Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula events ring in 2010

Tonight's the night for ringing out the old and ringing the new. Public New Year's Eve celebrations are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula. Here… Continue reading

Port Angeles police chase loses one, nabs another

PORT ANGELES -- Police who were chasing a man wanted on a warrant made an arrest -- but of another man wanted on a separate… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sonoma Valley, Calif., shades Port Angeles in boys basketball; more prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- Sonoma Valley, Calif., held off a strong Port Angeles High School late-game rally to win 53-45 the nonleague boys basketball game Wednesday… Continue reading

Arguments for proposed Sequim school levy topic of meeting

SEQUIM -- Citizens for Sequim Schools members will present arguments for a proposed levy for the Sequim School District on Tuesday. The meeting, sponsored by… Continue reading

Drivers beware: Hood Canal Bridge delays ahead

Drivers heading across the Hood Canal Bridge this week should be aware that they may be delayed. Daytime closures are scheduled for both today and… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles girls basketball rolls over Bainbridge; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles girls basketball team rolled past a tough Bainbridge team Tuesday night in nonleague action. Leading 29-20 at halftime, the… Continue reading

UPDATE: Artwork proceeds to benefit Peninsula Home Fund — SOLD IN FIRST DAY

All four pieces of art were sold by this afternoon. Thanks, all! . Earlier story: DOROTHEA MORGAN, AN internationally known artist and long-time resident of… Continue reading

‘Twilight’ actress gives special gift to Quileute children

LAPUSH -- Actress Tinsel Korey, who plays a supporting role in the film, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," gave a Christmas treat to all of… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge to be closed to traffic for testing three times this week

SHINE -- Testing the 6-month-old draw span of the refurbished Hood Canal Bridge will cause three daytime closures to traffic this week. The state Department… Continue reading

Nearly daily daytime closures of Hood Canal Bridge resume Monday

The state Department of Transportation stopped Hood Canal Bridge traffic for a daytime ballast test only once last week, on Wednesday, in deference to the… Continue reading

New Year’s Eve celebrations scheduled on Peninsula

Public New Year's Eve celebrations are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula. To add more to this list, phone 360-417-3527 or e-mail news@ peninsuladailynews.com. Here… Continue reading

PDN recognizes top employees of 2009

PORT ANGELES — Jasmine Birkland has been selected as the Peninsula Daily News/Sequim This Week Employee of the Year for 2009. Birkland, the Circulation Department’s… Continue reading

Phillips Fund awards nearly $250,000 to Clallam County nonprofits

The Seattle Foundation has awarded nearly $250,000 in grants to Clallam County nonprofit agencies through the Benjamin N. Phillips Fund. The fund, founded in 2006… Continue reading

Peninsula homeless programs’ federal grants renewed; $495,800 will allow another year of service

Port Angeles programs run by Serenity House of Clallam County and a Port Townsend program operated by Olympic Community Action Programs received, between them, $495,800… Continue reading

Gingerbread houses, hikes among North Peninsula activities

Gingerbread houses, holiday lights and hikes are among the few public activities offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this holiday weekend. Today's Peninsula Spotlight, the… Continue reading

Community holiday feasts slated on Peninsula

Free Christmas feasts will be offered Friday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Here is a sample. Family dinner set PORT ANGELES -- The Salvation Army… Continue reading

Man convicted of DUI 2 years after arrest; trial delayed by questions about state toxicology lab

FORKS -- Nearly two years after Mark Decker was arrested, he was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and sentenced to serve two days in… Continue reading

Trial set for accused bank robber from Port Townsend

TACOMA -- Michael J. Fenter, a Port Townsend boat builder and farmer accused of robbing a bank, will face trial beginning Feb. 2 in U.S.… Continue reading

Warming station opens at St. Vincent de Paul store in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- The St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store has opened a warming station for those with nowhere to go to get out… Continue reading

Free holiday feasts scheduled on North Olympic Peninsula

Free Christmas feasts will be offered Friday on the North Olympic Peninsula. To add a listing of other free, public meals, phone 360-417-3527. Family dinner… Continue reading