Peninsula Daily News

Accessible fishing site opens in Hoodsport

HOODSPORT -- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife opened a new wheelchair-accessible fishing site at the department's Hoodsport Hatchery. The Hood Canal site includes… Continue reading

Military test flights — and flares — over Hood Canal beginning Monday

HOOD CANAL — Starting Monday and continuing through Oct. 15, Boeing will conduct seven flight tests of a military airplane over Hood Canal. The plane… Continue reading

Free entry into Olympic National Park today

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK -- Free entry to all areas of Olympic National Park, guided programs and volunteer opportunities in both the park and the Olympic… Continue reading

SPORTS: Rare crash, no injuries, on last day of Forks drag races

FORKS -- The West End Thunder drag races have had four injury-free years. That doesn't mean spectators haven't seen a couple of spectacular crashes. For… Continue reading

First weekend of fall offers all kinds of events

A large harvest of events on the North Olympic Peninsula offer opportunities to eat well, ride well, shop freely or help worthy causes this weekend.… Continue reading

Kayak symposium set at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND -- An Olympic gold medalist, expert advice and instruction, clinics, tours, paddling accessories and, of course, kayaks will be featured at the West… Continue reading

SPORTS: Forks volleyball on a roll with third win in row; other prep reports

FORKS -- The Forks volleyball team posted its third straight win Thursday after starting the season 0-2. The Spartans dropped Southwest Washington League foe Winlock… Continue reading

SPORTS: Vashon Island at Port Townsend highlights prep football preview

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Redskins remember last year's football game against Vashon Island well. And it's not just because of the importance of… Continue reading

Coast Guard hoists injured man 24 miles off Cape Flattery

NEAH BAY -- A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Port Angeles hoisted an injured man from a cruise ship 24 miles northwest of Cape Flattery… Continue reading

SPORTS: Piatt leads Port Townsend cross country team at Port Angeles; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES -- Bereket Piatt and Ruby Roberts picked up what where they left off when they both won the prestigious Salt Creek Invitational on… Continue reading

State voter pamphlets due to voters soon

OLYMPIA — More than three million Washington voters' pamphlets on state issues are being printed and mailed for the Nov. 3 election. The secretary of… Continue reading

SPORTS: Prep roundup . . . Port Angeles volleyball team loses first match

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles volleyball team slipped at home against North Kitsap in Tuesday's Olympic League match, falling in three… Continue reading

Car club sponsors Port Angeles benefit show Saturday

PORT ANGELES -- Some 100 to 150 cars are expected to be on display during the Peninsula Dream Machines Car Club's show at the Eagles… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles, Sequim boys tennis teams stay unbeaten

PORT ANGELES -- Micah Roos was on fire, not losing a single game, to spark the Port Angeles boys tennis team to its third consecutive… Continue reading

Sequim won’t hire Stoner as city manager

SEQUIM — Vernon Stoner, a man whose past contained controversy that went undiscovered until recently, will not become Sequim’s city manager. The Sequim City Council… Continue reading

Another step forward for removal of the Elwha River dams

PORT ANGELES — Construction of a new fish hatchery, part of preparation for the removal of two dams on the Elwha River, is expected to… Continue reading

For businesses: state health department launches flu Web site

The state Department of Health has launched a new Web site with links to help businesses prepare for the expected spread of swine flu later… Continue reading

Benefits, virtual treks, cars and sailing among events this weekend

Peninsula Daily News Showers, showers, showers, SUN, showers, showers, showers, SUN. It's the summer/fall transition, and the vine maples are already showing orange and yellow… Continue reading

SPORTS: Football previews, PA to host Capital; other area games

PORT ANGELES -- Week three of the 2009 football season wraps up the non-conference season for Sequim, Port Townsend and Chimacum all on the road… Continue reading

SPORTS: Salt Creek Invitational attracts top prep cross country teams

JOYCE -- The pace always gets set at the Salt Creek Invitational cross country meet. This year's event figures to be no different. All nine… Continue reading