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Southwest Washington sheriff shoots self as deputies approach

The Associated Press CATHLAMET — Wahkiakum County Sheriff Jon Dearmore apparently shot himself as two of his deputies were responding to a concerned call from… Continue reading

Ahmed Ressam is shown shortly after his capture in Port Angeles on Dec. 14

Terrorist captured in Port Angeles sentenced to 37 years for millennium plot

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Algerian terrorist Ahmed Ressam was sentenced today to 37 years in prison for plotting to bomb Los… Continue reading

Ahmed Ressam is shown shortly after his capture in Port Angeles on Dec. 14
On a per capita basis

Are we fertile or what? Port Angeles tops state in birthrate

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Newly released and analyzed 2011 Census data show Port Angeles to be, er, fertile. Port Angeles had… Continue reading

On a per capita basis
Phil Downer Discipleship of America

Finding Christ — Phil Downer speaks to the 16th annual Clallam County Leadership Prayer Breakfast

EDITOR'S NOTE: Tom Tutton, is a retired attorney and the author of "A Friend Thru Terror." He lives in Port Angeles. By Tom Tutton Special… Continue reading

Phil Downer Discipleship of America
KOMO News

Gasoline prices are falling — finally!

By Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press PORT ANGELS — Gasoline prices have begun their seasonal slide. Better late than never, drivers say. The… Continue reading

KOMO News
Rob McKenna

In case you missed it: New poll says McKenna, Inslee tied; gay marriage initiative likely to pass

By MIKE BAKER The Associated Press OLYMPIA — It doesn't get any more competitive than this: A new poll says Washington's race for governor is… Continue reading

Rob McKenna
A previous award-winner.

Show us your best jack-o’-lantern. Win fame, glory, a prize!

CALLING ALL NORTH Olympic Peninsula pumpkin-carving enthusiasts! The Halloween season is here, and we're ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday with… Continue reading

A previous award-winner.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama debate as moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS listens Monday night. The Associated Press

Ten things you need to know for today!

By Peninsula Daily News staff and The Associated Press 1. AMID CLASH, CANDIDATES FIND COMMON GROUND . . . In final debate, Obama and Romney… Continue reading

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama debate as moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS listens Monday night. The Associated Press

Are we fertile or what? Port Angeles tops state in birthrate

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Newly released and analyzed 2011 Census data show Port Angeles to be, er, fertile. Port Angeles had… Continue reading

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes

Calling all North Olympic Peninsula pumpkin-carving enthusiasts! The Halloween season is here, and we're ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday with… Continue reading

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes
Dr. Lesley Tinker

Diabetes lecture set Thursday

SEQUIM — Dr. Lesley Tinker will present “Lowering Your Diabetes Risk” at the Olympic Medical Center Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., in Sequim,… Continue reading

Dr. Lesley Tinker
Greg Mitchell and Jefferson County Historical Society Collections Manager Becky Schurmann stand with "Ibex

Jefferson County art museum receives significant donation

By Margaret McKenzie Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Greg Mitchell of Port Townsend has donated a significant collection of paintings to the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Greg Mitchell and Jefferson County Historical Society Collections Manager Becky Schurmann stand with "Ibex
President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney tangled over military spending

OPEN BLOG — Debate the debate at our website

SINCE OUR READERS have enjoyed the previous open blogs we’ve done, here’s an open thread for everyone to “debate the debate." Barack Obama or Mitt… Continue reading

President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney tangled over military spending
A gray wolf in the wild: The debate over the future of wolves in Washington state is so emotional that law enforcement was called to watch a hearing in Olympia.  -- Photo by The Associated Press

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Will there have to be more wolf kills?

By Phuong Le The Associated Press Taking aim from a helicopter flying over northeastern Washington, a marksman last month killed the alpha male of a… Continue reading

A gray wolf in the wild: The debate over the future of wolves in Washington state is so emotional that law enforcement was called to watch a hearing in Olympia.  -- Photo by The Associated Press
Cut into our pumpkin carving contest and win prizes

Cut into our pumpkin carving contest and win prizes

Calling all North Olympic Peninsula pumpkin-carving enthusiasts! The Halloween season is here, and we're ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday with… Continue reading

Cut into our pumpkin carving contest and win prizes

Medicare/UMP retirees will get $150 refund checks

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — Checks will be mailed this week to 36,000 Medicare retirees enrolled in the state's Uniform Medical Plan whose… Continue reading

Now’s the time to review your Medicare plan

The New York Times and Peninsula Daily News WASHINGTON — Many of the elderly with Medicare do not realize it, but their health coverage has… Continue reading

George McGovern

UPDATE — George McGovern dies; lost 1972 presidential bid (Did you vote for him? Let us know your memories about McGovern)

By Kristi Eaton and Walter R. Mears The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — Did you vote for McGovern? What's your memories about him? We're inspired… Continue reading

George McGovern

Banana Boat recalls sunscreen due to fire risk (yes, FIRE risk)

By MATTHEW PERRONE The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a half-million bottles of spray-on lotion after reports that… Continue reading

Do you agree with what the bus driver did? (click on this to see story)

Associated Press via Peninsula daily News SEATTLE — Seattle's Metro Transit has apologized but says it won't discipline the driver who asked a woman with… Continue reading