Peninsula Daily News

State Patrol’s emphasis patrols help cut DUI, speeding wrecks on Peninsula

PORT ANGELES -- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and speed-related wrecks on the North Olympic Peninsula's state highways were down by double-digit… Continue reading

Nominate your CLALLAM COUNTY hero (Note – deadline today!)

Today is the final day to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Deadline to comment on Olympic National Park expansion extended

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- The deadline for submitting public comment on a proposed boundary change in the North Olympic Peninsula's national park has been extended,… Continue reading

Galas draw hundreds for Oscar parties, Peninsula fundraisers

Two galas offered those on the North Olympic Peninsula a chance to dress up in their finest, walk the red carpet and watch the Academy… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Hurricane Ridge Poma lift operates today; first time in 2 years

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- The Poma lift is back in business atop Hurricane Ridge. Skiers and snowboarders can access the north slope lift for the… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s basketball team loses tournament game

The Peninsula College men's basketball team took a thumping in the first round of the NWAACC Tournament, losing to Tacoma Community College 75-49 Saturday. "We… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival queen crowned

Fallon Schneider, 17, foreground in the photo, is crowned queen of the 115th annual Sequim Irrigation Festival at the climax of the festival royalty pageant… Continue reading

Port Townsend Cruise for more than 200 motorists on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 200 drivers in European cars — mostly Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, BMW, Volvo, Land Rover, Volkswagen and Saab — are expected… Continue reading

Motorists beware! More Hood Canal Bridge closures

SHINE — Motorists, beware. More unscheduled Hood Canal Bridge closures are planned both in the daytime and at night beginning Monday. Sporadic daytime closures of… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation royalty crowned Saturday

SEQUIM -- One girl will be crowned queen while three others will become princesses during the Sequim Irrigation Royalty Pageant on Saturday. The pageant will… Continue reading

Community Read events begin in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND -- Maritime art and activities kick off Community Read 2010 on Saturday. The Hungry Ocean is the choice for the 2010 Community Read,… Continue reading

Other area events this weekend

Benefits and seminars are among the entertainment offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For information on other activities, see "Things To Do" in… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s basketball team to start NWACC tournament

KENNEWICK -- The Peninsula College men's basketball team has a spot in the big dance. That's all that matters to Pirates head coach Peter Stewart,… Continue reading

Two compete for crown of Clallam County Fair queen

PORT ANGELES -- Come Aug. 19, one will be a queen and one will be a princess. Until then, the two Port Angeles High School… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles girls’ title hopes fade in 52-40 loss

AUBURN -- The Port Angeles girls basketball team's state tournament dreams faded away in yet another disappointing playoff loss Wednesday night. Port Angeles fell to… Continue reading

Container ship stalled near Neah Bay being towed to Tacoma

NEAH BAY — The state-funded emergency response tug Hunter, stationed at Neah Bay, is towing a container ship to Tacoma today after responding to a… Continue reading

Submarine diving exercise near Lyre River mouth

PORT ANGELES -- A U.S. Navy submarine conducted a standard diving exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca this afternoon just west of the… Continue reading

Trained volunteers provide free tax assistance on Peninsula

The trained and certified Tax-Aide volunteers who are preparing 2009 federal income taxes for free across the North Olympic Peninsula have helped a steady stream… Continue reading

Double-digit unemployment rate reported in Peninsula

Unemployment increased in the North Olympic Peninsula in January, as it did statewide, with Clallam County at 11.4 percent -- a 1.5 percent rise from… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge hydraulics fixed; nightly testing to begin Monday

SHINE -- Nightly closures for testing of the Hood Canal Bridge are planned beginning Monday, and will continue for at least six days, now that… Continue reading