Peninsula Daily News

Man charged with murder in Yarr deaths in hospital

PORT TOWNSEND -- Michael J. Pierce, who is charged with the double homicide of Patrick and Janice Kay Yarr of Quilcene, remained in a hospital… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles’ Ridgway has elbow surgery; still hopes to get back to major leagues

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jeff Ridgway isn't ready to throw away the rosin bag just yet. Released by the Atlanta Braves last week, the 1999 Port… Continue reading

Tsunami sirens to chime on Monday

Tsunami alert sirens will play gentle Westminster chimes on the North Olympic Peninsula during a test on Monday. The 10 seconds of chimes, followed by… Continue reading

UPDATED: Port Hadlock man who rushed into burning house receives national Carnegie award today

PITTSBURGH — A 20-year-old man who rushed into a burning house in Chimacum 11 months ago in an attempt to save the woman inside receives… Continue reading

SPORTS: Forks preseason favorite in Peninsula boys soccer

"Twilight" may not be the only thing drawing a crowd in Forks this spring. The Forks Spartans boys soccer team might just prove to be… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles trounces Port Townsend in baseball, 11-1

PORT TOWNSEND -- Port Angeles erupted for six runs in the fifth inning to overrun Port Townsend 11-1 in an Olympic League baseball game Monday.… Continue reading

Master Gardeners crops go to Salvation Army

PORT ANGELES -- The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen used more than 1,200 pounds of home-grown produce harvested by the Clallam County Master Gardeners this season.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles native Ridgway cut by Atlanta Braves

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves gave former Port Angeles High School standout Jeff Ridgway the chop on Saturday. Atlanta released the 28-year-old… Continue reading

SPORTS: Quilcene softball team dominates North Olympic Peninsula again

There are now two spring traditions on the Quimper Peninsula. Rhododendrons bloom each April on Rhody Drive, and the Chimacum High School fastpitch softball team… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board hires firm to help seek new superintendent

PORT ANGELES — Steve Baxter, president of the Port Angeles School District board, announced Friday that the board has selected Principled Leadership Consulting to assist… Continue reading

PT teen hospitalized following 6-car crash

POULSBO -- A 17-year-old from Port Townsend was hospitalized after six cars collided on state Highway 3 on Thursday. Ashley N. Carr was taken to… Continue reading

(UPDATE) Prison smoke traced to inmate cooking in toilet

CLALLAM BAY — An inmate hankering for hot sausage got in hot water when the cooking fire he set in his toilet forced the evacuation… Continue reading

Inmates evacuated from Clallam Bay Corrections Center; fire crew en route

CLALLAM BAY -- Firefighters raced to the Clallam Bay Corrections Center, and 130 inmates were evacuated, because of smoke late Wednesday night. A PenCom dispatcher… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles logs first soccer victory of season

SILVERDALE -- David Roberts scored the final two goals of the game while Forrest Epstein had a goal and three assists to spark Port Angeles… Continue reading

Forks driver tracked down by State Patrol aircraft after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

FORKS -- A 23-year old Forks man was booked into Jefferson County jail on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing on foot from a traffic stop,… Continue reading

Many events across Peninsula for first weekend of spring

There's plenty to do on the North Olympic Peninsula on this first weekend of spring. Here is a sample of what's going on on the… Continue reading

Sol Duc Road to open to ranger station this weekend

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Olympic National Park’s Sol Duc Road will open Sunday to the Eagle Ranger Station, allowing access to several trailheads and the… Continue reading

SPORTS: New track yields records at Port Angeles Invitational

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Roughriders' new track held up just fine at the Port Angeles Invitational on Thursday afternoon. Port Townsend's Quinton Decker… Continue reading

SPORTS: Seattle Mariners unveil 2009 commercials

Noted for clever commercials promoting the team and ticket sales, the Seattle Mariners today unveiled the 2009 flight of TV ads using players, two veterans… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Lauridsen Boulevard bridge to be closed for five hours Thursday

PORT ANGELES -- The Lauridsen Boulevard bridge over Peabody Creek will be closed on Thursday from 9 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. for guardrail repairs,… Continue reading