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SPECIAL REPORT, PART 2: Legal marijuana brings tax boost, but it’s modest

By Kristen Wyatt The Associated Press EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series on effects of marijuana legalization in Washington state and… Continue reading

Sequim man pleads guilty to meth distribution

SEQUIM — The former owner of Sellin' Style’ car dealership in Sequim has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with… Continue reading

National Weather Service

OUR WEATHER — Rainfall map for Peninsula, western Washington

By National Weather Service, Seattle THE RAIN MAY be over, but flooding is still a concern in Western Washington. Here are some rainfall totals.… Continue reading

National Weather Service
Heavy flooding reported in Hoquiam today. —Photo by The Daily World ()

Heavy rain in Western Washington triggers flooding, evacuations in Hoquiam, elsewhere

The Associated Press A storm blasted parts of Western Washington with torrential rain that caused landslides and flooding, including in one neighborhood in Hoquiam where… Continue reading

Heavy flooding reported in Hoquiam today. —Photo by The Daily World ()

Driver jailed after rollover crash, foot chase in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A 22-year-old woman was booked into the Jefferson County jail after the car she was driving failed to negotiate a Sims Way… Continue reading

Randy Stark

SPECIAL REPORT, PART 1: Medical marijuana, black market challenges for legal pot states

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press (First of a three-part series) A year into the nation’s experiment with legal, taxed marijuana sales, Washington and Colorado… Continue reading

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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

7 flu deaths reported by state authorities but none on North Olympic Peninsula

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA — Influenza has claimed at least seven lives in Washington state so far this season, the state… Continue reading

Medicaid cuts threat to many in Washington state

By Jonel Aleccia McClatchy News Service OLYMPIA — More than 480,000 people in the state gained insurance in 2014 under the expanded Apple Health Medi­caid… Continue reading

7 flu deaths reported by state authorities but none on North Olympic Peninsula

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA — Influenza has claimed at least seven lives in Washington state so far this season, the state… Continue reading

Medicaid cuts threat to many in Washington state

By Jonel Aleccia McClatchy News Service OLYMPIA — More than 480,000 people in the state gained insurance in 2014 under the expanded Apple Health Medi­caid… Continue reading

A newborn orca swims with its mother just across the border in Canadian waters on Tuesday. —Photo by Valerie Shore/Eagle Wing Tours ()

New baby orca a surprise because of mother’s age

Peninsula Daily News news sources FRIDAY HARBOR — A newborn orca calf, seen in waters northeast of the Olympic Peninsula, is a surprise because of… Continue reading

A newborn orca swims with its mother just across the border in Canadian waters on Tuesday. —Photo by Valerie Shore/Eagle Wing Tours ()
Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

LIVE MUSIC: New year promises lots of groovin’

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all live music lovers and live music producers! May 2015 bring you many notes of delight. Port Angeles ■ Tonight at Bar… Continue reading

Newborn killer whale a good sign for imperiled J-pod

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A newborn orca has been spotted in the endangered pod that frequents Puget Sound, a good sign after the death… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Sequim salon welcomes 2 new stylists . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The Bell Street Salon, located at 201 S. Sunnyside Ave., will welcome two new stylists Friday. Vickie Lynn is available Thursdays, Fridays and… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam County officials take oaths of office . . . and other items

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press PORT ANGELES — Clallam County officeholders who were elected in the Nov. 4 general election were sworn in… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!