Rendering shows the preferred Rainforest Arts Center building design.

Petition drive shows some dislike of design for new Forks arts center

FORKS –– A petition signed by 244 people who think the proposed design for a new Rainforest Arts Center does not properly reflect the city… Continue reading

Rendering shows the preferred Rainforest Arts Center building design.
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Clallam County Deputy Mark Millet looks into a white 2013 Hyundai Tucson found in a Sequim-area parking lot Friday after it was stolen from Port Angeles' Ruddell Auto Mall last Sunday. Clallam County Sheriff's Office

Stolen car recovered; Port Angeles police seeking thief, leads

PORT ANGELES — A car stolen from Ruddell Auto Mall was found last week dirty but undamaged, and police are looking for the person who… Continue reading

Clallam County Deputy Mark Millet looks into a white 2013 Hyundai Tucson found in a Sequim-area parking lot Friday after it was stolen from Port Angeles' Ruddell Auto Mall last Sunday. Clallam County Sheriff's Office
David Heldt of Agnew takes a walk on the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge trail to Dungeness Spit after the refuge reopened Thursday.  -- Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

200 federal workers go back to work on Peninsula

Olympic National Park, the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge and Olympic National Forest stirred to life Thursday as they reopened following a last-minute agreement in Washington,… Continue reading

David Heldt of Agnew takes a walk on the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge trail to Dungeness Spit after the refuge reopened Thursday.  -- Photo by Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Archaeologist talk to focus on Ozette site

PORT ANGELES — What can centuries-old shellfish piles tell an archaeologist about life in the Ozette Village in the pre-European contact era? Archaeologist Gary Wessen… Continue reading

Entire Washington congressional delegation votes to reopen government in rare unanimity

Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington is the largest state in which every member of Congress voted this week to reopen… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2013
  • Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press
Members of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the International Footprint Association present the Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioners and chiefs with a copy of Firefighters. From left are Don Taylor

Leather-bound book given to Clallam Fire District No. 3

SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula chapter of the International Footprint Association has presented Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioners and chiefs with a copy… Continue reading

Members of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the International Footprint Association present the Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioners and chiefs with a copy of Firefighters. From left are Don Taylor

Openings announced on Clallam advisory boards

PORT ANGELES — The Board of Clallam County Commissioners has announced an immediate opening on the Civil Service Commission due to a resignation, as well… Continue reading

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PDN Voter Guides tailored for Clallam and Jefferson counties published as a public service

The three-week voting period in the all-mail general election is now underway, and the Peninsula Daily News helps with voters' important decision-making. Two voter guides… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2013
Our official face of this General Election Voter Guide reminds you to VOTE!

Port Angeles man faces trial on charges of eluding police

PORT ANGELES — The trial of a Port Angeles man facing two separate felony eluding-police charges filed in the past five months is scheduled for… Continue reading

On Sunday an unidentified person entered the Ruddell Auto Mall lot in Port Angeles and stole a 2013 white Hyundai Tucson like this one.

Port Angeles police seek car stolen from dealer’s lot

PORT ANGELES — Police were looking Thursday for a car reportedly stolen from Ruddell Auto Mall on Sunday. The white 2013 Hyundai Tucson was taken… Continue reading

On Sunday an unidentified person entered the Ruddell Auto Mall lot in Port Angeles and stole a 2013 white Hyundai Tucson like this one.
Taeh Johnson

Port Angeles skills center pupils work on steampunk-theme creations

PORT ANGELES — North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center students are working on creations for a Steampunk Social Art and Culinary show later this month. The… Continue reading

Taeh Johnson

Port Angeles teacher awarded $1,000 grant

PORT ANGELES — Staci Poythress and Stevens Middle School have been awarded a $1,000 grant through the got milk? Campaign and Fuel Up to Play… Continue reading

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend warning: Stay clear of shaky bluff

PORT TOWNSEND — After the collapse of a portion of the bluff below a popular teen hangout last weekend, city authorities are discouraging anyone from… Continue reading

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
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Sequim man accused of endangerment, arson to be arraigned today

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment after he allegedly tried to burn down his mother’s house is slated… Continue reading

Sequim man uninjured in three-car crash south of Poulsbo

POULSBO — A Sequim man who was involved in a three-car wreck just south of Poulsbo on Wednesday evening was uninjured, the State Patrol said… Continue reading

Lady Washington

Tall ship Lady Washington runs aground; hull inspection in Port Angeles

The Associated Press WESTPORT — The tall ship Lady Washington ran aground Thursday night at the entrance to the Westport Marina in Grays Harbor County.… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2013
  • The Associated Press
Lady Washington
The alarm test on Thursday gave Jefferson Community School students a chance to practice “duck and cover

Thousands drop, cover across Peninsula in mass quake drill

The only thing missing was the shaking. Thousands of residents across the North Olympic Peninsula took part Thursday in the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill.… Continue reading

The alarm test on Thursday gave Jefferson Community School students a chance to practice “duck and cover

Tom Foley, former House speaker and Eastern Washington congressman, dies at 84

WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Tom Foley has died at the age of 84 in his home. Foley’s wife, Heather, said the Washington state Democrat… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2013