Peninsula Daily News

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

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