Peninsula Daily News

Holiday events begin today across the Peninsula

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend business districts kick off the holiday season today and this weekend with lights, music, retailers' open… Continue reading

Clallam Bay: Woman airlifted to hospital following car crash

Emergency crews worked for about two hours Tuesday afternoon to rescue a young woman from her car after it struck two trees along state Highway… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Teens plead innocent in Aldrich’s fire case

The two teenagers charged with inadvertently causing the fire that burned the historic Aldrich's grocery to the ground Aug. 4 have both pleaded innocent to… Continue reading

West End: Rocketeers may try second launch Friday

Two Forks aerospace engineers scuttled the launch of their second three-stage rocket from the western Olympic Peninsula on Saturday because of poor weather conditions. Eric… Continue reading

Jefferson: Thousands raised for county, Port campaigns

Raising the biggest campaign funding war chest doesn"t guarantee victory at the polls. The recent Port of Port Townsend election proves the point. Incumbent Bob… Continue reading

List of Olympic National Park damage

A summary of Olympic National Park damage from October's heavy rains that have been discovered so far: * Dosewallips -- The Dose Forks bridge is… Continue reading

Clallam: Election completed; turnout nears 58 percent

General election results were certified at the Clallam County Auditor's Office Wednesday morning, and there were no changes in the final results. In the end,… Continue reading

Jefferson: General election certified; Rodgers, others are elected

Jefferson County officials certified the general election results Wednesday, officially ending the 2004 campaign season. The results of four contested elections in the county remained… Continue reading

Peninsula: Expect a wet, breezy week, says the National Weather Service.

For the Olympic coast and Olympic Peninsula's West End, forecasters predict showers this morning and rain in the afternoon. West winds around 10 mph will… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Pro-fluoride group holding forum tonight

A group supporting fluoridation of the Port Angeles city water supply will hold a forum tonight. Entitled "Something to Smile About,"' the forum begins at… Continue reading

To our newspaper readers – Due to a major equipment failure in the

production facility, distribution of Friday's editions was delayed by up to six hours in some parts of the North Olympic Peninsula. The management of the… Continue reading

Forks: Chamber to honor “best” on Saturday evening

FORKS -- The Forks Chamber of Commerce will recognize a dozen nominees and name three winners for Best of the Year awards at a wine… Continue reading

Sequim: Fred Meyer town meeting to be held today

Representatives from Portland, Ore.-based Fred Meyer will team up with Sequim land owner Mark Burrowes to host an open house from 4 p.m. to 7… Continue reading

West End: Flood disaster recovery office to operate in Forks next week

A Disaster Recovery Center has been established in Forks and will be operated for a limited time next week. The center will be located at… Continue reading

Peninsula: Flood relief agreement signed

Gov. Gary Locke and the Federal Emergency Management Agency signed an agreement Tuesday that triggers federal disaster help for Jefferson, Clallam and 13 other counties… Continue reading

All Clallam races stay the same as final ballots counted

PORT ANGELES -- Margins of victory stayed the same for Rob Robertsen, Steve Tharinger and in all other races after election officials counted late-arriving mail… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Job recruiters work Westport open house

PORT ANGELES -- Westport Shipyard Inc. human resources representatives were actively recruiting employees Monday morning during the company's grand opening. Craig Clark, Westport human resource… Continue reading

Federal money approved for Peninsula floods damage

Residents and business owners who sustained damage during the flooding can begin the disaster relief process by calling 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 for the hearing and… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Westport Shipyard, airport road dedications today

It's a good day for ribbons and scissors in Port Angeles today as two significant dedications are scheduled. Westport Shipyard Inc. cuts the ribbon on… Continue reading

Your guide to Veterans Day events on the North Olympic Peninsula

Veterans Day tributes are scheduled across Jefferson and Clallam counties to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. The holiday… Continue reading