Demolition derby, rodeo among Clallam fair’s attractions on final day

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Fair is open today for one last day before it closes its gates until next summer. "We've had a… Continue reading

Motorcycles roar into Forks for Rainforest Run

FORKS — More than 1,000 motorcycles roared into Forks this weekend for the inaugural Rainforest Run. The weekend-long festival at Tillicum Park ends today with… Continue reading

New commanding officer of Indian Island reaches his ‘ultimate goal’

INDIAN ISLAND — Cmdr. Mark Charles Loose took command of Naval Magazine Indian Island last week, relieving outgoing commander, Cmdr. George Whitbred IV of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles mayor should resign, council member says

PORT ANGELES — City Council member Larry Williams believes Gary Braun should voluntarily resign as mayor for the sake of "good, clear new leadership." "I… Continue reading

Sequim radio station gets permit

SEQUIM — The Dungeness Valley was granted its own community radio station — KSQM-FM 91.5 — on Friday. "The construction permit was issued today by… Continue reading

We’re older and more plentiful, new Census data say

WASHINGTON — The face of the North Olympic Peninsula hasn't changed much in seven years, beyond being a bit more weathered and creased. And, of… Continue reading

Word expected Monday on KPly financing that would reopen plywood mill

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles expects to know on Monday if a former KPly mill employee will have the financing needed to… Continue reading

First Native American in space inspires Neah Bay students

By Debbie Ross-Preston, for Peninsula Daily News NEAH BAY — "I want to be an astronaut!" Carson Tholt, 12, told former astronaut John Herrington, the… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2008
  • By Debbie Ross-Preston, for Peninsula Daily News

Forks hospital replacement levy to be on Nov. 4 ballot

FORKS — A replacement levy to fund emergency medical services for West End residents will go before voters on the Nov. 4 general election ballot.… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts celebrating with parking-lot potluck today

SEQUIM — The happy ending is on a far horizon, but Olympic Theatre Arts' members are poised to celebrate anyway at their unfinished center. And… Continue reading

Port Townsend gets first hybrid car for police on Peninsula; Sequim next

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend's officers in blue are becoming a little greener. The city police department replaced one of its 2002 Chevy Tahoe SUVs… Continue reading

Steilacoom II‘s brief hiatus seen as a message

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula's ferry connection to Whidbey Island was out of service most of Thursday, and at least one Port Townsend… Continue reading

All kinds of entertainment at Clallam County Fair this weekend

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Fair, which opened Thursday, continues today and through Sunday with a continuous stream of entertainment. Gravity-defying acts will be… Continue reading

Clallam ballot return tops 27 percent

PORT ANGELES — More than 27 percent of the registered voters in Clallam County have cast their ballots in the Tuesday primary election, county Auditor… Continue reading

Jefferson returns close to 35 percent

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly 35 percent of registered voters in Jefferson County have cast ballots in the primary election, said Betty Johnson, county voter registration… Continue reading

Motorcyclists to roar into Forks this weekend

FORKS — The West End is geared up for the inaugural Rainforest Run, which organizers hope will attract thousands of motorcyclists this weekend. The festival… Continue reading

Big Jefferson County airport hangar project under way

PORT TOWNSEND — The first airplane hangar construction project in three years has lifted off at Jefferson County International Airport. More hangars are on the… Continue reading

Crash fouls traffic at key junction to Hood Canal Bridge

A collision between a van and a motor home on U.S. Highway 101 at state Highway 104 blocked Hood Canal Bridge traffic in both directions… Continue reading

Delta Rays to play rock and blues at tonight’s Concert on the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — One of Jefferson County's homegrown favorites will play rock and blues at tonight's Concert on the Dock downtown. The Delta Rays of… Continue reading

Gleaning program gathering hungry harvesters

SEQUIM — It's a parallel and a paradox. Food prices are rising at an almost frightening pace, while fruit is ripening on local trees, lettuce… Continue reading