Mr. Van De Wege goes to Olympia

OLYMPIA - African American foster children. Motorcycle helmet choice. Clean campaign money and clean air. Performance audits. "You need directions?" Thirty-two-year-old state lawmaker Kevin Van… Continue reading

Van De Weges work out new lifestyle

SEQUIM - Kevin Van De Wege talked a lot about renewable energy during his campaign. He values it in his personal life, too. Youth has… Continue reading

A bigger library for Sequim?

BLYN - The discussion of a bigger library for Sequim was going swimmingly until one patron spoke up. "I don't understand why we're not utilizing… Continue reading

Accused multiple burglar forgets court date, goes back to jail

PORT TOWNSEND - A 19-year-old Port Townsend man charged with 32 counts in connection with several burglaries that took place in Jefferson County last May… Continue reading

Apparent street race leads to crash on Port Angeles thoroughfare

PORT ANGELES - Police are investigating a two-car crash Thursday morning that they say resulted from an impromptu race on East Front Street. A Chevrolet… Continue reading

Ex-PDN reporter, Iraq war veteran added to Port Townsend police force

PORT TOWNSEND - One is a former newspaper reporter and the other recently returned from a stint in Iraq as an Army reservist. They are… Continue reading

Heavy metal

Two ship's anchors, each weighing about 15 tons and standing 13 feet tall, arrive Thursday afternoon at the Port of Port Angeles for emergency installation… Continue reading

Joyce to learn what to do in case of emergency

JOYCE - When a disaster strikes, there's a difference between knowing what to do and being in the way. And next month, residents of Joyce… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center, no longer just a hospital, dominates health care

PORT ANGELES - Olympic Medical Center commissioners gathered Wednesday night at the same time, in the same place and wearing the same faces. Their role,… Continue reading

Wine educator raises Peninsula awareness, popularity with enological society

CAPE GEORGE - If you've ever wondered which wine goes best with what food, Bob Bentley has the answer. The wine educator and steward, or… Continue reading

Main break leaves part of Port Townsend without water

By Peninsula Daily News Jefferson County Bureau PORT TOWNSEND - An early morning water main break Wednesday under Sims Way between Kearney Street and the… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2007
  • By Peninsula Daily News Jefferson County Bureau

Lewis named permanent CEO of Olympic Medical Center

Eric Lewis dropped "interim" from his title of administrator of Olympic Medical Center on Wednesday. In a surprise move - but one widely expected -… Continue reading

Effort to serve produce from Dungeness Valley grows in Sequim schools

SEQUIM - This may come as a shock to those who believe teenagers live on junk food. But Brian Roe and Deanna Huether, both 18-year-old… Continue reading

Hospital buys clinic, but no contract with doctors

PORT ANGELES - Olympic Medical Center commissioners Wednesday bought the former Virginia Mason clinic on Eighth Street, but were silent about negotiations with its nine… Continue reading

Lottery aide details process, revenue streams for Rotary Club

PORT ANGELES - The lottery changed its name to Washington's Lottery years ago to convey the people's "ownership" of the dollars. And Jacque Coe, communications… Continue reading

Man charged in incident that police call road rage

PORT ANGELES - A Port Angeles man who police say pointed a BB gun at another during an alleged road rage incident was charged Wednesday… Continue reading

Meth trail blocked a bit by arrest, undersheriff says

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County methamphetamine users have had a difficult time finding their drug of choice in recent weeks, law enforcers think. Undersheriff Tim… Continue reading

OMC Foundation donates $321,000 to medical center

PORT ANGELES - Olympic Medical Center received donations totaling nearly $321,000 Wednesday from its namesake foundation. The amount represents $60,770 that was contributed during 2006,… Continue reading

Port Angeles will overhaul Erickson tennis courts

PORT ANGELES - The deteriorated Erickson Playfield tennis courts - once proposed for swimming pool parking - will be good as new by this summer… Continue reading

Port Townsend OKs some changes for downtown street landscaping

PORT TOWNSEND - Forget sidewalk corner "bulb-outs" proposed for Water Street and remove the brick planters with small trees on Taylor Street. The City Council… Continue reading