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Did overlogging contribute to floods?

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Since Lewis County’s last “100-year flood” a decade ago, the county has granted…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Bronze Star awarded to Forks soldier

By Debbie Ross-Preston, For Peninsula Daily News FORKS – Calm. Chaos. That’s the dizzying yo-yo of combat in…

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Federal prosecutors ask U.S. Supreme Court to consider Ressam case

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in what…

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Voters’ ability to pick primary candidates regardless of party goes up to highest court

By Matthew Daly, The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – To state Secretary of State Sam Reed, Washington’s long…

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Debate set on pit-to-pier environmental study

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT TOWNSEND – A long-awaited environmental review of Fred Hill Materials’ controversial pit-to-pier…

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Canadian dollar equals U.S. dollar for first time in 30 years

The Associated Press TORONTO — The Canadian dollar reached parity with the U.S. dollar today for the first…

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E. coli sickens Clallam woman, five others

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA – With a Clallam County woman and five other people in Washington…

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‘Beautiful’ lunar eclipse before dawn Tuesday

Peninsula Daily News news sources A lovely total lunar eclipse will be visible before dawn Tuesday morning as…

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Judge won’t rule on school-funding lawsuit led by Chimacum educator; opts for trial, instead

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE – A King County Superior Court judge has declined to rule on…

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Peninsula educator leads court challenge to state school funding system today

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE – A coalition of school districts and pro-education groups headed by Chimacum…

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Gov. Gregoire orders report on Washington state highway bridges; Elwha River bridge immediately closed

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire today asked Washington’s bridge inspectors for a…

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Gala of 40,000 today, then new Tacoma Narrows Bridge opens Monday

Peninsula Daily News news sources After nearly five years, $700 million and more than 3 million hours of…

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Ichiro reportedly will re-sign with Mariners

Peninsula Daily News news sources SAN FRANCISCO – Ichiro is closing in on a contract extension with the…

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Missing hiker found — and she’s OK

By The Associated Press A hiker missing since Tuesday in Olympic National Park walked out on her own…

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Initiative sponsors race ballot deadline

By David Ammons, The Associated Press OLYMPIA – Got ideas? Washington state initiative sponsors have plenty, dealing with…