Sequim digs into street problem after irrigation pipe breaks

SEQUIM — Excavating was to begin early today in an attempt to uncover the cause of an irrigation pipe break that damaged a portion of… Continue reading

UPDATE: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth makes historic Ireland visit; security tight amid real, fake bombs

The Associated Press DUBLIN — Undeterred by real or fake bombs, Queen Elizabeth II today began the first visit by a British monarch to the… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2011
  • The Associated Press

Ex-Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger fathered child with household maid

By John Antczak The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has acknowledged that he fathered a child with a member of… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2011
  • By John Antczak The Associated Press

‘Benjamin’ still missing after fleeing Border Patrol by jumping from U.S. 101 into Sol Duc River

FORKS — A search party combed the Sol Duc River on Monday looking for a Forks man who eluded Border Patrol agents after a weekend… Continue reading

Clallam PUD approves water rate increase in some unincorporated areas

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Public Utility District on Monday approved a 6 percent water rate increase in unincorporated areas it serves. Commissioners approved… Continue reading

Environmentalists pitch plan for more acreage to Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES — Proponents of a plan to add 37,000 acres to Olympic National Park told a business audience Monday that privately owned property would… Continue reading

Esprit enjoys its freedom in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Billed as the “Pacific Northwest’s premiere transgender convention,” Esprit is in full swing this week, and the participants are happy to be… Continue reading

Fencing to rise around new Border Patrol HQ building this week

PORT ANGELES — Workers will erect temporary protective fencing around the former Eagles lodge property later this week as a prelude to gutting the building… Continue reading

Four receive Jefferson County Heart of Service award today

PORT TOWNSEND — Each of the four saw needs in the community and took action, without the expectation of recognition or rewards. But today each… Continue reading

Seattle man pleads guilty in connection with park shooting

PORT ANGELES — A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery and first-degree assault with a deadly weapon as part of… Continue reading

Solemn ceremony recognizes law officers killed in line of duty

PORT ANGELES — In a solemn ceremony attended by about 100 onlookers, law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty were memorialized Monday. “Against… Continue reading

Why state government is preparing for July 1 shutdown if budget talks fail

By Mike Baker The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Top state officials started preparing Monday for a government shutdown in July as lawmakers stalled in their… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2011
  • By Mike Baker The Associated Press

WSU Extension one way around rising college costs, Jefferson chamber told

PORT TOWNSEND—After its beginning as a channel for the agricultural arts, Washington State University Extension has become an essential educational component for rural areas such… Continue reading

Jefferson County Heart of Service award

PORT TOWNSEND — Each of the four saw needs in the community and took action, without the expectation of recognition or rewards. But today each… Continue reading

State envisions July shutdown as budget talks stall

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Top state officials have started preparing for a July government shutdown as lawmakers struggle to reach a budget compromise. Gov.… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2011
  • The Associated Press

UPDATE: Critics say Obama abandons science in forest rule

By Jeff Barnard AP Environmental Writer GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration’s proposed new rules for protecting clean water and wildlife on the United… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2011
  • By Jeff Barnard AP Environmental Writer

Peninsula Poll favorite Trump won’t run for president

The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News NEW YORK — After months of flirting with politics, Donald Trump said today he won't run for president,… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2011
  • The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON CONGRESS: Measures on oil drilling go to Senate

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — The House will be in recess this week. The Senate will vote on judicial nominations and take up… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2011
  • Peninsula Daily News news services

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Three Hargrove bills signed into law

OLYMPIA — Three bills introduced by a North Olympic Peninsula lawmaker, including one that limits the ability of prisoners to recover penalty fees for being… Continue reading

Fishing for flatties: Halibut anglers enjoy a sunny day in the Strait [**Gallery**]

STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA — It's just after 6 a.m. as the sun peaks above the eastern treeline above the bay. It's one of… Continue reading