On eve of Stenson’s canceled execution, lawyers argue over DNA

PORT ANGELES -- On the eve of Darold Ray Stenson's canceled execution, lawyers on Tuesday hashed out an order for additional DNA testing in the… Continue reading

Port Townsend designer sheds common ideas about ordinary homes

PORT TOWNSEND -- Architect Randy Fox wants to change the way people live. A new creation by the Port Townsend building designer is questioning some… Continue reading

Rep. Dicks prefers Congress to Obama cabinet post

WASHINGTON -- How could U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks turn down the post of secretary of the Interior in the Obama administration? Easily, Dicks said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Sequim woman blamed for head-on crash faces vehicular homicide charge

PORT ANGELES -- Engre Louise Brown of Sequim is scheduled to be arraigned today in Clallam County Superior Court on a charge of vehicular homicide… Continue reading

Terrorist captured in Port Angeles resentenced to 22 years; federal prosecutors irked

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — To the outrage of federal prosecutors, a judge today re-imposed a 22-year prison sentence for Ahmed Ressam,… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2008
  • By Gene Johnson The Associated Press

A big green giant arrives in downtown Port Townsend; it’ll soon glow in lights

PORT TOWNSEND ¬­-- The frail beauty of the Haller Fountain statue is about to be trumped by a big, green giant. The Port Townsend community… Continue reading

Harbor-Works taking small steps forward, director says — but Rayonier site acquisition far off

PORT ANGELES -- Organizers of the Harbor-Works Public Development Authority say they must "get the organization stood up" before they can consider plans to market… Continue reading

Sequim’s top post changes hands today

SEQUIM -- This city has a new manager, though she's not quite physically at her desk. Linda Herzog, until now the interim deputy manager of… Continue reading

Sniper from first Gulf War needed help

EDITOR'S NOTE -- This is the first in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. The next article will appear Wednesday. PORT TOWNSEND… Continue reading

State lets contract for new Port Townsend ferry; vessel could be going by mid-2010

SEATTLE -- A new 64-car, 750-passenger ferry could be plying the waters between Port Townsend and Keystone in May 2010 after the state Department of… Continue reading

Supreme Court backs Clallam judge’s stay; Sequim killer’s Wednesday execution canceled

OLYMPIA -- Wednesday's scheduled execution of Darold Ray Stenson was canceled Monday evening by the Department of Corrections after the state Supreme Court earlier in… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: State to award contract for one Port Townsend ferry

SEATTLE - Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division announced today that it is awarding a contract to Todd Pacific Shipyards to build one… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2008
  • Washington State Ferries statement

BREAKING NEWS: Wednesday’s execution off

By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer BULLETIN: The state Department of Corrections has canceled Wednesday's scheduled execution of Darold Ray Stenson following the state… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2008
  • By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Writer

Gateway needs additional steel; opening delayed again

PORT ANGELES -- Additional steel will be needed to support the foundation of the pavilion at The Gateway, architects have determined. The need for more… Continue reading

Mile-long gravel conveyor belt from Wahl to Shine expected to open in mid-2009

SHINE -- By mid-2009, another 1.2-mile stretch of conveyor belt at Fred Hill Material's Shine hub is expected to be rolling gravel that eventually will… Continue reading

Puppets to bring the original, 4th century St. Nicholas to life

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's the second night of rehearsals, and Stephen Schumacher is still having trouble getting his character's moves right. For one thing, the… Continue reading

Still no sign of Gardiner fisherman presumed dead

GARDINER -- The Coast Guard said Sunday it will continue to investigate the cause of an Oregon boat capsizing that has left a North Olympic… Continue reading

Gardiner fisherman presumed dead

GARDINER -- A commercial fisherman missing in a boat capsizing off Oregon loved working outdoors even though he holds a college degree, his wife said… Continue reading

Ocean off North Olympic Peninsula 10 times more acidic than thought

Peninsula Daily News news sources NEAH BAY -- Measurements of ocean acidification off the North Olympic Peninsula coast at Tatoosh Island show acidity is rising… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2008
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources

Panel awards $984,900 to buy landmark fishing resort in Sekiu

SEKIU -- The long-sought sale of Olson's Resort to the public has taken a long -- if perhaps shaky -- step forward. The state Recreation… Continue reading