Memorial set Saturday for Forks man struck, killed by car

FORKS — A memorial service for James K. “Harold” Gunter, a Forks man who died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Forks… Continue reading

Last-minute surge sets a new Home Fund record of

TWO WORDS DO not say it all, but thank you! Thank you! We did it! Thanks to a surge in last-minute gifts, Peninsula Daily News’… 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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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton

Champion Seahawks open postseason hosting upstart Panthers tonight

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Here's what has set the defending champion Seattle Seahawks apart: They seem to have perfected not overhyping… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2015
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
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Poet Robert Michael Pyle will read from his forthcoming book

WEEKEND: Poets to read about the West in Port Townsend on Saturday

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 9. Robert Michael Pyle, a Guggenheim Fellowship honoree who lives in Wahkiakum County, is eager to return… Continue reading

Poet Robert Michael Pyle will read from his forthcoming book
“I don’t want the feeling of regret and anger to eat away at me

Burglary hands business owner ‘a sense of betrayal’

PORT ANGELES — Renaissance owner and massage therapist Lynn Keenan, who runs a downtown cafe-wellness center, was muting an unwell urge Thursday. Keenan, 57, wanted… Continue reading

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Stephanie and Jess Doenges as Bread and Gravy. ()

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFLY . . . Tunes this weekend, and other events coming up

Bread and Gravy serve good tunes PORT ANGELES — Friday nights at the Lazy Moon are devoted to acoustic music and local artists, so tonight,… Continue reading

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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

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GO SEAHAWKS! Get your window poster for Seahawks’ first playoff game in today’s PDN!

HERE'S A TREAT for the 12's of the North Olympic Peninsula! As the Seattle Seahawks enter the playoffs this weekend in their bid to repeat… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2015
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Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready raises a "12th Man" flag atop the Space Needle on Friday. (The Associated Press (Click on photo to enlarge))

Pearl Jam guitarist raises 12th Man flag at top of Space Needle

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Seahawks fans’ hopes are high — as high as the Seattle Space Needle — for Saturday’s playoff game against… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2015
  • By The Associated Press
Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready raises a "12th Man" flag atop the Space Needle on Friday. (The Associated Press (Click on photo to enlarge))
Jacilee Wray holds a blanket that pictures legendary Raven

Peoples of the park: Jacilee Wray found, told their tales for 25 years

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — You can't separate this place from the people any more than you could keep people out of this place. That's not… Continue reading

Jacilee Wray holds a blanket that pictures legendary Raven
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Putting together a 2015 speakers list? PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

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A large "12th Man" flag

Seahawks game will be site of earthquake experiment

By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press SEATTLE — The jumps, stomps and roars of fans cheering on the Seattle Seahawks have been known to shake… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2015
  • By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press
A large "12th Man" flag

Sequim J.C Penney store remains high performing; not included in upcoming closures

SEQUIM — Far from being one of the 39 stores slated for closure, the Sequim J.C. Penney store remains a top performer, said manager Paul… Continue reading

WEEKEND: BlockFest set Saturday at Port Angeles elementary school

PORT ANGELES — A special program to help children improve math skills by playing with blocks is planned at Dry Creek Elementary School on Saturday.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Chef first in season’s Yard & Garden Series in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Chef Arran Stark will tell of “Cooking with Herbs” during the first lecture of the season in the Jefferson County Master Gardener… Continue reading

Joey Pipia seeks to read the mind of Johanna Perkins in the magic/vaudeville show Saturday. ()

WEEKEND: Pipia brings HeadTrip back to Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Close-up magic. Mind-reading. A seance. They’re all part of illusionist Joey Pipia’s HeadTrip experience, back this weekend after December’s sold-out show at… Continue reading

Joey Pipia seeks to read the mind of Johanna Perkins in the magic/vaudeville show Saturday. ()

WEEKEND: Plenty to do on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 9. Travelogues, dances, birding and other activities are among the entertainment scheduled this weekend on the North… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Angeles’ Second Weekend art gallery events on tap

Today and tonight signify Friday, Jan. 9. PORT ANGELES — If you’re into art, this should be a good weekend for you. Downtown’s Second Weekend… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend lecture Monday to focus on butterflies

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Land Trust Natural History Society will begin its 2015 season of evening programming at 7 p.m. Monday with a presentation… Continue reading