Peninsula Daily News

Heart of Service Award nominating under way in Jefferson County

We are also looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. The three… Continue reading

Nominees sought for Clallam County Community Service Awards

We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have made our communities a better place. Soroptimist International of… Continue reading

Port Angeles man receives state’s Outstanding Veteran Volunteer award

PORT ANGELES — Marine Corps veteran Tom McKeown Sr. received the state's Outstanding Veteran Volunteer of 2007 award Tuesday. Clallam County commissioners hosted the ceremony… Continue reading

Port Angeles Hardwood mill cuts hours because of housing slump

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Hardwood sawmill has cut back operations by two hours daily as a result of the housing sales slump. Interfor… Continue reading

Clear sailing to Keystone for Steilacoom II

PORT TOWNSEND — The second day after car ferry service to Keystone resumed business picked up, and all sailings went smoothly. There were no cancellations… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board to consider technology levy

PORT ANGELES — The School Board will consider whether to hold a special election to levy funds for technology at its meeting tonight at 7… Continue reading

Chamber meeting Tuesday to focus on Lawrence

THE CO-CHAIRMAN OF a group of 15 Sequim chamber members asking for more information about Lee Lawrence's firing said his demands had been met by… Continue reading

Going to a caucus? Be ready for in-your-face politics

It's an opportunity to be part of history, part of the decision. Today, Democrats and Republicans will hold caucuses in Jefferson and Clallam counties and… Continue reading

You can vote in both; real action in caucuses

If you're a Republican, you might say your caucus appearance today counts for one half of your preference, with your vote in the Feb. 19… Continue reading

Few partisan Peninsula politicos endorsing before Saturday caucuses

The North Olympic Peninsula goes into Democratic caucus weekend with some Peninsula office-holders expressing support for either of the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates, Hillary… Continue reading

Other Peninsula sites in Army’s viewfinder

Three sites in the North Olympic Peninsula are on an Army Corps of Engineers list of places that may have unexploded ordnance. In addition to… Continue reading

Olympic National Park damage in the millions

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Repair of damage to roads and trails from the Dec. 3 storm will cost probably $5 million, said Barb Maynes, Olympic… Continue reading

Gateway project pavilion deck gets a concrete face

PORT ANGELES — The pavilion deck of the Port Angeles International Gateway Transportation Center was poured Monday. The pouring of the deck, which had to… Continue reading

Is Keystone run too hard on small ferry?

PORT TOWNSEND — As state ferry officials learn this week whether the Steilacoom II is up to the challenge of navigating the rough waters between… Continue reading

First day of stricter ID rules for Port Angeles ferry passengers goes smoothly

PORT ANGELES — The first day of travel between Canada and the North Olympic Peninsula went as smoothly as it has elsewhere in the state.… Continue reading

‘Buddy Holly,’ ‘Elvis’ headline dinner-theater show for PDN‘s Peninsula Home Fund

PORT TOWNSEND — Buddy Holly. Ritchie Valens. The Big Bopper. Elvis Presley. Janis Joplin. These legends of rock 'n' roll and their music will be… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center, nurses reach contract accord

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center and the union that represents nurses and service workers have reached an agreement after mediation on the stalled contract.… Continue reading

Temporary ferry to Victoria begins today with new federal border ID rules in place

PORT ANGELES — No one has to have a passport yet to go between the North Olympic Peninsula and Victoria. Victoria McDonald, spokeswoman for the… Continue reading

Steilacoom II to arrive in Port Townsend on Monday, but no rides yet

PORT TOWNSEND — The MV Steilacoom II is expected to be in Port Townsend waters on Monday, a Washington State Ferries official said Wednesday. But… Continue reading

Port Angeles office booked almost to May for enhanced driver’s license appointments

PORT ANGELES — The only office on the North Olympic Peninsula where applications can be made for enhanced driver's licenses is booked through April 23,… Continue reading