Arwyn Rice

United Way of Clallam County campaign near one third of its goal with more than $300,000 in pledges

Donations to the United Way of Clallam County have brought the 73rd annual fund drive to nearly one third of its goal. The United Way’s… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area eyeing possible Saturday opening

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area’s opening day is tentatively planned for Saturday — the first opening in more than… Continue reading

Next steps for SARC turn on decision this week by Sequim; recommendation by Clallam Opportunity Fund Advisory Board also eyed — corrected

Next steps for SARC turn on decision this week by Sequim; recommendation by Clallam Opportunity Fund Advisory Board also eyed — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report corrects that the Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board plans to arrive at a recommendation on Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center's request… Continue reading

Next steps for SARC turn on decision this week by Sequim; recommendation by Clallam Opportunity Fund Advisory Board also eyed — corrected

Port Angeles School Board takes applications after two members sworn in

PORT ANGELES — Two new Port Angeles School Board members have been sworn in and applications are being taken for another seat on the five-member… Continue reading

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Dockwise Vanguard

WEEKEND REWIND — Giant ships to begin lifting oil rigs in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Two giant heavy-lift ships are anchored in Port Angeles Harbor to begin loading operations. The slow-speed action will last for more than… Continue reading

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Dockwise Vanguard
Lower Elwha Klallam tribal member Ben Charles Sr. looks over a rain-swollen Elwha River after it left its banks and spread out over Lower Elwha Road on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND REWIND — Torrent of rain on Peninsula causes flooding in Olympic National Park

A rainstorm dropped more than 3 inches of rain in Port Angeles and more than 2 inches on Forks in a 24-hour period ending Wednesday… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam tribal member Ben Charles Sr. looks over a rain-swollen Elwha River after it left its banks and spread out over Lower Elwha Road on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Ex-Forks City Council member appointed to Quillayute Valley School Board

FORKS — Kevin Hinchen has been appointed to the Quillayute Valley School Board. Hinchen, a former Forks City Council member and sporting goods manager for… Continue reading

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Dockwise Vanguard

Giant ships to begin lifting oil rigs in Port Angeles Harbor

PORT ANGELES — Two giant heavy-lift ships are anchored in Port Angeles Harbor to begin loading operations. The slow-speed action will last for more than… Continue reading

The semi-submersible heavy lift ship Dockwise Vanguard

Joyce’s Crescent High School, Greywolf Elementary School in Sequim get state award

Crescent High School in Joyce and Greywolf Elementary School in Sequim have been named 2015 Schools of Distinction. Crescent received its award for an improved… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam tribal member Ben Charles Sr. looks over a rain-swollen Elwha River after it left its banks and spread out over Lower Elwha Road on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Torrent of rain on Peninsula causes flooding in Olympic National Park

A rainstorm dropped more than 3 inches of rain in Port Angeles and more than 2 inches on Forks in a 24-hour period ending Wednesday… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam tribal member Ben Charles Sr. looks over a rain-swollen Elwha River after it left its banks and spread out over Lower Elwha Road on the Lower Elwha Klallam reservation west of Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Jeffrey Jennings with his grandmother

Joyce family grieving death of boy in Michigan; GoFundMe accounts seeks to help with expenses

JOYCE — A boy who spent his summers and holidays in Joyce is dead and a father and grandmother are grieving. Brian Jennings and his… Continue reading

Jeffrey Jennings with his grandmother
Damage to the Forks Library after a car hit the building at about 5 p.m. Monday. — North Olympic Library System

Newly renovated Forks Library damaged after car crashes into wall

FORKS — Cleanup is expected to begin today at the Forks Library after a car crashed into the back wall Monday evening, breaking windows and… Continue reading

Damage to the Forks Library after a car hit the building at about 5 p.m. Monday. — North Olympic Library System
Anthony Joshua Freitas

Port Angeles man who had escaped from jail has bond set at $100,000

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man who had escaped from the Clallam County jail was back behind bars on a $100,000 bond Monday afternoon.… Continue reading

Anthony Joshua Freitas
The oil drilling platform Polar Pioneer

Port of Port Angeles: Oil-drilling rigs to be loaded up this week; Polar Pioneer headed to North Sea

PORT ANGELES — When the giant oil drilling rig presently parked in Port Angeles Harbor departs, it is not likely to return, according to the… Continue reading

The oil drilling platform Polar Pioneer
Law enforcement officers are searching for Anthony Joshua Freitas

Fugitive back in custody in Port Angeles after escape from Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES — A man who escaped from Clallam County jail Saturday was back in custody by Sunday evening. Anthony Joshua Freitas, 25, of Port… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers are searching for Anthony Joshua Freitas
Law enforcement officers are searching for Anthony Joshua Freitas

UPDATE: Fugitive back in custody in Port Angeles after escape from Clallam County jail

PORT ANGELES — A man who escaped from Clallam County jail Saturday was back in custody by Sunday evening. Anthony Joshua Freitas, 25, of Port… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers are searching for Anthony Joshua Freitas
Frosty and Santa enter the parade route on the JT’s Sweet Stuffs float in Forks’ 2014 Twinkle Light Parade. — Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Twinkle Light Parade to blaze Saturday before holiday tree is lit in Forks

FORKS — The lights will twinkle brightly Saturday in Forks at the 14th Annual Twinkle Light Parade. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at… Continue reading

Frosty and Santa enter the parade route on the JT’s Sweet Stuffs float in Forks’ 2014 Twinkle Light Parade. — Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Shelly Haupt of Sequim

WEEKEND REWIND: Sequim fitness instructor moves from World Indigenous Games to Paris climate conference

SEQUIM — A Sequim fitness instructor has found herself in the center of two global events — the international climate talks and the World Indigenous… Continue reading

Shelly Haupt of Sequim
M.E. Bartholomew

WEEKEND REWIND: Winter coats offered for any who need them in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Sculptures and posts in downtown Port Angeles were briefly well-dressed for the cold in November, and seven people are now a bit… Continue reading

M.E. Bartholomew
Paid and volunteer firefighters decorate the Port Angeles Fire Department’s 31st annual “Operation Candy Cane” engine inside the fire hall on East Fifth Street in Port Angeles. — Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Operation Candy Cane returns to Port Angeles starting Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Sparky and the firefighters aren’t a band — but they will be bringing plenty of noise and light to Port Angeles streets… Continue reading

Paid and volunteer firefighters decorate the Port Angeles Fire Department’s 31st annual “Operation Candy Cane” engine inside the fire hall on East Fifth Street in Port Angeles. — Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News