Peninsula beefs ferry, bus security in wake of London bombings

Thursday's terrorist bombings in London brought changes to mass transit and ferry operations on the North Olympic Peninsula. Shortly after news of the rush-hour attacks… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman gets brief respite from Iraq duty

PORT ANGELES -- April Gregory has witnessed war's horrors. Stationed by the Army in Mosul, Iraq, since September, the 23-year-old Port Angeles High alumnus flew… Continue reading

Sequim company to begin offering commuter airline service to Seattle

SEQUIM -- An airplane company based out of Sequim Valley Airport is expanding into passenger service, banking on growth in the Sequim area to translate… Continue reading

“Bump in the road” will delay water system on Marrowstone Island

CHIMACUM -- Jefferson County Public Utility District's ongoing effort to deliver water to Marrowstone Island hit a state Ecology Department "bump in the road" that… Continue reading

Deaf tourist released after pleading guilty to second-degree theft

PORT ANGELES -- After pleading guilty Wednesday to charges of second-degree theft and making false statements to a public servant, a deaf tourist who told… Continue reading

Gregoire to make first Clallam visit since inauguration as governor

PORT ANGELES -- Gov. Christine Gregoire will spend the day in Clallam County on Friday, her first trip to the North Olympic Peninsula since taking… Continue reading

New free clinic opens today

The Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics Clinic will open to indigent and uninsured clients from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in its remodeled… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to hear third pool option July 19

PORT ANGELES -- A designer of world-class aquatic centers has proposed building a facility on Port-owned Oak Street property instead of a traditional swimming pool… Continue reading

Port Angeles eyes $33 million in projects for 2005-06

PORT ANGELES -- Residents will see several construction projects throughout the city during the next two years after the City Council approved the 2006-11 Capital… Continue reading

Port Townsend OKs cost overrun at City Hall to add sprinkler system

PORT TOWNSEND -- The City Council unanimously approved adding $31,250 in additional costs to the historic City Hall renovation project, allowing installation of a sprinkler… Continue reading

Sequim council opts for streetlight hoods to combat light pollution

SEQUIM -- Before considering more expensive measures to combat glare and light trespass, city officials will see if fitting hoods over existing streetlights will be… Continue reading

Clallam fairgrounds master plan attempts to turn area into park-like attraction

PORT ANGELES -- Walk-around entertainers, how-to exhibits and new off-stage amusements like gold panning and blacksmithing highlight the Clallam County Fairgrounds 10-year Master Plan. Approved… Continue reading

Concerts on Pier series continues at Port Angeles City Pier

Peninsula Daily News also co-sponsors the free summer Concert on the Dock at Port Angeles City Pier. The Port Angeles outdoor concerts are from 6… Continue reading

First Port Townsend Film Festival clue released

The first clue in the Port Townsend Film Festival's annual "Guess the Guest" contest has been revealed as the countdown begins to the sixth annual… Continue reading

Free music Thursday on Port Townsend dock

PORT TOWNSEND -- The high-energy drums, guitars and vocals of Rhythm Planet launch the summer Port Townsend waterfront Concerts on the Dock at 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Gregoire to help open new medical clinic on Friday

Gov. Christine Gregoire is scheduled to officially open the new Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Port Angeles on Friday. She, Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, Clallam… Continue reading

Neighborhood concerns bring lighting issue to Sequim council

SEQUIM -- When new houses started going up on East Silberhorn several months ago, people living in the area weren't thrilled about the additional traffic… Continue reading

Neighbors fight loss of Marrowstone beach access

MARROWSTONE ISLAND -- Rita Kepner laments the loss of West Nolton Road, the last public access to Kilisut Harbor's tidelands between Mystery Bay and Fort… Continue reading

Peninsula fire, hospital officials report unusually safe Fourth of July

With a few minor exceptions, the North Olympic Peninsula experienced a safe Fourth of July celebration, virtually free of injuries and fires related to fireworks.… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council gets in thick of Victoria sewage plant issue

PORT ANGELES -- The campaign to build a secondary sewage treatment plant in Victoria is a worthy cause that deserves support, Mayor Richard Headrick said… Continue reading