The 1998 Ford Explorer after it overturned several times on River Road southwest of Sequim. —Clallam County Sheriff’s Office photo

Sequim man, 21, in intensive care unit after rollover wreck

SEQUIM — A 21-year-old Sequim man was listed in serious condition at a Seattle hospital Monday after rolling an SUV on River Road on Sunday… Continue reading

The 1998 Ford Explorer after it overturned several times on River Road southwest of Sequim. —Clallam County Sheriff’s Office photo

Victoria man set to try to cross Strait of Juan de Fuca on paddleboard today

PORT ANGELES — A Victoria man who has been planning to paddle his stand-up paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles… Continue reading

Wildfire near Entiat grows to 35 square miles

The Associated Press ENTIAT — A wildfire burning in central Washington has grown to 35 square miles, fire officials said Monday. Crews have strengthened containment… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
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Hairy Putter

[Corrected] NEWS BRIEFS — Obstruction Point Road fully open today . . . and other items

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — All 8 miles of Obstruction Point Road will be fully open to public access today, Olympic National Park announced late Thursday.… Continue reading

Hairy Putter

Victoria man set to try to cross Strait of Juan de Fuca on paddleboard Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — A Victoria man who has been planning to paddle his stand-up paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles… Continue reading

A single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday in Sequim left the driver of this 1998 Ford Explorer

UPDATE: Sequim man, 21, in intensive care unit after rollover wreck

SEQUIM — A 21-year-old Sequim man was listed in serious condition at a Seattle hospital Monday after rolling an SUV on River Road on Sunday… Continue reading

A single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday in Sequim left the driver of this 1998 Ford Explorer
Better revenue picture may let Port Angeles schools restore old cutbacks

Better revenue picture may let Port Angeles schools restore old cutbacks

PORT ANGELES — Positions that disappeared from Port Angeles schools could trickle back into classrooms and the counseling office for the 2014-15 school year. The… Continue reading

Better revenue picture may let Port Angeles schools restore old cutbacks
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

Check out today’s PDN Page 1! (And activate your access to 24/7 local news coverage)

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

  • Jul 14, 2014
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!
COMING FRIDAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide for the Aug. 5 primary election

COMING FRIDAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide for the Aug. 5 primary election

Ballots for the all-mail primary election are mailed out in Jefferson and Clallam counties on Wednesday, arriving in most registered voters' mailboxes Thursday. And just… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
COMING FRIDAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide for the Aug. 5 primary election

Forums for Clallam County commissioner candidates slated in Forks, Port Angeles on Wednesday

A pair of public forums with District 3 Clallam County commissioner candidates will take place Wednesday. The first will be in Forks, where the Shelter… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidate Ken Przygocki

Jefferson County Republican Party picnic focuses on group’s future; unaffiliated candidates for office attend

PORT LUDLOW — Even though the Jefferson County Republican Party failed to field any candidates for the current election, the party is in a position… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidate Ken Przygocki
Joe H. Shimojima

Missing Port Townsend man with Alzheimer’s found safe in Shelton

PORT TOWNSEND — Police have located an 86-year-old Port Townsend man with Alzheimer’s disease in Shelton after family members reported him missing Friday. Joe H.… Continue reading

Joe H. Shimojima
Mike Szatlocky

Mystery of holes in Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles deepens as pipe is found to have no connection

PORT ANGELES — Widening holes in the mudflats off Hollywood Beach are a growing mystery. On Sunday morning, a low tide of -2.59 feet allowed… Continue reading

Mike Szatlocky

Peninsula school officials, state resist federal requirement for ‘failing’ school letters

PORT ANGELES — If most fail, is it perhaps the test that is wrong? That's what school district officials and statewide organizations are telling the… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board sends rule change back for review after debate on student rights

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles School Board has sent a routine procedure change back to its policy committee for another look at a rule… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

U.S. Rep. Kilmer selected to co-chair New Democrat Coalition’s national security task force

WASHINGTON — A coalition of moderate Democrats has chosen U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, the North Olympic Peninsula’s representative, to help shape its platform on military… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer
Darren Bachiu intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Victoria man: Tuesday looks good for crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca on paddleboard

PORT ANGELES — An effort by a Victoria water sport endurance athlete to paddleboard across the Strait of Juan de Fuca looks like a “go”… Continue reading

Darren Bachiu intends to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Joe H. Shimojima

Missing Port Townsend man with Alzheimer’s disease found safe in Shelton

PORT TOWNSEND — Police have located an 86-year-old Port Townsend man with Alzheimer's disease in Shelton after family members reported him missing Friday. Joe H.… Continue reading

Joe H. Shimojima

County commissioner forum in Forks on Wednesday

FORKS — When the Shelter Providers Network meets Wednesday in Forks, it will feature a public forum with District 3 Clallam County commissioner candidates. Both… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS — Clam digging class offered in Port Hadlock . . . and other items

PORT HADLOCK — The WSU Jefferson County Beach Watchers and state Department of Fish and Wildlife will present a second “Diggin' for Dinner” program at… Continue reading