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

Testing for deputy sheriff posts in Clallam County slated July 9 in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Tests for entry-level deputy sheriff or adult corrections deputy positions for the Clallam County Sheriff's Office are set for July 9 in… Continue reading

Time for you to decide: Best of Peninsula 2014 voting is underway

Time for you to decide: Best of Peninsula 2014 voting is underway

IT'S TIME AGAIN to vote for Best of the Peninsula 2014 in separate Clallam County and Jefferson County polling! For the third straight year, all… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
Time for you to decide: Best of Peninsula 2014 voting is underway
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

Welcome to 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 2, 2014
PDN's front page for today's Clallam County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

Womanfest names scholarship recipients

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — Mackenzie Hagstrom and Raquel Ellen Powell are the final recipients of the 2014 Womanfest Scholarships. Hagstrom is a junior… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
The scene of the wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

5 hurt in head-on crash east of Sequim

BLYN –– Five people were reported injured in a two-car head-on collision on U.S. Highway 101 in front of 7Cedars Casino earlier this evening. Emergency… Continue reading

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

Clallam District 2 firefighters put out brush fire

PORT ANGELES — A land-owner on Hoare Road will be held liable for fire-suppression costs after a brush-fire burned about a half-acre of his property… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee

CORRECTED — Gov. Inslee in Port Angeles on Wednesday; appearances not open to public

CORRECTION — This story has been corrected to reflect that the topic Gov. Jay Inslee will discuss at Peninsula College is the Advanced Composites Center.… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee

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

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
The scene on U.S. Highway 101 near West Uncas Road just south of Discovery Bay this morning. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

3rd UPDATE — 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

The scene on U.S. Highway 101 near West Uncas Road just south of Discovery Bay this morning. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News