Peninsula Daily News

NOAA expert to talk about marine tsunami debris in Port Angeles, Forks panels

An expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will lead discussions in Port Angeles and Forks this week on the West Coast arrival of… 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

Peninsula rallies on Citizens United ruling

Rallies in both Port Townsend and Port Angeles this weekend commemorated the second anniversary of the Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend — Coolest Small Town in America? ( VIDEO REPORT)

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multimedia journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted has been doing a series of interviews with business leaders, local politicians and residents who love… Continue reading

Tweaks in store for Clallam Transit riders

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit will adjust its dial-a-ride service and modify the No. 52 Diamond Point route beginning Monday. General Manager Terry Weed said… 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

‘A hand up, not a handout’: 2011 Peninsula Home Fund campaign debuts

Peninsula Daily News A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain… Continue reading

Tough times compound Home Fund challenges

One-hundred percent OF the Peninsula Daily News’ Peninsula Home Fund is used to help people. Every dollar donated goes to OlyCAP — Olympic Community Action… Continue reading

2008 PDN Home Fund campaign debuts; program stresses’a hand up, not a handout’

A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain prescribed medicine. A… Continue reading

What’s the weather today in your area? GIVE US YOUR REPORTS!

RAIN. SNOW. ICE. Now more rain today. And lots of slush. But at least the North Olympic Peninsula largely avoided the windstorms that left thousands… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula warms today

Snow began to turn to slush as temperatures warmed and rain began to fall on parts of the North Olympic Peninsula today. Lowland roads have… Continue reading

CANCELED — Rwanda-gorillas presentation in Sequim tonight

A READERS THEATRE PLUS presentation by Seattle-based lawyer and veterinarian Jode Garbe on her work in setting up a gorilla sanctuary in the African nation… Continue reading

What’s the weather today in your area? Please blog here.

THE WORST OF the storms is over, and rain and temperatures edging into the 40s should begin to melt the ice and snow that hammered… Continue reading

Border Patrol reports 22 arrests made since Dec. 19

A citizen of Mexico apprehended at a traffic stop in Port Hadlock and a former gang member arrested in Oak Harbor were among 22 foreign… Continue reading

Computerized placement tests to assess strengths, weaknesses

PORT ANGELES — Computerized placement tests will be available for students beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Room 134 in Building M of Peninsula College.… Continue reading

Information on school financial aid, scholarships set Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will offer information about federal financial aid and scholarship opportunities during a free seminar for students who plan to attend… Continue reading

Many closures continue during storm

As more snow fell on the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday, most public schools, including Peninsula College, remained closed, and many public events were postponed.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Organic seed conference at Fort Worden won’t stop for snow

PORT TOWNSEND — The Organic Seed Growers Conference at Fort Worden State Park will go on despite the weather. Registration for the two-day event, which… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Tales of travel, gorillas set on Peninsula this weekend

Tales of travel and gorillas, as well as benefits and outings, are tentatively planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Many of those organizing… Continue reading