Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles: Tumwater Truck Route still closed for water main repair

Repairs to a stubborn water main break under Tumwater Truck Route will keep the southbound late closed to all traffic at least this morning, Port… Continue reading

Sequim: Meeting on progress of downtown project tonight

Business owners and residents interested in finding out more about Sequim's big downtown revitalization project are invited to an update tonight by Public Works Director… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Coho leaves; Victoria Express starts service

On Sunday, the 44-year-old, auto-passenger ferry MV Coho goes out of service through March 10 to get new engines. While the Coho is out, the… Continue reading

Sequim: Plan your wedding at PDN bridal show

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS More than 25 wedding-related businesses -- including caterers, bakers, florists, travel agents and photographers -- will have booths at the Peninsula Daily… Continue reading

Peninsula: All the wedding trimmings at bridal fair Saturday

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS SEQUIM -- A wedding should respect tradition. But it ought to be fun, too. That's the theme of the Peninsula Daily News… Continue reading

Peninsula: Schools consider cancelations, schedule changes

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS With many North Olympic Peninsula students scheduled to return to class today, some district officials are considering whether to extend winter break… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Design alternatives for Eighth Street bridges under review

Eight design alternatives for the Eighth Street bridges replacement project will be on display during an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan.… Continue reading

San Juan Airlines, Coho ferry make changes

The New Year ushers in changes for North Olympic Peninsula residents who want to fly to Seattle or take a ferry to Victoria. * On… Continue reading

“Polar bears” expected in Nordland, too

A high temperature of around 35 degrees, maybe lower with the wind chill, is expected to greet "polar bears"' daring enough to plunge into Mystery… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Hearty dip into chilly water today

The 16th annual Polar Bear Dip begins at 10 a.m. today at Hollywood Beach adjacent to City Pier on the Port Angeles waterfront. Participants will… Continue reading

Kalakala gold on eBay

PORT ANGELES -- A commemorative historical Kalakala ferry token is now at auction at the eBay web site, www.ebay.com, to raise money for the restoration… Continue reading

Sports: Riders romp

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles High School girls basketball team romped to an easy 60-19 nonleague win over Lakes on Tuesday. Trish Buckingham led… Continue reading

Clallam: Deputies await toxicology report in Carlsborg deaths

Clallam County sheriff's detectives are awaiting toxicology reports in the deaths of an elderly couple found in their home Dec. 6, Undersheriff Fred DeFrang said.… Continue reading

Seal moved from Boat Haven parking lot

A young male elephant seal that crawled into the Port Angeles Boat Haven parking lot Dec. 22 to molt was moved Monday to a beach… Continue reading

Sequim: New lavender growers co-op wins $85,000 USDA grant

SEQUIM -- The new Sequim Growers Cooperative Inc. has added a bit of green to its lavender with a grant from the U.S. Department of… Continue reading

Jefferson: Fire destroys home in Quilcene

A Montecristo Lane wood-frame home was destroyed by fire late Saturday night while the owners were away, Jefferson County Fire District 2's fire chief said… Continue reading

Dungeness: Coast Guard rescues striken kayaker

A woman who became separated from her husband after winds increased during a kayaking trip Thursday was rescued from Dungeness Bay by a helicopter from… Continue reading

Port Angeles: New Kalakala foundation’s office leased

PORT ANGELES -- The Kalakala Alliance Foundation has leased an office downtown near where owner Steve Rodrigues hopes to moor the 1935 art-deco ferry. Port… Continue reading

How to help aspiring Olympian

The Port Townsend Rowing Club is sponsoring a dinner for David Friedericks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30. There is no charge,… Continue reading

Peninsula agencies join others across state, nation on orange alert

State and federal agencies, including the North Olympic Peninsula's Coast Guard command and U.S. Customs, increased their vigilance Sunday when the national alert level was… Continue reading