Peninsula Daily News

Brinnon School District to present information on proposed levy

BRINNON — Information about a proposed maintenance and operation property tax levy, which will be on the Feb. 14 special election ballot, will be presented… Continue reading

Input solicited on selection of Sequim school superintendent

SEQUIM — The Sequim School Board and its contracted firm seeking a new district superintendent want district staff and the public to say what they… 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

SPORTS: Peninsula College women’s basketball team blasts Edmonds

PORT ANGELES — Raquel Young led three players in double figures to spark the Peninsula College women’s basketball team to a 78-47 pounding of Edmonds… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Townsend, Chimacum split boys and girls basketball games

PORT TOWNSEND — Landon Cray and Quinn Eldridge combined for 42 points to spark the Chimacum boys basketball team to a 17-point nonleague victory over… Continue reading

‘Evening with Elvis’ raises thousands

PORT ANGELES — A benefit featuring four Elvis Presley tribute artists raised $6,000 for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County and the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.… Continue reading

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities set across Peninsula

Observances of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr. are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula. Monday is a federal holiday marking King’s… Continue reading

Snow flurries expected, but little sticking in lowlands

Snow flurries are expected to continue to dust the North Olympic Peninsula through Tuesday, though accumulations will be limited to an inch or 2 in… Continue reading

UPDATED — Latest snow forecast for the weekend

THE LATEST NATIONAL Weather Service forecast (and, below, an Associated Press story, "Snow forecast sends shivers through Seattle"): SUMMARY — A COLD UPPER TROUGH WILL… Continue reading

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

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multimedia journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted has been doing interviews with business leaders, local politicians and residents who love Port Townsend. Currently,… Continue reading

Clallam County fiscal specialist nets parking spot

PORT ANGELES — Debi Cook, a fiscal specialist for the Clallam County Department of Community Development, was selected by her peers as Employee of the… Continue reading

Healthy Youth Coalition billboard praises Port Angeles parents

PORT ANGELES — Ninety percent of Port Angeles parents said they don't provide alcohol to minors, a survey by mail found. The Port Angeles Healthy… Continue reading

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary adds members

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary has named nine new members for its advisory council, which provides sanctuary staff with input and… Continue reading

Proposed water rule topic of Ecology open houses next week in Sequim

SEQUIM — The state Department of Ecology plans two open houses next week about proposed changes in water management in the Dungeness River watershed. Ecology… Continue reading

SPORTS: Home win streak ends for Peninsula College men’s team; Pirates women beat Whatcom

PORT ANGELES — All winning streaks eventually end, but the Peninsula College men’s basketball team’s 13-game unbeaten home streak, one that dates back to Feb.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Neah Bay sweeps Clallam Bay in boys and girls basketball; wrestling reports

NEAH BAY — Leyton Doherty led four players in double figures with 17 to spark the Neah Bay boys basketball team to an easy victory… Continue reading

Ways of Whales Workshop set

COUPEVILLE — Orca Network’s annual Ways of the Whales Workshop is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 28. The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Car-bashing, exotic journeys or simply taking a hike — all available on Peninsula

Bash a car, hear about exotic journeys, explore books, hear concerts or simply take a hike — whatever takes your fancy this weekend, you'll find… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Park waives entrance fee, to show King film

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A film and a fee-free weekend into the park will mark the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Olympic National… Continue reading