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Gregoire touts ‘great progress’ in State of State address

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire, who faces a potentially bruising battle for re-election this fall, on Tuesday touted what… Continue reading

Gregoire proposes sobriety checkpoints for drivers

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday proposed "sobriety checkpoints" in selected high-accident areas as part of the state's… Continue reading

Port Townsend-to-Seattle ferry service ends

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND - The passenger ferry MV Snohomish made its last run between Port Townsend and Seattle on Sunday,… Continue reading

Revered reverend applauded for 40 years at Port Angeles church

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - For exactly 40 years this month, Omer Vigoren has been the pastor at Bethany Pentecostal Church.… Continue reading

Clallam’s historic third Superior Court judge sworn in

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - Judge Brooke Taylor was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon as Clallam County's third Superior Court judge,… Continue reading

Freak winds blow down trees, heavy objects

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News The new year began with scattered bursts of wind from Blyn to Neah Bay downing trees, breaking power lines… Continue reading

Community dedication behind PDN’s Peninsula Home Fund

By Tim Hockett, for Peninsula Daily News EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. The next article… Continue reading

Early Dungeness crab landings good

By Debbie Preston, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Despite spotty soft shell crab conditions early in the season, coastal tribal crab fishermen are cautiously optimistic after… Continue reading

FEMA extends relief assistance to Clallam, public works aid to Clallam and Jefferson counties

Peninsula Daily News news sources Individual Clallam County property owners who suffered damage in the Dec. 2-3 storm that blew across and flooded parts of… Continue reading

Congress seeks passport rule delay to 2009

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON - Congress is seeking to delay a new security rule requiring passports at all U.S. border crossings next year… Continue reading

Coast Guard, ferry system to conduct special inspections

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE - The Coast Guard and Washington State Ferries are working together to inspect 12 ferries in the state fleet… Continue reading

Ferry service to Seattle now $6.70 round trip

Peninsula Daily News News Sources PORT TOWNSEND - Starting today, the temporary passenger ferry service between Seattle and Port Townsend that began last week, and… Continue reading

Home Fund makes the difference for mom and autistic son

By Tim Hockett, For Peninsula Daily News EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. To donate, print… Continue reading

Influential state lawmakers, transportation officials urging Gregoire to scrap Steel Electric ferries this week

Peninsula Daily News news sources The state's Steel Electric ferry fleet - the only type of car ferry that can ply the Port Townsend-Keystone route… Continue reading

Did overlogging contribute to floods?

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Since Lewis County’s last “100-year flood” a decade ago, the county has granted more than 100 permits for new development… Continue reading

I-5 may reopen tonight; Gregoire asks for federal help

By Curt Woodward, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today requested a White House emergency declaration to trigger help for thousands of homeowners… Continue reading

With clear vision, Denny Garrett’s life holds new promise — thanks to Peninsula Home Fund

By Timothy L. Hockett, For Peninsula Daily News EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. Make your… Continue reading

Governor signs two property tax relief bills after quick session

By Curt Woodward, The Associated Press OLYMPIA - Gov. Chris Gregoire signed two property tax relief bills into law Thursday night, after the Democrat-dominated Legislature… Continue reading

When Maggie Maskell needed a hand up, she found one at the Peninsula Home Fund

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story, on how the Peninsula Daily News’ Peninsula Home Fund helped Maggie Maskell, was written earlier this year, before cancer took… Continue reading

Trial of Makah whale hunters may be postponed

Peninsula Daily News news sources NEAH BAY - Defense attorneys for five Makah tribal members accused of illegally hunting a gray whale want to postpone… Continue reading