Port Angeles launches webpage, survey for short-term rentals

City seeks feedback on proposed regulations

Two hurt in car wreck chain reaction

Two people were reportedly taken to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles after a Friday wreck but were reported as not in… Continue reading

Peninsula College Board of Trustees recognizes foundation president

Foundation has raised nearly $6 million and started new campaign

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Merry Christmas

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The… Continue reading

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dog rescued in time for Christmas

A dog heard barking down a cliff off Finn Hall Road was rescued safely on Saturday, Clallam County Fire District 3 reported. “The… Continue reading

From left, Ted Krysinski, Jordan Pollock, Steve Craig, Andy Schmucker, Max Plattner and Rolf Schumann work at the Wooden Boat Festival circa 1996. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
From left, Ted Krysinski, Jordan Pollock, Steve Craig, Andy Schmucker, Max Plattner and Rolf Schumann work at the Wooden Boat Festival circa 1996. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Quake epicenter west of Quilcene

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake 3.7 miles west of Quilcene rattled homes early Christmas Eve, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was… Continue reading

Donations grow for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses contibuting to fundraising efforts

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The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.

Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Salvation Army to serve community meal today

The Salvation Army in Port Angeles will serve a Christmas dinner today. The free meal will be from noon to 2 p.m.… Continue reading

Donations taken for Dream Playground rebuild

The Dream Playground Foundation is taking donations to rebuild the playground that burned down on Wednesday. To make a donation, go to… Continue reading

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Well-loved amenity reduced to rubble

Port Angeles police investigating blaze as arson

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Active returns home after patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Crew aids fishermen, detains alleged drug smugglers

Many ready to help rebuild community icon

Insurance, donation details unclear

Mark Nichols.

Nichols: Case clearance, data are goals for 2024

Prosecuting attorney says new staff will help

Mark Nichols.