"A Century of Sequim

Tales of Sequim’s past to be spotlighted on schoolhouse stage

SEQUIM — “A Century of Sequim,” a collection of stories comic and dramatic, arrives on the Dungeness Schoolhouse stage this Friday, and its folks plan… Continue reading

"A Century of Sequim

Test-drives Sunday to benefit Port Angeles High School

PORT ANGELES — On Sunday, community members can test-drive a new Ford or Lincoln and help Port Angeles High School at the same time. Price… Continue reading

Lake Crescent Lodge

THE SHUTDOWN: DAY 3: Olympic National Park nearly devoid of people

Olympic National Park is almost empty of humanity. All overnight visitors must leave the park by 6 tonight, due to a partial federal government shutdown… Continue reading

Lake Crescent Lodge
Watch more 3-minute videos from our PDN-PDQ film competition

Watch more 3-minute videos from our PDN-PDQ film competition

LAST WEEK WE posted the three winning films — "Pink," "Because It's There" and "Hareloom Seeds" — in the PDN-PDQ Three-Minute Film Competition, sponsored by… Continue reading

Watch more 3-minute videos from our PDN-PDQ film competition
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

$99,000 ‘smart meter’ consultant decision headed to further discussion in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — City Council members want more questions answered about a contract with a Chicago-based consultant to review the progress of the city’s delayed… Continue reading

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Boy Scouts from Forks present the flag

FORKS BOY SCOUT Troop 1467 presented the flag at the last Seattle Mariner game of the season Sunday in Seattle. From left are, Zach Carlson,… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2013
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Election forum in Quilcene set for Oct. 15.

QUILCENE — A forum featuring candidates for Quilcene School District Director-at-Large Position 5 and Port of Port Townsend along with discussion of the proposed county… Continue reading

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Federal government shutdown: No progress on ending stalemate

By Peninsula Daily News staff and Associated Press TO FOLLOW THE shutdown story and other national-international news, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2013
  • By Peninsula Daily News staff and Associated Press
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Forum for election candidates, initiatives, set in Forks on Sunday

FORKS — Voters will be able to meet candidates in the Nov. 5 election at an informal forum Sunday. Candidates in the county's most hotly… Continue reading

“About 111 Girls

Global Lens series film ‘111 Girls’ screening Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Institute will show its second Global Lens series film of the season, “About 111 Girls,” at the Fort… Continue reading

“About 111 Girls
Federal wildlife officer Dave Falzetti sets out a barricade at the entrance to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge after it was closed Tuesday. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

Government shutdown shutters 270-acre wildlife refuge, leave Dungeness Spit an ‘island’

SEQUIM — Two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees have been left to manage the 270 acres of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge northwest of… Continue reading

Federal wildlife officer Dave Falzetti sets out a barricade at the entrance to Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge after it was closed Tuesday. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County Fire District No. 2 responds to a single-car rollover on Lower Elwha Road west of Port Angeles on Monday. Jay Cline

Minivan overturns west of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A woman whose minivan overturned on Lower Elwha Road was not hurt, said Clallam County Fire District No. 2 personnel. The car… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 responds to a single-car rollover on Lower Elwha Road west of Port Angeles on Monday. Jay Cline
Sound Experience Executive Director Catherine Collins helps to raise the sails on a recent voyage of the schooner Adventuress.  -- Photo by Elizabeth Becker

Nonprofit’s director using her cancer diagnosis to encourage others

PORT TOWNSEND — The director of the nonprofit that oversees the tall ship Adventuress is using her recent cancer diagnosis to encourage others to seek… Continue reading

Sound Experience Executive Director Catherine Collins helps to raise the sails on a recent voyage of the schooner Adventuress.  -- Photo by Elizabeth Becker

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

Port Angeles art show entry deadline extended for juried exhibit

PORT ANGELES — The entry deadline for “Art Convergence,” a juried exhibition to open next month at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, has been… Continue reading

Port Angeles weight-loss challenge kicks off Monday

PORT ANGELES — A free nine-week Winter Weight Loss Challenge begins Monday, with fitness classes offered for those taking part. Winners will be those who… Continue reading

Elray Konkel

Proposed cost of operating Sequim in 2014: $55.3 million

SEQUIM –– City Manager Steve ­Burkett delivered what he called a “prudent and disciplined” $55.3 million budget proposal for the city’s 2014 operations to the… Continue reading

Elray Konkel
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EDITOR'S NOTE — Read on paper! Studies show you'll read up to 30 percent faster — while retaining more information (see fact box, at right.)… Continue reading

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The garage on Regent Street in south Port Angeles is engulfed in flames this afternoon. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Spectacular fire south of Port Angeles High School

PORT ANGELES — Fire crews at 5 p.m. today were still mopping up after a blaze destroyed a camper and heavily damaged a detached garage… Continue reading

The garage on Regent Street in south Port Angeles is engulfed in flames this afternoon. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News