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Improving economy compels state to drop 9 weeks of unemployment benefits

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington state’s long-term unemployment benefits will decrease by nine weeks next month, state officials announced Wednesday. Officials with the… Continue reading

Commission votes to increase most state ferry fares

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — The state Transportation Commission has voted to increase fares for most people who travel on Washington… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Commission votes to increase most state ferry fares

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — The state Transportation Commission voted today (July 30) to increase fares for most people who travel… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

Final week to vote: North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide available to help

Truck hits door, delays MV Coho sailing

VICTORIA — The Port Angeles-Victoria ferry, MV Coho, was sailing on its normal summer schedule Monday after suffering delays of more than three hours Sunday… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide is available

Penalties for boating DUI take effect today

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A change in state law taking effect today (Sunday) ups the penalty for boating under the influence and includes… Continue reading

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Stand down slated in Port Townsend for veterans on Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Free services for veterans ranging from haircuts to employment services will be offered at the Jefferson Veterans Stand Down on Monday. The… Continue reading

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Penalties for boating DUI take effect Sunday

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A change in state law taking effect Sunday ups the penalty for boating under the influence and includes limits… Continue reading

The Associated Press

Stand down slated in Port Townsend for veterans on Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Free services for veterans ranging from haircuts to employment services will be offered at the Jefferson Veterans Stand Down on Monday. The… Continue reading

The Associated Press
North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide still available

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide still available

THERE ARE IMPORTANT primary elections in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles and some fire districts that cover unincorporated areas. For example, two seats on the… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula Primary Election Voter Guide still available
Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5

Climb to the top of Hurricane Ridge — on a bike — on Aug. 4

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is hosting the 4th annual “Ride the Hurricane” for bicyclists next Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading

Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5
Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter watches over a road in Afghanistan in July 2012. U.S. Army via The Associated Press

Spokane native will receive Medal of Honor next month

The Associated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD — Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, who was born in Spokane and spent part of his youth there,… Continue reading

Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter watches over a road in Afghanistan in July 2012. U.S. Army via The Associated Press
Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5

Climb to the top of Hurricane Ridge — on a bike — on Aug. 4

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is hosting the 4th annual “Ride the Hurricane” for bicyclists next Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading

Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5
Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5

Climb to the top of Hurricane Ridge — on a bike — on Aug. 4

By Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park is hosting the 4th annual “Ride the Hurricane” for bicyclists next Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading

Bicyclists on their way to the top of 5

Sears Hometown Store of Port Angeles holds 20th anniversary ‘throwback’ promotional celebration through Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Sears Hometown Store of Port Angeles, 520 S. Lincoln St., is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month with a “throwback” promotional celebration… Continue reading

Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter watches over a road in Afghanistan in July 2012. U.S. Army via The Associated Press

Spokane native will receive Medal of Honor next month

The Associated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD — Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, who was born in Spokane and spent part of his youth there,… Continue reading

Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter watches over a road in Afghanistan in July 2012. U.S. Army via The Associated Press

CLALLAM: Voter turnout at 10.61 percent so far

By Dave Reynolds Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Voters had returned as of Thursday 4,364 ballots, or 10.61 percent, of the 41,208 ballots issued… Continue reading

JEFFERSON: Primary election voter turnout at 16.7 percent so far

By Dave Reynolds Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Voters had returned by Thursday 2,541 primary election ballots, or 16.7 percent, of the 15,062 ballots… Continue reading