Donald Skinner is the new chief executive officer of United Way of Clallam County. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

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New CEO joins United Way in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — The United Way of Clallam County has a new CEO. Donald Skinner, who has moved…

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Disaster drill to test agencies’ responses to quake scenario

The public will see some aspects of a drill in June that simulates the response to a catastrophic…

Propolis Brewing co-owner Piper Corbett

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Artisan food — and jugglers — offered at festival in Port Townsend, Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — A festival that recognizes home-grown food and the people who prepare it is a perfect…

(The Associated Press)

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Lead testing inconsistent in state’s public schools

By Donna Gordon Blankinship and Walker Orenstein The Associated Press SEATTLE — For about $5 per student in…

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Lead found in some fixtures at Haller, Greywolf schools in Sequim district

SEQUIM — Testing initiated early this month by the Sequim School District indicates lead is present in actionable…

(The Associated Press)

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SPECIAL REPORT: Status of lead testing in Peninsula public schools

Concerns about lead in drinking water raised by high levels found in Flint, Mich., and later in Tacoma…

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

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GOOD FRIDAY MORNING! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

ANOTHER NEWSY DAY on the North Olympic Peninsula! Our website, cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/peninsuladailynews, has the highlights, but the print edition…

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High court upholds lower court ruling voiding tax initiative

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — The state Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Ice-cream benefit slated for Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, will have its first ice-cream social of the season…

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Nine self-help homes to be dedicated today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Housing Authority will dedicate nine new homes at Pendley Court at 6 p.m.…

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Port Angeles furniture van stolen from store, still being sought

PORT ANGELES — Authorities were looking Thursday for a white box van that was stolen from Angeles Furniture…

(KOMO News)

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Truck, body of missing worker recovered from below Hood Canal Bridge

SHINE — A maroon pickup truck and the body of a missing Hood Canal Bridge maintenance worker were…

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Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble offers free concert

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will present its free Spring Quarter Concert at 7 p.m.…

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Sequim gardening workshop on growing and preserving berries

SEQUIM — Registration is being taken for a workshop on growing and preserving berries. The workshop, hosted by…

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Port Townsend Night at the Museum camps offered for summer

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Museum of Art & History will offer five Night at the Museum camps…

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WEEKEND: Breakfast, outdoor music and peonies to see on the Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 27. A community breakfast in Brinnon and a Joy in…

Clallam County Sheriff's Deputies Mike Bakes and Paul Federline salute during the 2015 Memorial Day ceremony at Mount Angeles Memorial Park in Port Angeles. Bakes is a Vietnam-era U.S. Marine Corps veteran

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WEEKEND: Memorial Day ceremonies planned for the Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 27. Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic…

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WEEKEND: Children to perform in Fort Worden festival Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The 15th Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival Concert, with 110 young singers, will be presented…

The annual Port Angeles Farmers Market Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser will jump-start the summer market season in Port Angeles for two upcoming Saturdays. (David Monniaux)

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WEEKEND: Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser begins Saturday, continues June 4

PORT ANGELES — Sweeten your Saturday during the annual Port Angeles Farmers Market Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser, which kicks…

Spectators cheer during the belt sander races at last year's Brinnon ShrimpFest. (Laura Lofgren/Peninsula Daily News)

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WEEKEND: Annual Brinnon ShrimpFest to make hamlet huge this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, May 27. BRINNON — The annual Brinnon ShrimpFest is one occasion…