Peninsula Daily News

Shine: Hood Canal Bridge to be closed for two hours over weekend

Motorists planning to make a midnight getaway across the Hood Canal Bridge on Saturday night will have to wait an hour. The state Department of… Continue reading

Flag Day events scheduled today on the North Olympic Peninsula

Flag Day on the North Olympic Peninsula will be commemorated today with activities ranging from dedicating a Freedom Shrine to a disposal ceremony for worn… Continue reading

Shine: Crash closes floating bridge for an hour

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that closed Hood Canal Bridge for about an hour Sunday afternoon, the State Patrol reported. The crash… Continue reading

An invitation to marathon participants

The PDN will feature exclusive coverage of today's North Olympic Discovery Marathon, including the complete list of finishers, on Monday. Visiting marathon and half-marathon participants… Continue reading

Flag Day events scheduled Monday on the North Olympic Peninsula

Flag Day on the North Olympic Peninsula will be commemorated Monday with activities ranging from dedicating a Freedom Shrine to a disposal ceremony for worn… Continue reading

European connection for Sunday’s marathon

Port Angeles Marathon Association President Larry Little said one example of the potential economic benefits of this weekend's marathon and half-marathon are Thomas and Elke… Continue reading

In addition to marathon, you can watch jousting, hear fiddle tunes, eat homegrown strawberries

The second to last weekend of spring on the North Olympic Peninsula will feature a walk into yesteryear, a tribute to old-fashioned music and a… Continue reading

Marathon mania on North Olympic Peninsula: here’s the rundown

PORT ANGELES -- The second annual North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half-Marathon may end up being almost twice as big this year. The Sequim-to-Port Angeles… Continue reading

Sequim: Ceremony officially signals completion of downtown revitalization project today

Sequim city officials and business leaders will celebrate the completion of a $4.76 million downtown revitalization project at noon today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in… Continue reading

Forks: Reagan rites at flag pavilion Friday

Forks will hold a memorial service Friday afternoon for former President Ronald Reagan. State Rep. Jim Buck, R-Joyce, Port of Port Angeles Commissioner John Calhoun… Continue reading

Jefferson: November Holiday Fair added to fairgrounds schedule

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Fair Association has added a two-day Holiday Fair to its list of annual attractions at the fairgrounds south of… Continue reading

Labyrinth building picks up in Jefferson County

An ambitious season of labyrinth building will be marked with the dedication of the labyrinth at H.J. Carroll County Park tonight. The ceremony begins at… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Chamber goes on radio Wednesday to raise cash for fireworks

PORT ANGELES -- Chamber of Commerce officials are looking for the public to support their efforts for this year's Fourth of July celebration. That support… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula veterans of D-Day recall Normandy invasion 60 years ago today

They have been called the Greatest Generation, those who came of age during World War II. Sixty years ago today, on June 6, 1944, thousands… Continue reading

Remembrance today in Neah Bay

A D-Day remembrance will be held in Neah Bay at 9 a.m. today at Veterans Park on the waterfront, followed by a breakfast in the… Continue reading

Tri-Area: Sewage may be Navy-bound for treatment

PORT HADLOCK -- Although it wasn't the preferred alternative in the initial study, Indian Island could soon be heading the list of potential sites for… Continue reading

Olympic National Park: Historical chalet threatened by charging river — should it be saved?

A picturesque two-story chalet in Olympic National Park that helps give Enchanted Valley its name is being threatened by a charging river. The Enchanted Valley… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Ferry runs to be canceled

Low tides will cause several trips on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry route to be canceled through Sunday. The 8 a.m. sailing today from Port Townsend… Continue reading

Old friend Al Gore keynotes testimonial to Rep. Dicks on Friday

Former Vice President Al Gore will speak Friday at a sold-out banquet honoring the North Olympic Peninsula's congressman, Rep. Norm Dicks. The banquet at the… Continue reading

Port Angeles motorcyclist hurt in collision east of Sequim

A Port Angeles woman was injured Monday in a U.S. Highway 101 crash near Sequim Bay State Park when the motorcycle she was riding crossed… Continue reading