Peninsula Daily News

Orcas in Discovery Bay (VIDEO)

AT 3:45 P.M on Tuesday (Feb. 7), an orca pod was spotted in Discovery Bay off the shores of "Fort Discovery," the headquarters of Security… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

OUTDOORS COLUMN: Sol Duc steelhead attracting hordes of anglers

THE STEELHEAD ARE at or near their peak, and um, well, so are the anglers in the crowded but very fruitful Sol Duc River on… Continue reading

Raptor center plans Mardi Gras benefit

SEQUIM — Tickets to the Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center's second annual Wildlife Mardi Gras fundraiser are on sale now. The benefit, scheduled for Saturday,… Continue reading

SPORTS: Playoff weekend for winter sports, including boys and girls basketball, wrestling, boys swimming and gymnastics

The winding down of the high school winter sports season can mean only one thing. Playoffs and postseason tournaments. North Olympic Peninsula teams enter playoffs… Continue reading

Suit filed to block hatchery salmon in Elwha River

FOUR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS filed suit Thursday against Olympic National Park, two federal agencies and the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, seeking to block restocking the Elwha… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Do something you love this weekend

Dating, dancing and talent shows are among the activities showcased on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend before Valentine’s Day. For information about the “Movies… Continue reading

Suit filed to block hatchery salmon in Elwha River

FOUR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS filed suit Thursday against Olympic National Park, two federal agencies and the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe, seeking to block restocking the Elwha… Continue reading

Olympic National Park chief to retire next month; interim designated

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Karen Gustin, Olympic National Park superintendent since April 2008, will retire early next month, she announced Wednesday. Her last day will… Continue reading

OUTDOORS COLUMN: Presidents Day weekend salmon derby promises to be best ever

THE 2012 OLYMPIC Peninsula Salmon Derby, scheduled for Presidents Day weekend on Feb. 18-20, is being billed as the best ever. Like last year, the… Continue reading

Snow geese topic of talk

PORT ANGELES — Vasiliy Baranyuk, a Russian biologist, will talk about the snow geese and other wildlife of the Wrangel Island Nature Reserve on Friday.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Crescent boys basketball team beats Clallam Bay; other prep reports

JOYCE — Joel Williams shot the lights out with 27 points and added 10 rebounds and five steals to lead the Crescent boys basketball team… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles girls basketball team defeats Sequim

SEQUIM — Kiah Jones and Paxton Rodocker combined for 24 points to spark the Port Angeles girls basketball team to a 48-30 win over archrival… Continue reading

Olympic National Park superintendent to retire

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Karen Gustin, Olympic National Park superintendent since April 2008, will retire early next month, she announced today. Her last day will… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles girls beat Sequim, earn at least tie for second place

SEQUIM — The Class 2A Port Angeles girls basketball team earned at least a tie for second place with 3A Bremerton by beating archrival Sequim… Continue reading

MV Coho ferry back on the job today after maintenance hiatus

In the adjacent photo, Black Ball Ferry Line workers Mike Barrett, left, and Glenn Lassus walk back to the ferry terminal after securing lines at… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College signs five players to men’s soccer team

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College soccer coach Andrew Chapman this past week signed five very talented recruits, including two national champions out of Reno and… Continue reading

SPORTS: Webb sparks Sequim to 58-51 win over Port Angeles for second place in boys basketball action Tuesday night

SEQUIM — Corbin Webb’s final game at Rick Kaps Gym ended on a high note. The 6-foot-2 senior was on fire in the third quarter… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Hollywood Nights in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Hollywood Nights. Set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Vern Burton Community… Continue reading