Wire Service

Peninsula murderer set for lethal injection on Dec. 3

By Shannon Dininny The Associated Press WALLA WALLA -- A sturdy metal gurney, topped by a thin foam mattress and backboard, dominates the small chamber… Continue reading

Seventh sneaker-clad foot found in British Columbia; first since Aug. 1 discovery in Clallam County

Peninsula Daily News news sources The first severed human foot clad in a running shoe to wash ashore since one found on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Why Van De Wege weighs in on Seattle gun ban plan

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE -- An unequivocal "no" from the state Attorney General's Office is often enough to shoot down a city proposal.… Continue reading

Details needed for poaching investigations; authorities left with few clues except carcasses

By Ruth Hill For Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM -- When Mel Groff walks every morning along the Dungeness River, he looks for fish. But what… Continue reading

Flu vaccine available despite dearth of shots for adults at public health departments

By Ruth Hill For Peninsula Daily News Clallam County's public health department has run out of injectable flu vaccine for adults and Jefferson County has… Continue reading

Investigation in Port Townsend may leave woman homeless

By Ruth Hill For Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND -- Susan Smith was supposed to be out of her rental home on Thursday, but since… Continue reading

Brain injury gives Port Angeles woman a Â’foreignÂ’ accent

By Marc Ramirez, distributed by The Associated Press PORT ANGELES — At the hospital, all the doctors and nurses asked her the same questions: “Where… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Sequim man in Skagit County plane crash

PDN news services CONCRETE -- A small plane that crashed in Skagit County, killing the pilot and injuring two passengers -- including a man from… Continue reading

Area’s No. 2 Border Patrol agent arrested, removed from duties

The Associated Press BELLINGHAM — The No. 2 person in charge of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine sector -- which includes the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Gregoire cuts state agencies 1% across the board

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire, facing a faltering economy and tough campaign criticism, announced immediate budget savings of about $240 million today,… Continue reading

ACCUWEATHER NEWS FORECAST: Widespread West Coast storm approaches North Olympic Peninsula

AccuWeather.com reports the powerful Pacific storm moving into the Pacific Northwest today will not only bring dramatic changes to the West, it will influence the… Continue reading

Corrections retiree was shot on his ‘dream’ property

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — Richard Ziegler often told his co-workers at a California men's prison of his dream to move to the… Continue reading

Man who allegedly killed Forest Service officer, Sequim-area resident wanted on probation violation

Peninsula Daily News news services SEQUIM — The man who fatally shot a U.S. Forest Service officer during a traffic stop in Olympic National Forest… Continue reading

Alleged killer of Forest Service officer, Sequim-area resident shot to death at Blyn gas station

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press BLYN — A traffic stop in the woods led to the shooting death of a U.S. Forest Service… Continue reading

State agency investigating man’s deadly fall from cellular tower

The Associated Press PORT ANGELES -- The state Department of Labor and Industries is investigating the death of a phone company subcontractor who fell to… Continue reading

Alaskans vote for mining initiative

By Mary Pemberton The Associated Press ANCHORAGE -- Alaskans were given an option when voting for an initiative in their primary election: mining or fish.… Continue reading

American adds Internet service to list of perks

The Associated Press DALLAS -- The rehearsals are over and last-minute tweaks have been made. American Airlines' new in-flight broadband service went live last week.… Continue reading

Letter to the editor

RELIGION IS AHEAD of science. For instance we said prayers long before all the FDA warnings about the food we eat. Gil Stern RUSSIA IS… Continue reading

New Internet Explorer 8 has private browsing mode

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a… Continue reading

Investigators puzzled by trail of Skagit County killings; alleged shooter held on $5 million bail

By Manuel Valdes, The Associated Press ALGER — A somber police motorcade carried the body of a slain sheriff's deputy away from the scene of… Continue reading