Forks: Space flights in their sights as rocketeers plan to launch people from Peninsula

FORKS -- In hot pursuit of a coveted $10 million prize, two commercial aerospace engineers are working overtime in a Forks Industrial Park warehouse to… Continue reading

Passion for Precision: Instrument maker helps cell researchers see the “little picture”

When Dr. Shinya Inoué stands up in front of the emperor of Japan and accepts the International Prize for Biology in Tokyo today, Bob Knudson… Continue reading

Port Angeles: DNR meeting this week seen as having forest-products job impact

PORT ANGELES -- Proposed state Department of Natural Resources timber harvest levels -- among them one alternative that North Olympic Peninsula economic development supporters say… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Saddle-making helps bring people together

PORT ANGELES -- Dennis Bender, an Evangelical missionary, was looking for a way to build relationships with the Guarijio people of northern Mexico. He read… Continue reading

Clallam: Santa Claus has a busy day

Santa Claus arrived on the North Olympic Peninsula twice on Saturday, giving up his reindeer in favor of a motorcycle and a fire engine. In… Continue reading

Forks: Quillayute Valley teacher earns national certification

FORKS -- First grade teacher Sherry Flanigan was named the first National Board Certified Teacher in the Quillayute Valley School District on Nov. 21. The… Continue reading

Peninsula cleans up, power restored after strong winds blow through

Power was restored to about 300 utility customers east of Port Angeles on Saturday after winds gusting to 50 mph flattened trees, knocked power poles… Continue reading

Peninsula Home Fund helps family recover from flooding

EDITOR's NOTE: - This is another in a series of articles on the Peninsula Home Fund. "We get to live year-round in a place other… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Early shoppers find selves in the dark

PORT ANGELES -- When the power goes out on the busiest shopping day of the year it is bound to cause a few problems. At… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Victoria Express, Harmon honored by hydroplane association

Jack Harmon and Victoria Express, his foot-passenger ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria, were honored by the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association as 2003 Race… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles audit gets clean bill of health

PORT ANGELES -- An accountability audit of the Port of Port Angeles showed no problems, the Washington state Auditors Office reported. In a report dated… Continue reading

Holiday events begin today across the Peninsula

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend business districts kick off the holiday season today and this weekend with lights, music, retailers' open… Continue reading

Peninsula stores prepare for busiest day

Holiday songs are already ringing over store's stereo speakers as retailers brace for the annual onslaught of Christmas shoppers. Today is traditionally the busiest shopping… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Thanksgiving served up at Serenity House

PORT ANGELES -- Gerald Walkup is a 13-year-old who has played football and worshipped the Seattle Seahawks since he was a little boy. And the… Continue reading

Port Townsend: “Wild Man” may get reality TV show

PORT TOWNSEND -- A 600-horsepower electric postal van may propel Glen Cove businessman Roderick Wilde into stardom as the subject of a Discovery Channel reality… Continue reading

Sequim: Lavender Festival leadership changing

SEQUIM -- After a six-year ride, the marketing guru responsible for promoting Sequim's annual Celebrate Lavender Festival has parted ways with the association sponsoring the… Continue reading

Peninsula: Open hearts offer free dinners across the area

Several public dinners are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula today for people wanting to share the Thanksgiving Day holiday with other community members. Each… Continue reading

Port Angeles Festival of Trees opens Friday at Vern Burton Center

PORT ANGELES -- The 13th annual Festival of Trees begins at 10 a.m. Friday with the first of two "Teddy Bear Teas" at the Vern… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Salvation Army hosts Thanksgiving a day early

PORT ANGELES -- Those who enjoy eating a hearty Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings had a chance Wednesday to enjoy the meal a day… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Tribe thankful on Thanksgiving Day for community support in graving yard efforts

PORT ANGELES -- On a day famous for extending gratitude, leaders of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe say they are grateful for community support of… Continue reading