Ray Troll — depicted in the pickup truck's passenger seat — created the scenes in “Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway

Artist helps fossil journey come alive in Port Angeles with Friday talk

PORT ANGELES — Artist Ray Troll of Ketchikan, Alaska, known for his images of saber-toothed salmon, took off on a road trip into the past.… Continue reading

Ray Troll — depicted in the pickup truck's passenger seat — created the scenes in “Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway

Board rearranged after votes come in for elections in Jefferson County

PORT LUDLOW — One Port Ludlow Drainage District board appointee is out and another is in after votes were counted Tuesday and Wednesday. Jim Boyer,… Continue reading

Consultant’s report: Port Angeles smart meter effort in ‘imminent failure’ without major changes

PORT ANGELES — The city’s contractor for the beleaguered “smart meter” project lacked the skills and expertise to complete installation and managed the project poorly,… Continue reading

Hazel M. Sampson

Eldest member among Klallam tribes, last native speaker of language dies in Port Angeles at 103

PORT ANGELES — Hazel M. Sampson, the last to have spoken the Klallam language from birth and the eldest tribal member among Klallam tribes, has… Continue reading

Hazel M. Sampson

Free help with taxes available through tax season in Jefferson, Clallam counties

IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers began Saturday preparing and electronically filing tax returns for free at seven sites in Jefferson and Clallam counties. The service will… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Sounds of spring on musical horizon

EUPHORIA! THE 12TH Man fever broke last Sunday into a state of euphoria, resulting in dancing in the streets and all around the house. How… Continue reading

Port Angeles unanimously approves solid waste flow control ordinance

PORT ANGELES — The City Council has approved a change to city code that is expected to help keep a steady flow of garbage —… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Students for Sustainability face Monday deadline for train ticket funds

PORT TOWNSEND — A group of students who want to travel to Washington, D.C., to lobby for energy sustainability are trying to raise funds for… Continue reading

Ryan M. Vanwinkle

Sequim man faces charges today in residential burglary; search for second suspect continues

SEQUIM — A Sequim man who turned himself in when he learned authorities were looking for him in connection with a burglary is expected to… Continue reading

Ryan M. Vanwinkle
Today's front page for our Jefferson County readers.

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OUR WEBSITE, www.peninsuladailynews.com, has the highlights — but the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News has 40 percent more stories and photos. And there… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2014
Today's front page for our Jefferson County readers.
Dianne Diamond of Port Townsend

Training set today, Saturday for gathering Initiative 1329 signatures; locations in Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Sequim

Volunteer registration and training for gathering signatures on a petition to put Initiative 1329 on the November ballot is set in Port Townsend, Port Angeles… Continue reading

Dianne Diamond of Port Townsend
Wanted: A few good Clallam County heroes for Community Service Award

Wanted: A few good Clallam County heroes for Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Clallam County heroes for Community Service Award
Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award
Ryan M. Vanwinkle

Sequim man faces charges Thursday in residential burglary; search for second suspect continues

SEQUIM — A Sequim man who turned himself in when he learned authorities were looking for him in connection with a burglary is expected to… Continue reading

Ryan M. Vanwinkle

Clallam Bay prison on lockdown for third day after Monday stabbing

CLALLAM BAY — The Clallam Bay Corrections Center remained on lockdown today for a third consecutive day in the wake of Monday's stabbing of a… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch throws Skittles to fans during the parade for the NFL Super Bowl champions Wednesday in Seattle. Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times

12th Man roars: Seattle erupts during Seahawks Super Bowl parade

By Phuong Le The Associated Press SEATTLE — Hundreds of thousands of notoriously loud Seahawks fans cranked up the volume today, cheering, chanting and going… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2014
  • By Phuong Le The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch throws Skittles to fans during the parade for the NFL Super Bowl champions Wednesday in Seattle. Steve Ringman/The Seattle Times
Mare Tietjen's art

‘Sea Change’ artist to give talk Friday on Port Angeles exhibit

PORT ANGELES — Mare Tietjen, whose exhibit “Sea Change” is on display this week at the PUB Gallery of Art at Peninsula College, will give… Continue reading

Mare Tietjen's art

Clallam Bay prison lockdown, investigation continues after officer is stabbed

CLALLAM BAY — The Clallam Bay Corrections Center entered its second day of lockdown Tuesday as a corrections officer attacked by an inmate the day… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners discuss Deer Park Road detour, Highway 101 widening

PORT ANGELES — The Deer Park Road detour will open sometime in the next two weeks, slowing traffic on U.S. Highway 101 to 25 mph,… Continue reading

Clallam County Commissioners finalize Nichols’ appointment with 2-1 vote after heated debate

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Commissioners Mike Chapman and Mike Doherty battled again Tuesday as Mark Nichols’ appointment as the county’s hearings examiner was finalized.… Continue reading