Biologists examine a dead orca at Bates Beach

Necropsy: Dead orca found off Vancouver Island was pregnant with full-term fetus

By Phuong Le The Associated Press SEATTLE — The necropsy on the endangered orca found dead off Vancouver Island showed it was pregnant with a… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Phuong Le The Associated Press
Biologists examine a dead orca at Bates Beach

NEWS BRIEFS — Elwha River restoration talk set today in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — A free talk on Elwha River restoration will be the next installment of the Perspectives Winter Speakers Series from 7 p.m. to… Continue reading

Steve Johnson

Nippon mill’s $85 million cogeneration plant is operating — but not fully (With layoffs story)

PORT ANGELES — Nippon Paper Industries USA's upgraded $85 million cogeneration plant, which company officials had planned to have fully online in November 2013, is… Continue reading

Steve Johnson

Pedestrian killed by motorist in Forks identified as teacher

FORKS — A pedestrian who died of injuries sustained when she was hit by a car Saturday was identified Tuesday by police as Mary Beth… Continue reading

After traumatic losses threw Christina and her husband (away on training for his new job) off-balance and into financial ruin

PENINSULA HOME FUND — With new jobs and help from the Home Fund, family looks forward to a brighter future

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 26 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

After traumatic losses threw Christina and her husband (away on training for his new job) off-balance and into financial ruin
Garth Gourley

PHOTO: Chimacum High School Band performs in Hawaii to commemorate Pearl Harbor attack

The Chimacum High School Marching Band performs in Honolulu on Sunday as part of the annual commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl… Continue reading

Garth Gourley
Ballet Workshop founder Sylvia Wanner

Port Angeles ballet studio changes hands

PORT ANGELES — The Ballet Workshop, a Port Angeles institution since 1970, has marked a new beginning. Kate Long, the new owner, and Sylvia Wanner,… Continue reading

Ballet Workshop founder Sylvia Wanner
Dry Creek Elementary School kindergarten students sing “Jingle Bells

School holiday concerts underway on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — 'Tis the season for children's voices to sing carols and young musicians to demonstrate their holiday repertoires. The winter holiday season of… Continue reading

Dry Creek Elementary School kindergarten students sing “Jingle Bells
The Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble is

Thursday’s ‘Jingle Jazz’ concert in Port Angeles is all about emotion

PORT ANGELES — “Jingle Jazz” is beginning to look a lot like a love-fest. The songs on the Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble's agenda this… Continue reading

The Peninsula College Vocal Jazz Ensemble is

Tickets available for Madrigal Dinner this weekend in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” His Majesty, King Henry of Thermopolis, announces an invitation to the eighth annual Madrigal Dinner this coming weekend.… Continue reading

Two arrested in burglary at Clallam Bay Liquor Store

PORT ANGELES — Two Sekiu residents have been arrested for investigation of second-degree burglary, third-degree malicious mischief and third-degree theft for allegedly breaking into the… Continue reading

Restarting one of two paper machines at Nippon's Port Angeles mill will happen “when the economic conditions improve enough to justify resumption of operations

UPDATE — 21 to 28 employee layoffs expected at Port Angeles’ Nippon mill

PORT ANGELES — The indefinite shutdown of one of two Nippon Paper Industries USA paper-making machines will lead to the layoff of 21 to 28… Continue reading

Restarting one of two paper machines at Nippon's Port Angeles mill will happen “when the economic conditions improve enough to justify resumption of operations

Volunteers are sought for dozens of vacancies on Clallam boards

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County is seeking volunteers to fill 79 vacancies on 23 advisory boards and committees. Applications are due by the close of… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — 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

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

  • Dec 9, 2014
Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
'Paws' to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!

‘Paws’ to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE, and there's no one who enjoys them more than our beloved pets! They love showing off their reindeer horns, Santa hats, bad… Continue reading

'Paws' to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!

$1.15 million in salmon habitat grants awarded in Clallam, Jefferson counties

PORT ANGELES — Clallam and Jefferson county tribes and organizations received a combined $1.15 million in grants to restore salmon habitat, the state Salmon Recovery… Continue reading

To inspire you — Seattle Seahawks fans yell in the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23 in Seattle. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)

12th Fan! Show your Seattle Seahawks pride and enter our online photo contest!

WE'RE PROUD OF our Seattle Seahawks, and we're proud of our great readers. So the three newspapers of the North Olympic Peninsula — Peninsula Daily… Continue reading

To inspire you — Seattle Seahawks fans yell in the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23 in Seattle. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)
Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club's president. East Jefferson Rotary Club

American flags stolen near Veterans Day in Port Ludlow are returned to East Jefferson Rotary Club

PORT LUDLOW — Thirteen of East Jefferson Rotary Club's American flags that were stolen just before Veterans Day have been returned. “We're glad they've been… Continue reading

Thirteen American flags placed by the East Jefferson Rotary Club and stolen near Veterans Day have been returned to the club's president. East Jefferson Rotary Club
Nicola Griffith Jennifer Durham

Book on Saint Hilda of Whitby topic of Port Townsend talk Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Nicola Griffith, winner of the Washington State Book Award for her new historical novel Hild, will come to the Port Townsend Library… Continue reading

Nicola Griffith Jennifer Durham

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Sequim seeks information on volunteer opportunities . . . and other local business news

SEQUIM — Through its “Making a Difference: Sequim Volunteers” program, the city of Sequim is collecting information about volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations and other… Continue reading