Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE: One aftermath of the snowstorm: Verrry cold tonight — then back to normal temperatures Thanksgiving

The National Weather Service this afternoon issued this long-range weather forecast for the lowland North Olympic Peninsula. It appears the snow and ice will wash… Continue reading

Extra DUI patrols to begin Thanksgiving Day

Law enforcement officers will conduct extra DUI patrols as the holiday Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign begins on Thanksgiving. Between Thursday and Jan. 2, officers… Continue reading

LATE-BREAKING NEWS: South Korea scrambles jets after North Korea reportedly fires artillery near border

SOUTH KOREA SAYS South Korea says it has scrambled F-16 fighter jets and returned fire after North Korea shot dozens of rounds of artillery onto… Continue reading

Port Angeles Garden Club hosts holiday sale

PORT ANGELES -- A harvest of handmade holiday decorations and baked goods will be offered at the Port Angeles Garden Club's annual Holiday Sale on… Continue reading

Port Townsend Marine Science Center offers holiday sale, Protection Island cruise

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park is offering a special holiday sale and hosting a cruise to… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s soccer wins conference championship

TUKWILA -- The Peninsula College men's soccer team earned the first NWAACC championship in school history Sunday. The Pirates beat Highline 1-0 in a shootout… Continue reading

Altair, Boulder Creek, Olympic Hot Springs to be closed briefly for log transport

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Foot and vehicle traffic will be closed at Altair Campground, Boulder Creek Trail and Olympic Hot Springs during a two-day period… Continue reading

Free community Thanksgiving feasts set for holiday

Free, public feasts will offer turkey, dressing and all the other trimmings -- along with companionship -- this Thanksgiving holiday. Although most of the feasts… Continue reading

Port Angeles, Sequim Realtors thank emergency personnel

The Port Angeles and Sequim Realtor associations are adopting first-responder groups in each community to say thank you to these men and women who risk… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s soccer advances to championship game today

TUKWILA -- The Peninsula College men's soccer team finally found itself on the right side of a 1-0 game at the NWAACC Final Four. Miguel… Continue reading

State ferries system ‘sets record straight’ on Chetzemoka

Washington State Ferries last week released a document to "set the record straight" on the new MV Chetzemoka ferry, which serves the route between Port… Continue reading

It’s getting c-c-cold out — and snow might fall this weekend

Hurricane Ridge Road from Port Angeles into Olympic National Park remained closed Thursday after more snow fell Wednesday night -- and snow is expected soon… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony plans trip to Victoria for ‘La Boheme’

VICTORIA -- Puccini's opera "La Boheme" is coming to Victoria's Royal Theatre in early 2011. Local opera fans can accompany members of the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles woman arrested in shoplifting at Walmart

PORT ANGELES -- A woman was arrested for investigation of shoplifting and possession of heroin at the new Walmart SuperCenter. The arrest at about 1… Continue reading

Port Ludlow man dies after collision

SHINE — A Port Ludlow man died in a car wreck this morning. Anthony John Meissner, 31, suffered fatal injuries after he hit a van… Continue reading

SPORTS: Neah Bay set for state Class 1B football playoffs

WASHOUGAL -- The gameplan for Lyle/Wishram is hardly a secret. Henry Mattai is going to get the ball early, often and even more after that… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s soccer team ready for Final Four

PORT ANGELES -- The Peninsula College men's soccer team returns to the NWAACC Final Four for the third time in four years this weekend. The… Continue reading

Trash spill closes PA street

PORT ANGELES — Park Avenue in front of Port Angeles High School is expected to reopen by 1:30 p.m. after a city of Port Angeles… Continue reading

Workshops, holiday bazaars highlight weekend events

Workshops, holiday shopping and a chance to help decorate a Sequim park for the season are among the opportunities offered on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Former Sequim pastor sentenced for rape

PORT ANGELES -- A former Sequim pastor will spend at least 26 ½ years in prison for raping a young girl. Steven G. Welty, 59,… Continue reading