Murder trial set for March 12 in Forks killing

PORT ANGELES — Moises Ramirez Matias, who is accused of murdering 18-year-old Laranda Konopaski of Forks, is scheduled to go to trial March 12. The… Continue reading

NOAA expert to talk about marine tsunami debris in Port Angeles, Forks panels

An expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will lead discussions in Port Angeles and Forks this week on the West Coast arrival of… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Peninsula expected to enjoy a respite from freezing cold

Snowy, wintry weather is expected to continue easing its grip on the North Olympic Peninsula — at least until Friday. In the meantime, a small… Continue reading

Peninsula rallies on Citizens United ruling

Rallies in both Port Townsend and Port Angeles this weekend commemorated the second anniversary of the Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The… Continue reading

PENINSULA WOMAN: Residents have someone to teach how to reduce wear and tear on Planet Earth [***GALLERY***]

PORT ANGELES — Her job boils down to one task. Talking us out of trashing this place. And after working in several stupendous locations around… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2012
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Port Angeles woman accused of killing newborn accepts plea offer

PORT ANGELES — Lauryn Louise Last, 19 now but 16 when charged as an adult with murdering her newborn son, has accepted a plea offer… Continue reading

Port Townsend — Coolest Small Town in America? ( VIDEO REPORT)

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multimedia journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted has been doing a series of interviews with business leaders, local politicians and residents who love… Continue reading

RC Aquanauts ready to sail if weather cooperates [ *** GALLERY *** ]

SEQUIM — On just about any given Monday, Wednesday or Friday, you are likely to see up to 18 grown men hunched over their remote-control… Continue reading

Snowfall by the numbers: Many spinouts, no serious wrecks and much sand on Peninsula roads [***GALLERY***]

PORT ANGELES — North Olympic Peninsula residents managed to avoid serious injury during last week's snowstorms, despite a total of 83 small vehicle mishaps on… Continue reading

Tweaks in store for Clallam Transit riders

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit will adjust its dial-a-ride service and modify the No. 52 Diamond Point route beginning Monday. General Manager Terry Weed said… Continue reading

Two arrested after home invasion robbery, assault

DIAMOND POINT — A Quilcene couple are scheduled for initial Superior Court appearances Monday in connection with a home invasion robbery in which two women… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

‘A hand up, not a handout’: 2011 Peninsula Home Fund campaign debuts

Peninsula Daily News A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain… Continue reading

Tough times compound Home Fund challenges

One-hundred percent OF the Peninsula Daily News’ Peninsula Home Fund is used to help people. Every dollar donated goes to OlyCAP — Olympic Community Action… Continue reading

2008 PDN Home Fund campaign debuts; program stresses’a hand up, not a handout’

A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain prescribed medicine. A… Continue reading

What’s the weather today in your area? GIVE US YOUR REPORTS!

RAIN. SNOW. ICE. Now more rain today. And lots of slush. But at least the North Olympic Peninsula largely avoided the windstorms that left thousands… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State lawmakers weigh new abortion insurance rules

By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- State lawmakers considered proposed legislation Thursday that will require most health insurers offering maternity care to also… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2012
  • By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press

North Olympic Peninsula warms today

Snow began to turn to slush as temperatures warmed and rain began to fall on parts of the North Olympic Peninsula today. Lowland roads have… Continue reading