Peninsula Daily News

State grant to fund trail work crews

OLYMPIA — A state grant of more than $70,000 will go toward hiring youth crews in Jefferson and Clallam counties to maintain a trail in… Continue reading

Veterans Stand Down slated in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Free services for veterans ranging from haircuts to employment services will be offered at the Jefferson Veterans Stand Down on Monday. The… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Bike scavenger hunt to scour sites at Gibbs Lake County Park

CHIMACUM — Riders of all skill levels are invited to take to their bikes during the free Lost in the Woods Bicycle Scavenger Hunt on… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Summertime fun heats up Peninsula’s weekend

Entertainment abounds this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula, with everything from concerts to author readings to plant and garage sales to lectures on bees.… Continue reading

Most of Jefferson County beaches closed to shellfish harvesting

Most of Jefferson County’s beaches have been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of elevated levels of marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, or… Continue reading

Port Angeles man arrested for investigation of child-porn possession

PORT ANGELES — Formal charges are expected to be filed Friday against a Port Angeles man accused of possession of depictions of a minor engaged… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles 12U softball team raising money for World Series trip

PORT ANGELES — After earning their way on the field, now the North Olympic 12U softball team needs to earn $12,000 to cover the costs… Continue reading

Many Jefferson County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

Most of Jefferson County’s beaches have been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of elevated levels of marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, or… Continue reading

Locust Street Taxi performing this week in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Locust Street Taxi will perform in free outdoor concerts in Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week. The group will offer horns, harmony and humor… Continue reading

Bill Dow of Montana works on his sculpture outside the Windermere Real Estate office in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

New Arts in Action: Local teams to sculpt sand along with masters

PORT ANGELES — Two community teams of sand sculptors will join in the Windermere Sand Sculpture Classic contest at the Arts in Action festival this… Continue reading

Bill Dow of Montana works on his sculpture outside the Windermere Real Estate office in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

SPORTS: Jefferson County All-Star Little League softball team heads to regionals

A combined Little League All-Star softball team made up of players from East Jefferson of Chimacum, Port Townsend and Sequim, captured district and state championships… Continue reading

Children play at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Volunteers sought for work on Dream Playground

PORT ANGELES — The Dream Playground Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with annual maintenance of the playground in Erickson Park at Race and Fourth… Continue reading

Children play at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Clallam Fire District No. 2 to hold surplus, garage sales

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Fire District No. 2 will sell surplus property and hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to… Continue reading

A baby Western screech owl is among the owlets being raised at the center in Sequim.

Northwest Raptor Center raising 14 baby owls

SEQUIM — The Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center is raising 14 baby owls of three different species. Jaye Moore, the center's founder and executive director,… Continue reading

A baby Western screech owl is among the owlets being raised at the center in Sequim.

Sequim Guild to hold 3rd annual Christmas in July sale

CARLSBORG — The Sequim Guild will host its third annual Garage, Plant and Christmas in July Sale this week. Members have been decluttering their closets,… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles 12U softball team heading to World Series

HOQUIAM — The Port Angeles 12U Babe Ruth softball team is heading to the World Series. One North Olympic team from Port Angeles gained entry… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles 14U baseball team captures second in state

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic All-Stars 14U Babe Ruth baseball team came just a step short of the regional championships. The Port Angeles team captured… Continue reading

SPORTS: Saundra Kent Memorial tennis tournament starts next week

PORT ANGLES — The 27th annual Saundra Kent Memorial Tournament returns to Erickson Park courts at Fourth and Race streets in Port Angeles the first… Continue reading

Ichiro's first year with the Seattle Mariners — during the 116-win season of 2001 — earned him the rookie of the year and most valuable player awards for the American League. The Associated Press

Ichiro traded to Yankees

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki has been traded to the New York Yankees, according to reports by multiple media outlets and confirmed by… Continue reading

Ichiro's first year with the Seattle Mariners — during the 116-win season of 2001 — earned him the rookie of the year and most valuable player awards for the American League. The Associated Press

SPORTS: Port Angeles 12U softball team still winning at regionals

HOQUIAM — The fantasy ended for one North Olympic Peninsula team and got a little more difficult for another in bracket play at the Northwest… Continue reading