Hiker survives 1,200-foot fall in Olympic National Forest

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST – The US Navy reports crews from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station rescued a hiker who had fallen more than 1,200 feet down a ravine Saturday in the Olympic National Forest. The hiker, a
Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF finds 1,500 tunnel shafts, underground passages
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza. The end of the cease-fire came after Hamas freed over 100 of the
Salvation Army asks for help with final fundraising push

By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – We reported last week that the local Salvation Army was experiencing a troubling fundraising season this year, having raised only one tenth of the donations it would need for the holiday
Hiker survives 1,200-foot fall in Olympic National Forest
OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST – The US Navy reports crews from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station rescued a hiker who had fallen more than 1,200 feet down a ravine Saturday in the Olympic National Forest. The hiker, a
US launches international task force to counter Houthi attacks
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is responding to the escalating crisis in the Red Sea by announcing Tuesday it has launched an international task force for maritime security, but so far only nine other
Senate deal on border, Ukraine aid won't happen before end of year: Schumer
Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As negotiations slog along, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a deal on border and Ukraine funding will not be completed before the end of the year — though talks will still
LOCAL SPORTS: Big night Tuesday for Port Angeles HS hoops

By Oly Archibald PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Roughrider basketball fans unfortunately have to decide which big basketball game they want to attend tonight and or listen to. The 3-2 Roughrider boys coming off a stunning 57-55
COVID variant JN.1 listed as ‘variant of interest’ by World Health Organization
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A COVID variant known as JN.1 has been listed as a separate “variant of interest” by the World Health Organization (WHO). The omicron sub variant was previously classified under its parent strain,
DeSantis' latest attack on Haley claims she really just wants to be Trump’s vice president
Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign on Tuesday ramped up its attacks on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, accusing his Republican primary rival of running to be Donald
Some people opt to pause drugs used for weight loss over the holidays. Is it safe?
bymuratdeniz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For many people, the holiday season is a time of holiday feasting, from dinners to cocktail parties and special desserts. Amid all the celebrating, some people like Julie Kelly, a 41-year-old from