Peninsula Daily News

Veteran law enforcement administrator named Sequim police chief

SEQUIM -— City Manager Steve Burkett today announced the appointment of Bill Dickinson, former SeaTac and Burien police chief, as Sequim's new top law enforcment… Continue reading

Let’s Move Outside program for kids comes to Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park has become one of 36 national parks offering Let’s Move Outside Junior Ranger activities. Let’s Move Outside, a new program from the… Continue reading

Port Angeles chamber seeks new marketing slogan

PORT ANGELES — Aug. 31 is the deadline to submit suggestions for a new marketing slogan for the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. The… Continue reading

Outdoor community concerts this week on Peninsula

Pack up a picnic dinner, grab your lawn chair or a blanket -- and don't forget your sunglasses if it's sunny, or a wool coat… Continue reading

Ferry route name change now official; it’s Port Townsend-Coupeville

COUPEVILLE -- The name change is now in print. Washington State Ferries' fall schedule refers to the Port Townsend-Coupeville route. For years, it was the… Continue reading

Jefferson County counts 85 more ballots; no changes in primary rankings

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County auditor counted an additional 85 ballots Friday, and reported that results of the District 3 commissioner's race and the… Continue reading

2010 Clallam County Fair wraps up today (***Gallery***)

PORT ANGELES -- A second day of rodeo events and a crashing, smashing demolition derby will serve as the grand finale at the Clallam County… Continue reading

Government finance awards earned in Clallam, Jefferson counties and Port Angeles

The Clallam County treasurer, city of Port Angeles finance director and the chief accountant in the Jefferson County Auditor's Office are among city and county… Continue reading

Road work scheduled throughout North Olympic Peninsula this week

Other construction and maintenance work may slow drivers on the North Olympic Peninsula this week. State Department of Transportation projects in Clallam and Jefferson counties… Continue reading

Road work to narrow highway east of Port Angeles; expect slow traffic

PORT ANGELES -- Night time traffic will be slowed this week on U.S. Highway 101 just east of Port Angeles as workers widen the highway… Continue reading

Clallam County Foundation awards 14 scholarships to graduates

The Clallam Community Foundation has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $15,500 to 2010 high school graduates from across the North Olympic Peninsula. The students and the… Continue reading

Lawn mowers to race today in Port Hadlock following big day at Clallam County Fair

PORT HADLOCK -- Competitors, start your lawn mowers. More than 30 lawn mowers -- ready to race at speeds that may exceed 40 mph --… Continue reading

Two hurt in wreck that blocks highway

BEAVER -- Two LaPush residents were hurt in a one-car rollover on Thursday that blocked the highway for about a half-hour until a State Patrol… Continue reading

Lots to do on the Peninsula this weekend

Concerts, dinners and West End Thunder are among the entertainment and other activities offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. PORT ANGELES Author book… Continue reading

Healing through art, music topic Saturday at Goddard College celebration in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Presentations on healing through art and music are slated in the coming week at Fort Worden State Park in celebration of Goddard… Continue reading

SPORTS: A new era in prep football in 2010 with four new coaches and different leagues

Prep football season promises to have a different feel on the North Olympic Peninsula this fall. With four new head coaches, seven of nine schools… Continue reading

Dyan Cannon Port Townsend Film Fest’s special guest

PORT TOWNSEND -- Dyan Cannon will be the special guest at the 11th annual Port Townsend Film Festival scheduled Sept. 24-26. Cannon, 73, who was… Continue reading

Volunteers help homeless clean up at Port Angeles center

PORT ANGELES -- Most mornings, at least three people are waiting when the new Basic Hygiene Center in Port Angeles opens, said Sandra Enger, chief… Continue reading

StreamFest to offer food, activities Aug. 29

PORT ANGELES -- "Loco over local," say posters publicizing North Olympic Land Trust's 11th annual StreamFest on Sunday, Aug. 29. "We're really not advising people… Continue reading

UPDATED — Doherty dominant in Clallam 3rd district election; Poole is 2nd

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Clallam County commissioner Mike Doherty is headed for a showdown in the general election, but his opponent remains to be seen.… Continue reading