The Enchanted Valley Chalet is shown precariously over the bank of the changing East Fork Quinault River last March. National Park Service photo

2nd UPDATE — Supplies moving into place for Enchanted chalet move

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Animals and equipment are being put into place to move the Enchanted Valley chalet from the eroding edge of the East… Continue reading

The Enchanted Valley Chalet is shown precariously over the bank of the changing East Fork Quinault River last March. National Park Service photo

Four hurt in wreck at Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim

SEQUIM –– Four adults were hospitalized after a two-car crash Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 101 at the Kitchen-Dick Road intersection. Patrick Young, spokesman for… Continue reading

UPDATE — Internet outage that hit North Olympic Peninsula and beyond said to have minimal effects

UPDATE — Internet outage that hit North Olympic Peninsula and beyond said to have minimal effects

PORT ANGELES –– Minimal impacts were reported Thursday from Wednesday's Internet outage that swept across the North Olympic Peninsula. Customers of Wave Broadband and CenturyLink… Continue reading

UPDATE — Internet outage that hit North Olympic Peninsula and beyond said to have minimal effects
O'Neil Pass area in Olympic National Park. National Park Service

UPDATED — Helicopter rescues injured hiker in Olympic National Park

By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News news services HOODSPORT — A 61-year-old man who was airlifted by helicopter from Olympic National Park after breaking his… Continue reading

O'Neil Pass area in Olympic National Park. National Park Service
Three people suffered minor injuries when a car left the roadway and rolled on U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday afternoon

Three hurt in wreck near Duckabush River bridge

BRINNON — Three people suffered minor injuries when a car left the roadway and rolled, landing back upon its tires, on U.S. Highway 101 on… Continue reading

Three people suffered minor injuries when a car left the roadway and rolled on U.S. Highway 101 on Thursday afternoon
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the Peninsula? Check out today’s PDN Page 1

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

  • Sep 4, 2014
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‘Olympic UFO Meet Up’ in Port Townsend tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — There will be an Olympic UFO Meet-Up at the Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan St., corner of Sheridan and 19th streets, from… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
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Don't delay — Vote now for your favorite county fair photo!  (Deadline is 11:59 a.m. today)

Don’t delay — Vote now for your favorite county fair photo! (Deadline is 11:59 a.m. today)

WE RECEIVED 45 great entries in our County Fair Photo Contest, and now it's your turn to vote and decide the winners! Three winners will… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
Don't delay — Vote now for your favorite county fair photo!  (Deadline is 11:59 a.m. today)

Olympic National Park celebrates Wilderness Act’s 50th anniversary with free activities starting Friday

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Special activities and a day of free entry to Olympic National Park will mark the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act… Continue reading

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State DOT secretary reprimands ferries manager

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson reprimanded the operations director of the ferry system, saying he disrespected her in an… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
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Lynn Peterson The Associated Press
The Temple of Justice in Olympia

State Supreme Court explores ways to fix how state pays for education

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Based on the questions asked during a state Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday, it’s anyone’s guess… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press
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Adam Stern

Adam Stern, former PA Symphony director — ‘Farewell, sadly but gratefully’ (*Guest column*)

EDITOR'S NOTE — Adam Stern, Grammy Award winner and former Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor, was the subject of a Sunday PDN… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
Adam Stern
Candidate forum in Port Angeles set for Saturday

Candidate forum in Port Angeles set for Saturday

PORT ANGELES — A candidate forum will be begin at the Elwha Heritage Center, 401 E. First St., at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Open to the… Continue reading

Candidate forum in Port Angeles set for Saturday
Some of the beaches targeted for Sept. 20. Coastsavers.org (Click on photo to enlarge)

Registration now open for Sept. 20 coastal beach cleanup

By McClatchy News Service and Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — For the second year, Washington CoastSavers is taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup,… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By McClatchy News Service and Peninsula Daily News
Some of the beaches targeted for Sept. 20. Coastsavers.org (Click on photo to enlarge)
Arrest made in West End robbery case; one faces theft, assault, gun charges in Forks incident that left man 'covered in blood'

Arrest made in West End robbery case; one faces theft, assault, gun charges in Forks incident that left man ‘covered in blood’

FORKS — A 23-year-old hitchhiker faces charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, vehicle theft and unlawful possession of a firearm for his role in an… Continue reading

Arrest made in West End robbery case; one faces theft, assault, gun charges in Forks incident that left man 'covered in blood'

BUSINESS BRIEF — Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty agents net honors in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Marc and Pat Thomsen, aka “Team Thomsen,” of Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty have been named the company’s Agent of the Month for… Continue reading

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Check out event-by-event judging results from Clallam, Jefferson county fairs

THE MANY WINNERS from last month's Jefferson County and Clallam County fairs are being posted on the Peninsula Daily News' website as the results are… Continue reading

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Entries sought for Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival chowder competition; applications due Sept. 26

PORT ANGELES — Applications are due by Sept. 26 to participate in a judged chowder contest during the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival. The 2014… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates David Stanko

Jefferson County sheriff candidates advocate collaboration with other agencies during meeting of emergency responders

CHIMACUM — More collaboration between law enforcement and fire protection agencies is needed to deal with public safety challenges, both candidates for Jefferson County sheriff… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates David Stanko
Michael Pierce

Judge to hear motion to dismiss double-murder charges against Michael J. Pierce on Sept. 11

PORT TOWNSEND –– Michael J. Pierce should not be tried a fourth time for the killings of Pat and Janice Yarr, his attorney says, and… Continue reading

Michael Pierce