Peninsula Daily News

BREAKING NEWS: Makah whalers sentenced

TACOMA -- Two of five Makah tribal members who killed a gray whale last September will do time in federal prison, a magistrate judge ordered… Continue reading

Lake quality unchanged from last weekÂ’s test results

PORT TOWNSEND — Biotoxin levels in four Jefferson County lakes remained the same after lab results were reviewed Thursday, county Environmental Health officials said. This… Continue reading

Circus in Port Angeles on Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The circus is coming to town on Sunday. A three-ring Shrine Circus plans two shows at the Port Angeles Speedway, The speedway… Continue reading

Roosevelts to be portrayed, commemorated at Quinault Lodge

QUINAULT — Both of the former President Roosevelts will be portrayed chatting about conservation and Olympic National Park at Lake Quinault Lodge this weekend. The… Continue reading

Garden tour to showcase Peninsula flora

PORT ANGELES — Stop and smell the petals during the 15th Annual Master Gardeners' Home Garden Tour on Saturday. "Petals and Pathways" will lead visitors… Continue reading

Other highlights for a summer weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula

Chamber music and wine talks are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. The summer Olympic Music Festival begins on Saturday, with… Continue reading

Water to be shut off in eastern Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Water service to several hundred people in the eastern part of the city will be shut off for 10 hours to 12… Continue reading

Nearly $200,000 in repairs to close high school’s track

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles High School track will be closed on Tuesday to permit $198,858 worth of repairs. Nolan Duce, district maintenance director,… Continue reading

Dixieland jazz rocks City Pier in free concert tonight

PORT ANGELES — Dixieland jazz will rock the Port Angeles waterfront tonight. Bring your dancing shoes — or a lawn chair to sit on if… Continue reading

Man critically injured by backhoe

LAPUSH — A Sequim-area man was in critical condition after he was struck by a backhoe on a construction site Monday morning. Loren Winters, 41,… Continue reading

Sequim concert series starts tonight

SEQUIM — Tonight kicks off the summer's first weekly Sequim Music & Movie in the Park. Deadwood Revival, a local band specializing in old-time folk… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Flagger killed on U.S. Highway 101

BRINNON -- A construction flagger reportedly was killed today on U.S. Highway 101 at Canal View Street south of Brinnon in Jefferson County. The flagger… Continue reading

One man injured in Chimacum wreck

CHIMACUM — A Port Townsend man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck about 2 miles south of Chimacum at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. William… Continue reading

Series of free Sequim concerts begins Tuesday

SEQUIM — Tuesday night kicks off the summer's first Sequim Music & Movie in the Park. Deadwood Revival, a local band specializing in old-time folk… Continue reading

A list of tall ships to look for on the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Here are details of some of the tall ships that have been mentioned as expected in the waters off Port Angeles or Port Townsend. The… Continue reading

Honorary degree to student who died part of Peninsula College graduation ceremonies today

PORT ANGELES — Among the 340 degrees and certificates awarded at the Peninsula College commencement ceremony on Saturday will be one for a student who… Continue reading

Western Strait closed to shellfish harvesting

The state Department of Health announced Thursday the closure of beaches along the western Strait of Juan de Fuca to harvesting all species of shellfish.… Continue reading

Weekend activities shape up on North Olympic Peninsula

Whether you want to dream of sailing the high seas with sails unfurled, safely dispose of old files and learn about identity theft, or simply… Continue reading

Tall ship tours begin Friday in Port Angeles

The tall ship Bounty won’t make it to Port Angeles this weekend, but the schooner Lynx — whose crew trained cast and crew of the… Continue reading

Unemployment rate edges down in Clallam, climbs in Jefferson

The unemployment rate declined slightly in Clallam County, but increased in Jefferson County, during May. The state unemployment rate rose also, the state Employment Security… Continue reading