Olympic Medical Center OKs 2013 budget, looks to the future

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has updated its three-year plan with a focus on electronic health records and its affiliation with Swedish Medical Center.… Continue reading

Dr. James Kimber Rotchford

Port Townsend doctor signs settlement after two-year investigation, hopes to put case behind him

PORT TOWNSEND — A doctor who was the subject of a two-year investigation by the state Attorney General’s Office has signed a settlement agreement that… Continue reading

Dr. James Kimber Rotchford

Representative-elect Kilmer eyes committees at D.C. orientation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep.-elect Derek Kilmer expressed interest in serving on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Armed Services Committee… Continue reading

Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN  (Deadline is 5 p.m. today)

Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN (Deadline is 5 p.m. today)

IF YOU'RE A resident of Jefferson or Clallam counties, let us tell your story. Are you expecting to observe a special Thanksgiving this year? If… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2012
Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN  (Deadline is 5 p.m. today)
A snowy owl was seen all day Thursday across from the fishing pier at the entrance to the Port Hudson Marina. David Gluckman

Snowy owl spotted in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Snowy owls have been making rare appearances in Port Townsend. The owl with the white plumage that echoes its Arctic origins was… Continue reading

A snowy owl was seen all day Thursday across from the fishing pier at the entrance to the Port Hudson Marina. David Gluckman

Teacher’s ‘No on 74’ button spurs petition drive by gay parent

PORT ANGELES — A lesbian mother has started an online drive for signatures on a petition urging the Port Angeles School District to prohibit politicking… Continue reading

Joann and Chris Johnson of Port Angeles enjoy a free meal during last year's community dinner at Queen of Angels Church in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Upcoming feasts to fete turkey day

Free community feasts are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula for Thanksgiving. Most are Thursday. One in Port Angeles is set for Wednesday. Here are… Continue reading

Joann and Chris Johnson of Port Angeles enjoy a free meal during last year's community dinner at Queen of Angels Church in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Van De Wege retains House leadership role

OLYMPIA — State Rep. Kevin Van De Wege has been re-elected majority whip. The Sequim Democrat — one of three legislators who represent the 24th… Continue reading

Great value, savings coming in Thanksgiving's PDN

Great value, savings coming in Thanksgiving’s PDN

GET READY FOR one of the Peninsula Daily News' biggest editions of the year Thursday — Thanksgiving Day! It will be packed with pre-printed advertising… Continue reading

Great value, savings coming in Thanksgiving's PDN

Nothing to be thankful for with weather this coming week [Updated with wind advisories]

The National Weather Service issued these statements for the North Olympic Peninsula and our region: Wind Advisory URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2012
Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN  (Deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday)

Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN (Deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday)

IF YOU'RE A resident of Jefferson or Clallam counties, let us tell your story. Are you expecting to observe a special Thanksgiving this year? If… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2012
Share your special Thanksgiving story with the PDN  (Deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday)
This undated photograph obtained by The Seattle Times shows FBI Special Agent Frederick W. Humphries posing with target dummies following a SWAT practice in an unknown location. The Times says Humphries sent the photograph to friend and Florida socialite Jill Kelley and others

‘Shirtless’ FBI agent in Petraeus scandal has links to Port Angeles al-Qaida arrest

Peninsula Daily News news sources PORT ANGELES — An FBI agent identified as the person who forwarded emails that led to CIA Director David Petraeus'… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2012
  • Peninsula Daily News news sources
This undated photograph obtained by The Seattle Times shows FBI Special Agent Frederick W. Humphries posing with target dummies following a SWAT practice in an unknown location. The Times says Humphries sent the photograph to friend and Florida socialite Jill Kelley and others

Clallam court, families celebrate National Adoption Day

FORT ANGELES — Five former foster children woke up this morning with permanent homes after being adopted the day before as part of the first… Continue reading

Stevens Middle School eighth-grader Noah McGoff

Community Resource Fair draws parents, students

PORT ANGELES — Stevens Middle School Principal Chuck Lisk, along with Susan Hillgren from The Answer for Youth and staff from the Clallam County Drug… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2012
Stevens Middle School eighth-grader Noah McGoff

Coyle park district to consider floating levy measure in 2013

COYLE — Voters are likely to see again a measure to continue funding the Toandos Community Center through a property tax levy after a Nov.… Continue reading

A KidCo PeaPod Travel Bed. The Associated Press

Death spurs recall of 220,000 infant travel beds

By Michele Salcedo The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A children's safety equipment manufacturer has agreed to recall about 220,000 infant travel beds after reports of… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2012
  • By Michele Salcedo The Associated Press
A KidCo PeaPod Travel Bed. The Associated Press

Jefferson County voter turnout second highest in state after newest count

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County reached the second-highest voter turnout in the state for the Nov. 6 general election after the Auditor’s Office tallied 1,067… Continue reading

ORCAA funds air-quality monitors for Peninsula

By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency has approved a budget that funds an air-quality study in… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate report of child abduction attempt

From the Port Angeles Police Department: At approximately 3 p.m. [Thursday, Nov. 15], Port Angeles Police responded to a report of a child abduction attempt… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2012

Port Townsend Marine Science Center site of variety of Thanksgiving weekend activities

PORT TOWNSEND — A variety of activities, including a children's event, holiday sale and annual holiday cruise, will be offered by the Port Townsend Marine… Continue reading