Wire Service

Man accused of killing 6 in Skagit County had been recently released from jail, monitored by Department of Corrections

By Manuel Valdes, The Associated Press ALGER -- A shooting rampage in which six people died along a trail of blood stretching from a tiny… Continue reading

First Native American in space inspires Neah Bay students

By Debbie Ross-Preston, for Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY — "I want to be an astronaut!" Carson Tholt, 12, told former astronaut John Herrington, the… Continue reading

A conversation with Judy Collins

By Laura H.F. Callender, Peninsula Spotlight She's in a cab in New York City on her way to yet another appointment in her busy schedule,… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Shoe found on beach near Pysht contained human remains

SEATTLE — A shoe with flesh and bones inside and found on a beach 30 miles west of Port Angeles had a human foot inside,… Continue reading

Port Townsend man killed on fire line in Northern California

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News REDDING, Calif. –– One month after graduating from Port Townsend High School, 18-year-old Andrew "Andy" Palmer died on… Continue reading

Two West End Portac mills to be purchased by Canadian company

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News FORKS –– Interfor Pacific Inc. has agreed to purchase Portac Inc.'s lumber mills in Forks and Beaver for… Continue reading

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Betsy Wharton, City Council member and deputy mayor, delivered to the PDN on Saturday

Over the past few weeks I have studied the memorandums released to the public in which Mr. Madsen described numerous instances of concern. I have… Continue reading

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Port Angeles City Council member Cherie Kidd delivered to the PDN on Friday

To the People of Port Angeles: As a firm believer in open government, I support the rights of the citizens to know the facts. On… Continue reading

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Port Angeles City Manager Mark Madsen delivered to the PDN on Saturday

Over the past few days I have been asked to respond to questions from the media regarding City Council and my resignation from the City.… Continue reading

Carlsborg farmer who lost five lambs to cougar finally gets a shot

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News CARLSBORG — Throughout the summer, Paul and Deborah Hansen worried over a growing mystery on their family farm.… Continue reading

Text of departing city manager’s memo that couldn’t be read aloud at City Council meeting

EDITOR'S NOTE — Port Angeles City Manager Mark Madsen wrote this memo Wednesday, July 16, the day after last week's council meeting in which community… Continue reading

Text of Port Angeles City Council statement

EDITOR'S NOTE — This public statement was released at Tuesday's special City Council meeting. It was drafted — on behalf of the entire council at… Continue reading

Weather changes canoe plans at Jamestown; journey comes to Port Angeles today

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM — Wind and waves and misdirection kept all but one canoe from landing at the Jamestown Beach… Continue reading

Your license plate should smile for the camera at the ferry landing

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — Every motor vehicle that boards a Washington State Ferry at the Bainbridge Island or Colman Dock terminals is… Continue reading

Text of Madsen’s resignation letter

Dear Mayor Braun: By this letter I hereby formally declare my intent to resign from service to the City and community as City Manager of… Continue reading

Assisted suicide initiative likely to make ballot

By Curt Woodward, The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Supporters of an assisted suicide initiative said Wednesday they've submitted about 320,000 voter signatures to state election… Continue reading

‘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

BREAKING NEWS: Tall ship from Port Townsend runs aground; all aboard evacuated

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press PORT TOWNSEND -- The 95-year-old Adventuress, a 133-foot gaff-rigged schooner based in Port Townsend, ran aground today in… Continue reading

Another Mariners firing: McLaren

By Gregg Bell, The Associated Press SEATTLE — John McLaren was fired today as manager of the Seattle Mariners, who began the season with playoff… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Bavasi fired as Mariners GM

The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Mariners have fired general manager Bill Bavasi, as Seattle lags along with the worst record in baseball after starting… Continue reading