentially bruising battle for…

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Gregoire proposes sobriety checkpoints for drivers

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday proposed “sobriety checkpoints” in selected…

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Port Townsend-to-Seattle ferry service ends

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND – The passenger ferry MV Snohomish made its last run…

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Revered reverend applauded for 40 years at Port Angeles church

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES – For exactly 40 years this month, Omer Vigoren has…

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Freak winds blow down trees, heavy objects

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News The new year began with scattered bursts of wind from Blyn to…

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Clallam’s historic third Superior Court judge sworn in

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES – Judge Brooke Taylor was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon…

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Community dedication behind PDN’s Peninsula Home Fund

By Tim Hockett, for Peninsula Daily News EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on…

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Early Dungeness crab landings good

By Debbie Preston, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Despite spotty soft shell crab conditions early in the season, coastal…

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FEMA extends relief assistance to Clallam, public works aid to Clallam and Jefferson counties

Peninsula Daily News news sources Individual Clallam County property owners who suffered damage in the Dec. 2-3 storm…

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Congress seeks passport rule delay to 2009

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON – Congress is seeking to delay a new security rule requiring passports…

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Coast Guard, ferry system to conduct special inspections

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE – The Coast Guard and Washington State Ferries are working together to…

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Ferry service to Seattle now $6.70 round trip

Peninsula Daily News News Sources PORT TOWNSEND – Starting today, the temporary passenger ferry service between Seattle and…

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Home Fund makes the difference for mom and autistic son

By Tim Hockett, For Peninsula Daily News EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on…

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Influential state lawmakers, transportation officials urging Gregoire to scrap Steel Electric ferries this week

Peninsula Daily News news sources The state’s Steel Electric ferry fleet – the only type of car ferry…