EYE ON CONGRESS: Offshore oil drilling debated on Capitol Hill

Peninsula Daily News news services WASHINGTON — This week, the House will debate bills on offshore-oil drilling, while the Senate will resume work on a… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2011
  • Peninsula Daily News news services

EYE ON OLYMPIA: Bill would raise fee for former inmates

Prisoners who have served their time could end up paying more for their post-release supervision. The state House passed a bill May 2 that would… Continue reading

Finalists for joint Quilcene-Brinnon schools chief position to meet public

QUILCENE — Two finalists for a joint Quilcene-Brinnon superintendent position will meet the public today. Martin Schmidt, superintendent of the Gorman (Calif.) Independent School District,… Continue reading

Incumbents retain seats in Lower Elwha tribal election

PORT ANGELES — Lower Elwha Klallam Vice Chairman Russell N. “Razz” Hepfer and Councilman Joseph A. Turrey retained their seats on the Tribal Council in… Continue reading

Bin Laden’s death a tough subject for the pulpit

BY: The Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The killing of Osama bin Laden, a man who was America's face of evil for nearly a… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2011
  • BY: The Associated Press

Peninsula College’s new Maier Hall almost open for business [**Gallery AND Video**]

PORT ANGELES — The protective construction fence is down, and 61,750-square-foot Maier Hall at Peninsula College is almost ready for its furniture. The paint has… Continue reading

Jefferson County’s 2011 Heart of Service recipients announced

Four community heroes will be honored May 17 with the Jefferson County Heart of Service award for 2011. The Heart of Service honors the “dedication,… Continue reading

Port Townsend mariners brave rain for opening day of boating season; Sequim Bay celebrates, too

By Philip L. Watness For Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Landlubbers and sailors alike braved pelting rain Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2011
  • By Philip L. Watness For Peninsula Daily News

PREP SOFTBALL: Sequim perfect in league finale; playoffs next

SEQUIM — The Sequim softball team completed its perfect run through the Olympic League with a 9-6 victory over the Kingston Buccaneers on Friday. A… Continue reading

Lakes remain open, but caution signs go up after inspection finds signs of algae

Toxin levels remained low in Lake Anderson and other East Jefferson County lakes in samples taken last week. Lake Anderson, Lake Leland and Gibbs Lake… Continue reading

PREP TRACK: Martin, Harrison break records at Olympic League championships; Port Angeles boys team titlists

POULSBO — Records continued to fall at the second and final day of the Olympic League track and field championships Saturday. The Port Angeles boys… Continue reading

Boy rescued, man dies after boat overturns near Camano Island

A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles rescued a 13-year-old boy Saturday from the waters south of Camano Island after… Continue reading

Ecology invites additional comments on children’s product reporting rule

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Ecology is seeking additional public comment on a rule to carry out the state Legislature’s Children’s Safe Product Act.… Continue reading

Faithful customers clearing Saar’s shelves as supermarket’s closure nears

By Philip L. Watness for Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — The long drive from Forks will be much different next month for Marlene Mendenhall,… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2011
  • By Philip L. Watness For Peninsula Daily News

FBI brought in, but Neah Bay death likely a suicide

NEAH BAY — Makah tribal police and the FBI are investigating a death on the reservation. As of late Saturday, authorities said it was likely… Continue reading

First Amendment topic of two-day event at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will host a First Amendment Festival — with a presentation, panel discussion and film — on Tuesday and Wednesday. At… Continue reading

Forks man pleads not guilty to threatening judge

PORT ANGELES — A 42-year-old Forks man will be tried in June for allegedly threatening to kill a judge. Robert L. Kenney pleaded not guilty… Continue reading

Franklin Elementary students create images of inner strength for future art hanging

PORT ANGELES — Artwork by Franklin Elementary School fifth-graders will become a mural in the Peninsula Community Mental Health Center. After hearing a presentation on… Continue reading

Irrigation Festival events scheduled today — and more next weekend

SEQUIM — The 116th Sequim Irrigation Festival street fair continues today as events lead up to a grand finale this coming weekend. The festival, planned… Continue reading

Kalaloch Lodge, Log Cabin Resort concession contract proposals sought

Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The National Park Service is seeking proposals from companies to oversee concessions at Kalaloch Lodge and Log Cabin… Continue reading