Wire Service

‘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

Snow expected tonight in Olympics — yes, it’s June!

The Associated Press The National Weather Service issued the snow warning for the Washington Cascades and Olympics as a cold front hits Western Washington. Forecasters… Continue reading

3 options for Dosewallips Road restoration

Peninsula Daily News news sources BRINNON — Dosewallis Road washed out in a storm six years ago — and ever since there has been intense… Continue reading

Climate-change trigger? Degrading Arctic ice may release planet-warming methane

The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Global warming could release long-dormant stores of methane gas trapped beneath the Arctic permafrost — causing an abrupt and… Continue reading

Makah tribal member to fill EPA regional advisory post

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — A member of the Makah tribe has been named senior adviser for regional tribal policy to the Environmental… Continue reading

Kessler won’t endorse Democrat for attorney general post

Peninsula Daily News news services Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg kicked off his campaign for Washington state attorney general with endorsements this month from some… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: One dead in Chimacum house fire; would-be rescuer injured

The Associated Press CHIMACUM — A woman died today in a house fire south of Chimacum, and a fire dispatcher says a man who tried… Continue reading

Justices rule against Ressam in terrorism case

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against an Algerian who brought explosives into Port Angeles aboard… Continue reading

Former Clallam sheriff wears marshal’s badge

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEATTLE — Joe Hawe, former Clallam County sheriff, is the new U.S. marshal for Western Washington. Hawe, 58, was appointed… Continue reading

Tuition increase approved for community colleges

Peninsula Daily News news sources The state Board of Community and Technical Colleges in Olympia has approved a modest tuition increase at Peninsula College and… Continue reading

Port Townsend may get 2 larger ferries

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT TOWNSEND — It would be a dream come true for Port Townsend residents and merchants. Instead of a smaller,… Continue reading

Earthquake risk on North Olympic Peninsula detailed by scientists

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Government scientists are discussing two earthquake faults which could cause serious damage on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

New Olympic National Park superintendent named — official National Park Service statement

News release from National Park Service this morning. A full report will appear in Tuesday's editions of the Peninsula Daily News: Karen Gustin is the… Continue reading

AP-Ipsos national poll: Obama loses 10-point advantage over McCain, who is now tied with both Democrats

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain has erased Sen. Barack Obama's 10-point advantage in a head-to-head matchup, leaving him essentially tied with… Continue reading

Kayak symposium for everyone from beginners to experts

By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Whether you're an experienced sea kayaker who paddles around the San Juans or a first-timer… Continue reading

$4-plus a gallon diesel prices weigh heavily on North Olympic Peninsula

By Michele Mihalovich, for Peninsula Daily News While most motorists are watching gasoline prices inch toward $4 a gallon, diesel fuel costs are already there… Continue reading

Remaining two Makah whalers convicted in bench trial

By Gene Johnson, The Associated Press TACOMA — Two Makah tribal members who led an unauthorized gray whale hunt last September were convicted Monday of… Continue reading