Peninsula Daily News

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

New harbor cleanup group to meet today

PORT ANGELES — An organizational meeting of the Port Angeles Harbor Works Development Authority is set today. The meeting will be at 2:30 p.m. in… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Caldwell quitting as Port Townsend chamber manager to join PSE

PORT TOWNSEND -- Tim Caldwell has announced his resignation as general manager of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, effective the end of this month.… Continue reading

Clallam County seeks citizen advisers

Clallam County is seeking residents willing to participate in county government by serving on groups that advise county commissioners. They include: Animal Issues Advisory Committee:… Continue reading

Motorcycle crash injures two, closes highway for 2 hours

Two people were injured in a motorcycle wreck Sunday afternoon about 27 miles south of Forks on U.S. Highway 101. Michael Walthrop, 42, of Ocean… Continue reading

Port Angeles Farmers Market to begin seasonal Wednesday operations June 18

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Farmers Market begins its summer weekday market beginning Wednesday, June 18, in the parking lot at the corner of… Continue reading

Kennel club’s dog agility trials continue today

SEQUIM — The Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club's 2008 agility trials will continue today on the Blake family property today. The site is adjacent to Carrie… Continue reading

Chimacum opens first farmers market Sunday; others planned this weekend

A new farmers market opens Sunday in Chimacum, expanding the choices for those on the North Olympic Peninsula who want home-grown food. The Chimacum Farmers'… Continue reading

Other weekend highlights across the North Olympic Peninsula

Summer's just beginning, and so are the weekend opportunities for both entertainment and learning. Bring a dish to the international potluck tonight and meet some… Continue reading

A feast of music, dance, wine and wool today

Listening, dancing, remembering, learning, doing — it's all part of the Memorial Day holiday. Stay home if you must, but keep in mind what you're… Continue reading

Fatal house fire blamed on faulty wiring

CHIMACUM — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue investigators say a faulty electrical cord caused the Wednesday morning house fire at which a woman died. Meanwhile, community funds… Continue reading

Peninsula honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the most complex holiday on the American calendar. It is the unofficial beginning of a long summer of vacations in the sunshine… Continue reading

Memorial Day services across the Peninsula on Monday

Memorial Day, first observed at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery in 1868, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.… Continue reading

World beats, eats and other treats this holiday weekend

Take a trip through world cultures without leaving the North Olympic Peninsula. The 15th annual Juan De Fuca Festival of the Arts continues a full… Continue reading