Peninsula Daily News

North Olympic Land Trust sets Earth Day Weekend

The North Olympic Land Trust wants to show people who are making a difference during its first Earth Day Weekend. The land trust is a… Continue reading

Interim Franklin School principal chosen to fill post permanently

PORT ANGELES -- Amity Butler, interim principal of Franklin Elementary School, has been selected to fill the position permanently. Her appointment will begin July 1.… Continue reading

Quileute set strict policy on photos and tapes

LAPUSH -- Ask before you snap. The Quileute Tribal Council announced this week a new policy requiring that anyone who is not taking pictures solely… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sequim girls edge Port Angeles in three-way Olympic League track meet; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- It took one month for Haleigh Harrison to make her mark on the Sequim girls track and field team. The freshman jumper… Continue reading

UPDATE — Makah elder dies after rollover on Highway 112

PYSHT — A man who was pronounced dead after a one-car crash today on state Highway 112 was Ronald P. Markishtum Sr., 71, a Makah… Continue reading

Coast Guard holds ship at Port Angeles, investigates ship’s master for intoxication

PORT ANGELES — The Coast Guard has stopped a 587-foot cargo vessel, ordering it to pull into Port Angeles Harbor and remain there at anchor… Continue reading

Youth soccer dispute which got statewide attention is resolved in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — It's over. A dispute which got statewide attention has been resolved between the Port Angeles Youth Soccer Club and soccer parents Andrew… Continue reading

Eagles celebrated at Makah festival

NEAH BAY -- The Makah tribe's second annual Eagle Festival will celebrate a cultural icon Saturday. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5… Continue reading

North Olympic Land Trust to host Earth Day activities

An aerial photography film, bicycle tour and visit to a sport horse farm will fill North Olympic Land Trust's first Earth Day Weekend with activities… Continue reading

RainFest begins Friday in Forks

FORKS -- Rain or shine, the people of Forks this weekend will celebrate the wet weather for which they are famous -- or, perhaps, infamous.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles softball team beats Olympic; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- The "Battle of the Stacys" went to Port Angeles' Stacy Webb in Wednesday's softball showdown with the Olympic Trojans. The Roughrider ace… Continue reading

Coast Guard holds ship at Port Angeles, investigating ship’s master for intoxication

PORT ANGELES — The Coast Guard has pulled over a 587-foot cargo vessel, ordering it to remain at anchor at Port Angeles while the ship’s… Continue reading

Tall ships arrive in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, hastened by good weather from their home port of Aberdeen, arrived in Port Angeles… Continue reading

21.6 percent return ballots in fire district special election

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Auditor's Office had received by Tuesday 3,211 ballots, or 21.6 percent, of the 14,808 ballots mailed to voters in a… Continue reading

SPORTS: Peninsula College softball team sweeps Edmonds at home

PORT ANGELES -- The Peninsula College softball team got back on track in its home doubleheader against Edmonds on Tuesday. The Pirates, fresh off a… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles boys soccer pounds North Mason 6-1; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles boys soccer team opened Olympic League play on the right foot Tuesday. The Roughriders (1-0, 2-7) pounded North Mason… Continue reading

PC’s Tom Keegan, one of finalists, not chosen for Florida college post

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Bill Law of Tallahassee, Fla., was selected over Peninsula College President Tom Keegan as the new president of St. Petersburg College… Continue reading

Tall ships to arrive in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, hastened by good weather from their home port of Aberdeen, are expected to arrive… Continue reading

SPORTS: Forks shuts out Toledo/Winlock in boys soccer; other prep reports

FORKS -- Juan Beltran scored two goals in the second half to spark Forks to a 3-0 victory over Toledo/Winlock in a Southwest Washington League… Continue reading

Port Angeles man killed in motorcycle crash

PORT ANGELES -- A 59-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash on Tumwater Truck Route on Sunday, police reported today. John M. Fullerton of Port Angeles… Continue reading