Sequim students to be honored as Washington Scholars

Two Sequim High School students will be among those honored for academic achievement and community involvement at the annual Washington Scholars ceremony May 20. Olivia… Continue reading

UPDATE Bicyclist who died in U.S. HIghway 101 collision identified

Saturday update: The Washington State Patrol last Friday identified the bicyclist who died as James M. Miller of Quilcene. Earlier report: DISCOVERY BAY -- A… Continue reading

Run for elective office in Jefferson, Clallam (WA) counties

With the June 1-5 filing period for elective posts little more than two weeks away, non-candidate announcements dominate political news in Port Angeles. Reflecting the… Continue reading

Navy to study 2nd Trident weapons wharf at Bangor

BANGOR -- The Navy has scheduled three public meetings next month in Port Ludlow, Poulsbo and Seattle on its plan to build a second weapons… Continue reading

Pull together to save the pool (Peninsula Daily News EDITORIAL)

WITHOUT ANY RESERVATIONS, the Peninsula Daily News recommends a “for” vote to create a metropolitan park district to save Port Angeles’ community pool. A pool… Continue reading

Clallam Bay, Sekiu spruce up for spring

CLALLAM BAY -- The Clallam Bay-Sekiu Community Action Team is leading a Spring Spruce Up at the end of the month. Residents can pick up… Continue reading

Concert to benefit animals

PORT TOWNSEND -- Pianist Linda Gentille, a Las Vegas performer who toured with Liberace as a teen, will be the headline performer at the Benefit… Continue reading

Customers say Internet quicker than phone for ferry reservations

PORT TOWNSEND -- Don DeMott found out the hard way -- it's time-consuming to make phone reservations for the Port Townsend-Keystone car ferry. "The whole… Continue reading

Father of drowned baby identified, arrested

The father of a baby who was drowned in a Port Angeles toilet bowl in December has been identified, and the 37-year-old man has been… Continue reading

Murray Motors on list for closure in Chrysler plan going before bankruptcy judge

PORT ANGELES -- After 75 years of business, Murray Motors is on a list of dealerships that struggling automaker Chrysler wants to close. Mark Murray,… Continue reading

Sequim man wins business grant

PORT ANGELES -- Timothy Visi of Sequim won the Entrepreneurial Challenge and a $5,000 grant for his business -- Umami Sea Vegetables -- at the… Continue reading

Travelers soar in high-flying alternative to driving, ferries

North Olympic Peninsula air passengers operations are flying high these days, the result of the temporary Hood Canal Bridge closure. Passenger travel aboard Kenmore Air… Continue reading

What goes around . . . Free rides available on hand-cranked carousel

PORT TOWNSEND -- It's Rhododendron Festival week, and the carnival is in full swing, filling Memorial Field with the whir of motors, shouting voices and… Continue reading

Update: Bicyclist killed in wreck from Quilcene

DISCOVERY BAY — A 51-year-old Quilcene man was killed today when his bicycle collided with a red Ford mustang on U.S. Highway 101. He was… Continue reading

Murray Motors in Port Angeles on Chrysler list for closure

PORT ANGELES -- In its 75th year of business, Murray Motors has found itself on a list of dealerships that struggling automaker Chrysler plans to… Continue reading

Clallam County historian, civic leader June Robinson dies

SEQUIM -- Clallam County history expert and longtime Sequim School Board member June P. Robinson of Sequim died Wednesday after a long fight with ovarian… Continue reading

Fired Clallam deputy wins appeal. Former PDN reporter linked to case.

A former Clallam County sheriff's deputy fired in 2005 after he was accused of having an extramarital affair while on duty had his law enforcement… Continue reading

Business grants awarded tonight

PORT ANGELES -- Six entrepreneurs who presented business plans to a panel of judges Wednesday in hopes of winning cash awards will find out who… Continue reading

Parents brainstorm ways to save First Teacher

SEQUIM -- Much has happened in two motley rooms at the Sequim Community School. Toddlers discovered the world by way of books, then clambered on… Continue reading

High tech, hands-on: Museum makeover planned

PORT TOWNSEND -- One day, the Jefferson County Historical Society expects its museum will sport high tech electronics to tell the stories and hands-on activities… Continue reading