Emergency responders treat a man who was injured Wednesday when he was thrown from his motorcycle on state Highway 113 near its intersection with U.S. Highway 101 in Beaver. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles man hurt in motorcycle wreck on state Highway 113 in Beaver

BEAVER — A Port Angeles man was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after he was thrown from his motorcycle on state Highway 113 near its junction with… Continue reading

Emergency responders treat a man who was injured Wednesday when he was thrown from his motorcycle on state Highway 113 near its intersection with U.S. Highway 101 in Beaver. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Gov. Jay Inslee

Gov. Inslee visits Port Angeles to attend Coast Guard command change, tour composites training shop and meet with Lower Elwha Klallam

PORT ANGELES –– Business and higher education officials asked for more funding to expand a composite manufacturing training program when they met with Gov. Jay… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee
The scene of the wreck on U.S. Highway 101 at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

2nd UPDATE — Sequim woman remains in hospital after crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Blyn

BLYN — A Sequim woman was in satisfactory condition at Olympic Medical Center on Wednesday after a two-vehicle, head-on wreck that closed U.S. Highway 101… Continue reading

The scene of the wreck on U.S. Highway 101 at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Del Sage crafted this sign signifying the entrance to his family’s new Layton Hill Horse Camp off Chicken Coop Road in Blyn. This Saturday

PENINSULA HORSE PLAY: New horse, camping spot to open Saturday

WAGONS, HO! IT’S time to hitch up your wagons — or horse trailer — and head over to the Layton Hill Horse Camp for a… Continue reading

Del Sage crafted this sign signifying the entrance to his family’s new Layton Hill Horse Camp off Chicken Coop Road in Blyn. This Saturday

Ancestry Club to meet at Clallam Bay Library on Monday

Peninsula Daily News CLALLAM BAY — The Clallam Bay Library Ancestry Club will meet at the library, 16990 state Highway 112, from 12:30 p.m. to… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014

BRIEFLY — Lavender event seeks volunteers . . . and other news in brief

Farm tour, fair seeking volunteers SEQUIM — The Lavender Farm Tour & Fair is looking for volunteers for their upcoming event Lavender Weekend, July 18-20.… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEF — Celebration planned throughout next week at Port Angeles’ Union Bank

PORT ANGELES — The Union Bank branch at 1212 E. First St. will hold a community thank-you event next Monday through Friday to commemorate Union… Continue reading

Clallam considers state sobriety pilot program for repeat drunken driving suspects

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has been selected for a state pilot project to offer a 24-hour sobriety program for repeat drunken driving suspects. County… Continue reading

The MV Tokitae at Mukilteo’s landing. —Photo by The Associated Press

Design flaw found during new state ferry’s first day in service

The Associated Press SEATTLE — Some long or low vehicles that take the car ramps on Washington’s newest ferry bottom out and scrape due to… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
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The MV Tokitae at Mukilteo’s landing. —Photo by The Associated Press
Marc Jackson pauses in his new office at Port Angeles School District headquarters.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

First day of school for new Port Angeles superintendent means new administrative team, too

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District’s newest superintendent, Marc Jackson, took over as the top administrator Tuesday, ready to dive into the deep end… Continue reading

Marc Jackson pauses in his new office at Port Angeles School District headquarters.  —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Fourth of July fireworks — when you can blow things up on the Peninsula to celebrate nation’s independence

Keep it safe, be sane and have a good time this Fourth of July, local fire officials say. Consumer fireworks are being sold at licensed… Continue reading

Clallam County maintenance workers Gary Menkal and Todd Bryant post bunting on the front of the county courthouse in Port Angeles on Monday morning in preparation for Independence Day on Friday. The Port Angeles Fourth of July parade will pass in front of the building at 6 p.m. before heading west on First Street through downtown. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Gov. Jay Inslee

Gov. Inslee in Port Angeles today; appearances not open to public

PORT ANGELES — Gov. Jay Inslee will talk about composites and tour the site of the former Elwha Dam after he attends a change of… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee
State Rep. Steve Tharinger

Legislators hear of $64 million State Parks shortfall, possible options

FORT FLAGLER — The Washington State Parks system is facing a $64 million shortfall in its efforts to build a healthy and sustainable system, legislators… Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Tharinger
This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Discovery Bay on Tuesday morning left a Sequim man in critical condition. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Man in critical condition after collision with semi truck on U.S. Highway 101 near Discovery Bay

DISCOVERY BAY — A Sequim man was in critical condition in a Seattle hospital Tuesday after his Honda Civic collided with a semi truck on… Continue reading

This wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Discovery Bay on Tuesday morning left a Sequim man in critical condition. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
NOW ONLINE: Special section featuring hundreds of photos of North Olympic Peninsula scholarship recipients

NOW ONLINE: Special section featuring hundreds of photos of North Olympic Peninsula scholarship recipients

Last Sunday's special 32-page section, "Students of Distinction — Class of 2014," featuring the names, accolades and photos of hundreds of high school scholars across… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
NOW ONLINE: Special section featuring hundreds of photos of North Olympic Peninsula scholarship recipients

Port Angeles Downtown Association’s vote on PA United merger effort due by July 10

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Downtown Association's approximately 170 members will vote by July 10 on merging with two other business groups or continuing… Continue reading

Robbie Davis enters Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Tuesday for his first appearance. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles man charged with attempted murder in alleged insulin injection attack

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man is expected to be arraigned Tuesday, July 8, on attempted murder and assault charges after police say he… Continue reading

Robbie Davis enters Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Tuesday for his first appearance. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Powerful union in state may feel pinch from Supreme Court ruling on mandatory dues

By Jim Brunner The Seattle Times One of Washington’s most politically potent unions could face new obstacles to its organizing clout after a U.S. Supreme… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Jim Brunner The Seattle Times
From left are James Best

Small town last in state with Redskins mascot; school district not in hurry to change it

By Erik Lacitis McClatchy News Service WELLPINIT — This little Stevens County town of 928 — with its one grocery store, one gas station and… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Erik Lacitis McClatchy News Service
From left are James Best

State population estimates: Port Angeles loses residents while Port Townsend grows

Port Angeles was the only North Olympic Peninsula city to lose population from 2013 to 2014, dropping 30 people, or 0.16 percent, according to population… Continue reading