A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

East Jefferson rescue boat found capsized; small hull crack might be to blame

PORT TOWNSEND — A rescue boat found capsized in the Boat Haven on Thursday morning was righted by a diving crew and is being examined… Continue reading

A diver places flotation devices beneath the 21-foot aluminum rescue boat of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue on Thursday.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Forks pocket library to shutter for move to renovated building

FORKS — The Forks Library’s small pocket library in the West End Business and Technology Center will close Saturday for a move back to its… Continue reading

Jaye Moore

Fowl play: Who’s shooting blow darts at ducks, gulls?

SEQUIM — The Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center continues receiving reports of birds being blow-darted even as Director Jaye Moore prepares to release in Sequim's… Continue reading

Jaye Moore
Holiday Extravaganza set this weekend in Port Angeles

Holiday Extravaganza set this weekend in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A lucky shopper at any one of 27 participating Port Angeles businesses this weekend could win a $3,500 shopping spree during a… Continue reading

Holiday Extravaganza set this weekend in Port Angeles

Ill-fated charter try could have effect on Jefferson County government anyway

PORT TOWNSEND — Even though voters rejected a proposal to create a charter government in Jefferson County, the attempt to rewrite how government works could… Continue reading

It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

It’s time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

By BELLA SWAN-CULLEN Peninsula Daily News Forks Correspondent WE RECEIVED 54 great entries in the Peninsula Daily News' three-part Halloween Costume Contest, and now it's… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2013
It's time to vote for your favorites . . . in our Halloween costume contest

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Prepare for party plans during the holiday revelry

NOTE: For musicians and venues, the deadline for submissions for the Nov. 21 column is this Tuesday. FOR ALL OF you the goblins didn’t get,… Continue reading

A poster for the classic movie on the 1942 Doolittle raid.

Last of the Doolittle Raiders of ‘Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo’ make final toast on Saturday — watch it on the Web

By DAN SEWELL The Associated Press CINCINNATI — Military and history buffs will be able to watch online as surviving Doolittle Raiders make a final… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2013
  • By DAN SEWELL The Associated Press
A poster for the classic movie on the 1942 Doolittle raid.

Lease to be signed today for Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center

PORT TOWNSEND — A 50-year lease between the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority and the Washington State Parks system is expected to be signed… Continue reading

Second place winner — a reflected sunrise at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe

National natural landmarks offer remarkable scenes

By McClatchy News Service WASHINGTON — If you like looking at photos of some of the nation's most scenic spots, check out the winners of… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2013
  • By McClatchy News Service
Second place winner — a reflected sunrise at Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe

Newly elected Port Angeles port commissioner to be in office four years, not six

PORT ANGELES — With the overwhelming passage of Port of Port Angeles Proposition 2 in Tuesday’s general election, newly elected District 2 Port Commissioner Colleen… Continue reading

The former Port Angeles fire hall on South Lincoln Street would cost about $2.2 million to restore

Offer for historic Port Angeles fire hall withdrawn; bids sought

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles woman last week withdrew her offer to buy the historic former fire hall on Lincoln Street property. City officials… Continue reading

The former Port Angeles fire hall on South Lincoln Street would cost about $2.2 million to restore

Officials: Clallam inmate sneaked pot into jail

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County jail officials said an inmate smuggled marijuana into the jail last week. Johnathon M. Laine, 33, found the marijuana while… Continue reading

Officials: Clallam inmate sneaked pot into jail

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County jail officials said an inmate smuggled marijuana into the jail last week. Johnathon M. Laine, 33, found the marijuana while… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center commissioners consider $20 million loan for expansion

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center is considering a $20 million loan to pay for three major expansion projects and new medical equipment. The seven… Continue reading

Orchard Society slates fruit sale in Sequim on Saturday

SEQUIM — The Olympic Orchard Society will present its fall fruit show at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to… Continue reading

Peninsula legislators await details of transportation, Boeing packages; special session starts today in Olympia

PORT TOWNSEND — State Sen. Jim Hargrove and Rep. Steve Tharinger say it’s too soon to tell how a proposed transportation package, which reportedly includes… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council votes to raise utility rates up to 6.4% effective Jan. 1

Port Angeles City Council votes to raise utility rates up to 6.4% effective Jan. 1

PORT ANGELES — The total utility bill of an average city resident will go up between $14 and $15 per month starting Jan. 1 now… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council votes to raise utility rates up to 6.4% effective Jan. 1
Port Angeles council OKs 1% hike in property tax collections

Port Angeles council OKs 1% hike in property tax collections

PORT ANGELES — The city will collect 1 percent more in property taxes in 2014 than it did in 2013. City Council members voted unanimously… Continue reading

Port Angeles council OKs 1% hike in property tax collections
Sequim High School senior Christie Honore and junior Danny Willis portray Katherine — the title character — and Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew

Sequim High drama students to tackle Shakespeare classic

SEQUIM — Young lovers. Buffoons. Servants, masters and sisters: They're all headed for the stage in “The Taming of the Shrew,” Shakespeare's comedy brought to… Continue reading

Sequim High School senior Christie Honore and junior Danny Willis portray Katherine — the title character — and Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew