Peninsula Daily News

Flood watch issued for Jefferson and Clallam counties; high winds, rain expected on either side of the Peninsula

The National Weather Service has forecast heavy rains on the Olympic Peninsula that could cause flooding today and Wednesday on rivers in Clallam and Jefferson… Continue reading

Veterans Day rites around the Peninsula today

Veterans Day celebrations kick off with a special tribute to Korean War veterans during a large, public ceremony sponsored by the Clallam County Veterans Association… Continue reading

Tuesday ceremonies to honor veterans

A special tribute to Korean War veterans is planned at the Clallam County Veterans Association Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, one of several gatherings to thank… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue negotiating with chief selection — but who is he?

PORT TOWNSEND -- East Jefferson Fire Rescue commissioners are in negotiation with a candidate for the position of fire chief of the largest fire department… Continue reading

Police remain mum on mystery crime scene

PORT TOWNSEND -- The investigation into a mystery crime scene on Rosecrans Street is on hold. A trailer removed from a location at 909 Rosecrans… Continue reading

Are you a last-minute voter?

TODAY'S THE FINAL day voters on the North Olympic Peninsula can cast their ballots in the general election. Ballots in the all-mail election must be… Continue reading

DID YOU SET YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR?

Also . . . don't forget to check the internal clock in your computer. Some do not automatically adjust to Pacific Standard Time. ----------- OLYMPIA… Continue reading

Clallam count getting close to half of ballots mailed; Jefferson going for 60%

Clallam County edged up on late this week toward 50 percent voter turnout in Tuesday's election. "We have not finished processing ballots for today, but… Continue reading

Tickets to go on sale for Festival of Trees

PORT ANGELES -- One of the most popular holiday season events is the North Olympic Peninsula Festival of Trees in Port Angeles. Today, tickets will… Continue reading

Spook-tacular ghost stories of the Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND -- In a Harris poll last year of 2,000 adults, 41 percent said that they believed in ghosts. And, as those of us… Continue reading

Some ballots never received in Clallam County, auditor says

PORT ANGELES -- Some voters in Clallam County have yet to receive their ballots for the general election, which is less than one week away.… Continue reading

Port Townsend police still mum on mystery crime

PORT TOWNSEND -- An investigation into a mystery crime scene on Rosecrans Street remained open-ended Monday, and authorities are still withholding details, Port Townsend Police… Continue reading

Sequim-area subdivision wants no-growth, seeks lot split ban

SEQUIM -- And you thought secession went out with the Civil War. A neighborhood northeast of Sequim -- a stone's throw from Wal-Mart for some… Continue reading

More than a third of ballot distributed in Jefferson returned

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County ballots continued a fast rate of return Friday, totaling 7,421 mailed in, said Betty Johnson, county Auditor's Office elections specialist.… Continue reading

One-fourth of ballots returned in Clallam voting

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Auditor's Office had processed more than one-fourth of the ballots mailed in the Nov. 4 general election by Friday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend investigation focuses on trailer — if there is a crime

PORT TOWNSEND — The focus of police activity at 909 Rosecrans St. is a trailer sitting in the yard, but the crime — if there… Continue reading

Variety of events across North Olympic Peninsula this weekend

Benefits and thoughtful speakers are among the weekend offerings on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Here are some of the activities today, Saturday and… Continue reading

Forks logger still in hospital (see rescue video)

FORKS -- A Forks logger injured by a falling tree on Tuesday was in satisfactory condition at a Seattle hospital on Wednesday. Douglas Larson, 46,… Continue reading

Port Angeles museum to celebrate historical society’s 60th with really rare stuff

PORT ANGELES -- An exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Clallam County Historical Society will open at the Museum at the Carnegie on Wednesday.… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Logger injured near LaPush (see video)

LAPUSH -- A logger critically injured when he was struck by a falling tree was airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter crew today. The Clallam… Continue reading