Group vows to publicize signers of referendum petitions against state’s same-sex partnership law

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A group called WhoSigned.org says it will publicize the names of people signing petitions for Referendum 71, which seeks a… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
  • The Associated Press

New passport rules take effect at Port Angeles port of entry, elsewhere

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press New rules requiring passports or new high-tech documents to cross the United States' northern and southern borders --… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2009
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press

‘Twilight’ fever heats up summer on North Olympic Peninsula

FORKS -- The West End will be hopping with Twilight fans this summer, seeking their favorite sights from the vampire saga at several scheduled events.… Continue reading

A song for Andy: Young musicians pay tribute to mentor Mackie

CHIMACUM -- The students in Karen Gambel's Chimacum Elementary School class were quietly working at their desks when the door opened. Heads came up, and… Continue reading

Fire destroys lakeside cabin

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- A cabin on the northern shore of Lake Crescent was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon. The fire, which was reported… Continue reading

Hospitals to work together to recruit physicians, offer services

The North Olympic Peninsula's three hospitals have pledged to work together to recruit physicians and bring more medical services to the area. The cooperative agreement… Continue reading

New Port Angeles welcome sign to be unveiled Friday

PORT ANGELES -- A welcome sign depicting artwork from a 1865 map of Port Angeles will be unveiled with a short ceremony Friday. The sign,… Continue reading

Perfect ‘environment’ for victory

PORT ANGELES -- Lexie Peabody of Jefferson Elementary School won the annual citywide spelling bee by spelling the word "environment" in front of some 75… Continue reading

Trial over cost of Gateway land begins today

PORT ANGELES -- The city of Port Angeles, Clallam Transit and Port Angeles resident Anh Voang may all have a reason to celebrate by the… Continue reading

UPDATE: Dog absolved in doggie slaying case

UPDATE: 3 P.M. PORT ANGELES — After careful evaluation of pictures he took with his cell phone, Jeff Thayer said today that Oreo is not… Continue reading

Would higher fences on tall bridges reduce suicide attempts?

EDITOR'S NOTE-- This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article, which was published Sunday, is available at www.peninsuladailynews.com. PORT ANGELES --… Continue reading

Zoning hearings planned

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County planners will be on hand to answer specific questions on proposed Growth Management Act compliance strategies in two public hearings… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: O’Brien ushers in new era of ‘Tonight’ on Monday

By Lynn Elber Associated Press Television Writer LOS ANGELES -- Conan O'Brien wants viewers to think of his "Tonight Show" debut Monday as the introductory… Continue reading

  • May 31, 2009
  • By Lynn Elber Associated Press Television Writer

Sequim council mulls big-ticket projects

SEQUIM -- As this city's elected leaders peer into the future, they're seeing a lot of big, expensive structures: a $6 million Police Department, a… Continue reading

New rules requiring passports, similar documentation to return from Victoria take effect Monday

As of Monday, returning to the United States at land and sea ports will require a passport or other approved identification -- such as an… Continue reading

Anderson, Leland lakes still off limits because of toxic algae

PORT TOWNSEND -- Anderson and Leland lakes remain public health threats with toxic blue-green algae blooms that prohibit recreational use, a Jefferson County Environmental Health… Continue reading

Sad day: Gottschalks customers, employees mourn department store

PORT ANGELES -- Six racks of women's clothes, some Christmas decorations and a few handbags and belts were all that was left in Gottschalks as… Continue reading

Volunteers brush up, brighten downtown Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- If you think there is something different about downtown, you are correct. The efforts of dozens of paint-splattered volunteers and a few… Continue reading

Suicide attempts — and one suicide — bring up questions about safety fencing on new Port Angeles bridges

EDITOR'S NOTE -- This is the first article in a two-part series. The second article will appear Monday. PORT ANGELES -- The Valley Creek and… Continue reading

Developer lays out plans to restore Quincy Street dock in downtown Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- A developer wants to restore the Quincy Street dock and add float docks to the historic waterfront structure once used by state… Continue reading