Jamestown S’Klallam to hook into Sequim wastewater system in anticipation of future growth

BLYN — The Jamestown S'Klallam tribe plans to spend $8.3 million to install some 6.5 miles of pipe to connect with the city of Sequim… Continue reading

Emergency medical technicians rush one of two shooting victims to an ambulance after they were shot in an office in Moscow

2nd UPDATE — Police: 5 guns found in car of Idaho shooting-spree suspect

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho — Investigators found five guns and a laptop computer in the vehicle of a man suspected of… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2015
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Emergency medical technicians rush one of two shooting victims to an ambulance after they were shot in an office in Moscow
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor runs in front of Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson to score on an interception 90 yards for a touchdown during the second half Saturday night at CenturyLink Field. (The Associated Press)

2nd UPDATE WITH COMMENTARY: Seahawks will face Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink for NFC title

The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay rallied from an 11-point deficit as Aaron Rodgers threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Dallas… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2015
  • The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor runs in front of Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson to score on an interception 90 yards for a touchdown during the second half Saturday night at CenturyLink Field. (The Associated Press)
A scene from the virtual ride down the Elwha River. (Flying Fish Views)

UPDATED (with online links) — Here’s how you can take a virtual ride down the newly freed Elwha River — right now!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is an example of a section of the online tour upstream of the former Elwha Dam. Click on the image and move… Continue reading

A scene from the virtual ride down the Elwha River. (Flying Fish Views)
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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 11, 2015
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UPDATED — Gunman in Moscow, Idaho, kills 3 in multiple shootings

By SEVEN DUBOIS The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho — Investigators are probing the background of a suspect in a shooting spree in this Idaho city… Continue reading

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Expected 2015 gas savings on average: $550

For those still in shock over North Olympic Peninsula gasoline prices hovering around $2 a gallon, it appears they will have the coming year to… Continue reading

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Cause of death unknown in case of missing woman found dead near her Diamond Point home

DIAMOND POINT — Authorities are awaiting results of an autopsy to help determine the cause of the death of a woman whose body was found… Continue reading

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Community talk about bullying set in Port Angeles this Monday

PORT ANGELES — A free Community Cafe conversation about bullying is planned on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The conversation for youth and adults will… Continue reading

Diane Schostak benefit planned at Lake Crescent on Friday

PORT ANGELES — A benefit for Diane Schostak with “fine people, food, music and fun” plus a silent auction will be held at Lake Crescent… Continue reading

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 100 years this coming Saturday

BLYN — The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge will kick off a year of celebrating its centennial with a celebration this coming Saturday. The Jamestown S'Klallam… Continue reading

End-of-life planning topic of Port Townsend seminar Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — A free seminar on end-of-life issues is planned this coming Saturday. “Having the Last Word . . . A Time for End-of-Life… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Weekly ­luncheon meetings are held Mondays at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. This… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Sequim council eyes city manager recruitment

The Sequim City Council will consider how to recruit a new city manager to replace retiring Steve Burkett when it meets Monday. The council will… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board eyes extending pot moratorium

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss extending a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas when they meet Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Flu cases start mounting on Peninsula, especially at Olympic Medical Center

Flu is hitting Port Angeles hard, hospital officials say, but the east and west ends of the North Olympic Peninsula are reporting a less severe… Continue reading

Mary Hogan

Free VIMO clinic increases space, patient capacity at new Port Angeles location

PORT ANGELES — The Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics free clinic has doubled its space and capacity to serve patients with a move to… Continue reading

Mary Hogan
Kyle Ellis shares his story of how through determination

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Focus, resolve lead to horseman’s success

UNDER THE BEST of circumstances, it takes talent, hard work and persistence to excel at showing horses. So how did someone living with a severe… Continue reading

Kyle Ellis shares his story of how through determination
Recreational marijuana market participants (from left) Marty Gay

Marijuana trade association decries Jefferson County moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — A trade association formed to represent Jefferson County residents involved in the recreational marijuana business has been sidetracked by the county’s moratorium… Continue reading

Recreational marijuana market participants (from left) Marty Gay

May murder trial set in woman’s beating death near Joyce

PORT ANGELES — Ari Lee King’s murder trial in the death of Diane Cunningham has been reset for May. Clallam County Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting… Continue reading