UPDATED — Peninsula men run strong but don’t place in Seattle soapbox race today

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Peninsula’s entry to Seattle Red Bull Soapbox Race made a strong showing Sunday but failed to place in the… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorite county fair photo!

It’s time to vote for your favorite county fair photo!

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

  • Aug 24, 2014
It's time to vote for your favorite county fair photo!
The Northcoast yacht New Atlantic approaches the guest dock at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. David G. Sellars/for Peninsula Daily News

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cargo ships arrive ‘deadhead’ in Port Angeles

Thanks and a tip of the bosun's cap to Ed Chadd of Port Angeles, who wrote to ask if ships are loaded with cargo or… Continue reading

The Northcoast yacht New Atlantic approaches the guest dock at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. David G. Sellars/for Peninsula Daily News
The Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

OVER THERE: A century later, searching for vestiges of the American role in the Great War in France (Sunday read from The New York Times)

By RICHARD RUBIN Copyright 2014 New York Times News Service WE FORGOT. It's not entirely our fault: Americans have been conditioned by nearly a century… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • By RICHARD RUBIN Copyright 2014 New York Times News Service
The Aisne-Marne American Cemetery

NEWS BRIEFS — Mysterious crop circles discussed Friday in Port Angeles . . . and other items

Presentation on English crop circles set Friday PORT ANGELES — Crop circles in England will be discussed by Mark Schrader during a presentation in the… Continue reading

PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s up 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

  • Aug 24, 2014
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!
Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier

Jefferson sheriff candidates underscore importance of experience in forum

QUILCENE — Law enforcement experience should be the deciding factor in the Jefferson County sheriff's race Nov. 4, both general election candidates said at a… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier
Clallam County Superior Court Judge George Wood

Analysis: Clallam County Drug Court works for majority of graduates

PORT ANGELES — Life is “totally different” now for Javier Najera, who no longer needs alcohol to make it through the day. “It’s like I’m… Continue reading

Clallam County Superior Court Judge George Wood

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Law at Landing free drop-in clinic Sept. 6 in Port Angeles . . . and other local business items

PORT ANGELES — Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will present its next Law at The Landing, a drop-in legal clinic for the public, from noon… Continue reading

Columbia Bank users on Peninsula converted to Sound Community Bank

Sound Community Bank has taken over all three North Olympic Peninsula branches of Columbia Bank. “Over the weekend, our data processing folks will convert file… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s business meetings

â–  Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Weekly ­luncheon meetings are held Mondays at noon at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. The… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: Commissioners to consider recreational pot regulation Monday

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss the regulation of licensed recreational marijuana businesses Monday. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. in the… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County mulls appointing interim sheriff at Monday meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider the appointment of an acting sheriff when they meet Monday. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in… Continue reading

What remains of Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River is expected to be demolished this week. — National Park Service

Final blasts to bring down Glines Canyon Dam this week

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The remnants of the last dam on the Elwha River are expected to be blasted out this week. On Friday, crews… Continue reading

What remains of Glines Canyon Dam on the Elwha River is expected to be demolished this week. — National Park Service
Grizzly bear U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National Park Service might return grizzlies to North Cascades

By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — The National Park Service said Thursday it will consider moving grizzly bears into the North Cascade Mountains… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press
Grizzly bear U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National, state parks access free Monday

OLYMPIA — Visits to state and federal parks will be free Monday. Entrance fees will be waived for Olympic National Park, and a Discover Pass… Continue reading

Robin Anderson

Paint the Peninsula display arrives at Port Angeles’ Landing mall

PORT ANGELES — Thirty-five paintings made by community members young and old are on display at The Landing mall in the Port Angeles Fine Arts… Continue reading

Robin Anderson

Port Angeles Downtown Association hires attorney in conflict with city

PORT ANGELES — Divisions have deepened between the Port Angeles Downtown Association and city officials, with the downtown group hiring a Silverdale attorney to represent… Continue reading

Port Townsend Aero Museum seeks donations so it can receive $100,000 gift

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County couple who wishes to remain anonymous has promised to match $100,000 in donations to the Port Townsend Aero Museum… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier

Port Townsend School District upgrades website, phones for approaching new school year

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District will resume classes Sept. 3 with an improved communications infrastructure. The three-school district will have a new… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier