Recent top local news from the North Olympic Peninsula http://www.peninsuladailynews.com en-us All materials Copyright © 2009 Horvitz Newspapers. News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529991 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529991 Thu, 23 May 2013 MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers who pulled three injured people from the chilly waterway.
Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed in the bridge failure that raised the question about the safety of aging spans and cut off the main route between Seattle and Canada.]]> News By MANUEL VALDES,Associated Press By MIKE BAKER,Associated Press http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249971 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249971 Fri, 24 May 2013 MOUNT VERNON — An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers who pulled three injured people from the chilly waterway.
Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed in the bridge failure that raised the question about the safety of aging spans and cut off the main route between Seattle and Canada.]]> News MANUEL VALDES,Associated Press MIKE BAKER,Associated Press http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249983 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249983 Fri, 24 May 2013 JOYCE — A Vietnam veteran who has been fighting for recognition for Vietnam draftees for more than five years is finding his pleas falling on deaf ears.
Tony Cook, 67, has contacted the military, politicians, activists and veterans organizations to create a ribbon — or a device to wear on an existing ribbon — for about 540,000 service members who didn't volunteer for service and often didn't want to join the military but showed up to serve their country.]]> News By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249975 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249975 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES ­— You could go to New York City to see John Turturro in “The Master Builder,” where tickets run $25 to $105.
Or you can see it here with Ron Graham, Nikkole Adams, Jim Guthrie and Lola Hassan-Adams, among other local thespians, at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. For a free-will donation.
John Manno, theater director, musician and actor, is at it again with a Second Stage production of “The Master Builder,” the Henrik Ibsen play that opened 120 years ago in Berlin.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249979 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249979 Fri, 24 May 2013 By Lee Horton
Peninsula Daily News
THERE'S MONEY SWIMMING out in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Port Angeles becomes the center of halibut fishing on the North Olympic Peninsula, if not the entire state of Washington, this weekend.
Hundreds of anglers are expected to participate in the Port Angeles Salmon Club's 13th annual halibut derby, which takes place Saturday and Sunday.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249986 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249986 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — When the rhythm comes, so does relief.
The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars come from a place torn apart. War through the 1990s killed countless innocents in their west African homeland, and forced millions to flee their homes and seek refuge in camps in neighboring Guinea.
Yet this band, here for the 20th annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, is living proof of music's power.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249992 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — A Tibetan Buddhist master will make two appearances this weekend, one geared toward novices and another for those who are practiced in the religion.
Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche will teach about “Universal Compassion and Tibetan Buddhism” from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.
A teaching about the “37 Practices of the Bodhisattva” is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.
Both take place at the Rosewind Common House between 35th and Umatilla streets.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249973 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249973 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Ray was “a man who was not afraid to be sweet,” in life or poetry.
“He wanted the people he loved to know he loved them.”
So remembered Tess Gallagher, who will take Raymond Carver fans on “A Rouse for Ray,” a kind of walkabout to sites that inspired the writer during his 10 years here.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249974 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249974 Fri, 24 May 2013 Olympic basin snowpack was 128 percent of normal — good news for farmers, fish and whitewater recreationalists — as of Thursday, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.
“I think we’re good to go this year,” said Art Gabel, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle.]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249984 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249984 Fri, 24 May 2013 SEQUIM –– Jeff and Chrysalis Carter opened their door Wednesday night to a Washington State Patrol trooper, a sheriff's chaplain and a mortician.
The three were there to tell the couple that their son, Gabriel, had been killed by a drunken driver.
“I knew he was OK,” Chrysalis Carter said of the news that was part of a mock DUI lesson.
“But still: He wasn't there. They're telling me he's been killed, and I just wanted to have him there.”]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249976 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249976 Fri, 24 May 2013 Yuknavitch is author of 2011’s The Chronology of Water, her memoir chronicling her love of swimming as salvation, her relationship with an abusive father and a silent mother and her own loss of a stillborn daughter.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249977 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249977 Fri, 24 May 2013 The Olympic Art Gallery, the Browns’ showcase for local artists, will host its seventh annual Olympic Art Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and as ever admission is free.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249982 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249982 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Businesses often close down one location and relocate to another.
But moves from Port Townsend to Hawaii are pretty rare.
Akamai Art and Glass Supply will close its doors May 31, after which time it will move lock, stock and paintbrush to a new location in Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
“We've been here for seven years, and we never got used to the gray and the dark,” said Johanna Wiseman, who owns the shop with Shirley Spencer.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249978 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249978 Fri, 24 May 2013 Developing a personal “journey map.”
Learning about modern dance, tango and BrainDance.
Starting today, these topics and more will be explored during the 20th annual Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
Workshops, classes and introductory sessions are slated at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 W. Fourth St., and nearby Port Angeles venues today through Monday.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249980 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249980 Fri, 24 May 2013 Peninsula Daily News
CHENEY — Crescent will rely on a trio of throwers and a couple of hurdlers intent on beating each other in its attempt to bring home team trophies from the 1B state track and field championships at Eastern Washington University.
The Loggers, who will be represented at state by five boys and six girls, have a legitimate chance to earn girls and boys trophies at the 1B meet, which takes place today and Saturday.
The North Olympic League will have a strong presence at state.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249981 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249981 Fri, 24 May 2013 The amount of the property tax levy will be determined at a commissioners meeting at 7 p.m. July 9 at Fire Station 31, 7650 Oak Bay Road.
“We only get one shot at this,” said Chief Brad Martin.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249985 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249985 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Karen Hanan, founder of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, was still in high school when she put on her first show.
This was 1970 in Havant on England’s south coast, and she thought it would be fun to bring the band Magna Carta to town.
Hanan called the booking agent and offered 100 pounds, the equivalent of about $150.
After a stunned silence, the agent said, “Well, we’re going to be in your area. I’ll take your hundred pounds and a case of beer.”]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249987 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249987 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Beware of the acts you’ve never heard of. Look out for the rock, the rhythm and blues, the gospel — and the giant squid.
Besides the eight singer-songwriters, two comedians, two dance companies and 30 bands in the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, there will a human-powered squid, part of the Tears of Joy Theatre show.
The Juan de Fuca Festival runs on twin engines: variety and surprise. There’s a world of music and dance converging here, and much of it will be new to festival-goers.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249988 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249988 Fri, 24 May 2013 SELAH — Port Angeles and Sequim’s softball teams start their quest for 2A hardware today.
The Roughriders and Wolves, who have dominated the Olympic League this year, will try to make noise at the 2A championships, scheduled for Carlon Park in Selah.
Port Angeles (20-4), which earned third place at the West Central District tournament last weekend, will take on Granite Falls at noon today on Field 1 in the first round.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249989 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249989 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — The colors red and black accompanied by the sounds of sobbing filled a funeral chapel Thursday as at least 300 family members and friends gathered to bid farewell to 17-year-old Maceo Niehaus, who died last week of a suspected heroin overdose.
Teenagers and adults alike gathered for the service wearing Maceo's favorite colors and shirts with his photo printed on him, filling the main Drennan-Ford Funeral Chapel and spilling out into the entry hall.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249993 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249993 Fri, 24 May 2013 BLYN — Local health agencies will be able to train more nurses, provide more prescriptions and inspect more pathogens thanks to $32,700 in donations from the Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild.
The guild gave out the yearly profits from its thrift shop on Second Avenue and Bell Street to Olympic Medical Center's laboratory, Peninsula College's School of Nursing and the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic at the guild's annual luncheon at 7 Cedars Casino.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249994 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249994 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Nine months ago, sculptor and carver Clark Mundy began a monumental work, one that would symbolize a dream shared by two men.
It's ready.
Today, “Kindred Spirits,” fashioned from a 13-foot, 450-pound Western red cedar tree trunk, will be officially welcomed at the Arthur D. Feiro Marine Life Center on City Pier at 331 N. Lincoln St. with a gathering at 3 p.m. Admission is free.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249990 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249990 Fri, 24 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit has approved a contract with its next general manager.
Wendy Clark-Getzin, capital development director for Kitsap Transit in Bremerton, will replace retiring Clallam Transit System General Manager Terry Weed on July 1.
She will earn $98,000 per year under a three-year agreement that Clallam Transit board members approved unanimously at a meeting in Forks this week.]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249991 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249991 Fri, 24 May 2013 City Council members voted unanimously this week to accept as complete the $2.7 million Metro-Net system, which extends wireless Internet access to about 80 percent of the city through a “mesh network” of small wireless access points on poles throughout the city.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249995 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249995 Fri, 24 May 2013 Bret Miles Dotson, 29, has been charged with one count of first-degree burglary and two counts each of theft of a firearm and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm after allegedly breaking into EZ Pawn at 113 W. First St. on May 11 and stealing two handguns and several pieces of jewelry.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249996 Fri, 24 May 2013 With many campgrounds operating on a first-come, first-served basis, there is plenty of space available for those who act quickly.
Campers can choose among county parks, campsites within Olympic National Forest and the nearly million acres of Olympic National Park.
Jefferson County parks]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249972 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249972 Fri, 24 May 2013 BRINNON — After a year's absence, the Brinnon ShrimpFest has returned with verve.
“We didn't have this [festival] last year, and there were a lot of people who really wanted this to happen this year,” said Phil Thenstedt, one of the organizers for the Emerald Towns Alliance.
“We were looking for new blood, and the new location will make it a lot better.”]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249998 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249998 Fri, 24 May 2013 CHIMACUM ­— With a cast of teenagers, Shakespeare's comedy “Much Ado about Nothing” will frolic across the stage tonight through Sunday at the Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive.
The bard's classic of love, misunderstandings and, at last, harmony has just three performances this weekend: at 7 tonight, a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249997 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305249997 Fri, 24 May 2013 In addition to two big town festivals — the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles (see Peninsula Spotlight magazine in this edition) and ShrimpFest in Brinnon (see story on this page) — there are myriad events scheduled between today and Monday.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529992 Thu, 23 May 2013 WASHINGTON — A sergeant first class on the staff of the United States Military Academy at West Point has been accused of videotaping female cadets without their consent, sometimes when they were undressed in the bathroom or the shower, according to Army officials.
The Army is contacting about a dozen women to alert them that their privacy may have been violated by the suspect, identified as Sgt. First Class Michael McClendon, and to offer support or counseling, officials said.]]> News By THOM SHANKER c.2013 New York Times News Service http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529993 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529993 Thu, 23 May 2013 University of Washington football coach Steve Sarkisian earned $2.7 million last year, followed by Washington State University football coach Mike Leach at $2.3 million.
Third on the list is UW basketball coach Lorenzo Romar at $1.35 million, and fourth is WSU coach Ken Bone at $855,000.]]> News By The Associated Press http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529994 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529994 Thu, 23 May 2013 OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won’t get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike under the salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizen’s Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
Inslee’s salary remains at $166,891 a year, the same amount that the governor’s pay has been since September 2008.]]> News By The Associated Press http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529995 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529995 Thu, 23 May 2013 THE BOY SCOUTS of America voted Thursday to allow openly gay youths as members, while continuing its policy of excluding openly gay adult leaders.
More than 1,400 delegates from scout councils across the country adopted the plan, proposed by their top leaders after a year of growing public pressure and bitter internal debate.
Gay rights advocates inside and outside the scouting organization called the decision a milestone, but vowed to continue pressing the scouts to end the exclusion of gay adults.]]> News New York Times News Service via Peninsula Daily News staff http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239988 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239988 Thu, 23 May 2013 The settlement agreement came after a mediation session last Friday between city staff and legal representation for 25-year-old Benjamin James Eastman, City Attorney Bill Bloor said Wednesday.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239993 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239993 Thu, 23 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Representatives of three North Olympic Peninsula cities appeared before the state Transportation Commission on Wednesday seeking funding support for their future road projects.
“Most local streets are deteriorating with more traffic than they can handle,” Port Townsend Mayor David King said.
“In order to support community programs, we have needed to defer financing on street repair.”]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239987 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239987 Thu, 23 May 2013 PENINSULA DAILY NEWS is the major sponsor of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
Truly one of the great West Coast music and arts festivals, it will bring more than 100 performers to Port Angeles this coming Memorial Day weekend — Friday (May 24) through Monday (May 27).
AND THERE'S an extra — a FREE, family-friendly pre-festival special event at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT (Thursday, May 23).]]> News By Peninsula Daily News staff http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239989 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239989 Thu, 23 May 2013 Peninsula Daily News
EVERY WEEKEND IS a big weekend this time of year.
Especially during this month, due to what Brian Menkal of Brian’s Sporting Goods and More (360-683-1950) in Sequim calls the “short and fierce” halibut season.
“There are such little windows, and so wise anglers take advantage of them,” Menkal said.
This coming weekend, however, is a significant fishing weekend of the year, especially for halibut.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239990 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239990 Thu, 23 May 2013 WASHOUGAL — The Olympic Mountain Bike Team of Jefferson County, the Killer Whales, ended its second regular season with a bang at the state championships.
The high school team, composed mostly of Port Townsend athletes, ended up with six state champions, three girls and three boys, and five of those also were overall points winners on the state course at Washougal on Sunday.
“The kids have had an amazing season in only their second year,” coach Doug Ross said.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239991 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239991 Thu, 23 May 2013 UNIVERSITY PLACE — The Port Angeles boys golf team fell just short of its goal of finishing in the top three at state.
The Roughriders, though, did finish a best-ever fourth in coach Mark Mitrovich’s 27 years at Port Angeles.
Chimacum’s boys, meanwhile, tied for sixth place in the 1A championships.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239992 Thu, 23 May 2013 But, Sequim and Port Angeles enter the 2A track and field state championship meet at Mount Tahoma Stadium today with plenty of big-meet experience.
The championships continue through Saturday.
For starters, they face strong competition within the Olympic League, which had five boys teams and four girls teams finish in the top 10 at the Tri-District meet.
The tri-districts weren’t a cakewalk, either.]]> News By Lee Horton Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239995 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239995 Thu, 23 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Two African choirs will arrive on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend for the Fort Worden Children's Choir Festival: the Makini Schools Children's Choir from Nairobi, Kenya, and the Nairobi Girls' Chorale.
The singers will step up at 3 p.m. Saturday for the festival concert in McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way.
This event is part of the Makini choir's first tour of the United States.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239994 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239994 Thu, 23 May 2013 Joining them will be equally talented elders, all with the aim of helping children attend school.
The music of Mozart, Beethoven, Sarasate and Brahms, plus a selection of African and American songs, are part of the concert to benefit orphaned children in Uganda.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239996 Thu, 23 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — As candidates for the Port Angeles School Board gear up for summer and fall elections, one nonvoting position already has been decided.
Bailey Palmer, 15, was elected as student representative to the Port Angeles School District Board of Directors last March in a student election in which 687 students — more than half of the Port Angeles High student body — cast ballots to select the 2013-2014 student government.]]> News By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239997 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239997 Thu, 23 May 2013 The agreed order and work plan for the cleanup process, approved Tuesday night by a 5-1 vote, with Councilman Max Mania opposed and Councilwoman Sissi Bruch recusing herself, formalizes how the city will work with four partners to develop a plan for studying and cleaning up industrial toxins from the bottom of the harbor’s west portion, City Attorney Bill Bloor said.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239998 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239998 Thu, 23 May 2013 AS WE HEAD into Memorial Day weekend with all its parties, barbecues and family gatherings, let us not forget the reason for the holiday: those men and women who have died while serving our country.
They have defended and protected our right to free speech, allowing us to sing our songs, play our music and gather at various venues to celebrate our rights and freedoms.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229998 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229998 Wed, 22 May 2013 PENINSULA DAILY NEWS is the major sponsor of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
Truly one of the great West Coast music and arts festivals, it will bring more than 100 performers to Port Angeles this coming Memorial Day weekend — Friday (May 24) through Monday (May 27).
AND THERE'S an extra — a FREE, family-friendly pre-festival special event at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (May 23).]]> News By Peninsula Daily News staff http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239999 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305239999 Wed, 22 May 2013 The settlement agreement came after a mediation session last Friday between city staff and legal representation for 25-year-old Benjamin James Eastman, City Attorney Bill Bloor said Wednesday.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229988 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229988 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — State transportation officials may lower the 55 mph speed limit along a 3.5-mile section of U.S. Highway 101 where Bryan Crawford of Port Angeles was killed Monday in a three-vehicle collision.
John McMahon of Port Angeles, 42, who was a passenger in Crawford's truck, was flown Monday to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in serious condition.
He was upgraded to satisfactory condition on Tuesday, a Harborview spokeswoman said.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229983 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229983 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Security has been increased for this week's fourth visit of the American Spirit in response to vandalism in which two mooring lines to the cruise ship were cut last week.
According to ship's Capt. Don Johnson, two people approached the American Spirit at about 1:30 a.m. last Thursday.
They attempted to come on board but were turned away.
A few minutes later, crew members discovered that two of three mooring lines were severed. The lines were re­attached, and police were called.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229982 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229982 Wed, 22 May 2013 TACOMA — Bailey Rhodefer had a perfect day at the plate to help Sequim claim the West Central District’s fifth seed at this weekend’s 2A state softball tournament in Selah.
The Wolves will open the tournament against the hometown Selah Vikings on Friday at 10 a.m.
Port Angeles, meanwhile, split a pair of games to finish third at the district tournament at Sprinker Fields, and will open the state tournament against Granite Falls on Friday at noon.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229984 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229984 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Public service participants' biggest award is the community's respect and encouragement, a Jefferson County Heart of Service award recipient said at ceremonies Tuesday.
“We contribute, but that would not be possible without the support of the community around us,” said Christopher Pieper, one of 10 recipients of the 2013 award for outstanding and inspirational public service.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229996 Wed, 22 May 2013 The stall in negotiations, however, will not affect police or emergency services in the city.
“It has no impact on our daily operations,” said Police Chief Terry Gallagher, who is not represented by the officers union.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229987 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229987 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Foamy caterpillar “tents” have infested trees and plants on the North Olympic Peninsula as the vegetation has been attacked with what look like webs of giant spiders.
Experts say it's a good idea to remove the nests to prevent leaf loss.
Clallam County Master Gardeners, which is part of the Washington State University Extension office, issued a tent-caterpillar alert last week.]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229985 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229985 Wed, 22 May 2013 Goal of the increase is to provide enough revenue to pay for future capital improvements and maintain a cash reserve of $2 million in each fund.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229986 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229986 Wed, 22 May 2013 Before we get to those, let me take a moment to recognize the passing of former player and longtime CBS golf analyst Ken Venturi.
Since I’m relatively late to the game, I associated Venturi predominately with his coverage of the Masters and other tournaments televised by CBS, until his retirement in 2002.]]> News By Michael Carman Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229989 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229989 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles High School students have been presented with community service varsity letters, the first awarded since a program went temporarily defunct in 2011 that extended letters beyond athletics, academics and the arts.
Sydney Roberts, a 14-year-old freshman, and Mercedes Harris, a 16-year-old sophomore, were presented with the awards at Monday night's Port Angeles School Board meeting by AmeriCorps volunteers Jacob Salzman and Jen Jacques, who oversaw the Youth United Letter in Service Program.]]> News By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229995 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229995 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — A commercial fishing vessel on the ground at the Boat Haven caught fire when welding sparks ignited combustible material in the hold, firefighters said.
According to an East Jefferson Fire-Rescue news release, workers on board the Wild Wind were welding in a forward cabin at the main deck level Monday afternoon when sparks flew down a chimney-like shaft and ignited combustible material below.
The workers used a garden hose in an attempt to put out the fire but were unsuccessful.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229991 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229991 Wed, 22 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Barbara De Pirro, who last summer adorned Webster's Woods with crocheted plastic “vines,” is back with an indoor show at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
“Lucid” is the name of this atmospheric installation in which De Pirro plays with light, shadow and the delicate flow of air, along with plastic jugs, staples and wire.
The results fill the center's Webster House art gallery, where admission is free.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229997 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229997 Wed, 22 May 2013 I'M TOLD THE weather was beautiful for the first Junior Rodeo of the season earlier this month at Kitsap Posse Rodeo in Silverdale
Team mom Tina Van­Ausdale said she was happy because “I think it got to 86 degrees.”
So far, this year's Peninsula Junior Rodeo Association has about 25 members.
PJRA is the local chapter of the Northwest Junior Rodeo Association.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229990 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229990 Wed, 22 May 2013 First up is Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, a folk-Americana band, for the Saturday, June 22, “Sounds of Summer” dinner and concert.
Reservations are advised soon, since the arts council must give the caterer, Zoog’s Caveman Cookin’, an estimate on the number of guests by today.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229992 Wed, 22 May 2013 Clallam County added 390 jobs from March to April — 250 in the private sector and 140 in government — and the jobless rate dropped from a revised 10.1 percent in March to a preliminary 9.2 percent in April.
There were 28,130 Clallam County residents in the labor force and 25,550 holding down jobs.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229993 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229993 Wed, 22 May 2013 Weimer’s complaint was video-recorded by officers.
Weimer, 45, told the PDN last week that he planned to file a complaint against all the officers involved in the incident outside a punk-rock show.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229994 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305229994 Wed, 22 May 2013 The SARC Board of Directors on Tuesday selected Scott Deschenes of Mission, Kan.
Laid off by budget cuts last December, Deschenes, 41, had been the recreation program supervisor at a community center in Mission, southwest of Kansas City, Kan.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219979 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219979 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Security has been increased for this week's fourth visit of the American Spirit in response to vandalism in which two mooring lines to the cruise ship were cut last week.
According to Port Townsend Police Capt. Don Johnson, two people approached the American Spirit at about 1:30 a.m. last Thursday.
They attempted to come on board but were turned away.
A few minutes later, crew members discovered that two of three mooring lines were severed. The lines were re­attached, and police were called.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219976 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219976 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Foamy caterpillar “tents” have infested trees and plants on the North Olympic Peninsula as the vegetation has been attacked with what look like webs of giant spiders.
Experts say it's a good idea to remove the nests to prevent leaf loss.
Clallam County Master Gardeners, which is part of the Washington State University Extension office, issued a tent-caterpillar alert last week.]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219977 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219977 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — State transportation officials may lower the 55 mph speed limit along a 3.5-mile section of U.S. Highway 101 where Bryan Crawford of Port Angeles was killed Monday in a three-vehicle collision.
John McMahon of Port Angeles, 42, who was a passenger in Crawford's truck, was flown Monday to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in serious condition.
He was upgraded to satisfactory condition on Tuesday, a Harborview spokeswoman said.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529996 Tue, 21 May 2013 Statement today from the Environmental Protection Agency in Seattle:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Warmhouse Beach dump, on the Makah Reservation, in Neah Bay, Washington, to the Superfund National Priorities List. The proposed cleanup listing includes a public comment period from May 23 through July 23, 2013.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219995 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219995 Tue, 21 May 2013 Tours leave the Forks Visitor Information Center, 1411 S. Forks Ave., at 9 a.m. and last about three hours.
They provide an insider's look at the logging industry through visits to active logging sites and working mills
Tours take place in the chamber's van, and while donations are appreciated, tours are free.
Retired timber industry personnel serve as volunteer tour guides.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219988 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219988 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — A Navy captain will take the helm of the Port Angeles High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program this fall.
The Port Angeles School Board approved a one-year contract for Capt. Jonathan Picker as senior naval science instructor to replace the departing Marine Corps Maj. Leo Campbell, who led the unit — the only ROTC on the North Olympic Peninsula — to national honors.]]> News By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219998 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219998 Tue, 21 May 2013 PENINSULA DAILY NEWS is the major sponsor of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
Truly one of the great West Coast music and arts festivals, it will bring more than 100 performers to Port Angeles this coming Memorial Day weekend — Friday (May 24) through Monday (May 27).
AND THERE'S an extra — a FREE, family-friendly pre-festival special event at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (May 23).]]> News By Peninsula Daily News staff http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219984 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219984 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Hip-hop artist Mane Rok and his colleague, Deejay Tense, will bring their microphones and turntables to town for a free concert Thursday night, the eve of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
The duo, known as Stay Tuned, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 W. Fourth St., thanks to a grant from the Western States Arts Federation, or WESTAF.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219981 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219981 Tue, 21 May 2013 EDITOR'S NOTE — To see photos of the other Jefferson County Heart of Service honorees — and to read more about all 10 of the recipients — click on: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20130512/NEWS/305129996
PORT TOWNSEND — Friends, admirers and business associates are invited to a reception today in which 10 community heroes will be honored with the Jefferson County Heart of Service award for 2013.]]> News By Peninsula Daily News staff http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219994 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219994 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Star Video, one of the last traditional movie rental stores on the North Olympic Peninsula, will close its doors June 2 after 21 years in business.
Manager Genna Ferrie said the closure was a business decision the Seattle-based owner made and has nothing to do with competitors Netflix and Redbox.
“Business has never been better,” Ferrie said.
“That's the sad thing. It's sad for the community.”]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219982 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219982 Tue, 21 May 2013 Stevenson said he filed as a candidate last week to try to keep a parent in the position currently held by Board President Virginia O’Neill, who decided not to seek another term.
“Craig was very gracious. He’s a great guy,” Howe said Monday.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219983 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219983 Tue, 21 May 2013 The agreement is for the “assignment and assumption” of the state Public Works Board Trust Fund lone to construct a Class A wastewater collection, treatment and reclaimed water reuse system for the urban growth area west of Sequim.]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219989 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219989 Tue, 21 May 2013 CHIMACUM — Craig Downs, school superintendent for three years, will leave the district at the end of June to take a similar position at a private faith-based school in Arizona.
“I am doing this for a lot of personal reasons,” Downs said Monday. “This is a great opportunity for me.
“I wasn't looking to leave the district, but . . . I found that I wanted to get involved in the private side of education as part of a faith-based community.”]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219985 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219985 Tue, 21 May 2013 PORT ANGELES ­— As the Raymond Carver Festival draws to a close this week, two more free events will take place at Peninsula College: a reading of short stories and poetry at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday and the keynote lecture at the same time Thursday.
First, creative writing students at Peninsula College will offer selected short fiction and poetry — including humorous pieces — during the reading in the Little Theater, which is on the main campus at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219986 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219986 Tue, 21 May 2013 But exactly when homes and businesses can enjoy the speedier service is still uncertain, according to a speaker at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday.
About 70 people attended the luncheon, which featured Jefferson County Public Utility District Resource Director Bill Graham,]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219987 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219987 Tue, 21 May 2013 AGNEW — A 52-year-old Port Angeles man died Monday, and five others were injured in a chain-reaction collision on a portion of U.S. Highway 101 between Port Angeles and Sequim that the state Department of Transportation is widening to improve safety.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219990 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219990 Tue, 21 May 2013 News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219991 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219991 Tue, 21 May 2013 The guild will distributed $31,700 to various area charities, according to Addie Curtis, guild vice president.
Social hour and a silent auction begin at 11 a.m.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219992 Tue, 21 May 2013 Library staff expect to have the temporary Forks Library location at 71 N. Spartan Ave. opened by June 1, said Theresa Tetreau, manager for both the Forks and Clallam Bay library branches.
“We’re shooting for that June 1 opening date,” Tetreau said.
“I’m pretty confident we can open by then.”]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219993 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219993 Tue, 21 May 2013 SEQUIM –– There’s a new man on the block at Carrie Blake Park.
Donning a yellow ball cap and an orange vest until the end of summer will be David Kolbo.
“It’s not the most fashionable gear, but it’ll get me noticed,” Kolbo said.
Kolbo has moved his mobile home to the park, north of the dog park at the east end, and began his summer volunteer job as the new park host/docent for the city.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219996 Tue, 21 May 2013 The network will meet at 9 a.m. in the downstairs fellowship hall at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave.
Serenity Square Services Depot will fill the vacant office building at 583 W. Washington St. in Sequim next to KSQM-FM community radio in Serenity Square, formerly known as Kite Girl Plaza.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219997 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219997 Tue, 21 May 2013 By Lee Horton
Peninsula Daily News
SPANAWAY — The goal for the three area golfers participating in the girls 2A state tournament at The Classic Golf Club is to survive to see Wednesday.
Dana Fox of Port Angeles and Sequim’s Maddy Fisher and Elisa Sallee all hope to be among the top 40 golfers in today’s opening round so they can move on to play in Wednesday’s second round.
Area boys golfers have the same goal to make it to the second day. More on them later in the story.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219980 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305219980 Mon, 20 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Star Video, one of the last traditional movie rental stores on the North Olympic Peninsula, will close its doors June 2 after 21 years in business.
Manager Genna Ferrie said the closure was a business decision the Seattle-based owner made and has nothing to do with competitors Netflix and Redbox.
“Business has never been better,” Ferrie said.
“That's the sad thing. It's sad for the community.”]]> News By Rob Ollikainen Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209980 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209980 Mon, 20 May 2013 AGNEW — A 52-year-old Port Angeles man died Monday, and five others were injured in a chain-reaction collision on a portion of U.S. Highway 101 between Port Angeles and Sequim that the state Department of Transportation is widening to improve safety.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209981 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209981 Mon, 20 May 2013 AGNEW — A 52-year-old Port Angeles man died Monday, and five others were injured in a chain-reaction collision on a portion of U.S. Highway 101 between Port Angeles and Sequim that the state Department of Transportation is widening to improve safety.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529997 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529997 Mon, 20 May 2013 EVEN AS APPLE became the nation’s most profitable technology company, it avoided billions in taxes in the United States and around the world through a web of subsidiaries so complex it spanned continents and surprised experts, a congressional investigation has found.
Some of these subsidiaries had no employees and were largely run by top officials from the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., according to congressional investigators.]]> News By Peninsula Daily News staff via New York Times News Service http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529999 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130529999 Mon, 20 May 2013 AGNEW — The State Patrol has identified Bryan Crawford, 52, of Port Angeles as having died in a three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles this morning.
Three other people were injured, State Patrol spokesman Russ Winger said.
Winger said Highway 101 near Pierson and Dryke roads at Milepost 259 was reopened at 2:05 p.m.
Earlier, cars were detoured to Old Olympic Highway.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130519946 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130519946 Mon, 20 May 2013 EDITOR'S NOTE: Today's Thomas L. Friedman column in Commentary was edited because of space limitations. The full column — a report from a small Syrian town in the midst of that nation's civil war — appears here. ]]> News By Thomas L. Friedman The New York Times http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209989 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209989 Mon, 20 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Lovers of art and flowers have a chance to win one of Karen Sistek's tulip paintings.
The acclaimed Port Angeles artist has donated “Ina May,” one of her tulip portraits, to the Clallam County Historical Society for its annual fundraiser.
Named for Clallam County educator Ina May McNutt, the painting is the prize in a drawing to benefit the historical society.
The winner will be announced at the society's annual meeting Sunday, June 2.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209984 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209984 Mon, 20 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Raymond Carver wrote about Port Angeles, the Northwest and his nightly dreams and everyday adventures.
“Suddenly, I find a new path to the waterfall,” he writes in the title poem to one of his books.
“I begin to hurry. Wake up, my wife says. You're dreaming.”
Carver was a dreamer and a realist, a man who wrote short stories and shorter poems that burned his name into America's literary canon.
He lived the last decade of his life in Port Angeles, and died here, at age 50.]]> News By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209985 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209985 Mon, 20 May 2013 PORT ANGELES — Motorcyclist Bjorn R. Larsen's recklessness during a high-speed chase by State Patrol Trooper Travis Beebe was the main cause of Larsen's death more than a year ago off Deer Park Road, the State Patrol said in its report on the death released last week.]]> News By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209990 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209990 Mon, 20 May 2013 SEQUIM — Fat and glossy, Cleo is a living testament to the care she received from volunteer horse lovers in Clallam County.
In February 2012, the then-emaciated Arabian filly, along with two other horses and a pony, were turned over to Eyes That Smile, a Sequim-based horse rescue organization.
“She's just amazing now,” said Valerie Jackson, co-vice president of Eyes That Smile, showing off the bright-eyed, friendly mare Sunday.]]> News By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209992 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209992 Mon, 20 May 2013 COYLE — Parents who want to track their children's allowances can use an app to manage the process, thanks to a developer who works remotely from this isolated corner of Jefferson County.
“A lot of parents have trouble managing this information. They have it written on little pieces of paper or have to carry it around in their head,” said Cathy Glitsch, who is marketing the software developed by her husband, Hans.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209996 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209996 Mon, 20 May 2013 PORT TOWNSEND — Five Blue Heron Middle School students, one from each grade, won new bikes in a promotion tied to the completion of reading homework.
Throughout the school year, students received tickets when they finished reading assignments.
Those tickets were put in bags at a school assembly on Friday, with one name drawn from each grade.
The bikes were purchased by the Port Townsend Masonic Lodge from Walmart in Sequim, which provided an 18 percent discount on the bikes and supplied a helmet to each winner.]]> News By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209986 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209986 Mon, 20 May 2013 The city would use road, water and sewer funds to pay for the $13,050 acquisition of the land from the Blake family.
Public Works Director Paul Haines said the land just south of the softball fields’ outfield fences would be held by the city for future installation of a road and installation of utilities to connect Blake Avenue with Rhodefer Road.]]> News By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209987 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209987 Mon, 20 May 2013 James G. “Chipper” Rode pled guilty to the charges last Nov. 9. He was sentenced Friday, May 10.]]> News Peninsula Daily News http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209988 http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013305209988 Mon, 20 May 2013 Peninsula Daily News
PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man held at gunpoint until police arrived at the home he attempted to burglarize has pleaded guilty in the case and will serve no additional time in jail for the crime.
Richard Allen Smith pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of attempted residential burglary and will get credit for time he served in the Clallam County jail since the attempted burglary in January.]]> News By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News