Peninsula Daily News

Man critically injured by backhoe

LAPUSH — A Sequim-area man was in critical condition after he was struck by a backhoe on a construction site Monday morning. Loren Winters, 41,… Continue reading

Sequim concert series starts tonight

SEQUIM — Tonight kicks off the summer's first weekly Sequim Music & Movie in the Park. Deadwood Revival, a local band specializing in old-time folk… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Flagger killed on U.S. Highway 101

BRINNON -- A construction flagger reportedly was killed today on U.S. Highway 101 at Canal View Street south of Brinnon in Jefferson County. The flagger… Continue reading

One man injured in Chimacum wreck

CHIMACUM — A Port Townsend man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck about 2 miles south of Chimacum at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. William… Continue reading

Series of free Sequim concerts begins Tuesday

SEQUIM — Tuesday night kicks off the summer's first Sequim Music & Movie in the Park. Deadwood Revival, a local band specializing in old-time folk… Continue reading

A list of tall ships to look for on the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Here are details of some of the tall ships that have been mentioned as expected in the waters off Port Angeles or Port Townsend. The… Continue reading

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