Candidate meet-and-greet scheduled Sunday in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Clallam County League of Women Voters will host a meet-and-greet with candidates for elected office from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues three from sinking boat near LaPush

LaPUSH — Coast Guard crews rescued three fishermen from their boat as it was sinking two miles west of James Island this morning (Friday, Sept.… Continue reading

Fire damages the Treasure Hunter at Port Townsend Boat Haven this morning. East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Fire breaks out on boat in Port Townsend Boat Haven

PORT TOWNSEND — Investigators are attempting to determine the cause of a fire that broke out on a 50-foot wooden power boat at the Boat… Continue reading

Fire damages the Treasure Hunter at Port Townsend Boat Haven this morning. East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Volunteer fair set in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The inaugural Jefferson County Volunteer and Mentoring Fair will showcase opportunities for volunteering from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The fair,… Continue reading

Hoh Rain Forest is an appropriate place to visit on a rainy day today.

A great freebie today: No entrance fees to Olympic National Park, state parks

Entrance fees will be waived for Olympic National Park and Discover Passes will not be needed to visit state parks today (Sept. 28). The fee-free… Continue reading

Hoh Rain Forest is an appropriate place to visit on a rainy day today.

Candidate meet-and-greet scheduled Sunday in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Clallam County League of Women Voters will host a meet-and-greet with candidates for elected office from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

Justin Walz

Days numbered for tree that was growing when Europeans settled Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — A last-ditch attempt to save a landmark madrona that dates before Port Angeles' European discovery is underway, but the condition of the… Continue reading

Justin Walz
Justin Walz

Days numbered for tree that was growing when Europeans settled Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — A last-ditch attempt to save a landmark madrona that dates before Port Angeles' European discovery is underway, but the condition of the… Continue reading

Justin Walz

Designs for larger Forks arts center to be shown

FORKS –– Conceptual designs for the new Rainforest Arts Center, which will have twice the footprint of the burned building it will replace, will be… Continue reading

Designs for larger Forks arts center to be shown

FORKS –– Conceptual designs for the new Rainforest Arts Center, which will have twice the footprint of the burned building it will replace, will be… Continue reading

A pile of rubble is all that remains of what was once a concrete abutment along a side stream near the Dungeness River in Sequim. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Failed abutment near Sequim park to be removed

SEQUIM — A failed bridge abutment is being removed from the Dungeness River near the Railroad Bridge Park this week and is expected to be… Continue reading

A pile of rubble is all that remains of what was once a concrete abutment along a side stream near the Dungeness River in Sequim. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Jane Pryne   [Peninsula Daily News photo]

Port Angeles schools superintendent to retire in 2014; why she stayed an extra year

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District Superintendent Jane Pryne will retire at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Pryne announced her June 30,… Continue reading

Jane Pryne   [Peninsula Daily News photo]
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Researcher to discuss glacier contribution to water supply in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The connection between glaciers and the Olympic Peninsula’s water supply will be explored in U.S. Park Service geologist and glacier expert Jon… Continue reading

Trial in vehicular death of Brinnon teen to be held in December

PORT TOWNSEND — A man accused of vehicular homicide in the death of a Brinnon teen will be tried in December. Tyson Svetich, 18, of… Continue reading

U.S. government loan OK’d for Jefferson hospital expansion

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare commissioners are expected to accept the terms of a $15.6 million U.S. Department of Agriculture loan next month in preparation… Continue reading

Brian Doig

WEEKEND: Love of song, friend spurs benefit concert

SEQUIM — It will be an afternoon celebrating two of life’s sweet things: song and friendship. The Peninsula Singers, with conductor Dewey Ehling, will host… Continue reading

Brian Doig

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Sept. 27. Recipes, runs and parties are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For information about… Continue reading

The Shannon in Port Angeles Harbor in 2010.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Why did tug run aground? Coast Guard wants to know

PORT TOWNSEND — The Coast Guard is investigating why a tugboat went off course and ran aground on Cape George Beach early Thursday morning. The… Continue reading

The Shannon in Port Angeles Harbor in 2010.  -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Fire damages the Treasure Hunter at Port Townsend Boat Haven this morning. East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

Fire breaks out on boat in Port Townsend Boat Haven

PORT TOWNSEND — Investigators are attempting to determine the cause of a fire that broke out on a 50-foot wooden power boat at the Boat… Continue reading

Fire damages the Treasure Hunter at Port Townsend Boat Haven this morning. East Jefferson Fire-Rescue