PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama seeks to shrink gap between rich, poor

By Ben Feller The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama delivered a populist challenge Tuesday night to shrink… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2012
  • By Ben Feller The Associated Press

School bus driver who died was ‘respected’ elder to Quileute tribe

Corrected version: Victim was a Tulalip tribal elder. LAPUSH — A Tulalip tribal elder died at the wheel of the Quileute Tribal School bus he… Continue reading

Enough lawmakers in Olympic assure passage of same-sex marriage — but Sen. Hargrove won’t be a ‘yes’ vote

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — As lawmakers held their first public hearing on gay marriage, a Democratic senator on Monday announced her support for the… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2012
  • The Associated Press

Heavy surf breaches south jetty at LaPush

LAPUSH — Heavy surf combined with a high tide breached the south jetty at LaPush on Monday, Quileute tribal officials said. No damage was reported… Continue reading

Lottery commercial filmed in Port Townsend goes on the air — without little horses

PORT TOWNSEND — A commercial filmed in downtown Port Townsend in December to promote Powerball began airing last week across the state — sans miniature… Continue reading

New Black Ball owners get 30-year lease for Port Angeles ferry terminal; $4 million dock renovation on tap [**Gallery**]

PORT ANGELES — Port of Port Angeles commissioners agreed Monday to a 30-year lease with the new owners of Black Ball Ferry Line, which operates… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Olympic National Park visitation rises in 2011 over previous year

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park visitation was up 4.1 percent in 2011 over 2010, park figures show. The national park had 2,961,302 visitors in… Continue reading

SPORTS: Deeper and bigger North Kitsap holds off Port Townsend in girls basketball action Monday night

PORT TOWNSEND — It was bad enough that the Port Townsend girls basketball team was rusty after a week off because of the snow and… Continue reading

SPORTS: North Kitsap rolls over Port Townsend 53-28 in boys basketball action Monday night

POULSBO — The North Kitsap boys basketball team used a 16-3 second-quarter advantage to breeze to an Olympic League vicory over Port Townsend on Monday… Continue reading

Fairview Grange cancels tonight’s event

PORT ANGELES — The Fairview Grange’s Italian Night fundraiser planned tonight has been canceled. Ice and snow remain on the parking lot at the grange… Continue reading

Washington has enough votes to legalize gay marriage

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Legislature now has enough votes to legalize gay marriage. Democratic Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen of Whidbey Island said… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2012
  • The Associated Press

Driver found unconscious in school bus dies [UPDATED]

LAPUSH — A Quileute Tribal School bus driver, found unconscious in the bus he had been driving on state Highway 110 this morning, has died,… Continue reading

Supreme Court: Warrant needed before police can track someone via planted GPS device

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2012
  • The Associated Press

Application deadline Tuesday for vacancies on Port Angeles Planning Commission

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles is accepting applications for four positions on the Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m.… Continue reading

Auditions held for Port Angeles High School charity talent show; beneficiary is two-time cancer patient

PORT ANGELES — Students at Port Angeles High School are looking for talent wherever they can find it. Auditions for the 3rd Annual Port Angeles… Continue reading

Black Ball Ferry Line sale ‘straightforward’

PORT ANGELES — The sale of Black Ball Ferry Line to its five-man executive management team earlier this month was “a very straightforward deal,” company… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: New traffic fine would fund crime victims’ services

OLYMPIA — A new $10 fine would be levied against drivers who commit a traffic infraction under a bill introduced by a North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Jefferson County sewage monitoring options to be reviewed

The Jefferson County Public Health Department will convene a series of work group meetings to review options to fulfill requirements for monitoring on-site sewage systems.… Continue reading