Peninsula Daily News

Honorary degree to student who died part of Peninsula College graduation ceremonies today

PORT ANGELES — Among the 340 degrees and certificates awarded at the Peninsula College commencement ceremony on Saturday will be one for a student who… Continue reading

Western Strait closed to shellfish harvesting

The state Department of Health announced Thursday the closure of beaches along the western Strait of Juan de Fuca to harvesting all species of shellfish.… Continue reading

Weekend activities shape up on North Olympic Peninsula

Whether you want to dream of sailing the high seas with sails unfurled, safely dispose of old files and learn about identity theft, or simply… Continue reading

Tall ship tours begin Friday in Port Angeles

The tall ship Bounty won’t make it to Port Angeles this weekend, but the schooner Lynx — whose crew trained cast and crew of the… Continue reading

Unemployment rate edges down in Clallam, climbs in Jefferson

The unemployment rate declined slightly in Clallam County, but increased in Jefferson County, during May. The state unemployment rate rose also, the state Employment Security… Continue reading

Murder suspect to undergo mental exam; trial likely to be delayed

PORT ANGELES —A woman accused of murder has been ordered to undergo another mental evaluation. Andrea Jenette Freese, 32, is charged with second-degree murder in… Continue reading

Sequim-area man arrested following garage fire

SEQUIM — A Sequim area man was arrested for investigation of arson after a detached garage on his property caught fire Monday morning. Richard Louda… Continue reading

Spider-swatting leads to wreck

PORT TOWNSEND — A woman swatting at a spider lost control of her car and crashed it into a power pole Sunday morning, the Washington… Continue reading

Who’s making what on the North Olympic Peninsula

HERE ARE THE salaries of the chief executive directors of selected public agencies in Clallam and Jefferson counties, plus the number of full- and part-time… Continue reading

Other Clallam schools hold graduation ceremonies this weekend

High school seniors in Clallam Bay and Joyce will participate in commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Thirteen seniors will graduate from Clallam Bay High School of… Continue reading

Other happenings this weekend

It's summer on the North Olympic Peninsula and opportunies abound for learning something new, admiring art or enjoying music. Drag races FORKS — The West… Continue reading

Two Jefferson County high schools to hold graduation ceremonies

High school seniors in Chimacum and Quilcene will participate in commencement ceremonies on Saturday. About 100 seniors will graduate from Chimacum High School at 1… Continue reading

UPDATE: Port Angeles bridge girder delivery delayed

PORT ANGELES — The delivery of the first set girders for the Tumwater Creek bridge on Eightth Street, which was originally scheduled today, has been… Continue reading

Fire destroys vacant house in Forks

FORKS — A fire that destroyed an abandoned home in Forks early Tuesday morning is under investigation as possible arson. The house at 1190 Bogachiel… Continue reading

Manslaughter, mistreatment charges dismissed against couple who operated shuttered Sequim adult care home

PORT ANGELES — Charges against two Sequim adult-care home operators charged with manslaughter in 2005 have been dropped at the request of the prosecution. Carolyn… Continue reading

Navy weighs in Port Townsend-Keystone ferry criticism

PORT TOWNSEND — Are you still upset about the ferry situation, with one 50-car boat, the leased Steilacoom II, on the Port Townsend-Keystone run rather… Continue reading

Dicks switches support to Obama

REP. NORM DICKS, a Democratic superdelegate thanks to his senior status in the party as well as the House of Representatives, switched his support to… Continue reading

Female Olympic Discovery Marathon title up for grabs

PORT ANGELES — Female runners in this weekend's full marathon can breathe a sigh of relief but women running in the half-marathon need to be… Continue reading

No new candidates file in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Thursday passed with no new candidates filing for Jefferson County offices. Deputy Auditor Karen Cartmel said she had a few inquires about… Continue reading

Other activities, events across Peninsula this weekend

Get a deal on building supplies, admire collector cars or learn something new at a number of gatherings this weekend. Surplus sale PORT ANGELES —… Continue reading