Playwrights to perform creations at Port Angeles presentation Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — “God Clicked,” “Sand Script” and “Broadway Showtunes Game of Life,” three theatrical works, will unfold in a free North Coast Writers presentation… Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

Sen. Murray takes ferry ride as she presses for federal money for ferry system

By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press SEATTLE — Sen. Patty Murray took U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on a ferry ride Monday in the hopes… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014
  • By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

Sequim Arts show reception Wednesday

SEQUIM — Sequim Arts invites the public to an opening reception for its annual Members Art Show & Sale from 6 p.m. until 7:30 Wednesday… Continue reading

This is one of four photos by Chuck Rondeau taken last week of coho salmon leaping out of the swirling waters of the Salmon Cascades. Chuck Rondeau (Click on photo to enlarge)

Sol Duc’s Cascades good place to watch for leaping salmon

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — This is an ideal time for nature watchers to get a close-up view of salmon migrating back to the North Olympic… Continue reading

This is one of four photos by Chuck Rondeau taken last week of coho salmon leaping out of the swirling waters of the Salmon Cascades. Chuck Rondeau (Click on photo to enlarge)

State health exchange still has computer woes

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — As Washington’s health care exchange prepares for its second open enrollment period, officials were still trying… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014
  • By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press
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Take advantage of The Money Tree in today’s PDN!

AND . . . GRAB A bargain from THE MONEY TREE . . . in today's print (and eEdition) Peninsula Daily News!… Continue reading

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Twin sisters honored as Students of Month

PORT ANGELES — Two Hamilton Elementary School students — twin sisters Eden and Reagan Critchfield — were honored at a recent School Board meeting as… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014
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UPDATED — Clallam County approves temporary pot ordinance

PORT ANGELES — After weeks of discussion and hours of testimony from concerned rural residents, Clallam County has tightened restrictions on the recreational marijuana industry.… Continue reading

Investigators go over the scene of fatal shooting at a house in the 100 block of West 11th Street in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATED — Man shot to death in Port Angeles; alleged shooter in custody

PORT ANGELES — One man is dead and another is in custody after an apparent shooting in Port Angeles, city police said tonight. Gary Borneman,… Continue reading

Investigators go over the scene of fatal shooting at a house in the 100 block of West 11th Street in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Kenneth Scott "Tiny" Johnson

UPDATED — Sex offender sought by Clallam County Sherff’s Office for failure to register

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is seeking Kenneth Scott “Tiny” Johnson Jr. on a probable-cause warrant for failure to register as a… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014
Kenneth Scott "Tiny" Johnson

Women’s group seeks scholarship applications

Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend PEO Chapter IZ is accepting applications for its annual Scholar Award. The award is a onetime… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014

Artists sought for Port Angeles Fine Arts Center show

PORT ANGELES — A $1,000 cash prize awaits the Best in Show winner of “Art Convergence,” the juried exhibition to open at the Port Angeles… Continue reading

BRIEFLY: Lecture on crabs slated . . . and other news in brief

Feiro lab to host lecture on Salish crabs PORT ANGELES — Gregory Jensen will give a lecture, “Crabs of the Salish Sea,” at the Feiro… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS — ‘Best bike shop,’ volunteer tax preparers sought on Peninsula . . . and other local business items

'Best shop' honor PORT ANGELES — The Bike Garage, located at 403 S. Lincoln St., Suite 2, was recently voted as one of “America's Best… Continue reading

Canceled Last Chance Salmon Derby refunds go out starting today

LAPUSH — Pre-paid participants in the canceled two-day Last Chance Salmon Derby in LaPush will get their entry money back, and organizers said they are… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners to discuss today how elected county officials are paid

PORT ANGELES — How much money should an elected official earn? That's a question the three Clallam County commissioners will tackle when they meet in… Continue reading

Community memorial service set for Oct. 30

PORT TOWNSEND — Those mourning loved ones are invited to a free, non-denominational service at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Hospice of Jefferson Healthcare will… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s business meetings across Peninsula

■ Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly ­luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor meeting… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to mull elected officials’ pay

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss salary options for elected officials Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County eyes moratorium on pot shops

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses when they meet Monday. The special meeting will… Continue reading