Clallam County

PA man faces assault charge in alleged shooting

A man who told law enforcement he shot at his neighbor last week because he was upset at a house being built… Continue reading

UPDATE: Four injured in midday crash on U.S. 101

UPDATE: Four injured in midday crash on U.S. 101

Midday traffic on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles was blocked in both directions for about an hour Monday following a… Continue reading

UPDATE: Four injured in midday crash on U.S. 101
PHOTO: Art in the library

PHOTO: Art in the library

Members of the Tanner family of Port Angeles, from left, Griffin, 11, Heather Tanner and Marcus Tanner, examine a line of decorated art chairs that… Continue reading

PHOTO: Art in the library

Friends of Brubeck to return to OTA

Tickets are available now for performances by the jazz ensemble Friends of Brubeck this Saturday and Sunday. The shows will be at the… Continue reading

PHOTO: Lazy, hazy days of summer

PHOTO: Lazy, hazy days of summer

With several days of temperatures reaching 90 in the Forks-Beaver area many adults and children have taken to the Lake Pleasant County Park. Picnic-goers, swimmers,… Continue reading

PHOTO: Lazy, hazy days of summer

Reward offered for cat killing info in Port Angeles

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or… Continue reading

Yacht Club brings back ‘beer can’ races’ in Port Angeles

Yacht Club brings back ‘beer can’ races’ in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Yacht Club’s members are once again enjoying weekly low-pressure sailboat races now that the club has resurrected its “beer… Continue reading

Yacht Club brings back ‘beer can’ races’ in Port Angeles
Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer has co-sponsored a bill that would help maintain national parks, including Olympic National Park in his 6th Congressional… Continue reading

Bill would create fund for national park maintenance

Three suspected drug dealers indicted on federal charges

Trio believed to be primary suppliers of drugs on Olympic Peninsula

Port of Port Angeles extends month-to-month lease for CRTC

The Port of Port Angeles has amended a month-to-month lease with the Composite Recycling Technology Center to give the nonprofit more time… Continue reading

Wyoming man arrested following police pursuit

A man who the State Patrol said led law enforcement on a pursuit over the weekend is expected to appear in court… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Volunteers sought for OlyCAP in Port Angeles … and other items

OlyCAP’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is currently recruiting volunteers to work in the Port Angeles School District. Those interested must… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Annual breastfeeding week begins … and other items

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will recognize World Breastfeeding Week beginning with a picnic set for Wednesday. The family-friendly event titled “Annual… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: BBQ grand opening this week … and other items

Blue Tygre Forge has set its grand opening BBQ celebration for Friday, Aug. 7. The free event at the new blacksmithing business… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Twice-monthly networking breakfasts are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at… Continue reading

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Candidate prompted investigation and anti-harassment order

Unsubstantiated claims by Dale T. Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, triggered a… Continue reading

Dale Wilson, candidate for the District 3 seat on the Clallam County Board of County Commissioners, speaks during Nor’Wester Rotary’s candidate forum on July 6, 2018. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Susan Simmons of James Bay, B.C., plans to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. (provided)

Canadian athlete plans to swim across Strait and back

Susan Simmons is eyeing Wednesday for her historic attempt at crossing from Victoria to Port Angeles and back again

Susan Simmons of James Bay, B.C., plans to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. (provided)

BIRD WATCH: Birds are well aware of environmental changes

BIRDS ARE WELL aware of the changes that take place in their environment. They’re super-sensitive to what is happening or has happened on their home… Continue reading

At least one helicopter assisted with water drops on the Blyn fire on Friday. (Robert Steelquist)

Cause of fire south of Blyn under investigation

The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating the cause of a brush fire that burned on a hill south of Blyn… Continue reading

At least one helicopter assisted with water drops on the Blyn fire on Friday. (Robert Steelquist)
Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice

Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice

Deputies were actively searching the Port Angeles area last week for Guy Jay Ralph Jr., a non-compliant registered sex offender who had… Continue reading

Deputies seek sex offender who moved without notice