The tag that shows the VIN on a 1996 Porsche. Wikipedia

Was recalled car fixed? Answer now a click away . . . with a free, online search tool

By Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — A new online search tool allows consumers to type in a vehicle identification number, or VIN, to… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
  • By Peninsula Daily News news services
The tag that shows the VIN on a 1996 Porsche. Wikipedia
Free outdoor concerts this weekend — Fort Flagler at 5 p.m. Saturday . . . Port Townsend at 3 p.m. Sunday

Free outdoor concerts this weekend — Fort Flagler at 5 p.m. Saturday . . . Port Townsend at 3 p.m. Sunday

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula concludes with: ■ FORT FLAGLER SUMMER CONCERTS — Saturday at 5 p.m., Joy… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
Free outdoor concerts this weekend — Fort Flagler at 5 p.m. Saturday . . . Port Townsend at 3 p.m. Sunday
Port Townsend Police Detective Jason Greenspane stands at the rear door of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday

‘Turned out to be nothing,’ say police, about anonymous threat that restricted Jefferson County Courthouse access

PORT TOWNSEND — An anonymous threat that prompted a police screening of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday “turned out to be nothing,” Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port Townsend Police Detective Jason Greenspane stands at the rear door of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday

ARTS BRIEFS — ‘Enchanted’ candlelit evening set with Thursday concert in Port Townsend . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND –– An “Enchanted Evening” of melody, magic and mystery will be performed by mezzo-soprano Sydney Keegan at the August Candlelight Concert on Thursday… Continue reading

Jerry Jeff Pedersen

Ex-Sequim volunteer coach pleads guilty to communicating with minor for immoral purposes

PORT ANGELES –– Jerry Jeff Pedersen, a former unpaid volunteer Sequim High School girls basketball coach, pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of communicating with… Continue reading

Jerry Jeff Pedersen
John Goar with two of his telescopes. Olympic Astronomical Society

Have a starry, starry night at Hurricane Ridge — and a ‘star party’ Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Visitors can join a special “star party” at Hurricane Ridge on Saturday night. Multiple telescopes and astronomers will be available to help… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
John Goar with two of his telescopes. Olympic Astronomical Society
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark

Natural Resources tour of Hood Canal easement area raises ‘pit-to-pier’ firm’s ire

HOOD CANAL — A tour to tell members of the press about a conservation easement between the state and the Navy came under fire from… Continue reading

Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark

NEWS BRIEFS — Fish Feast to be served up Sunday in Port Townsend . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats will host the 20th annual Fish Feast at 4 p.m. Sunday. The feast will be at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

Temporary fencing and caution tape mark the construction zone Thursday for an expansion of the emergency room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Medical Center ER expansion project slated to begin Monday

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will break ground on its emergency room expansion Monday. The $1.79 million construction project will expand the emergency room… Continue reading

Temporary fencing and caution tape mark the construction zone Thursday for an expansion of the emergency room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The Olympic Medical Physicians Orthopaedic Clinic building at 1004 E. Caroline St. in Port Angeles is being considered for purchase by Olympic Medical Center for use as an administrative building. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Medical Center eyes orthopedic clinic purchase

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center officials are considering the purchase of the orthopedic clinic it leases at 1004 Caroline St. A recent assessment determined… Continue reading

The Olympic Medical Physicians Orthopaedic Clinic building at 1004 E. Caroline St. in Port Angeles is being considered for purchase by Olympic Medical Center for use as an administrative building. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Gary Boor of Sequim bats for his team of Sequim and Port Angeles players against a team from Kent during 2013's Senior Games softball matchups at Shane Park in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic Peninsula Senior Games this weekend in Port Angeles, with 14 events, scores of athletes

PORT ANGELES — The 10th and final Olympic Peninsula Senior Games for athletes 50 and older continue today and run through Sunday afternoon, with local… Continue reading

Gary Boor of Sequim bats for his team of Sequim and Port Angeles players against a team from Kent during 2013's Senior Games softball matchups at Shane Park in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles City Council approves Economic Development Council contract

PORT ANGELES — The City Council has unanimously approved a $15,000 contract for 2014 with the Clallam County Economic Development Council under which the city… Continue reading

Robbers slash, threaten Forks store employee; 2 men make off with $1,400

Robbers slash, threaten Forks store employee; 2 men make off with $1,400

FORKS — Two masked men stabbed and threatened an employee with death as they robbed a store of $1,400 this week. Anna Matsche, the owner… Continue reading

Robbers slash, threaten Forks store employee; 2 men make off with $1,400

WEEKEND: Artist studio tour starts Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND –– The studios of 36 area artists will be opened up for those who want to watch pros at work. Art Port Townsend’s… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Beethoven’s later years theme for music festival Saturday, Sunday in Quilcene

QUILCENE –– Compositions from Beethoven’s final years will be featured for the ninth weekend of Olympic Music Festival’s 31st season Saturday and Sunday at 2… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Comic book swap, historic rescue tug/cutter tour, karaoke among offerings on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Aug. 22. TOURS OF A historic rescue tug/cutter, a comic book swap meet and an open house for… Continue reading

Comic heroine Dex Parios tries to woo her way out of the trunk of a car in this scene drawn by Matthew Southworth in the “Stumptown” comic book. Southworth will be featured guest at a comic book swap meet in Chimacum on Saturday.

WEEKEND: Comic swap set Saturday in Chimacum

CHIMACUM –– From comics to toys to card games, an all-day celebration of the “nerdy” side of pop culture is slated for Saturday. “The idea… Continue reading

Comic heroine Dex Parios tries to woo her way out of the trunk of a car in this scene drawn by Matthew Southworth in the “Stumptown” comic book. Southworth will be featured guest at a comic book swap meet in Chimacum on Saturday.

WEEKEND: Contra dance season kicks up its heels beginning Monday

A BUSIY MONTH lies ahead for contra dancers, as callers and bands are scheduled across the North Olympic Peninsula. “We are going to be treated… Continue reading

Creme Tangerine plays Olympic Cellars winery Saturday. Captus Photography

WEEKEND: Creme Tangerine brings taste of Beatles to Port Angeles winery for benefit concert series Saturday

PORT ANGELES –– The British are coming! The British are coming! Well, at least a facsimile. Beatles tribute band Creme Tangerine invades the North Olympic… Continue reading

Creme Tangerine plays Olympic Cellars winery Saturday. Captus Photography

WEEKEND: Day of service scheduled Saturday at schools in Chimacum, Quilcene

Chimacum and Quilcene schools plan a day of service from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of… Continue reading