PA, Forks, Jefferson chambers schedule candidate forums

Among the upcoming candidate forums that have been announced are four at North Olympic Peninsula chambers of commerce meetings. Ballots for the Nov. 4 general… Continue reading

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

Photo courtesy of The Resort at Port Ludlow shows the 19-year-old totem pole.

Port Ludlow committee seeks funds to restore iconic totem pole

PORT LUDLOW — Residents seek to raise money to restore the totem pole at Burner Point in Port Ludlow for its 20th anniversary. “We're trying… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of The Resort at Port Ludlow shows the 19-year-old totem pole.
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 6, 2014
  • By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx
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 6, 2014
  • By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press

Tourism promotion to be discussed at Oct.22 conference

Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Tourism promotion areas, entities that impose lodging business assessments to fund promotion, will be discussed at the 2014 Olympic… Continue reading

12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain

UPDATED — Seattle will now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day . . . on Columbus Day

By PHUONG LE The Associated Press SEATTLE — Seattle will now observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on Columbus Day in the city. A resolution that passed… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By PHUONG LE The Associated Press
12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain
Here are today's Clallam County front page — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula today? Check out 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

  • Oct 6, 2014
Here are today's Clallam County front page — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

Women’s health topic of Oct. 18 session in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The importance of women taking charge of their health care and learning how to handle emergency situations will be addressed from 10… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko

‘Character assassination campaigning’ alleged in Jefferson County sheriff’s race

PORT TOWNSEND — The chairman of the Jefferson County Democrats has called for one sheriff's candidate to condemn campaign tactics against another. A letter signed… Continue reading

Wendy Davis and David Stanko
Thad Schroeder of Port Angeles washes residue from the side of a kayak outside the Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier after paddling through a sheen discovered on Saturday on the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

‘Mystery sheen’ spotted in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — A “mystery sheen” was discovered in Port Angeles Harbor on Saturday morning — then dispersed by about 1 p.m., city police said.… Continue reading

Thad Schroeder of Port Angeles washes residue from the side of a kayak outside the Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier after paddling through a sheen discovered on Saturday on the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Arraignment postponed in Port Angeles strangling case

PORT ANGELES — The arraignment of a Port Angeles man charged with attempting to strangle his girlfriend to death has been delayed to allow for… Continue reading

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

Attendance soars in August at Olympic National Park

Peninsula Daily News and news services PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park released attendance figures last week: ■ August 2014: 1,072,378 ■ August 2013: 855,663… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2014
  • Peninsula Daily News and news services

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 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

The tanker Polar Resolution sits moored at the Port of Port Angeles Terminal 1 pier on Thursday as seen in this aerial photo.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

DAVID G. SELLARS ON THE WATERFRONT: Topside repair business steps up in Port of Port Angeles

Fall is here, and the topside repair business is accelerating in the Port of Port Angeles. Polar Resolution, a crude oil tanker operated by Polar… Continue reading

The tanker Polar Resolution sits moored at the Port of Port Angeles Terminal 1 pier on Thursday as seen in this aerial photo.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

■ 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