Peninsula Daily News

‘Twilight’ attracts daylong lines at theater where Edward and Bella watched movies in best-selling books

PORT ANGELES -- The historical Lincoln Theater, reputedly where the main characters in the best-selling "Twilight" series of books went to the movies, is where… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Wakamatsu reportedly to be named Seattle Mariners manager

Don Wakamatsu is reported to be the new manager of the Mariners and an official announcement is expected on Wednesday. The bench coach of the… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Port Townsend ferry back in service at 3:45 p.m.

PORT TOWNSEND — The Steilacoom II ferry was taken out of service shortly after noon today after a bearing burned out on an alternator, stranding… Continue reading

Free ‘Twilight’ poster in today’s PDN!

There are all kinds of giveaways and souvenirs on the North Olympic Peninsula this week as "Twilight," the movie, makes its debut across America. But… Continue reading

SPORTS — Forks’ best season in eight years ends with playoff loss

BELLINGHAM -- Forks High School's most successful football season since a 2000 run to the Class 2A state quarterfinals ended Saturday with a 39-14 loss… Continue reading

Deck the mall: Winter wonderland in sand going up at Port Angeles landmark

A Christmas Village sculpted out of sand by artists -- some of whom are known from the summer Arts in Action sand sculpture contest --… Continue reading

Terrorist captured in Port Angeles can represent self at resentencing

SEATTLE -- Would-be millennium bomber Ahmed Ressam can speak for himself when he is resentenced Dec. 3 in federal court in Seattle. A federal magistrate… Continue reading

SPORTS: Justus to return to Forks High School coaching ranks

FORKS ¬­-- Scott Justus can't stay away from the Forks High School gymnasium. The former Spartan boys basketball coach, with a career record of 142-65,… Continue reading

Six-hour Port Angeles standoff ends with arrest — and nobody hurt

PORT ANGELES -- A six-hour standoff ended peacefully around 4 p.m. Tuesday when a 46-year-old woman was arrested at her residence near the intersection of… Continue reading

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