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Peninsula: Law aims to scuttle derelict boats

By Richard Roesler There are some folks in Port Townsend who wouldn't be too surprised to see the ghost ship Palisades return, silent and low… Continue reading

Peninsula: Federal officials still plan $3 fee on international ferry passengers

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS If federal immigration officials get their way, people crossing into the United States on commercial ships could soon… Continue reading

Peninsula librarians, others pleased by decision to strike down Internet filter law

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A panel of federal judges has struck down a law requiring public libraries to install Internet filters to… Continue reading

Clallam: Review board continues charter deliberations

By Temple A. Stark PORT ANGELES -- Members of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission continued consideration of major revisions to the county's "constitution" during… Continue reading

Clallam: County tackles veterans relief fund abuse

By Temple A. Stark Clallam County has formally taken control of the distribution of emergency funds for local veterans. County commissioners approved the creation of… Continue reading

Clallam: Speed limits could change on portions of 12 roads

By JACK MORAN Clallam County commissioners next month will consider changing the speed limits on parts of 12 rural roads. From Evergreen View Parkway to… Continue reading

Peninsula: Forecasters say more snow on the way

By JOSH BELZMAN Snow levels on the North Olympic Peninsula remain well above average, and more of the white stuff is expected by tonight, according… Continue reading

Port Angeles High girls win first district game

By Josh Corey PORT ANGELES -- There wasn't an overwhelming sense of achievement as the Port Angeles girls basketball team rolled over Puyallup 59-34 in… Continue reading

On the Waterfront: Tall ships regatta to be substantially scaled down

By Dan Hart Few subjects, if any, have stirred more response to this column than the planned American Sail Training Association Tall Ships Challenge along… Continue reading

West End: Makah request for $1.2 million boat angers anti-whaling groups

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It lists for $1.2 million, has an oceangoing range of 200 miles and comes equipped with twin 450-horsepower diesels, a global positioning… Continue reading

Symphony thrives in small town

Luis Cabrera --The Associated Press PORT ANGELES -- By day, Kim Bowlby jockeys a school bus over slick, winding, forest roads. By night -- on… Continue reading

Clallam Bay: “Tough way to go out” as Bruins lose in state quarterfinals

By Josh Corey JOYCE -- Taholah scored with 29 seconds remaining to beat Clallam Bay 22-14 in the B8 state football quarterfinals on Saturday at… Continue reading

Sequim: Everything small for doll show at old schoolhouse this weekend

By Nancy Rudolph Itsy, bitsy people in teeny, tiny towns live in Lilliputian houses with their wee little treasures at the doll, dollhouse and miniature… Continue reading

Clallam: Judge declares citizens initiative “void”

By Kyle Orten A citizens initiative to repeal the county Critical Areas Ordinance won't appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Clallam County Superior… Continue reading

Peninsula: September the month to see artworks

By Geri Zanon The new month brings new art exhibits to galleries across the North Olympic Peninsula. Wild Womyn Gallery, 252 Tyler St., Port Townsend,… Continue reading

Neah Bay: 77th Makah Days to be held Friday through Sunday

By Nancy Rudolph Today through Sunday marks the 77th annual Makah Days celebration in Neah Bay. "There is an excitement in the air this year,"… Continue reading

What happened at Mount Rainier?

The Associated Press LONGMIRE -- Melting glacier water continued to strip debris from a flank of Mount Rainier on Wednesday, sending car-sized boulders downstream and… Continue reading

Peninsula: Summer coolest in nearly 50 years

By David Klepper Farmers and salmon looking for a reprieve from this year's drought have received some help from cooler-than-normal temperatures. So far, this summer… Continue reading

Sequim: Co-op asks voluntary water cutbacks

By David Klepper SEQUIM -- An area irrigation cooperative is urging rural residents to conserve water in the face of shrinking water supplies. It's just… Continue reading

Neah Bay: State extends tug contract

By David Klepper NEAH BAY -- The state has extended the contract with the Barbara Foss tugboat for one year, ensuring its return to Neah… Continue reading