Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS: Gardening talk set today in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — “Gardening with Worm Tea” will be offered at Nash’s Farm Store, 4681 Sequim-Dungeness Way, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today. The free… Continue reading

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Peninsula College plans Culture Fair on Friday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will host its Second Annual Culture Fair on Friday. The free fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Continue reading

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Regional expertise to be presented starting March 31 at Beach Naturalist course; applications accepted through March 23

PORT TOWNSEND — The 2016 Beach Naturalist course, which begins March 31, will feature regional scientists and resource managers sharing current research and perspectives. Six-week… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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A diesel truck with five people inside flipped over Tuesday afternoon on state Highway 20. (East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

Five injured in state Highway 20 wreck near Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY — Five people were hurt, one badly, after a diesel pickup truck hit a guardrail on state Highway 20, flipped over and landed… Continue reading

A diesel truck with five people inside flipped over Tuesday afternoon on state Highway 20. (East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)
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First Federal launches inaugural tuna drive for Peninsula food banks

PORT ANGELES — First Federal is collecting cans of tuna for area food banks through March 28 in an inaugural drive. Tuna will be collected… Continue reading

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Haller Foundation grant of $140,294 to help fund Sequim playfield parking

SEQUIM — The Albert Haller Foundation has approved a $140,294 grant for an expanded parking lot and driveway access through the Water Reuse Site, north… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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Trees and power lines were strewn across South Shore Road at Lake Sutherland after Sunday's storm. (Clallam County Public Utility District)

Most lights back on across North Olympic Peninsula after Sunday storm; national park has minimal damage

Utility crews Monday had restored electricity to most customers in Clallam and Jefferson counties affected by Sunday's storm, but some outages remained after numerous trees… Continue reading

Trees and power lines were strewn across South Shore Road at Lake Sutherland after Sunday's storm. (Clallam County Public Utility District)

NEWS BRIEFS: Advisory for Port Ludlow Bay’s waters lifted . . . and other items

PORT LUDLOW — The no contact health advisory that was issued for Port Ludlow Bay after a release of sewage at the Port Ludlow Wastewater… Continue reading

This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles on Sunday night sent two people to the hospital. — Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2 ()

Three-vehicle wreck on Highway 101 east of Port Angeles sends two to hospital

PORT ANGELES — Two people were injured Sunday night in a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101 that the State Patrol said might have been… Continue reading

This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles on Sunday night sent two people to the hospital. — Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2 ()
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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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Trees and power lines were strewn across South Shore Road at Lake Sutherland after Sunday's storm. (Clallam County Public Utility District)

UPDATE: Power outages persist on North Olympic Peninsula after Sunday storm

Utility crews were working throughout the night and into today to restore power to customers in Clallam and Jefferson counties after Sunday's storm, but some… Continue reading

Trees and power lines were strewn across South Shore Road at Lake Sutherland after Sunday's storm. (Clallam County Public Utility District)
This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles on Sunday night sent two people to the hospital. — Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2 ()

Three-vehicle wreck on Highway 101 east of Port Angeles sends two to hospital

PORT ANGELES — Two people were injured Sunday night in a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 101 that the State Patrol said might have been… Continue reading

This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles on Sunday night sent two people to the hospital. — Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District No. 2 ()
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Power outages persist on North Olympic Peninsula after Sunday storm

Utility crews were working throughout the night and into today to restore power to customers in Clallam and Jefferson counties after Sunday’s storm, but some… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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Sequim Tip A Cop fundraiser brings in $2,300 for Special Olympics

SEQUIM — Hundreds turned out for a Tip A Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics, and while donations continue to trickle in, the initial count shows… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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Health advisory issued for Port Ludlow Bay after flooding

PORT LUDLOW — Jefferson County Public Health has issued a “no contact” health advisory for Port Ludlow Bay and posted closure signs after treated sewer… Continue reading

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Coronel competes at nationals . . . Roughrider hoops benefit . . . Port Angeles aims for Las Vegas tourney . . . City hosting April basketball tournament

PA’s Coronel competes at nationals KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Former Port Angeles High School wrestling standout Roberto Coronel recently competed at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association… Continue reading