Arwyn Rice

The wreckage of a Jeep SUV in which three people were injured lies Monday afternoon next to U.S. Highway 101 north of Quilcene. (Quilcene Fire Rescue)

2ND UPDATE: Collision of SUV, dump truck sends 3 to hospital in Highway 101 wreck north of Quilcene

QUILCENE — Three people — one of them a child — were take to hospitals Monday afternoon after a collision between a dump truck and… Continue reading

The wreckage of a Jeep SUV in which three people were injured lies Monday afternoon next to U.S. Highway 101 north of Quilcene. (Quilcene Fire Rescue)
The Polar Pioneer oil rig is towed by tugs in Port Angeles Harbor on Sunday morning after being offloaded from the MV Blue Marlin. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)

Oil rig Polar Pioneer, heavy lift ship Blue Marlin now separate in Port Angeles Harbor [PHOTO GALLERY]

PORT ANGELES — Two giant vessels that arrived in Port Angeles Harbor as one massive unit are now operating separately. The Polar Pioneer oil drilling… Continue reading

The Polar Pioneer oil rig is towed by tugs in Port Angeles Harbor on Sunday morning after being offloaded from the MV Blue Marlin. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)
The Polar Pioneer oil rig is towed by tugs in Port Angeles Harbor on Sunday morning after being offloaded from the MV Blue Marlin. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: Oil rig Polar Pioneer, heavy lift ship Blue Marlin now separate in Port Angeles Harbor [PHOTO GALLERY]

PORT ANGELES — Two giant vessels that arrived in Port Angeles Harbor as one massive unit are now operating separately. The Polar Pioneer oil drilling… Continue reading

The Polar Pioneer oil rig is towed by tugs in Port Angeles Harbor on Sunday morning after being offloaded from the MV Blue Marlin. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)
A bald eagle soars over the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 2013. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Eagles on wing highlight of Neah Bay fest Saturday

NEAH BAY — If you've ever wanted to see a living bald or golden eagle in the wild but never managed to spot one, Saturday… Continue reading

A bald eagle soars over the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 2013. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Forks celebrates rivers, oceans with RainFest

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 24. FORKS — The second half of RainFest begins tonight with a series of short films, a… Continue reading

Kathleen Waldron

WEEKEND: Kitchens on display during Saturday tour on Marrowstone Island

MARROWSTONE ISLAND — A kitchen isn't just a place to cook; it's an extension of the self, according to Kathleen Waldron, owner of one of… Continue reading

Kathleen Waldron
A bald eagle soars over the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 2013. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Eagles on wing highlight of Neah Bay fest Saturday

NEAH BAY — If you've ever wanted to see a living bald or golden eagle in the wild but never managed to spot one, Saturday… Continue reading

A bald eagle soars over the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 2013. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Forks celebrates rivers, oceans with RainFest starting tonight

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 24. FORKS — The second half of RainFest begins tonight with a series of short films, a… Continue reading

Kathleen Waldron

WEEKEND: Kitchens on display during Saturday tour on Marrowstone Island

MARROWSTONE ISLAND — A kitchen isn't just a place to cook; it's an extension of the self, according to Kathleen Waldron, owner of one of… Continue reading

Kathleen Waldron

Rollover wreck blocks Highway 101 east of Sequim for nearly two hours

SEQUIM — U.S. Highway 101 was blocked by a rollover wreck and a search for the driver for nearly two hours late Tuesday and early… Continue reading

Rollover wreck blocks Highway 101 east of Sequim for nearly two hours

SEQUIM — U.S. Highway 101 was blocked by a rollover wreck and a search for the driver for nearly two hours late Tuesday and early… Continue reading

Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Crew members uninjured when Coast Guard helicopter is hit by laser beam in Port Angeles, forcing immediate landing

PORT ANGELES — A Coast Guard helicopter landed safely after crew members reported being targeted by a laser from the ground. The crew of an… Continue reading

Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Kayaker hospitalized after Dungeness Spit trip discharged from Seattle facility

SEQUIM — An Olympia kayaker who survived a paddle trip off Dungeness Spit that turned deadly April 11 is at home recovering. William D. Kelley,… Continue reading

Tom Swanson

Port Angeles to New York state bicycle ride aims to raise $100,000 for scholarship endowment

PORT ANGELES — An education advocate will bicycle from Port Angeles to his childhood home of Panama, N.Y., this summer to raise $100,000 for a… Continue reading

Tom Swanson
Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

UPDATE: Crew members uninjured when Coast Guard helicopter is hit by laser beam in Port Angeles, forcing immediate landing

PORT ANGELES — A Coast Guard helicopter landed safely after crew members reported being targeted by a laser from the ground. The crew of an… Continue reading

Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Kayaker hospitalized after Dungeness Spit trip discharged from Seattle facility

SEQUIM — An Olympia kayaker who survived a paddle trip off Dungeness Spit that turned deadly April 11 is at home recovering. William D. Kelley,… Continue reading

Anthony Richards

Business owner flies in look at newest drone technology for Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce

PORT ANGELES — The buzz of rotors, high-tech video goggles and an unexpected wreck took center stage Monday in a conference room at the Red… Continue reading

Anthony Richards
Saturday's ribbon cutting for the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks is truly a community affair

Big day in Forks: Large crowd joins ribbon-cutting on Rainforest Arts Center

FORKS — Nearly 200 West End residents packed the new Rainforest Arts Center on Saturday to celebrate the community center’s grand opening. Forks civic leaders… Continue reading

Saturday's ribbon cutting for the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks is truly a community affair
Sean Rust

Polar Pioneer, carrier ship draw curious eyes to Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Looming over Port Angeles Harbor, a towering mobile oil rig and its heavy-lift ship have attracted curious sightseers from near and far… Continue reading

Sean Rust
Saturday's ribbon cutting for the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks is truly a community affair

Big day in Forks: Large crowd joins ribbon-cutting on Rainforest Arts Center

FORKS — Nearly 200 West End residents packed the new Rainforest Arts Center on Saturday to celebrate the community center’s grand opening. Forks civic leaders… Continue reading

Saturday's ribbon cutting for the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks is truly a community affair