Peninsula Daily News

‘Champions’ will push Port Angeles forward, departing city manager says

PORT ANGELES — To create a vibrant future for Port Angeles, the city needs "community champions" — not "crusaders" or "a spirit of divisiveness." That… Continue reading

Free concert in Sequim tonight

SEQUIM —Kevin Magner and Le Mélenge will perform original rock, folk and blues tonight for Sequim's Music in the Park concert series. The free concert… Continue reading

Owner ‘just sick about’ burglary of her restaurant

PORT ANGELES — The Cornerhouse Restaurant downtown had an unwelcome customer overnight. Between the time the janitor left at 12:30 a.m. and when the first… Continue reading

UPDATE: Port Angeles asked to conserve water through this afternoon, although line is fixed

PORT ANGELES — City crews fully completed the repair of a 24-inch water this morning, but residents are asked to conserve water until 5 p.m.… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Stage 2 water emergency in Port Angeles

A break in the 24-inch water transmission line between Dry Creek and the transfer station, forcing the city of Port Angeles to declare a Stage… Continue reading

Clallam ballot return tops 27 percent

PORT ANGELES — More than 27 percent of the registered voters in Clallam County have cast their ballots in the Tuesday primary election, county Auditor… Continue reading

Jefferson returns close to 35 percent

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly 35 percent of registered voters in Jefferson County have cast ballots in the primary election, said Betty Johnson, county voter registration… Continue reading

Crash fouls traffic at key junction to Hood Canal Bridge

A collision between a van and a motor home on U.S. Highway 101 at state Highway 104 blocked Hood Canal Bridge traffic in both directions… Continue reading

Delta Rays to play rock and blues at tonight’s Concert on the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — One of Jefferson County's homegrown favorites will play rock and blues at tonight's Concert on the Dock downtown. The Delta Rays of… Continue reading

Law enforcement agencies to participate in stepped-up DUI patrols

Clallam and Jefferson county law enforcement agencies plan extra patrols to stop drivers impaired by alcohol or drug use. Extra officers will be on duty… Continue reading

Open house, barbecue set for vets

PORT ANGELES — Veterans, their spouses and surviving spouses of vets can learn more about veterans benefits at an open house on Sept. 20. The… Continue reading

State attorney general to speak in Sequim on Friday

SEQUIM — Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna will address the Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club on Friday. He will speak at the SunLand Golf & Country… Continue reading

Big band sounds swing Port Angeles City Pier tonight

PORT ANGELES — Concert-goers to tonight's free offering on City Pier will relive the swingin' sounds of the big band era of the 1930s and… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula jobless rates decline

The unemployment rate declined in Clallam and Jefferson counties in July, while joblessness increased statewide. Unemployment in Clallam County declined from 7.5 percent in June… Continue reading

Start your engines for rock ‘n’ roll benefit

ATTENTION, CAR BUFFS, barbecue fans and rock 'n' rollers! Bring your vintage car or truck or street rod to the Eagles Club, 110 S. Penn… Continue reading

Dixieland comes to Sequim tonight

SEQUIM — The upbeat sounds of North Olympic Peninsula Dixieland kings The Dukes of Dabob will permeate tonight's free Concert in the Park. The Dukes… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for rock ‘n’ roll benefit

PORT ANGELES — Tickets are on sale to see Elvis, Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin and John Denver. These musical legends and their soul-stirring songs will… Continue reading

Dream Playground Foundation to raise money at Clallam County Fair

PORT ANGELES — Colorful "handprint" tiles to benefit the Dream Playground at Erickson Park will be offered at a Dream Playground Foundation booth at the… Continue reading

Cancer commission cites Sequim center

SEQUIM — The Olympic Medical Cancer Center has received a three-year approval "with commendation" from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.… Continue reading

Twilight series invades top five spots on best-seller list with four entries

FORKS — All four books in the Twilight saga of teen love and vampires in Forks are in the top five of USA Today's bestseller… Continue reading