‘Hands-free’ cell phone law starts Tuesday

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press If you're driving while talking on the cell phone without a headset or other hands-free device, it could… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2008
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

‘Reading Bug’ to attack Clallam libraries

A fierce insect infestation overtakes libraries across Clallam County this week. Free entertainment — with some science mixed in — is part of the "Catch… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Makah whalers sentenced

TACOMA -- Two of five Makah tribal members who killed a gray whale last September will do time in federal prison, a magistrate judge ordered… Continue reading

New Elwha River bridge dwarfs men who build it

PORT ANGELES — This must be Paul Bunyan's work. The tiny men atop the 85-foot concrete columns on the banks of the Elwha River couldn't… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Port Townsend to have tall ships visiting today

Port Angeles and Port Townsend get up close and personal today with many tall ships visiting their harbors en route from one festival to another.… Continue reading

Court memos suggest on eve of sentencing that Makah Tribal Council OK’d whale kill last year

NEAH BAY — The Makah Tribal Council knew about and approved an illegal whale hunt Sept. 8, says one of the hunters in documents filed… Continue reading

Dabob Bay preserve land swap seen to protect timber trust revenues

COYLE — A state proposal to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve up to 3,200 acres has Jefferson County leaders and conservationists working toward… Continue reading

Gas tax rises 1.5 cents per gallon on Tuesday

OLYMPIA — A state gasoline tax hike of 1.5 cents will inflict a little more pain at the pump on Tuesday, amid lowered expectations for… Continue reading

Port Angeles city officials mum on details about special City Council meeting

PORT ANGELES — The City Council will hold a special meeting on "council actions and personnel" on Monday afternoon. City Manager Mark Madsen sent out… Continue reading

Port Angeles police, FBI seek bank bandit

PORT ANGELES — Investigation continued Saturday into the robbery of the Frontier Bank in Port Angeles on Friday. A man in a ski mask entered… Continue reading

Lake quality unchanged from last weekÂ’s test results

PORT TOWNSEND — Biotoxin levels in four Jefferson County lakes remained the same after lab results were reviewed Thursday, county Environmental Health officials said. This… Continue reading

Circus in Port Angeles on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The circus is coming to town on Sunday. A three-ring Shrine Circus plans two shows at the Port Angeles Speedway, The speedway… Continue reading

Roosevelts to be portrayed, commemorated at Quinault Lodge

QUINAULT — Both of the former President Roosevelts will be portrayed chatting about conservation and Olympic National Park at Lake Quinault Lodge this weekend. The… Continue reading

Donations of millions make new shelter possible in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Donations of $2.1 million mean a new house for the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program of Jefferson County. A new house means shelter… Continue reading

Garden tour to showcase Peninsula flora

PORT ANGELES — Stop and smell the petals during the 15th Annual Master Gardeners' Home Garden Tour on Saturday. "Petals and Pathways" will lead visitors… Continue reading

Landmark Supreme Court ruling on guns not expected to affect Washington state much

Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the right of individuals to own guns won't change anything in Washington state, say gun rights advocates, protesters, law… Continue reading

Water to be shut off in eastern Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Water service to several hundred people in the eastern part of the city will be shut off for 10 hours to 12… Continue reading

Whalers’ proposed sentence: 60 days in federal prison

TACOMA — Federal prosecutors will seek 60-day prison sentences for two Makah men convicted of plotting to kill and killing a whale when they appear… Continue reading

Businessman donates ambulance to county

SEQUIM — Bill Littlejohn said his donation was worth $10,000, but Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict doesn't think so. "He's being very modest," Benedict said… Continue reading

City Hall, not gravity, pulls down rock towers

PORT TOWNSEND — Blyn artist Brent Wickline said he always expected his pillars of rock to come tumbling down when people touched them. Wickline also… Continue reading