Mark Swanson

U.S. Highway 101 closed for almost 3 hours after wreck

U.S. Highway 101 closed for almost 3 hours after wreck

The driver of a Ford Explorer has been airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

U.S. Highway 101 closed for almost 3 hours after wreck

‘Cookin’ for the Cause’ to raise physical therapy funds

The winner-takes-all Forks cook-off will benefit the Washington Elks Therapy Program for children.

Reader poll

Big pharma?

  • Aug 25, 2016
()

Olympic Peninsula residents reach out in sympathy to area police departments

Thursday night’s slaying of five police officers at a Texas protest march has reverberated more than 2,100 miles from Dallas as North Olympic Peninsula residents… Continue reading

()
Dogs identified as Anatolian shepherds or kangals lived under a shed or cabin before being moved to safer facilities. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

WEEKEND REWIND: Dogs, puppies, chickens, goats seized from Gardiner property

GARDINER — The investigation report on an alleged puppy mill will go to the Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Tuesday after 41 animals — 17 of… Continue reading

Dogs identified as Anatolian shepherds or kangals lived under a shed or cabin before being moved to safer facilities. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)
Dogs identified as Anatolian shepherds or kangals lived under a shed or cabin before being moved to safer facilities. — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office ()

Dogs, puppies, chickens, goats seized from Gardiner property

GARDINER — The investigation report on an alleged puppy mill will go to the Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Tuesday after 41 animals — 17 of… Continue reading

Dogs identified as Anatolian shepherds or kangals lived under a shed or cabin before being moved to safer facilities. — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office ()

Candlelight vigil on Ediz Hook planned this Saturday as Orlando memorial

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles resident Shanee Wimberly, horrified by the shootings in Orlando, Fla., last Sunday, is organizing a candlelight vigil on Ediz Hook… Continue reading

A rescue crew carries an unnamed victim up from the crash site on Black Diamond Road on Friday morning. From left

Police arrest Port Angeles teen after Black Diamond crash, rescue

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles teen was arrested for investigation of vehicular assault after the SUV he was driving plunged almost 400 feet down… Continue reading

A rescue crew carries an unnamed victim up from the crash site on Black Diamond Road on Friday morning. From left
Personnel from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: Three Port Angeles teenagers taken to hospital after early morning wreck

PORT ANGELES – Three Port Angeles teenagers were transported to Olympic Medical Center after their car tumbled down a steep embankment on Black Diamond Road… Continue reading

Personnel from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Adam Newman searching for a spot to practice his archery in the forest on “Dark Woods Justice.” (Discovery Channel)

WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Peninsula featured in new Discovery Channel program ‘Dark Woods Justice’

PORT ANGELES — A new Discovery Channel program, “Dark Woods Justice,” will peel back the bark on forest poaching and other issues of the Olympic… Continue reading

Deputy Adam Newman searching for a spot to practice his archery in the forest on “Dark Woods Justice.” (Discovery Channel)
Deputy Adam Newman searching for a spot to practice his archery in the forest on “Dark Woods Justice.” (Discovery Channel)

Olympic Peninsula featured in new Discovery Channel program ‘Dark Woods Justice’

PORT ANGELES — A new Discovery Channel program, “Dark Woods Justice,” will peel back the bark on forest poaching and other issues of the Olympic… Continue reading

Deputy Adam Newman searching for a spot to practice his archery in the forest on “Dark Woods Justice.” (Discovery Channel)
Clallam County crews reopened the Waterfront Trail

Waterfront Trail reopens

By Mark Swanson Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — A mile-long section of the Olympic Discovery Trail has been reopened after crews removed debris that… Continue reading

Clallam County crews reopened the Waterfront Trail
Rep. Derek Kilmer

Clallam voters to select commissioner, judges, state reps this fall

PORT ANGELES — Candidates will file this week to run in the Nov. 8 general election, which includes the presidential, congressional and statewide races, as… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer
Members of Chapter 310

Korean War veterans’ group in Port Angeles honored for continuing community service

PORT ANGELES — More than 60 years since members of the Korean War Veterans Association in Port Angeles saw active service, they were honored for… Continue reading

Members of Chapter 310

Port Angeles arborist dies in fall with tree top; leaves 3 children

SEQUIM — A Port Angeles arborist left three children after falling more than 30 feet with a portion of a tree he was topping on… Continue reading

()

New fire academy grads boost North Olympic Peninsula volunteer rolls, but more are needed

CARLSBORG — Twenty-three new firefighters will pump up volunteer rolls, but they probably will fall short of the manpower North Olympic Peninsula officials say they… Continue reading

()
Clallam Fire District No. 2 Chief Sam Phillips ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Clallam Fire District No. 2 plans office relocation to come after purchase of First Street space

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Fire District No. 2 officials plan to move their administrative offices to new quarters at 1212 E. First St., vacating facilities… Continue reading

Clallam Fire District No. 2 Chief Sam Phillips ()
Clallam Fire District No. 2 Chief Sam Phillips ()

Clallam Fire District No. 2 plans office relocation to come after purchase of First Street space

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Fire District No. 2 officials plan to move their administrative offices to new quarters at 1212 E. First St., vacating facilities… Continue reading

Clallam Fire District No. 2 Chief Sam Phillips ()
State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Peninsula legislators evaluate special session following adjournment

OLYMPIA — Overall, state Sen. Jim Hargrove is pleased with the supplemental budget approved in the special session that adjourned Tuesday. But the state senator… Continue reading

State Sen. Jim Hargrove ()
Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce executive director Marc Abshire

New programs, revised schedule for Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce

PORT ANGELES — Some two months after joining the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce as its executive director, Marc Abshire is moving ahead with… Continue reading

Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce executive director Marc Abshire