Back to Basic: Korean War-era vets touch base with past

PORT TOWNSEND -- Tom Boone was working on his family's wheat farm in the Palouse. Don Young was working for Foss Tug and Towing in… Continue reading

Earth Day event aids birds

GARDINER -- More than 300 people flocked to Wild Birds Unlimited's fourth annual Earth Day Celebration on Sunday in honor of the Northwest Raptor Center.… Continue reading

Forks High School building design process beginning

FORKS -- The $18 million addition to Forks High School -- replacing the 1925 portions that were taken off line at the beginning of this… Continue reading

Jazz Festival numbers down slightly

PORT ANGELES -- Attendance appeared to be down slightly at Jazz in the Olympics this year, but official numbers weren't yet in on Sunday. "Everything… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State Patrol ramping up enforcement during Hood Canal Bridge closure in case drivers get aggressive

Washington State Patrol News Release Motorists who typically use the heavily traveled Hood Canal Bridge can expect to see some major changes once construction begins… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2009
  • Washington State Patrol News Release

What to do and how to get around when the Hood Canal Bridge is closed

Once the Hood Canal Bridge is closed at 12:01 a.m. Friday, the routine of crossing Hood Canal becomes a matter of driving or riding a… Continue reading

More details in arrest of Forks officer in child rape investigation

FORKS -- A Forks police officer has been arrested on investigation of second-degree rape of a child. Officer Erik A. Hanson, 33, was arrested Thursday.… Continue reading

Sequim Speaks sets up platform for all of Dungeness Valley

SEQUIM ¬­ -- Questions about life in Sequim wallpapered the room: What do you think about . . . drug abuse, "ecosystem recovery," population increases,… Continue reading

Murder arraignment set in retrial of ‘innocent’ Covarrubias

PORT ANGELES -- Robert Gene Covarrubias will be arraigned May 8 for the murder of Melissa Leigh Carter -- almost three years to the day… Continue reading

Hundreds mourn Lower Elwha Klallam elder Bea Charles

PORT ANGELES -- Although the life of Beatrice Edith Charles has come to an end, her memory will live on in the hearts and minds… Continue reading

More than 1,000 weep, laugh, pray and fondly recall Fire Chief Wilson

QUILCENE -- More than 1,000 people wept, laughed, prayed and warmly delivered their fond farewells as they remembered Fire Chief Bob Wilson on Saturday. Chief… Continue reading

Legislature passes $5 fee, which may save 3 North Olympic Peninsula state parks

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA -- Are three North Olympic Peninsula state parks off the chopping block? The answer seems to be yes under… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News news services

In Jefferson County, extended bridge closure brews up problems for business

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's not just the people who need to get across the Hood Canal during the bridge's six-week closure -- it's the beer.… Continue reading

Clallam weighs effects of pending six-week closure of Hood Canal Bridge

PORT ANGELES -- Frank McPhee doesn't have to wait for the scheduled six-week closure of the Hood Canal Bridge to affect his small business. "It… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: $4 billion cut from education, health care, social services in new state budget

By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The Legislature granted final approval to a grim two-year budget Saturday, with Democrats and Republicans arguing into… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2009
  • By Curt Woodward The Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks draft lineback Aaron Curry of Wake Forest

The Associated Press The Seattle Seahawks used their No. 1 pick in today's NFL draft (No. 4 overall) to pick Aaron Curry of Wake Forest.… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2009
  • The Associated Press

Band to add swing to annual jazz festival

PORT ANGELES -- About 3,000 people are expected to listen and dance to jazz music during a three-day festival beginning today. Now in its 10th… Continue reading

Forks officer arrested in second-degree child rape investigation

FORKS -- A Forks police officer has been arrested on investigation of second-degree rape of a child. Officer Erik A. Hanson, 33, was arrested Thursday.… Continue reading

Venerable Port Townsend Victorian building project moves into design phase

PORT TOWNSEND -- Having received the city hearing examiner's approval, Hastings Estate Co. Inc. is moving forward on the design of a 20,000-square-foot hotel and… Continue reading

Gateway repair approved; no date set for when downtown transit center will be fully operational

PORT ANGELES -- A structural repair to a foundation wall at The Gateway transit center was approved by city of Port Angeles staff Friday, clearing… Continue reading