Peninsula Daily News

Vandalism triggers call for help, warning of danger from Clallam County PUD

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County PUD is asking for help after two of its substations were vandalized in the last two weeks. On July 24,… Continue reading

Outdoor concerts in Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Sequim this week

PACK UP A picnic dinner, grab your lawn chair or a blanket — don’t forget your sunglasses if it’s sunny or a coat if it’s… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 2 hires new assistant chief

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Fire District No. 2, which covers the area around the city of Port Angeles, has hired a new assistant fire… Continue reading

Congressman Inslee expected to Skype Jefferson County Democratic Party’s Fish Feast

PORT TOWNSEND — Congressman Jay Inslee, a Democrat from Bainbridge Island running for governor, won’t make it to the Jefferson County Democratic Party’s Fish Feast… Continue reading

Five hospitalized after state Highway 104 wreck

PORT TOWNSEND — Five people, including children 2 and 12 years old, were hospitalized after a westbound Toyota 4Runner carrying a family of four collided… Continue reading

Peach no longer executive director of Quileute tribe

LAPUSH — Bill Peach is no longer the executive director of the Quileute tribe. Jackie Jacobs, tribal spokeswoman, confirmed Friday that Peach is no longer… Continue reading

Three-car wreck in Port Townsend puts two in Seattle hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend residents were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after they were hurt in a three-car wreck on state… Continue reading

Wreck in Port Angeles leaves car wedged between tree, embankment

PORT ANGELES — Neither a driver nor his dog was injured when a car flew off Elwha River Road and landed 25 feet down an… Continue reading

Border Patrol whistleblower says Port Angeles station is ‘black hole’ with ‘no purpose, no mission’

EDITOR'S NOTE — There will be a full story on this in the Peninsula Daily News and www.peninsuladailynews.com on Sunday, including details of Sanchez's statement.… Continue reading

Three vehicles involved in wreck on state Highway 19

PORT TOWNSEND — State Highway 19 has been full re-opened to traffic after a wreck involving three vehicles shut down at least one lane of… Continue reading

UPDATE — Five hospitalized after Highway 104 wreck south of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Five people, including children 2 and 12 years old, are hospitalized after a westbound Toyota 4Runner carrying a family of four collided… Continue reading

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula phone-a-thon set for Saturday

Volunteers will handle phones in the second annual phone-a-thon to benefit the Sequim and Port Angeles units of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Festival by Bay in Port Ludlow expands on fun

PORT LUDLOW — Arts and crafts, sailboat and kayak races, tennis and golf tournaments and a car show are among the varied activities at the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Jazzy weekend slated in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Innovative, masterful jazz will spill out of Centrum today and Saturday into McCurdy Pavilion concerts, shows in venues throughout town and free… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

A dog show, roller derby and other events are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For more on arts and entertainment on the… Continue reading

Vehicular homicide defendant sentenced in violation of parole

PORT ANGELES — Amber Steim, who is charged with vehicular homicide while driving under the influence of alcohol for the death of a 44-year-old Crescent… Continue reading

House postpones vote on Boehner’s debt ceiling plan

HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN A. Boehner abruptly delayed an expected vote on Republican debt ceiling legislation late Thursday, shifting business on the House floor in the… Continue reading

‘Lucky 13’ anniversary for Port Angeles gift store on Friday

PORT ANGELES — Necessities and Temptations gift store, 217 N. Laurel St. in downtown Port Angeles, will hold a 13-hour sales event to celebrate its… Continue reading

Urgent: Ex-county treasurer’s cashier found guilty

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County Superior Court jury has just found Catherine Betts, former county Treasurer's Office cashier, guilty on all counts of embezzling… Continue reading

Mixer today for Jefferson County Young Professionals Network

PORT TOWNSEND — The inaugural get-together for the Jefferson County Young Professionals Network will be today. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will host “Count… Continue reading