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Distracted texting, Facebook use blamed for car accidents — and walking off piers

By The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — A tourist from Taiwan had to be rescued by police after walking off a pier while browsing Facebook… Continue reading

NEW YORK TIMES: He spent 12 hours in open water as the Coast Guard looked in the wrong place. How did he survive?

NEW YORK TIMES: He spent 12 hours in open water as the Coast Guard looked in the wrong place. How did he survive?

LOOKING BACK, JOHN Aldridge knew it was a stupid move. When you're alone on the deck of a lobster boat in the middle of the… Continue reading

NEW YORK TIMES: He spent 12 hours in open water as the Coast Guard looked in the wrong place. How did he survive?
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Wrangling on Initiative 502: Several cities impose bans, restrictions on marijuana

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Sales of recreational marijuana are due to start in Washington around late spring, but there’s no welcome… Continue reading

One of the climate change vulnerability study maps at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-Jamestown-study . (Click on map to enlarge)

GUEST COLUMN on climate change: Plan now to move people and infrastructure, including roads, out of harm’s way (by Jamestown S’Klallam CEO Ron Allen)

By W. Ron Allen EDITOR'S NOTE: Ron Allen, the author of this guest column, is tribal Chairman-CEO of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. FOR MORE THAN… Continue reading

One of the climate change vulnerability study maps at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-Jamestown-study . (Click on map to enlarge)
Then-movie star and future President Ronald Reagan appears in a 1949 magazine advertisement.  —Associated Press photo

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Historic anti-smoking warning turning 50 years old

By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press ATLANTA — Fifty years ago, ashtrays seemed to be on every table and desk. Athletes and even Fred Flintstone… Continue reading

Then-movie star and future President Ronald Reagan appears in a 1949 magazine advertisement.  —Associated Press photo
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When left in the cold

PENINSULA HOME FUND: Family takes more confident step into the future, thanks to Home Fund

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 25 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

When left in the cold
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BRRR: ‘Polar bears’ run into Port Angeles Harbor to start off ’14 [see video]

In the photo below our video frame, that's Tim Hibben of Glencoe, Ill., emerging from the water at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles during Wednesday's… Continue reading

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BRRR: ‘Polar bears’ run into Port Angeles Harbor to start off ’14 [see video]

In the photo below our video frame, that's Tim Hibben of Glencoe, Ill., emerging from the water at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles during this… Continue reading

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What are the top stories of 2013? Our annual Year in Review section appears today

What are the top stories of 2013? Our annual Year in Review section appears today

WHAT ARE THE top 10 stories of Clallam County last year? (Hint: a bulldozer is involved) What are Jefferson County's top 10 stories? (Hint: a… Continue reading

What are the top stories of 2013? Our annual Year in Review section appears today

11 new state laws go into effect today

By Donna Gordon Blankingship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Eleven new laws take effect in Washington state today. Most of the new laws are technical… Continue reading

State’s minimum wage jumps to $9.32 an hour with new year

By Phuong Le The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington’s already highest-in-the-nation minimum wage will jump to $9.32 an hour today. The hourly increase of 13… Continue reading

Boeing says this week’s Machinists contract vote will decide future of Washington jobs

By Mike Baker The Associated Press SEATTLE — Boeing Co. told political leaders in the Puget Sound on Monday that this week’s vote by Machinists… Continue reading

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PENINSULA HOME FUND: Family takes more confident step into the future, thanks to Home Fund

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 25 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

When left in the cold
When left in the cold

PENINSULA HOME FUND: Family takes more confident step into the future, thanks to Home Fund

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 25 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

When left in the cold