Peninsula Daily News

PENINSULA: Quake aid rolling in

Clallam and Jefferson counties have received the bulk of earthquake assistance approved for the North Olympic Peninsula. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are considering assistance… Continue reading

ATTENTION READERS: You deserve a burger to promote literacy tonight

Tonight is the night when the circulation staff "takes over" the Sequim McDonald's restaurant, 107 S. Seventh Ave., to raise funds for the Newspaper in… Continue reading

Lawmakers back; shutdown warning raised

OLYMPIA -- Washington lawmakers, stung by bad reviews, plagued by gridlock and pressured by new warnings of a partial shutdown of state government, reconvened in… Continue reading

CLALLAM BAY: Rockfish discussion planned

The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee is hosting a workshop tonight on the status of rockfish in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Several species… Continue reading

PENINSULA: Makah teen wins chance to become Miss Washington America

A Makah Indian teen-ager who lives in Kingston has won a chance to become Miss Washington America. Jessica Greene won the title "Miss All-Nations 2001"'… Continue reading

SEQUIM: Couple interrupt burglar

SEQUIM -- A couple returned to their Happy Valley Road home about 6:30 p.m. Saturday to discover a broken window and a man inside their… Continue reading

PENINSULA: Workshop could help power users save energy

A free Alternative Energy Workshop this weekend could help power users save electricity and money. The workshop is planned for Saturday from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND: A chance to stand guard at filming

This is a help-wanted announcement with an unusual twist: the opportunity for security guards to serve and protect the movie "Enough"' when the Jennifer Lopez… Continue reading

FORKS: Police continue search for shooting suspect

> Police searched two mobile homes on Calawah Way late Tuesday, but were unable to locate a shooting suspect. The suspect, 30-year-old Lombardo Ceja-Gomez, is… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND: Do you look like Jennifer Lopez?

> Even if you don't have "Enough" of what it takes to make it as an extra on Jennifer Lopez's new movie, there is still… Continue reading

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK: Hurricane Ridge Road work continues today

> The road to Hurricane Ridge will be closed from 4 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. today and tomorrow for roadway maintenance. Crews will remove debris… Continue reading

PENINSULA: Ceremonies honor Medal of Honor winner in Clallam; `Taps” and tears in Jefferson

> Always remember. Those words echoed across Clallam County on Monday as residents paid tribute to the soldiers of wars past. One local hero had… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: Minesweeper tours continue today

> The USS Chief and USS Scout will continue offering tours today. The U.S. Navy minesweepers came to Port Angeles on Friday and are scheduled… Continue reading

PORT TONSEND: Driver hospitalized following rollover crash

> A 38-year-old Port Townsend woman was in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday after being injured in a one-vehicle rollover… Continue reading

FORKS: Pat Bennett is state’s best in shot put

> CHENEY -- Pat Bennett capped a successful high school sports career with an individual state championship. The Forks High School senior won the shot… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND: Kestle Riley wins state title in 300-meter hurdles

> CHENEY -- Port Townsend junior Kestle Riley won the 2A state title in the 300-meter hurdles at Woodward Stadium this weekend. Riley, who placed… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: Port still awaiting cause report for fire

> An insurance investigator's report on the cause of a hangar fire at William R. Fairchild International Airport is not expected for at least a… Continue reading

PORT HADLOCK: Aerial spraying in Jefferson County forests

> Spring aerial spraying continues as Jefferson County forest landowners and managers apply herbicides by helicopter. Herbicides used are Clean Crop LV6 (2,4-D), and Garlon… Continue reading

CLALLAM: Undersheriff decision a month away

> Clallam County Sheriff Joe Hawe said a decision on whether to replace Undersheriff Dan Engelbertson is about a month away. Engelbertson will start his… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES: City Council endorses Qwest plan

> PORT ANGELES -- The City Council has endorsed a plan by Qwest Communications to enter the long-distance telephone business. The company, formerly U S… Continue reading