Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson caucus sites

There will be five Democratic precinct caucuses in Jefferson County on Saturday. All caucuses start at 10 a.m. and will help designate delegates for presidential… Continue reading

Sequim: City Manager given 7 percent pay increase

Sequim City Manager Bill Elliott's pay has been increased by a unanimous vote of the City Council. Elliott, who was hired in 2001, will be… Continue reading

Story and Song

The Youth Teller Troupe meets Mondays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St. There is no charge. For more… Continue reading

Brinnon: County to try getting master plan passed state panel again

BRINNON -- Jefferson County commissioners have developed an amendment to the Brinnon Sub-Area Plan that they hope will pass muster with the Western Washington Growth… Continue reading

Clallam: Court hearing Thursday for ex-candidate

PORT ANGELES -- A District Court 1 judge will hear arguments this week on a motion by former Clallam County commissioner candidate Sue Forde and… Continue reading

Peninsula: Four school levies on today’s ballot

Polls throughout Jefferson County are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today as four school districts ask voters to approve levies. Mailed ballots must… Continue reading

Clallam: Power out at some locations across county

Residents in LaPush and Joyce were without power Thursday night, probably due to heavy winds and rain. The electricity reportedly went out just before 7… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Magician peforms Saturday

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS PORT ANGELES --Magician Joey Pipia will hold a free afternoon magic workshop for children and an evening show for families on Saturday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend: New volunteer coordinator named at Marine Science Center

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS PORT TOWNSEND -- A new volunteer coordinator has joined the staff at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Jean Parker was named… Continue reading

Forks resident out of hospital

Forks resident George Rodney Dhooghe, 64, injured in a Tuesday crash west of Port Angeles that killed a young man, was treated for injuries at… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Project critic calls proposed marina a “monstrosity”

The Elwha marina project in Port Angeles isn't without criticism. Dick Goin is an author and expert on the fisheries in Olympic National Park and… Continue reading

Joyce: Log trucks collide head-on; 1 dead

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS JOYCE -- One driver was killed and another seriously injured when two log trucks crashed head-on Tuesday on state Highway 112 about… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Memorial for Judge Majhan on Jan. 31

A public memorial service for Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Majhan will take place Jan. 31. Majhan, 66, died of cancer Sunday in… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Ex-mayor’s apology in role with Santa Maria Shipping expected tonight

PORT TOWNSEND -- Former Mayor Kees Kolff plans to apologize tonight for his role in Santa Maria Shipping's decision not to locate a shipyard in… Continue reading

Sports: Port Angeles girls defeat Emerald Ridge in basketball

PORT ANGELES -- Four players scored in double figures to spark the Port Angeles High School girls basketball team to a Martin Luther King Jr.… Continue reading

Sen. Cantwell in Port Angeles, Port Townsend on Friday

Senior citizens will have the chance to discuss Medicare issues with U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Mountlake Terrace, during a town hall meet at 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Awards recognize Jefferson residents’ public service, too

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County --… Continue reading

Jefferson: Three districts seeking replacement levies

About 10,640 ballots will be mailed out today for three school district maintenance and operations levies. All three replace expiring levies. Mailed ballots are due… Continue reading

Nominate your local hero

Awards recognize Clallam residents' public service PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Flight from Boeing detoured because of vice president’s visit

PORT ANGELES -- The North Olympic Peninsula's newest air carrier made a detour Tuesday to accommodate Vice President Dick Cheney's fund-raising stop in Seattle. Port… Continue reading