Olivia Shea

WEEKEND: Olympic Theatre Arts opening ‘A Cabaret’

Today and tonight refer to Friday, Oct. 4. SEQUIM — Two women, two men and a lot of good music: Such are the ingredients for… Continue reading

Olivia Shea

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, October 4. A variety of benefits, including a sailboat race for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County and an… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Performer to coax heart, soul

PORT TOWNSEND — “River of Sky,” “A Love Song for Humanity,” “Jewels in Indra’s Web,” “Begin Again”: These are a few of the songs electric… Continue reading

The late Bill Hennessey

WEEKEND: Port Angeles dance to honor memories of two beloved men

PORT ANGELES — A special contra dance open to all is set for this Saturday night. The party is a celebration of the lives of… Continue reading

The late Bill Hennessey
“Flower Power

WEEKEND: Sequim fiber festival weaves tapestry of creations

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, October 4. SEQUIM –– It's time again to think about clothing, naturally. From sheep and alpacas to cedar… Continue reading

“Flower Power
Darold Stenson glances around the courtroom during the first day of testimony in his retrial on Sept. 23.  -- Photo by Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Widow weeps as she testifies in double-murder retrial

PORT ORCHARD — Denise Hoerner tried to hold herself together on the witness stand as she recounted the events surrounding the deaths of her husband… Continue reading

Darold Stenson glances around the courtroom during the first day of testimony in his retrial on Sept. 23.  -- Photo by Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press
(1) Police are seeking answers on why Miriam Carey took officers on a violent car chase near the U.S. Capitol.  (2) Raw video footage of police pointing their guns at Carey. (3) A U.S. Capitol police officer falls to the ground with his gun ready after the shots spread panic through the area. The Associated Press

3rd UPDATE — Mother: Daughter killed in wild Capitol chase had post-partum depression. 1-year-old girl inside woman’s car escapes serious injury

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — To follow this and other news stories as they are updated today — and to get other national-international… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2013
  • By The Associated Press
(1) Police are seeking answers on why Miriam Carey took officers on a violent car chase near the U.S. Capitol.  (2) Raw video footage of police pointing their guns at Carey. (3) A U.S. Capitol police officer falls to the ground with his gun ready after the shots spread panic through the area. The Associated Press

Best-selling young-adult author to read at Port Angeles Library

PORT ANGELES — New York Times best-selling young-adult author Marissa Meyer will speak at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., at 3:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Clallam libraries to participate in ShakeOut drill

At 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, Clallam County public library patrons will be asked to “Drop, Cover & Hold On” as part of the Great… Continue reading

Climate change topic of lecture, movies in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Climate Action is joining with Peninsula College and the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to offer three free programs on climate change… Continue reading

Educator to zero in on power of person’s actions

PORT TOWNSEND — Writer and educator Gloria Burgess will lead an interactive group conversation on the power one person’s actions can have, particularly on the… Continue reading

This Olympic National Park webcam photo shows equipment atop the remaining portion of Glines Canyon Dam

Elwha water plant clog fixed, so work begins again on tearing down Glines Canyon Dam

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — After a yearlong project hiatus, an 800-square-foot hole will be blasted into Glines Canyon Dam on Saturday as work resumes on… Continue reading

This Olympic National Park webcam photo shows equipment atop the remaining portion of Glines Canyon Dam
Rebecca Benjamin addresses the audience Thursday after receiving the 2013 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Environmental award given to salmon coalition director

PORT TOWNSEND — Eleanor Stopps’ infusion of her environmentalism with passion was the reason behind her success, according to the latest recipient of the award… Continue reading

Rebecca Benjamin addresses the audience Thursday after receiving the 2013 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Homeowner Cliff Smith walks past a fully engulfed outbuilding containing a recreational vehicle at 3249 S. Regent St. in Port Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Fire guts camper, garage south of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The owner of a camping trailer and garage destroyed in a Wednesday fire was assessing the damage Thursday and had not yet… Continue reading

Homeowner Cliff Smith walks past a fully engulfed outbuilding containing a recreational vehicle at 3249 S. Regent St. in Port Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Veterans Services volunteer Patrick Tracy

Hundreds show up for Veterans Stand Down

PORT ANGELES — Hundreds of North Olympic Peninsula veterans gathered Thursday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds to get information and services, and meet other veterans.… Continue reading

Veterans Services volunteer Patrick Tracy

Last Pysht pioneer topic of History Tales lecture

PORT ANGELES — Karolyn Hamerquist Burdick will talk about her recently published book The Last Pysht Valley Pioneer at the Clallam County Historical Society’s History… Continue reading

The incident happened on the National Mall

Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall

WASHINGTON — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital as passers-by rushed over to help douse the flames,… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2013
The incident happened on the National Mall

PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

A sign permanently posted at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles warns of potential hazards during periods of sewage outflows into the harbor during heavy rains. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles Harbor polluted with 8 million gallons of raw sewage, runoff stormwater

PORT ANGELES — The public has been warned to avoid contact with Port Angeles Harbor for the next seven days after heavy rains forced about… Continue reading

A sign permanently posted at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles warns of potential hazards during periods of sewage outflows into the harbor during heavy rains. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles man arrested after crashing car during chase

CARLSBORG — A Port Angeles man is in the Clallam County jail after reportedly crashing his car into a power pole following an attempted escape… Continue reading