Peninsula Daily News

Superman gives up to Smithsonian

PORT TOWNSEND -- Kryptonite couldn't kill him, but the Smithsonian will, said Jefferson County Historical Society director Bill Tennent as he announced that Superman will… Continue reading

From Shakespeare to Monroe, activities abound this weekend

Everything from Shakespeare to Marilyn Monroe will be featured in Peninsula entertainment this weekend. PORT ANGELES Downtown movie tonight PORT ANGELES -- The Marilyn Monroe… Continue reading

Forks man who had been reported missing is found

FORKS -- A 38-year-old Forks man was found this morning after vanishing during a bike ride Saturday morning. Adam Barnhart was found walking on the… Continue reading

3-vehicle wreck cleared from U.S. 101 east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- U.S. Highway 101 east of here has been reopened following a three-vehicle wreck near Monroe Road. Dispatchers say the collisions resulted in… Continue reading

Mortgage rates lowest level in decades

WASHINGTON — Growing pessimism over the weak economic recovery pushed mortgage rates to the lowest level in decades for the seventh time in eight weeks.… Continue reading

Hearing for teen accused of killing her newborn set for Friday

PORT ANGELES -- A status hearing set Friday for a 17-year-old girl accused of killing her newborn baby is expected to determine when and how… Continue reading

SPORTS: Fall sports set to start at Port Angeles High School

PORT ANGELES -- Port Angeles High School officials are encouraging students to prepare now for participation in fall sports. Activity participation documents are available online… Continue reading

Free admission to Olympic National Park this weekend

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park and more than 100 other national parks that usually charge entrance fees will be offering free admission this weekend.… Continue reading

Watch for meteors in the northeast sky beginning tonight

If it isn’t cloudy, look to the sky for the annual Perseid meteor shower. The best time to watch for meteors will be from the… Continue reading

SPORTS: North Olympic out of Babe Ruth World Series in Va.

VARINA, Va. -- The North Olympic 16U softball team didn't get the breaks it needed Sunday. Thus, the compilation of all-stars will spend the rest… Continue reading

Police say man who robbed Fairmount market in custody in Chehalis

PORT ANGELES -- A man police believe robbed the Fairmount Grocery Store at gunpoint in April is being held on unrelated charges on the Chehalis… Continue reading

Quilcene man sentenced for theft of high-end maple trees

TACOMA -- A Quilcene man was sentenced in federal district court Tuesday to 18 months in prison for his part in the theft of maple… Continue reading

Last two clues announced for Guess the Guest contest

PORT TOWNSEND -- The final two clues have been announced in a contest to guess the identity of the 11th annual Port Townsend Film Festival's… Continue reading

No comment from public on Port Angeles schools budget

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles School District is preparing to vote on a $38.97 million budget for the 2010-2011 school year Aug. 23 after… Continue reading

Why it’s so foggy this summer

Why has it been so foggy this summer? Port Angeles native Scott Sistek, a staffer for the PDN's news partner, KOMO, in Seattle and an… Continue reading

Port Angeles drug return program celebrates first anniversary

PORT ANGELES -- The free Clallam County Prescription Drug Return Program collected more than 90 boxes of unused prescription drugs during its first year of… Continue reading

National Parks’ photo contest now accepting entries

The National Park Service's 11th annual national historic landmark photo contest is under way and open to professional and amateur photographers. The contest, “Imaging Our… Continue reading

Clallam EDC maps focus areas following economic summit

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam Economic Development Council's board of directors has approved five areas of focus which had been discussed at last May's Economic… Continue reading

Enjoy outdoor concerts this week

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

Forum set on water policy for Wednesday in Sequim

SEQUIM -- Get ready to talk water. An educational forum, "Managing Our Water," will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's… Continue reading