Peninsula Daily News

Some Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches closed to butter clam harvesting

Areas on the Strait of Juan de Fuca have been closed to recreational harvesting of butter clams. Critically elevated levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin,… Continue reading

UPDATED with video — Glacier research team member in serious condition after Mount Olympus fall

Coast Guard Port Angeles video on this rescue: http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1213152 OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A 24-year-old man who was part of a research team on Mount… Continue reading

A golden sunset at Point of Arches in Olympic National Park

Why we live on the North Olympic Peninsula (reason CXXXVIII): Stunning Photo of the Day (for April 21) from the National Geographic website of Point… Continue reading

Cancer prevention, treatment topics at Jefferson Healthcare symposium

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare hospital will host a free cancer symposium at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Specialists will tell about the latest… Continue reading

Easter sunrise services planned on North Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula communities will observe Easter Sunday with public sunrise services. Later in the morning, a community service is planned in Port Townsend. Unity of Port… Continue reading

Eggs, bunnies and all things Easter on Peninsula

Brightly colored Easter eggs, floppy Easter bunnies and other signs of the season will be seen all across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Here… Continue reading

Few spots available for Elwha powerhouse tours

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A handful of spaces in May are still available for a public tour of the Elwha Dam powerhouse. The four by-reservation-only… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Hall service desk to remain closed Friday afternoons

PORT ANGELES — City Hall’s customer service desk — where many pay utility bills — will remain closed Friday afternoon. The City Council took no… Continue reading

Something for everyone at Jefferson Expo

PORT TOWNSEND — The 11th annual Jeffco Expo aims to have something for everyone Saturday. Along with the old favorites of arm wrestling, mud drag… Continue reading

Weekend activities planned on North Olympic Peninsula

A special awards night, a fundraiser for survivors of the Japanese earthquake and other activities are among the recreational gems offered on the North Olympic… Continue reading

UPDATED — UW glacier researcher falls more than 200 feet on Mount Olympus

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A 24-year-old man who was part of a research team on Mount Olympus fell 200 feet to 300 feet today and… Continue reading

UPDATED — State attorney general will take no action against former PA mayor after state auditor’s report

PORT ANGELES — The state Attorney General's Office will take no legal action against former Port Angeles Mayor Karen Rogers for allegedly violating state law… Continue reading

New York Times/CBS News poll finds deep pessimism about American economy

Americans are more pessimistic about the nation's economic outlook and overall direction than they have been at any time since President Obama's first two months… Continue reading

A new look in old Port Townsend

New stone is laid on the steps of Port Townsend’s new community plaza at Pope Marine Park on Wednesday. The plaza is adjacent to the… Continue reading

Port Townsend-published book a finalist for Pulitzer Prize

PORT TOWNSEND — Copper Canyon Press came close to publishing a third Pulitzer Prize-winning book of poetry last week. Most recently, the publishing company based… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles shows no mercy against Olympic in softball; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles softball team is looking for a game. After yet another 10-run mercy-rule debacle Wednesday, the Roughriders are still searching.… Continue reading

False report prompts police to investigate at Sequim High School

SEQUIM — Sequim police investigated a false report that a Sequim High School student had a gun this morning. Police Officer Maris Turner said that… Continue reading

Major League Baseball takes over operation of Los Angeles Dodgers

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Monday that he would appoint someone to oversee all operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers because of his "deep concerns"… Continue reading

Price Ford Lincoln rakes in funds for Port Angeles High School with test-drives

PORT ANGELES — A Price Ford Lincoln fundraiser Sunday raised $5,420 for the Port Angeles High School music program. A total of 271 people turned… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles upsets North Kitsap 2-1 in eight innings to move up in the baseball standings; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles baseball team is making its playoff run at the right time. After belting Port Townsend on Monday, the Roughriders… Continue reading