Commissioners hear more worry about lack of courthouse security

PORT TOWNSEND — Security at the highly accessible, century-old Jefferson County Courthouse came to light again Monday because of a rowdy man and a gardening… Continue reading

County approves franchise to PSE; action predates planned PUD takover

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners Monday unanimously granted a franchise to Puget Sound Energy despite a Port Townsend-area resident’s objections. The commissioners approved the… Continue reading

Intellicheck Mobilisa changes things at the top

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT TOWNSEND — Nelson Ludlow, co-founder and CEO of Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc., was named board chairman Monday, and COO Steve… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2011
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources

Licensing office in Forks set to reopen

FORKS — The state Department of Licensing Office in Forks will reopen at its new location Wednesday after a raw sewage leak prompted the agency… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles banking on composites for its industrial future

PORT ANGELES — The success of composites industries making items ranging from snowboards to aerospace parts gives the Port of Port Angeles a vision for… Continue reading

State Senate compromise budget ‘something historic,’ Hargrove says

Peninsula Daily News news sources OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved Monday its proposed two-year state budget that slashes $4.8 billion in state spending, including… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2011
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Bainbridge Island fundraiser fights ‘the beast within’ with walk for multiple sclerosis

SEQUIM — Karen Griffiths of Sequim decided to participate in the Bainbridge Island Walk for Multiple Sclerosis on April 2 because she still can. When… Continue reading

Navy to hold Chimacum hearing on proposed $715 million Bangor expansion

Peninsula Daily News news sources CHIMACUM — Chimacum High School is one of three locations at which the Navy is holding public hearings this week… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2011
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources

Intellicheck Mobilisa CEO elevated to board chairman; new CEO named

PORT TOWNSEND — Nelson Ludlow, co-founder and CEO of Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc., today was named board chairman and COO Steve Williams was named CEO of… Continue reading

Peninsula gasoline prices level off — but still within cents of $4 a gallon

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas appeared to level off on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2011
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

Bills introduced as session’s end nears for Legislature

OLYMPIA — There’s only one week left in this year’s session of the state Legislature, but isn’t keeping some of the North Olympic Peninsula representatives… Continue reading

Bond can be boost to ‘loved to death’ Jefferson County Library

PORT HADLOCK — The Jefferson County Library will place a measure on the Aug. 16 ballot asking voters in the unincorporated part of the county… Continue reading

Gates grant — with matching funds — could keep program for homeless alive [***GALLERY***]

PORT TOWNSEND — In the 1930s, they were called hobos — men who had lost their jobs, lost their families and drifted from town to… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Community performers invite active military to attend Coward comedy for free

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles’ Community Players will present Noel Coward’s comedy “Nude with Violin” next month, and active-duty military personnel will be admitted… Continue reading

Sequim Garry oak restoration project seeks volunteers [***GALLERY***]

SEQUIM — Few projects in the spirit of Earth Day rival that of the Sequim Garry oak restoration effort on 20 acres in the city's… Continue reading

Small field, big fun at inaugural kayak safety competition in Port Angeles [***GALLERY***]

PORT ANGELES — Mark Peloquin had one rule for the kayakers as they shoved out into Port Angeles Harbor. “Smiling and laughing is mandatory,” said… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Man wanted in car-ramming incident arrested in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police tonight arrested Michael J. Moyle, the man accused of ramming the car of a family into a power pole… Continue reading

Price Ford Lincoln to donate to Port Angeles High School for test-drives

PORT ANGELES — Price Ford Lincoln wants to get engines roaring for Port Angeles High School music. For every person who takes a car on… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News staffers take statewide awards

Two Peninsula Daily News staffers won two first-place awards and three honorable mentions in the Washington Press Association’s 2010 Communications Contest. Senior Staff Writer Paul… Continue reading

Gregoire may veto medical marijuana bill

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — A veto threat by Gov. Chris Gregoire on Friday left lawmakers and activists wondering how to save… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2011
  • By Gene Johnson The Associated Press