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

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

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

A car fire on Monroe Road east of Port Angeles blocked the road for about 45 minutes Thursday morning. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Vehicle fire briefly closes Monroe Road east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A stretch of Monroe Road about 2 miles south of U.S. Highway 101 was reopened late Thursday morning after it had been… Continue reading

A car fire on Monroe Road east of Port Angeles blocked the road for about 45 minutes Thursday morning. Clallam County Fire District No. 2
A car fire on Monroe Road east of Port Angeles blocked the road for about 45 minutes Thursday morning. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Vehicle fire briefly closes Monroe Road east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A stretch of Monroe Road about 2 miles south of U.S. Highway 101 was reopened late Thursday morning after it had been… Continue reading

A car fire on Monroe Road east of Port Angeles blocked the road for about 45 minutes Thursday morning. Clallam County Fire District No. 2
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
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

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

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

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

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

Sequim Guild to host benefit bunco game for Seattle Children’s Hospital

SEQUIM — An afternoon bunco game benefit with salads, sandwiches, desserts and prizes will be put on by the Sequim Guild today. Doors will open… Continue reading

Sequim Guild to host benefit bunco game for Seattle Children’s Hospital

SEQUIM — An afternoon bunco game benefit with salads, sandwiches, desserts and prizes will be put on by the Sequim Guild today. Doors will open… Continue reading

Jane Pryne

Port Angeles schools chief announces retirement in 2014

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School District Superintendent Jane Pryne has announced that she will retire at the end of the current school year. Pryne… Continue reading

Jane Pryne

Car fire briefly closes Monroe Road east of Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A stretch of Monroe Road about two miles south of U.S. Highway 101 was reopened late this morning (Thursday) after it had… Continue reading

14th Dungeness River Festival celebrates the watercourse and all around it

SEQUIM –– The 14th annual Dungeness River Festival will celebrate the river and its role in the North Olympic Peninsula’s ecosystem for two days next… Continue reading

Are small-time scofflaws off the hook? Port Angeles to stop taking minor felony cases referred from county

PORT ANGELES — As of next Tuesday, the City Attorney’s Office will no longer accept minor felony criminal cases, such as some property crimes and… Continue reading

Clallam planning response for animals in emergencies

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County emergency managers and volunteers are hashing out an animal disaster plan to ensure that pets and livestock don’t get overlooked… Continue reading

Cass Brotherton of Quilcene asks a question at the forum for freeholder candidates. The freeholders will write a new county charter if the voters approve going ahead with the process on Nov. 5.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

District-only elections among issues at freeholders’ forum in south Jefferson

QUILCENE — While the contents of a county charter will not be determined until it is drafted by a 15-member board of freeholders, the election… Continue reading

Cass Brotherton of Quilcene asks a question at the forum for freeholder candidates. The freeholders will write a new county charter if the voters approve going ahead with the process on Nov. 5.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News