Peninsula Daily News

East Jefferson-Fire Rescue’s boat Guardian

Six people rescued from boat after it catches fire in water near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Six people were rescued from a 32-foot trawler Monday evening after the boat caught fire in the water off North Beach. At… Continue reading

East Jefferson-Fire Rescue’s boat Guardian
Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting today — corrected

Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting today — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to incorrect information provided to the PDN, this report has been corrected to reflect the appropriate areas where paving work on Second… Continue reading

Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting today — corrected
'Peninsula Families Today: Summer Fun on the Olympic Peninsula' — another bonus publication from the PDN

‘Peninsula Families Today: Summer Fun on the Olympic Peninsula’ — another bonus publication from the PDN

A BONUS PUBLICATION was in Sunday's Peninsula Daily News print edition — "Peninsula Families Today," with a focus on summer fun on the Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

'Peninsula Families Today: Summer Fun on the Olympic Peninsula' — another bonus publication from the PDN
Photo Courtesy of Sequim Lavender Farmers Association

PURPLE FINALE! Cast your ballot by 11:59 p.m. tonight in our Lavender Photo Contest

TIME TO SEE purple! Lots and lots and LOTS of purple! Voting has been underway for more than a week in our online Lavender Photo… Continue reading

Photo Courtesy of Sequim Lavender Farmers Association
Contestants belt it out in Sequim's Karaoke Idol contest Tuesday . . . and other free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

Contestants belt it out in Sequim’s Karaoke Idol contest Tuesday . . . and other free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: â–  SEQUIM MUSIC IN THE PARK — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,… Continue reading

Contestants belt it out in Sequim's Karaoke Idol contest Tuesday . . . and other free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

Free concerts punctuate summer reading programs at area libraries Tuesday

Two free concerts, one in Sequim and the other in Port Angeles on Tuesday are set to round out the Summer Reading Program activities around… Continue reading

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GO SEAHAWKS! Winning float in Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade

A SEAHAWKS-THEMED float won first place in the 34th annual Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade July 11. Shown are KayLeigh Fosdick, who created the float… Continue reading

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BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA Voter Guide, produced as a public service by the Peninsula Daily News, is now available online. Click on: http://issuu.com/peninsuladailynews/docs/vote072015web?e=1313114/14224028 Included in the… Continue reading

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Donations of school supplies sought for Port Angeles giveaway

PORT ANGELES — Donations of school supplies are now being collected for distribution at the Port Angeles School District Back to School giveaway Aug. 22.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

â–  Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County hearing slated for Feiro, visitor bureau spending

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing to a consider a $99,000 expenditure for the Feiro Marine Life Center and Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to discuss population estimates, comprehensive plan updates

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update about comprehensive plans and population estimates for Port Townsend and the entire county when they meet… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Hurricane Ridge Road reopened Sunday evening after a rockfall partly blocked the roadway and closed it temporarily. One large rock and… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall

NEWS BRIEFS: Democrats to broadcast speech in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Democratic Party will host a live broadcast Wednesday of Bernie Sanders’ speech on his campaign for the 2016 Democratic… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles woman charged with possession after deputies say they found $100,000 worth of heroin in car . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Angeles woman has been charged after Jefferson County sheriff's deputies said they found an estimated $100,000 worth of heroin in… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Public input sought on steelhead management program at Tuesday meeting in Sequim

SEQUIM — The public's input will be sought at a Tuesday meeting in Sequim on the selection of at least three rivers where hatchery steelhead… Continue reading

Renovation to close part of Lake Crescent’s Spruce Railroad Trail starting today

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A portion of the Spruce Railroad Trail will be closed beginning today, for the fourth phase of improvements. The trail will… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Hurricane Ridge Road reopened Sunday evening after a rockfall partly blocked the roadway and closed it temporarily. One large rock and… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Road reopens after temporary closure due to rockfall
Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting Monday

Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting Monday

SEQUIM — Beginning Monday, drivers should expect delays at various locations throughout the city as crews begin work on several pavement rehabilitation projects. Rehabilitation includes… Continue reading

Sequim pavement work to cause traffic delays starting Monday
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GO SEAHAWKS! Winning float in Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade

A SEAHAWKS-THEMED float won first place in the 34th annual Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade July 11. Shown are KayLeigh Fosdick, who created the float… Continue reading

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