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A two-car collision at U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 partially blocked traffic for more than an hour on Tuesday. One person was transported to Olympic Medical Center, Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue said. (Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Collision blocks traffic at highways 101, 112

One person was transported to Olympic Medical Center following a two-car collision at U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 that partially… Continue reading

A two-car collision at U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 partially blocked traffic for more than an hour on Tuesday. One person was transported to Olympic Medical Center, Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue said. (Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Library system to host gift-wrapping workshops

The North Olympic Library System will host free “Wrap It Up” workshops at its West End branches this weekend. There will be… Continue reading

Port Townsend School District’s Food Service Director Shannon Gray in the Salish Coast production garden’s hoop house. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend schools’ food program thriving

Staff growing produce, cooking meals from scratch

Port Townsend School District’s Food Service Director Shannon Gray in the Salish Coast production garden’s hoop house. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

State report shows clean audit of Port of Port Angeles finances

Commissioners review five-year strategic plan

Wild Rose Chorale to set to perform Saturday

Wild Rose Chorale will perform “Christmas in the Air” at 3 p.m. Saturday. The a cappella holiday concert will be at Trinity… Continue reading

Woman files suit against city of Port Angeles

Document alleges denial of constitutional rights

Ty Rowley (20) is the biggest returning player for the Forks Spartans this year. Rowley scored 36 points and pulled down 18 rebounds in a win this week against Hoquiam and is part of a big squad for the Spartans. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Forks boys start a new chapter with brand new roster

It’s a big year of change for the Forks boys basketball team. Some of that change is due to graduation, some of it… Continue reading

Ty Rowley (20) is the biggest returning player for the Forks Spartans this year. Rowley scored 36 points and pulled down 18 rebounds in a win this week against Hoquiam and is part of a big squad for the Spartans. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay Red Devils

PREP BASKETBALL: 4-0 Neah Bay girls run past Forks

Neah Bay executed its halfcourt offense and got numerous good looks inside in blowing past Forks 71-40 in a nonleague girls basketball… Continue reading

Neah Bay Red Devils

Shoe with human remains found on Sequim beach

A shoe containing human remains was found on the beach at Marly Nelson County Park at Port Williams. A Sequim resident called 911… Continue reading

Sue Bahl walks with an umbrella on West Eighth Street on Monday. Heavy rainfall up to 8 inches over the past several days has increased the threat of landslides in Western Washington, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch also has been issued until 4 p.m. Friday for portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Clallam and Jefferson counties. Sharp rises in rivers, especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades, are expected, the National Weather Service said. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Atmospheric river

Sue Bahl walks with an umbrella on West Eighth Street on Monday. Heavy rainfall up to 8 inches over the past several days has increased… Continue reading

Sue Bahl walks with an umbrella on West Eighth Street on Monday. Heavy rainfall up to 8 inches over the past several days has increased the threat of landslides in Western Washington, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch also has been issued until 4 p.m. Friday for portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Clallam and Jefferson counties. Sharp rises in rivers, especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades, are expected, the National Weather Service said. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Five-year plan to address Jefferson County homelessness

Action steps assigned to jurisdictions, providers

Jury: Man guilty of attempted murder

Sentencing hearing set for next month

Navy security exercise slated for Wednesday at Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise today. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main gate and… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Interpreting the weather report

ONCE UPON A time, anthropologists somehow determined that the Eskimos have 50 different words for snow. Fishing guides and loggers have at least that many… Continue reading

Forks' Ty Rowley scored 36 points and pulled down 18 rebounds in a 70-59 win over Hoquiam on Monday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Forks' Ty Rowley scored 36 points and pulled down 18 rebounds in a 70-59 win over Hoquiam on Monday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BOWLING: PA girls solid, but drops match to Klahowya

Port Angeles rolled some solid games against Klahowya, one of the toughest teams in the state, but lost 7-0 to the Eagles.… Continue reading

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About four hundred fans of all ages turned out for the annual event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community celebration

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About… Continue reading

Santa greets well wishers who showed up at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Saturday to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree. About four hundred fans of all ages turned out for the annual event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra will play an overture on Saturday arranged by Vincent Oneppo of Port Townsend. (Vincent Oneppo)

‘Man Who Saved Christmas’ arrives on symphony’s stage

One wonders: Of all of the musical instruments, why did 5-year-old Vincent Oneppo choose the clarinet? It wasn’t really a choice, said… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
The Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra will play an overture on Saturday arranged by Vincent Oneppo of Port Townsend. (Vincent Oneppo)

Holiday bazaars slated for this weekend

Craft fairs and other holiday parties are scheduled across the Peninsula this week. They include: CHIMACUM • The Dove House will host pictures with Santa… Continue reading