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WEEKEND: Other events today and this weekend on North Olympic Peninsula

Halloween events aren't the only things happening on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Multiple benefits, an Apple Press and Fun Fest and a World… Continue reading

Pat Wakefield

WEEKEND: Outrageous Olympics . . . tonight! ‘Fun-raiser’ for Clallam County United Way

PORT ANGELES — Paper airplanes, pingpong balls, frypans, soda cans, yo-yos and more will fill the Vern Burton Community Center gym during the sixth annual… Continue reading

Pat Wakefield

WEEKEND: Take a cemetery tour to visit city’s past notables

PORT ANGELES — “Whispers from the Past,” an opportunity to “meet” former Port Angeles citizens, will be held at Ocean View Cemetery at 1 p.m.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: West End prime place to spot whales on southward travels

McClatchy News Service and Peninsula Daily News KALALOCH — If you use the Kalaloch area south of Forks as your base, there are plenty of… Continue reading

If you want to . . . lose your head over our two contests . . . you can do so by submitting one photo!

NOW TWO CONTESTS! For fame, glory and a prize, enter your best jack-o’-lantern and Halloween costume in our online competition

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS is now holding two online photo contests — to find the best carved pumpkins (we began that contest earlier) and best Halloween… Continue reading

If you want to . . . lose your head over our two contests . . . you can do so by submitting one photo!

Diarrheic shellfish poison strikes a new area, resulting in shellfish harvesting closure in Kitsap County

By Peninsula Daily News and Associated Press news sources HOOD CANAL — Marine biotoxins that cause diarrheic shellfish poisoning (DSP) have been detected in high… Continue reading

Field trip, panel set in Joyce on paleo-tsunamis

JOYCE — Paleo-tsunamis, or tsunamis occurring prior to the historical record or for which there are no written observations, will be covered in an evening… Continue reading

Jim Hargrove

Hargrove bristles over opponent’s child-rape law accusations, TV ads

Peninsula Daily News and The Daily World of Aberdeen State Sen. Jim Hargrove said he’s never too surprised when contentious issues crop up in the… Continue reading

Jim Hargrove
If you want to . . . lose your head over our two contests . . . you can do so by submitting one photo!

NOW TWO CONTESTS! For fame, glory and a prize, enter your best jack-o’-lantern and Halloween costume in our online competition

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS is now holding two online photo contests — to find the best carved pumpkins (we began that contest earlier) and best Halloween… Continue reading

If you want to . . . lose your head over our two contests . . . you can do so by submitting one photo!

Southwest Washington sheriff shoots self as deputies approach

The Associated Press CATHLAMET — Wahkiakum County Sheriff Jon Dearmore apparently shot himself as two of his deputies were responding to a concerned call from… Continue reading

Ahmed Ressam is shown shortly after his capture in Port Angeles on Dec. 14

Terrorist captured in Port Angeles sentenced to 37 years for millennium plot

By Gene Johnson The Associated Press SEATTLE — Algerian terrorist Ahmed Ressam was sentenced today to 37 years in prison for plotting to bomb Los… Continue reading

Ahmed Ressam is shown shortly after his capture in Port Angeles on Dec. 14
On a per capita basis

Are we fertile or what? Port Angeles tops state in birthrate

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Newly released and analyzed 2011 Census data show Port Angeles to be, er, fertile. Port Angeles had… Continue reading

On a per capita basis
Phil Downer Discipleship of America

Finding Christ — Phil Downer speaks to the 16th annual Clallam County Leadership Prayer Breakfast

EDITOR'S NOTE: Tom Tutton, is a retired attorney and the author of "A Friend Thru Terror." He lives in Port Angeles. By Tom Tutton Special… Continue reading

Phil Downer Discipleship of America
KOMO News

Gasoline prices are falling — finally!

By Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press PORT ANGELS — Gasoline prices have begun their seasonal slide. Better late than never, drivers say. The… Continue reading

KOMO News
Rob McKenna

In case you missed it: New poll says McKenna, Inslee tied; gay marriage initiative likely to pass

By MIKE BAKER The Associated Press OLYMPIA — It doesn't get any more competitive than this: A new poll says Washington's race for governor is… Continue reading

Rob McKenna
A previous award-winner.

Show us your best jack-o’-lantern. Win fame, glory, a prize!

CALLING ALL NORTH Olympic Peninsula pumpkin-carving enthusiasts! The Halloween season is here, and we're ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday with… Continue reading

A previous award-winner.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama debate as moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS listens Monday night. The Associated Press

Ten things you need to know for today!

By Peninsula Daily News staff and The Associated Press 1. AMID CLASH, CANDIDATES FIND COMMON GROUND . . . In final debate, Obama and Romney… Continue reading

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama debate as moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS listens Monday night. The Associated Press

Are we fertile or what? Port Angeles tops state in birthrate

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — Newly released and analyzed 2011 Census data show Port Angeles to be, er, fertile. Port Angeles had… Continue reading

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes

Calling all North Olympic Peninsula pumpkin-carving enthusiasts! The Halloween season is here, and we're ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday with… Continue reading

Cut into our online pumpkin-carving contest and win prizes
Dr. Lesley Tinker

Diabetes lecture set Thursday

SEQUIM — Dr. Lesley Tinker will present “Lowering Your Diabetes Risk” at the Olympic Medical Center Medical Services Building, 840 N. Fifth Ave., in Sequim,… Continue reading

Dr. Lesley Tinker