Peninsula Daily News

‘Mental Health First Aid’ training offered in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Behavioral Health is offering the first Mental Health First Aid training on the North Olympic Peninsula. Professionals, community members, family members… Continue reading

Burn bans extended due to dry conditions, wildfires

Unseasonably dry conditions and continuing wildfires in central Washington have prompted Clallam County to extend its annual burn ban past Monday. The three Jefferson County… Continue reading

Clallam plans furlough day Monday

PORT ANGELES — Most Clallam County Courthouse offices will be closed Monday for the 12th of 16 furlough days the county implemented this year. The… Continue reading

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles holds off Port Townsend in Olympic League volleyball action; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles won its first Olympic League volleyball match by holding off a spirited Port Townsend team. The Roughriders improved to 1-1… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Townsend runs over Vashon Island; other prep football reports

PORT TOWNSEND — Jacob King’s big day helped Port Townsend to a Nisqually League victory and gave the Redskins a winning record less than a… Continue reading

‘Mental Health First Aid’ training offered in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Behavioral Health is offering the first Mental Health First Aid training on the North Olympic Peninsula. Professionals, community members, family members… Continue reading

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Blood center seeks Type O-negative

SEATTLE — The Puget Sound Blood Center has put out a call for more Type O-negative blood. The center said it has had a 15… Continue reading

Crab Fest fun run registration open

PORT ANGELES — Now is the time to register for the 5K Crab Fest Fun Run/Walk, set for Saturday, Oct. 13. The Dungeness Crab &… Continue reading

After their performance on “The X Factor” aired earlier this month

Emblem3 comes home to Sequim amid ‘X Factor’ success

SEQUIM — After hometown vocal group Emblem3 rocked the stadium and wowed the judges on the season premiere of Fox TV's “The X Factor,” two… Continue reading

After their performance on “The X Factor” aired earlier this month

First Step dishes it up with kids’ lunch program

PORT ANGELES — First Step Family Support Center served 7,700 free lunches to children this summer, the agency reported last week. Lunches were distributed at… Continue reading

In-water construction begins on 2nd Bangor base wharf

BANGOR — Contractors began in-water construction Thursday of a second explosives-handling wharf at the Bangor submarine base on Hood Canal. Crews have moved barge cranes… Continue reading

Marine sanctuary gains two new members

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary has gained a new primary member and a new alternate member to serve on its advisory… Continue reading

Reed Robinson National Park Service

Olympic National Park facilities management chief tapped for Devils Tower post

PORT ANGELES — Reed Robinson, Olympic National Park's chief of facility management, has been named superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument in northeastern Wyoming. A… Continue reading

Reed Robinson National Park Service
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SPORTS: Peninsula College soccer teams have showdown games Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College women’s and men’s soccer teams, both ranked No. 1 in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community College’s Alaska Airlines… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Port Townsend volleyball team pounds Bremerton; other prep reports

PORT TOWNSEND — After going winless in more than two years, the Port Townsend volleyball team is on a roll after winning its second match… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Elwha River update slated

PORT ANGELES — Ian Miller of Washington Sea Grant will present “Coastal Response to Dam Removals on the Elwha River: Present and Future” from 6:30… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

Dancing dogs, an orca exhibit, educational classes, benefits and dancing are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For more information on… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Park to sponsor beach cleanup, other events

PORT ANGELES — On Saturday, Olympic National Park will waive entrance fees for all visitors, sponsor a coastal beach cleanup and offer other special activities… Continue reading