Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles: Duck Derby schedule

PORT ANGELES -- The Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby takes place Sunday and includes activities for the entire family. All events will be on Ediz… Continue reading

Joyce: Could veteran lawmaker Buck become the next GOP House leader?

JOYCE -- Rep. Jim Buck says he is willing to take the reins of the Republican force in the state House of Representatives next year… Continue reading

Peninsula: Unemployment rates fall

The unemployment rate in Jefferson and Clallam counties decreased in April, according to new state figures. A report released Tuesday by the state Employment Security… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Free job fair offers employment opportunities

People looking for jobs can talk to more than 45 Peninsula employers and exhibitors at the "Job Fair . . . Works for You in… Continue reading

Clallam and Jefferson residents – the numbers

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Peninsula Daily News has begun a three-part series on newly released 2000 Census data for the North Olympic Peninsula. Residents in Clallam… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Police stationed at airport instead of National Guard

Port Angeles police will replace National Guard troops today to monitor security at William R. Fairchild International Airport. Beginning at 5 a.m., one police officer… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Seattle radio station’s transmitter bid could silence KIKN-AM

A Seattle radio station has reapplied for an increase to 50,000 watts of broadcasting power that would silence a Port Angeles radio station. Inspiration Media… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Rhododendron Festival blossoms this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The annual Rhododendron Festival kicks off Saturday with the Rhody Bicycle Tour, arts and crafts fair, senior citizen's royalty coronation and dance… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Planning panel clears 30-lot eastside subdivision

The Port Angeles Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a proposed 30-lot subdivision on the city's east side Wednesday night. The Ennis Creek Estates property… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Groups to address INS ferry fee

The Port Angeles Business Association is sending a letter opposing the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service's proposed $3 border crossing fee for commercial ship and… Continue reading

Port Townsend: City Council to ink contract with Clallam YMCA

The Port Townsend City Council voted 7-0 Monday night to enter into a contract with the YMCA for city recreational services. The council voted to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Race relations task force meeting Wednesday

A task force looking into recent Coast Guard complaints of racism will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the incidents and how the community… Continue reading

Where to send comments

The Immigration and Naturalization Service is accepting input on the proposed $3 immigration fee until May 24. The fee would be applied to all ferry… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Fort Worden centennial activities

Anniversary Days kick off the centennial celebration at Fort Worden and is one of four festivals in 2002 that will honor the rich history and… Continue reading

Quilcene: Firefighter’s condition improving

QUILCENE -- A volunteer firefighter seriously injured in a head-on crash that killed a local teen-ager Tuesday is apparently improving at Harborview Medical Center in… Continue reading

Sequim: Here’s your schedule of Sequim Irrigation Festival events

SEQUIM -- The 107th edition of the Sequim Irrigation Festival, the state's oldest continuing festival, begins today. The festival was started May 1, 1896, when… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Trial of accused deputy killer may be delayed beyond September

The trial of a man accused of killing a Clallam County sheriff's deputy may be delayed from its scheduled Sept. 3 starting date. A Western… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Ex-Thomas Oil cleanup bids rejected

Port Townsend city officials have rejected bids for the cleanup of Northwest Maritime Center property formerly owned by Thomas Oil. An error discovered during bid… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Business establishments in Coast Guard complaint visited by chamber official

PORT ANGELES -- Local eating and retail establishments named in a Coast Guard report on racism incidents have responded "with attention and deep concern,"' says… Continue reading

Shine: Bridge guardrail repair project to restrict lanes Wednesday

Additional repairs to Hood Canal Bridge guardrails will require lane restrictions on the bridge Wednesday, the state Department of Transportation says. Motorists should expect traffic… Continue reading