EYE ON CLALLAM: County commissioners consider merging timber, forest land tax programs

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on merging timber land and forest land taxation programs when they meet Tuesday. The meeting… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners eye Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider letters of support for reauthorizing the federal Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act when they meet Tuesday. The… Continue reading

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Rep. Van De Wege’s new legislation seeks jail time for illegal campaign contributions

OLYMPIA — State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege isn't likely to become a best buddy of Olympic Ambulance owner Bill Littlejohn of Sequim. Van De… Continue reading

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Fort Worden’s Building 202 renovation for Peninsula College to go out to bid with pact’s signing

PORT TOWNSEND — The ceremonial signing of an agreement has opened the way for beginning the process of renovating Fort Worden’s Building 202 into an… Continue reading

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Clallam County Special Deputy Gary Murphy

Founding member of Clallam County cold case squad, key to solving 1987 murder, retires

PORT ANGELES — Special Deputy Gary Murphy, a founding member of the Clallam County Sheriff's Office's cold case squad who helped solve the 1987 disappearance… Continue reading

Clallam County Special Deputy Gary Murphy
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Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with $1,043

EDITOR'S NOTE: See accompanying story today, "Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings," https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20150118/NEWS/301189994. You can donate… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS — Audubon Society meeting set for Wednesday in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society will meet at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, at 7 p.m. Wednesday. “Look Up!… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Date change for benefit concert in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The date of a benefit concert at the Metta Room in Port Angeles has been changed because of a scheduling conflict. The… Continue reading

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates after the victory over the Green Bay Packers (The Associated Press (Click on photo to enlarge))

Next up, New England! Seahawks rally stuns Packers 28-22 in OT for NFC title

By Barry Wilner The Associated Press SEATTLE — The loudest stadium in America was silent. A return trip to the Super Bowl was slipping away.… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2015
  • By Barry Wilner The Associated Press
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates after the victory over the Green Bay Packers (The Associated Press (Click on photo to enlarge))
Katie Boyd

Nursing student awarded grant of $1,000 from Port Angeles chapter of Philanthropic Educational Organization

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Chapter IV of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) recently honored Katharine Boyd with a $1,000 Program for Continuing Education grant.… Continue reading

Katie Boyd
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer fields concerns over electronic warfare training during Port Townsend meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a program that would use roads in Olympic National Forest for electronic warfare exercises on the West End dominated U.S.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

Rep. Kilmer fields concerns over electronic warfare training during Port Townsend meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Opposition to a program that would use roads in Olympic National Forest for electronic warfare exercises on the West End dominated U.S.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
An expanded Ensemble Electra arrives in Port Angeles for a concert this Tuesday. The ensemble is

Seattle quartet Ensemble Electra to put on concert Tuesday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The sounds of the recorder, harpsichord, cello and violin will fill Maier Performance Hall this coming Tuesday, when Peninsula College's Maier Hall… Continue reading

An expanded Ensemble Electra arrives in Port Angeles for a concert this Tuesday. The ensemble is
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Sign up today for Andrew May’s PDN Garden Bus

WE ARE NOW just a few weeks away from the opening of the 27th Northwest Flower and Garden Show at the Washington State Convention Center… Continue reading

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Tunes to run gamut at Music Live with Lunch in Sequim this Tuesday

SEQUIM — Singer and guitarist Dennis Blair, whose repertoire ranges from the Beatles to John Denver and beyond, will give another Music Live with Lunch… Continue reading

The scene early Saturday on state Highway 20 near Eaglemount. The wreckage of the pickup truck is at left. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

Two Port Townsend residents remain in Seattle hospital following Highway 20 wreck

PORT TOWNSEND — Two of the three Port Townsend residents injured in a single-vehicle wreck over the weekend remained in a Seattle hospital Sunday, while… Continue reading

The scene early Saturday on state Highway 20 near Eaglemount. The wreckage of the pickup truck is at left. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)
Here is today's front page for our  readers in Clallam County — news tailored to your community. 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

  • Jan 19, 2015
Here is today's front page for our  readers in Clallam County — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online! ()
John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings

EDITOR'S NOTE — See accompanying story today, "Jim's Pharmacy helps 'hand up, not handout' Peninsula Home Fund with $1,043," https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20150118/NEWS/150119985 You can donate to the… Continue reading

John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Winter’s chill theme at Story Swap on Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — “Tongue Tied,” “Snow Queen with the Cold, Cold Heart” and “Snow Child” are some of the stories Pat Ferris will tell in… Continue reading

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Clallam County Special Deputy Gary Murphy

Founding member of Clallam County cold case squad, key to solving 1987 murder, retires

PORT ANGELES — Special Deputy Gary Murphy, a founding member of the Clallam County Sheriff's Office's cold case squad who helped solve the 1987 disappearance… Continue reading

Clallam County Special Deputy Gary Murphy