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
Lowell Dietz

Lecture in Sequim on Sept. 13 to look at growing mushrooms

SEQUIM — Lowell Dietz will demonstrate how to cultivate edible mushrooms at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The free lecture will be at the Clallam… Continue reading

Lowell Dietz

LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Still infusion of summer-lovin’ tunes

HINTS OF FALL are in the air and on the trees with bits of color showing, but there’s still plenty of live music to enjoy… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014

Motorcyclist hospitalized after striking deer on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday morning when his motorcycle struck a deer on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles. At 9:43… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS — Library book sale slated this Saturday in Port Hadlock . . . and other items

PORT HADLOCK — The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library will hold a book sale at 620 Cedar Ave. from 9:30 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

Quinault elders injured in traffic crash in Aberdeen

By The Associated Press ABERDEEN — Eight Quinault Indian Nation tribal elders and staff members have been injured in a traffic crash in Aberdeen, a… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By The Associated Press

United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County plans Day of Caring service projects Sept. 12

PORT TOWNSEND — United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County will celebrate volunteerism during the fourth annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 12. The Day… Continue reading

Motorcyclist hospitalized after striking deer on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday morning when his motorcycle struck a deer on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles. At 9:43… Continue reading

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

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

Internet outage hits North Olympic Peninsula and beyond

A major Internet outage affected residents and businesses from Forks to Port Townsend, as well as others at least throughout the Olympic Peninsula. Both CenturyLink… Continue reading

Quinault elders injured in traffic crash in Aberdeen

By The Associated Press ABERDEEN — Eight Quinault Indian Nation tribal elders and staff members have been injured in a traffic crash in Aberdeen, a… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By The Associated Press