PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Washington state ferry system will operate a South Point-Lofall route in May and June of next year while the Hood Canal floating bridge is closed for construction. Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond announced the

West Coast port workers near settlement - World Link
LOS ANGELES (AP) West Coast port workers and shippers have reached a tentative agreement on health care benefits, but both sides continue to negotiate wage, workplace safety and other issues in their ongoing contract talks. Neither the Pacific

fishing boat rescues windless kite surfer - Seattle Post Intelligencer
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard says the crew of a fishing vessel has rescued a 42-year-old kite surfer who called for help at the north end of Useless Bay, off northwest Washington’s Whidbey Island. The kite surfer’s problem? No wind. The unidentified

Spring Training - Chicago Tribune
Simply put, spring training is the best way for baseball fans to get an up-close look at their favorite players, either in Florida’s Grapefruit League or in Arizona’s Cactus League. In 2008 in Florida, 17 teams will hold their preseasons in the

Israel trip budget released - Daily Breeze
LOS ANGELES - The city of Los Angeles budgeted $240,000 for a delegation of Angelenos’ weeklong trip to Israel led by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Mayor’s Office reported Friday. The mayor was accompanied by City Council members Wendy Greuel, Jack

Kite Surfer Rescued By Nearby fishing Vessel - KCPQ 13 FOX
The crew of the fishing vessel Northern Eagle rescued a 42-year old male kite surfer who was in distress in the vicinity of Double Bluff at the north end of Useless Bay Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Seattle received a call from Island County Dispatch

PASD tabs new middle school leader - KONP 1450AM
(Port Angeles) — A new assistant principal at Stevens Middle School has been appointed for the upcoming school year. Bryan O’Donnell takes the position beginning July 1st. O’Donnell replaces Jeri Goebel, who has accepted a position as principal at

All new cars sold in California will need ‘green’ labels - East Bay Business Times
All new cars sold in state will be required to have ‘green’ labels [Los Angeles] Port of Oakland helps truckers clear the air; San Leandro’s company Cleaire vies for retrofit business [East Bay] Bay Area air district will consider fees on greenhouse

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