Jefferson County Democrats gathered about 1

JEFFERSON: Democrat volunteers hit streets to collect, return campaign signs for endorsed candidates

CHIMACUM — One day after Tuesday's election, Jefferson County Democrats had gathered about 1,000 campaign signs and brought them to the Tri-Area Community Center to… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats gathered about 1
Michael Haas

JEFFERSON: New prosecuting attorney plans to review cases before assuming role

PORT TOWNSEND — Before he takes office as Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, Michael Haas plans to examine the office’s current cases. “My first priority will… Continue reading

Michael Haas

LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Fete Washington state’s inclusion to the Union in style

HAPPY 125TH BIRTHDAY, Washington! On Nov. 11, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison’s signature on the proclamation admitted the state to the Union. Celebrate our state’s anniversary… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2014
Cutting the cedar-bark ribbon to open the Peninsula College Longhouse in 2007 are

Movie premiering Friday in Port Angeles tells of genesis of Peninsula College Longhouse

PORT ANGELES — The 2003 discovery on Marine Drive of an ancient Lower Elwha Klallam village known as Tse-whit-zen — and the subsequent halting of… Continue reading

Cutting the cedar-bark ribbon to open the Peninsula College Longhouse in 2007 are
Map by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Navy to face public tonight on proposed West End electronic warfare program

PORT ANGELES — Four Navy and three U.S. Forest Service officiatls will answer questions on the Navy's electronic warfare training plans during a public forum… Continue reading

Map by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS — Trunk show and sale in Port Townsend . . . and other items

Trunk show, sale PORT TOWNSEND — Fashion designer Judith Bird's annual trunk show and sale is open to the public this Friday and Saturday with… Continue reading

Scott Nollette

Odd-couple-like fathers star in Key City Public Theatre show Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Key City Public Theatre's “Rounding Third” isn't just about baseball. Yes, the characters are Little League fathers: Michael (Scott Nollette) and Don… Continue reading

Scott Nollette

Olympic National Park begins its monthly speaker series, with first program on Nov. 18

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — This season's Perspectives series will address topics ranging from bees to river restoration to sea star wasting syndrome to the state… Continue reading

Port Townsend football breaks into AP top ten poll; Neah Bay maintains No. 1 ranking

Port Townsend football breaks into AP top ten poll; Neah Bay maintains No. 1 ranking

Port Townsend has moved into the rankings in final The Associated Press high school football poll of the season. The Redhawks are No. 10 in… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2014
Port Townsend football breaks into AP top ten poll; Neah Bay maintains No. 1 ranking
Read all about $5,000 Holiday Extravaganza coming to Port Angeles on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Read all about $5,000 Holiday Extravaganza coming to Port Angeles on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

PORT ANGELES — A lucky shopper at any one of almost 50 Port Angeles businesses this weekend could win a $5,000 shopping spree during a… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2014
Read all about $5,000 Holiday Extravaganza coming to Port Angeles on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
This rollover wreck north of Brinnon on U.S. Highway 101 blocked traffic Wednesday. Bob Pensworth

Rollover wreck blocks U.S. Highway 101 traffic near Brinnon

BRINNON — A one-car rollover wreck north of Brinnon on U.S. Highway 101 blocked traffic Wednesday afternoon. “State Patrol has just arrived on scene. Injuries,… Continue reading

This rollover wreck north of Brinnon on U.S. Highway 101 blocked traffic Wednesday. Bob Pensworth
Supporters cheer as results come in at an election night party for Initiative 594

STATE: Proponents hail approval of gun background checks initiative, state class size measure still too close to call

By Rachel La Corte and Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — State voters approved expanding background checks on gun sales and transfers, but… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2014
  • By Rachel La Corte and Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press
Supporters cheer as results come in at an election night party for Initiative 594
Novelist Molly Gloss

What it means to be hero topic of author’s Western to be read in Port Angeles on Friday

PORT ANGELES — Molly Gloss' novel is about heroes and desire, in the movies and in real life. And is it ever not for sissies.… Continue reading

Novelist Molly Gloss
Here are today's front pages for our Clallam County and Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

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

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2014
Here are today's front pages for our Clallam County and Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
In “Harvey

‘Harvey’ preview bounces into Sequim this Thursday

SEQUIM — “Harvey,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play marking its 70th anniversary this year, is about to open at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Ave.,… Continue reading

In “Harvey
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Rep. Kilmer gains second term by wide margin

First-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Port Angeles native, has retained his 6th District Congressional seat by handily defeating Republican challenger Marty McClendon. Kilmer,… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
David Kalac Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

8th UPDATE — Boyfriend of slain Port Orchard woman arrested in Oregon; sought after graphic photos of dead woman’s body posted online

By Peninsula Daily News news services PORT ORCHARD — A man charged with killing his girlfriend in Port Orchard, posting pictures of her body online… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2014
  • By Peninsula Daily News news services
David Kalac Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

Agency seeks volunteers for steelhead group

OLYMPIA — Volunteers are being sought to serve on a citizen advisory group that advises the state Department of Fish and Wildlife on steelhead and… Continue reading

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent VOTE NOW IN our online photo contest to find the best Halloween costumes on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2014
  • By Jack Olantern Peninsula Daily News correspondent
Best witches! VOTE NOW in our Halloween costume contest for kids and adults

BUSINESS BRIEF — United Way of Clallam County drive stands at $200,000

United Way of Clallam County has received $200,000, or 20 percent, toward its goal to raise $1 million to invest in the community, as of… Continue reading