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Washington’s Jesse Callier (24) heads upfield and outruns the Illinois defense during the second half of today’s game in Chicago. Washington defeated Illinois 34-24.  -- AP Photo by Jim Prisching)

Price, Stankey lead Huskies past Illini, 34-24

The Associated Press CHICAGO — Keith Price threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns, Bishop Sankey ran for a career-high 208 yards and No. 19… Continue reading

Washington’s Jesse Callier (24) heads upfield and outruns the Illinois defense during the second half of today’s game in Chicago. Washington defeated Illinois 34-24.  -- AP Photo by Jim Prisching)
Sailboat after the collision with the state ferry Hyak. The 25-foot sailboat later sank. KOMO-TV

2nd UPDATE — Investigation begins after ferry, sailboat collide in San Juans

By The Associated Press ORCAS — A collision between a state ferry and a small sailboat in the San Juan Islands is under investigation by… Continue reading

Sailboat after the collision with the state ferry Hyak. The 25-foot sailboat later sank. KOMO-TV

If you see smoke . . . controlled burn planned near Potlatch State Park today

By Peninsula Daily News news services UNION — A controlled fire is planned on Olympic National Forest land this afternoon (Saturday). The fire will be… Continue reading

UPDATED — All OK after ferry, sailboat collide in San Juans

By The Associated Press ORCAS — Officials say all passengers are safe and accounted for after a Washington state ferry and small sailboat collided in… Continue reading

Crippled gray whale rescued on Vancouver Island

Peninsula Daily News news sources Entangled and crippled by crab gear and toting an American transmitter buoy, a failing gray whale first seen near Makah… Continue reading

Crippled gray whale rescued on Vancouver Island

Peninsula Daily News news sources Entangled and crippled by crab gear and toting an American transmitter buoy, a failing gray whale first seen near Makah… Continue reading

Bill Ray

Sequim man, former Alaska lawmaker, dies at 91

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — Bill Ray spent more than 60 years in Alaska, from tending the family bar and liquor stores to… Continue reading

Bill Ray
Bill Ray

Sequim man, former Alaska lawmaker, dies at 91

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — Bill Ray spent more than 60 years in Alaska, from tending the family bar and liquor stores to… Continue reading

Bill Ray
Bryan Lee Johnston

Missing hiker not first to disappear inside Olympic National Park

By Seabury Blair Jr. For Peninsula Daily News It seems like every decade or so, somebody disappears in Olympic National Park. This decade, it's Bryan… Continue reading

Bryan Lee Johnston

WEEKEND: Celtic music in downtown Port Angeles

[Today and tonight signify Friday, Sept. 13.] PORT ANGELES — RowanTree, the duo also known as Mary Tulin and Mike Saunders, will fill the Next… Continue reading

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell The Associated Press

SPORTS: NFL commissioner weighs in on ‘Redskins’ name: ‘We need to be listening’

By Joseph White The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the NFL should pay attention to those offended by the Washington… Continue reading

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell The Associated Press
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell The Associated Press

NFL commissioner weighs in on ‘Redskins’ name: ‘We need to be listening’

By Joseph White The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the NFL should pay attention to those offended by the Washington… Continue reading

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell The Associated Press

Owl vs. owl: Feds give final approval to owl-killing experiment

By The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Federal wildlife officials are moving ahead with an experiment to see if killing a rival owl will… Continue reading

Coast Guard: Woman jumped off Bainbridge-Seattle ferry; rescued

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — The. Coast Guard says a woman has been rescued from Puget Sound waters Tuesday afternoon after reportedly jumping off… Continue reading

Owl vs. owl: Feds give final approval to owl-killing experiment

By The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Federal wildlife officials are moving ahead with an experiment to see if killing a rival owl will… Continue reading

President Obama addresses the nation. The Associated Press

UPDATE — Obama delays Syria vote, says diplomacy may work

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE: To follow further developments on Syria, and reaction to Obama's speech, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top… Continue reading

President Obama addresses the nation. The Associated Press

New wife charged with pushing husband off cliff in Glacier National Park

By MATT VOLZ Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — A newlywed wife with doubts about her 8-day-old marriage confessed she pushed her husband face-first off a… Continue reading

Aramark gets 10-year contract for Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES — Aramark Parks and Destinations will be awarded a new 10-year concession contract for Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park. Aramark has… Continue reading

Study estimates Obamacare's health-insurance premiums — and how and where to enroll beginning Oct. 1

Study estimates Obamacare’s health-insurance premiums — and how and where to enroll beginning Oct. 1

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The No. 1 question about President Obama's health-care law is whether consumers will be able to… Continue reading

Study estimates Obamacare's health-insurance premiums — and how and where to enroll beginning Oct. 1
Eighteen Olympic Medical Center employees recently were recognized for their efforts in implementing the OMC's new Epic electronic health record system. From left are Amber Adkins

This week’s business meetings on the North Olympic Peninsula . . . and other business briefs

By Peninsula Daily News and Associated Press THIS WEEK'S NORTH Olympic Peninsula business meetings (all are open to the public): ■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of… Continue reading

Eighteen Olympic Medical Center employees recently were recognized for their efforts in implementing the OMC's new Epic electronic health record system. From left are Amber Adkins