Peninsula Daily News

Coast Guard helicopter medevacs ailing man from Canadian navy ship near Clallam Bay

PORT ANGELES — A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Port Angeles went to the aid of a Canadian navy vessel near Clallam Bay,… Continue reading

“Fletcher” wins PDN’s Paws and Claws Pet Photo Contest

AND NOW, LADIES and gentlemen (and pets) . . . drumroll, please! "Fletcher," a handsome Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler, has been elected MVP — Most Valuable… Continue reading

68-year-old man found crushed under truck tire in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A 69-year-old man was found crushed under the tire of his truck early Wednesday morning in an industrial park south of town.… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for homeless services event

PORT ANGELES — Organizers of the second annual Clallam County Project Homeless Connect, scheduled March 17, are seeking volunteers. “We’re especially recruiting people with professional… Continue reading

6th UPDATE — Winds hammer North Olympic Peninsula (NEW updates on when power expected to be restored.)

AN UPDATE from Clallam PUD as of 8:46 p.m.: We are presently experiencing outages in only a few scattered locations. As of 8:46 p.m., kess… Continue reading

BIG winds expected today in western Clallam, Jefferson counties (also the B.C. coast)

FORKS — High winds are forecast today on the West End. The National Weather Service posted a high wind warning Tuesday, an upgrade from Monday's… Continue reading

Water Street work closes Port Townsend’s busiest thoroughfare

PORT TOWNSEND — After a weather-imposed delay, work on the Water Street repaving and sidewalk replacement has begun. Downtown's busiest thoroughfare closed between Monroe Street… Continue reading

Have you seen this man? (Your help is needed)

PORT ANGELES — Family members and Clallam County sheriff's deputies are searching for Robert "Bob" Goss, who is missing. It is believed he left his… Continue reading

Meeting set for Wednesday about Port Angeles-area Earth Day cleanup

PORT ANGELES — A meeting is scheduled to discuss a Port Angeles area beach and stream trash cleanup during this year’s Earth Day. The meeting… Continue reading

Children with father after surviving wreck that killed their mom on Coyle Road

COYLE — Two children who were strapped in car seats when their mother was killed in a wreck last week were examined at a hospital… Continue reading

Journalist Edward R. Murrow topic of First Friday lecture in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Peninsula College Associate professor Rich Riski will discuss the career of legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow on Friday. The Jefferson County Historical… Continue reading

Oregon Shadow Theatre to perform ‘Thumbelina’ in Clallam Bay

CLALLAM BAY — The Oregon Shadow Theatre will present “Thumbelina” at the Clallam Bay High School gymnasium Monday. The free program will begin at 3… Continue reading

Majority in poll opposes weakening bargaining rights for public workers

AS labor battles erupt in state capitals around the nation, a majority of Americans say they oppose efforts to weaken the collective bargaining rights of… Continue reading

Jefferson County PUD logs $1-million-plus in expenses to transfer power authority

Jefferson County Public Utility District has passed the $1 million mark in expenses related to the cost of going into the business of providing electrical… Continue reading

Lavender farmers group chooses artwork for summer fair in Sequim

SEQUIM — Artwork by Patricia Taynton of Sequim will grace posters, T-shirts and other materials for the Sequim Lavender Farm Faire in July. The farmers… Continue reading

Oscar fans don’t let wind spoil party in Port Townsend [**GALLERY**]

PORT TOWNSEND — Oscar fans gathered late Sunday afternoon to get ready for the year's biggest film event, adding a level of flash and glitter… Continue reading

Oscars provide fine excuse for dressing up for party in Port Angeles [**GALLERY**]

PORT ANGELES — Glitz and glamor galore overflowed from a bevy of people supporting Olympic Medical Center Foundation at the third annual “Hollywood Nights.” More… Continue reading

SPORTS : Peninsula College men’s basketball team whips Shoreline for second seed to NWAACC championships

SEATTLE — DeShaun Freeman sparked the Peninsula College men’s basketball team to a road win over Shoreline and a No. 2 seed in the NWAACC… Continue reading

Tree planting restores watershed, raises money [**GALLERY**]

QUILCENE — Some 275 students, parents, grandparents and friends planted 5,000 native trees to help restore salmon and wildlife habitats in the Tarboo Watershed over… Continue reading

Blood donors needed, Puget Sound Blood Center says

The Puget Sound Blood Center is calling for more donors, saying that wintry weather has cut donations. Donation centers and blood drives are operating at… Continue reading