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Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Cast your ballot for your favorite in our County Fair Photo Contest

IT'S TIME TO pick your favorite photo taken at the Jefferson or Clallam county fairs! Voting is underway in our online County Fair Photo Contest.… Continue reading

Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm

Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm

From the Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment: SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to more than 10 reports of persons in the water and more… Continue reading

Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm
Today's front page tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online!

GOOD SUNDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's readers in Clallam County. There's more inside that isn't online!
People look at a row of downed trees after they were knocked down during a windstorm on Saturday (Aug. 29) in Lynnwood

Strong winds blamed for 2 deaths in Seattle area; power outages leave 500,000 in the dark

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Powerful winds toppled trees and power lines across the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, causing two deaths in the Seattle… Continue reading

People look at a row of downed trees after they were knocked down during a windstorm on Saturday (Aug. 29) in Lynnwood
Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm

Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm

From the Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment: SEATTLE — The Coast Guard responded to more than 10 reports of persons in the water and more… Continue reading

Coast Guard: More than 10 reports of persons in the water, more than 20 vessels dragging anchor or adrift, due to windstorm
In this Thursday (Aug. 27) photo

2nd UPDATE — Despite strong winds, fire lines holding at Twisp-area wildfire that has scorched about 475 acres

By The Associated Press TWISP, Okanogan County — Fire crews battling a blaze in central Washington were encouraged that fire lines seemed to be holding… Continue reading

In this Thursday (Aug. 27) photo
People look at a row of downed trees after they were knocked down during a windstorm on Saturday (Aug. 29) in Lynnwood

Strong winds blamed for 2 deaths in Seattle area; power outages leave 500,000 in the dark

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Powerful winds toppled trees and power lines across the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, causing two deaths in the Seattle… Continue reading

People look at a row of downed trees after they were knocked down during a windstorm on Saturday (Aug. 29) in Lynnwood
The barge after it tipped and dumped vehicles into Victoria harbor. British Columbia Ministry of Environment via AP

Barge tips, vehicles fall into Victoria harbor

By The Associated Press VICTORIA — A barge tipped in Victoria's harbor, dumping as many as 20 vehicles into the water on Friday. British Columbia's… Continue reading

The barge after it tipped and dumped vehicles into Victoria harbor. British Columbia Ministry of Environment via AP
'2015 Who's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' available in today's print Peninsula Daily News

‘2015 Who’s Who on the North Olympic Peninsula’ available in today’s print Peninsula Daily News

OUR 2015 'WHO's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' — 56 pages of information on community leaders, local governments, school districts, tribes and other organizations… Continue reading

'2015 Who's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' available in today's print Peninsula Daily News
Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Cast your ballot for your favorite in our County Fair Photo Contest

IT'S TIME TO pick your favorite photo taken at the Jefferson or Clallam county fairs! Voting is underway in our online County Fair Photo Contest.… Continue reading

Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ to play in both Port Angeles and Port Townsend . . . and other items

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 28. In both North Olympic Peninsula counties, on goes the dreaming. William Shakespeare's frolicsome love story, “A… Continue reading

Jack Zduriencik talks to reporters at a press conference in Seattle in January. The Seattle Mariners have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik after seven disappointing seasons during which the club failed to end its playoff drought. Team President Kevin Mather announced the decision to fire Zduriencik on Friday. Assistant general manager Jeff Kingston will take over on an interim basis. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Mariners fire general manager Jack Zduriencik

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners fired general manager Jack Zduriencik on Friday after seven disappointing seasons during which the… Continue reading

Jack Zduriencik talks to reporters at a press conference in Seattle in January. The Seattle Mariners have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik after seven disappointing seasons during which the club failed to end its playoff drought. Team President Kevin Mather announced the decision to fire Zduriencik on Friday. Assistant general manager Jeff Kingston will take over on an interim basis. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press
Three firefighters who died in a firestorm near Twisp: Richard Wheeler

UPDATED — 911 calls from fatal fire: ‘Send somebody fast’

By REBECCA BOONE and MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press TWISP, Okanogan County — Homeowners frantically asked for help as a swiftly moving wildfire headed toward… Continue reading

Three firefighters who died in a firestorm near Twisp: Richard Wheeler
The sun appears orange due to a heavy smoke column as a wildfire flares up in the late afternoon near Omak on Thursday (Aug. 27). The Associated Press

UPDATED — Northwest fire crews hope for a rainy, wet break in the weather — without winds

By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Northwest fire officials told U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that incoming cooler weather could help calm the massive… Continue reading

The sun appears orange due to a heavy smoke column as a wildfire flares up in the late afternoon near Omak on Thursday (Aug. 27). The Associated Press
Owen Labrie in court while sitting next to his attorney Jay Carney. The Associated Press

UPDATED — Prep school scandal: Former student convicted of sex charges

By LYNNE TUOHY The Associated Press EDITOR’S NOTE — To follow this and other national-international news, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top of… Continue reading

Owen Labrie in court while sitting next to his attorney Jay Carney. The Associated Press
Three firefighters who died in a firestorm near Twisp: Richard Wheeler

UPDATED — 911 calls from fatal fire: ‘Send somebody fast’

By REBECCA BOONE and MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press TWISP, Okanogan County — Homeowners frantically asked for help as a swiftly moving wildfire headed toward… Continue reading

Three firefighters who died in a firestorm near Twisp: Richard Wheeler
'2015 Who's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' available in today's print Peninsula Daily News

‘2015 Who’s Who on the North Olympic Peninsula’ available in today’s print Peninsula Daily News

OUR 2015 'WHO's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' — 56 pages of information on community leaders, local governments, school districts, tribes and other organizations… Continue reading

'2015 Who's Who on the North Olympic Peninsula' available in today's print Peninsula Daily News
Jack Zduriencik talks to reporters at a press conference in Seattle in January. The Seattle Mariners have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik after seven disappointing seasons during which the club failed to end its playoff drought. Team President Kevin Mather announced the decision to fire Zduriencik on Friday. Assistant general manager Jeff Kingston will take over on an interim basis. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Mariners fire general manager Jack Zduriencik

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners fired general manager Jack Zduriencik on Friday after seven disappointing seasons during which the… Continue reading

Jack Zduriencik talks to reporters at a press conference in Seattle in January. The Seattle Mariners have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik after seven disappointing seasons during which the club failed to end its playoff drought. Team President Kevin Mather announced the decision to fire Zduriencik on Friday. Assistant general manager Jeff Kingston will take over on an interim basis. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press
Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Cast your ballot for your favorite in our County Fair Photo Contest

IT'S TIME TO pick your favorite photo taken at the Jefferson or Clallam county fairs! Voting is underway in our online County Fair Photo Contest.… Continue reading

Walk on Water fun at the Jefferson County Fair. Jefferson County Fairgrounds

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ to play in both Port Angeles and Port Townsend starting today . . . and other items

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 28. In both North Olympic Peninsula counties, on goes the dreaming. William Shakespeare's frolicsome love story, “A… Continue reading