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CLASSES AND LESSONS — Sign up for CPR-AED-first aid class

CLASSES & LESSONS highlights classes, workshops, lectures and events in Clallam and Jefferson counties. It is featured in the Peninsula Daily News . . .… Continue reading

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Brinnon man killed in Mason County wreck remembered as volunteer, musician (Corrected)

EDITOR'S NOTEThe highway upon which Monty Mesick was killed has been corrected. BRINNON — A 54-year-old Brinnon man died in a wreck 8 miles north… Continue reading

Brinnon man killed in Mason County wreck remembered as volunteer, musician (Corrected)

EDITOR'S NOTEThe highway upon which Monty Mesick was killed has been corrected. BRINNON — A 54-year-old Brinnon man died in a wreck 8 miles north… Continue reading

Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's Clallam and Jefferson readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front pages

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's Clallam and Jefferson readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
Two Shelton-area mills

Simpson Lumber says it will close its Shelton area mills; 270 will lose jobs

By Peninsula Daily News news services SHELTON, Mason County — After nearly a century of operations, Simpson Lumber Co. is closing its mills in the… Continue reading

Two Shelton-area mills

9th District lawmaker facing ethics violations to resign

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A state representative is expected to resign this week following allegations of falsified travel expense forms,… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's Jefferson County readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's Jefferson County readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

2ND UPDATE: Brinnon man killed in Highway 101 wreck remembered as volunteer, musician

BRINNON — A 54-year-old Brinnon man died in a wreck 8 miles north of Shelton when he swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle and collided… Continue reading

Two Shelton-area mills

Simpson Lumber says it will close its Shelton area mills; 270 will lose jobs

SHELTON, Mason County — After nearly a century of operations, Simpson Lumber Co. is closing its mills in the Shelton area, resulting in the loss… Continue reading

Two Shelton-area mills

9th District lawmaker facing ethics violations to resign

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — A state representative is expected to resign this week following allegations of falsified travel expense forms,… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Today's front page tailored for the PDN's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

Angry Whidbey Island neighbors go to court over Navy’s jet noise

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press COUPEVILLE — A group of Whidbey Island residents are asking for an injunction prohibiting Naval Air Station Whidbey… Continue reading

Franklin Elementary School students Audrey Muxen and Kendra Dickinson donate their change to the playground fund. (Port Angeles School District photo)

Port Angeles parents seek funds for new playground at Franklin Elementary School

PORT ANGELES — Franklin Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization has been raising funds this year for a new playground at the school at 2505 S.… Continue reading

Franklin Elementary School students Audrey Muxen and Kendra Dickinson donate their change to the playground fund. (Port Angeles School District photo)

Research shows Cascadia Subduction Zone reacts to tidal forces; ‘slow slip’ builds up pressure on fault

By Sandi Doughton McClatchy News Service SEATTLE — As the death toll rises from Nepal’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake, new research from the University of Washington… Continue reading

State Auditor Troy Kelley starts a leave of absence without pay or benefits next week. — The Associated Press ()

State auditor announces he will take unpaid leave of absence

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Embattled state Auditor Troy Kelley, who was indicted by a federal grand jury on tax evasion… Continue reading

State Auditor Troy Kelley starts a leave of absence without pay or benefits next week. — The Associated Press ()

Cabin rentals available in Olympic National Forest

By Peninsula Daily News and McClatchy News Service SEQUIM — Olympic National Forest has three cabins available to rent. The Forest Service says the cabins… Continue reading

In Thurston County, teacher hailed for tackling shooter inside high school after shots are fired

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press LACEY, Thurston County — A popular teacher being hailed as a hero for tackling a 16-year-old shooter inside… Continue reading

Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's Clallam and Jefferson readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front pages

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights, but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40… Continue reading

Today's front pages tailored for the PDN's Clallam and Jefferson readers. There's more inside that isn't online! ()

Cabin rentals available in Olympic National Forest

By Peninsula Daily News and McClatchy News Service SEQUIM — Olympic National Forest has three cabins available to rent. The Forest Service says the cabins… Continue reading

Deferred upkeep at ONP estimated at $133.2 million

McClatchy News Service and Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Anyone driving the roads through Olympic National Park can spot the need for repairs and… Continue reading