Wire Service

Westsound bank branches reopen as Kitsap Bank today

Peninsula Daily News news sources Kitsap Bank employees will be stretched today. They will be staffing Kitsap's 24 offices and branches -- and overseeing nine… Continue reading

Last chance for Forever stamps at 42 cents — postal rates rise Monday

The Associated Press The price of a first-class stamp is set to jump again Monday, meaning you might want to stock up on 42-cent Forever… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank acquisition of troubled Westsound creates Peninsula’s second-largest banking operation, president says

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press First, the most important news -- all local deposits at Westsound Bank branches in Sequim, Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula radar in Obama budget

Peninsula Daily News News Services LAPUSH — President Obama’s proposed 2010 budget includes $7 million for a Doppler weather-radar system to improve forecasting of storms… Continue reading

Finding gold on the Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News News Sources In a new book, "Olympic Peninsula Gold: Where to Find Gold on The Peninsula," author Dan Youra documents the history… Continue reading

One comedian helps another

By Laura Callender Peninsula Daily News Laughter may be the best medicine, but what happens when a comedian is seriously ill? Another comedian steps forward… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Last chance to get 2010 Winter Olympics tickets next week

Peninsula Daily News news sources The last chance to secure tickets to watch many of the events of the 2010 Winter Olympics -- up to… Continue reading

Adventuress in Olympia

By Rolf Boone The Daily Olympian EDITOR'S NOTE -- A familiar fixture to North Olympic Peninsula residents, the Adventuress is in Olympia this week. Here's… Continue reading

Local dealer confident in face of GM closure of 42 percent of dealerships

Peninsula Daily News and news sources Howie Ruddell, owner of Ruddell Auto Mall in Port Angeles -- one of two General Motors dealers on the… Continue reading

Swine flu cases in state may include doctor, schoolboy

The Associated Press SEATTLE — A pediatrician who is one of six people suspected of having swine flu in Washington state saw 22 patients and… Continue reading

Six ‘probable’ swine flu cases in state; none on Peninsula

The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Washington health officials report six probable cases of swine flu in the state. Three of the cases are in King… Continue reading

Log exports from Aberdeen to end

The Associated Press ABERDEEN — Weyerhaeuser is closing its log export facility at Aberdeen, ending 54 jobs, because of the week demand for wood. The… Continue reading

Update: Gregoire won’t call special session — at least now

The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire said today there will likely be a special legislative session in the coming weeks, but lawmakers need… Continue reading

Update: No cases of swine flu reported in Washington

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Writer SEATTLE — No swine flu has been found in Washington state , but authorities are keeping a close… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State Patrol ramping up enforcement during Hood Canal Bridge closure in case drivers get aggressive

Washington State Patrol News Release Motorists who typically use the heavily traveled Hood Canal Bridge can expect to see some major changes once construction begins… Continue reading

Legislature passes $5 fee, which may save 3 North Olympic Peninsula state parks

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA -- Are three North Olympic Peninsula state parks off the chopping block? The answer seems to be yes under… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: $4 billion cut from education, health care, social services in new state budget

By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The Legislature granted final approval to a grim two-year budget Saturday, with Democrats and Republicans arguing into… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks draft lineback Aaron Curry of Wake Forest

The Associated Press The Seattle Seahawks used their No. 1 pick in today's NFL draft (No. 4 overall) to pick Aaron Curry of Wake Forest.… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama quickly, confidently adapts as he approaches 100th day in White House

By LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON -- It didn't take long for Barack Obama -- for all his youth and inexperience -- to get… Continue reading

State lawmakers drop income tax idea; several other laws passed

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA -- The top state Senate Democrat says an income tax on high earners won't move forward this year. Senate… Continue reading