Arwyn Rice

Cost — at least $10,000. Hoax report of girl in distress in water prompts expensive search in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A hoax on April Fools' Day tied up police and Coast Guard resources for a half-hour and cost at least $10,000 before… Continue reading

A movie poster for the first "Twilight" film. ()

Forks’ rebranded Twilight festival under new management and logo

FORKS — After 10 years, Twilight is still bright in Forks. With a newly rebranded Stephenie Meyer Day Twilight festival, a new logo and new… Continue reading

A movie poster for the first "Twilight" film. ()
Children scramble through an egg-filled field at the annual KONP Easter egg hunt in 2014 at The Pumpkin Patch west of Sequim. Hundreds of children hunted for thousands of prize-filled eggs with a drawing for additional prizes after the hunt. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Sunrise services, hunts highlight of Easter holiday on Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 3. Weeks of preparation will culminate in a few minutes' scramble this weekend at free community Easter… Continue reading

Children scramble through an egg-filled field at the annual KONP Easter egg hunt in 2014 at The Pumpkin Patch west of Sequim. Hundreds of children hunted for thousands of prize-filled eggs with a drawing for additional prizes after the hunt. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hoax report of girl in distress in water prompts costly search in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A hoax on April Fools' Day tied up police and Coast Guard resources for a half-hour and cost at least $10,000 before… Continue reading

The yet-unnamed Pacific octopus swims in its tank at the Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles this week. —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Help name the new octopus at Port Angeles’ marine life center

PORT ANGELES — The Feiro Marine Life Center wants you to name its new octopus by choosing from one of four names in the current… Continue reading

The yet-unnamed Pacific octopus swims in its tank at the Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles this week. —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Angeles area counterfeit cash investigation now in hands of Secret Service

PORT ANGELES — An investigation into counterfeit bills that showed up in the Port Angeles area has been turned over to the Secret Service, the… Continue reading

Port Angeles area counterfeit cash investigation now in hands of Secret Service

PORT ANGELES — An investigation into counterfeit bills that showed up in the Port Angeles area has been turned over to the Secret Service, the… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers lead Ordez Kompkoff to a waiting patrol vehicle after he was arrested at a house on West Ninth Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Pennsula Daily News)

3rd UPDATE — Drive-by suspect arrested; schools, skills center lockdowns over [PHOTOS]

PORT ANGELES — A fugitive wanted in a reported drive-by shooting and home invasion was taken into custody Tuesday after a foot chase, a multi-agency… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers lead Ordez Kompkoff to a waiting patrol vehicle after he was arrested at a house on West Ninth Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Pennsula Daily News)
Map by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

First to move out of tsunami/flood zone in LaPush will be school

LAPUSH — The first Quileute building to be moved out of the tsunami and flood zone will be the tribe’s school, said the manager of… Continue reading

Map by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()
The Quileute tribe purchased 110 Business Park in January and renamed it the Kit.la Center. ()

Quileute eye plans for Forks business park property that once housed sawmill

FORKS — The Quileute tribe completed purchase of the 110 Business Park ­— now renamed the Kit.la Center — in January. But what the tribe… Continue reading

The Quileute tribe purchased 110 Business Park in January and renamed it the Kit.la Center. ()
Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District No. 2 work to clear the scene of a rollover wreck at U.S. Highway 101 and North Masters Road on Sunday. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: Woman hurt in Highway 101 wreck east of Port Angeles in serious condition in Seattle hospital — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report has been corrected to reflect that the injured driver was leaving the Dollar Tree parking lot east of Port Angeles. PORT… Continue reading

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District No. 2 work to clear the scene of a rollover wreck at U.S. Highway 101 and North Masters Road on Sunday. (Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News)
Jenny Steelquist ()

Scholarship honoring Port Angeles art teacher to be awarded this year for first time

PORT ANGELES — A new scholarship fund has been created in the name of a Port Angeles art teacher known for guiding students who needed… Continue reading

Jenny Steelquist ()
Photos of a man and woman suspected of using counterfeit $20 and $50 bills at the Port Angeles Walmart. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office (Click on image to enlarge))

Wave of counterfeit cash still moving through Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — A wave of counterfeit cash seems to be “flowing around” the Port Angeles area, and it is not known if a second… Continue reading

Photos of a man and woman suspected of using counterfeit $20 and $50 bills at the Port Angeles Walmart. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office (Click on image to enlarge))
Photos of a man and woman suspected of using counterfeit $20 and $50 bills at the Port Angeles Walmart. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office (Click on image to enlarge))

Wave of counterfeit cash still moving through Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — A wave of counterfeit cash seems to be “flowing around” the Port Angeles area, and it is not known if a second… Continue reading

Photos of a man and woman suspected of using counterfeit $20 and $50 bills at the Port Angeles Walmart. (Clallam County Sheriff's Office (Click on image to enlarge))

Boat sinks in Quileute Harbor Marina; Coast Guard investigated potential diesel spillage

LAPUSH — A 35-foot fishing boat has sunk in the Quileute Harbor Marina, leaving a sheen, and the Coast Guard is investigating how much diesel… Continue reading

Hayden Webber

WEEKEND: Sixth Port Angeles High School benefit, talent show tonight to help girl get both feet on ground

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 27. PORT ANGELES — Dreams will be showcased tonight when 18 bands, dancers, singers and musicians vie… Continue reading

Hayden Webber

Wave of counterfeit cash still moving through Port Angeles area

PORT ANGELES — A wave of counterfeit cash seems to be “flowing around” the Port Angeles area, and it is not known if a second… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula lawmakers talk fireworks, boats, music license fees, taxes, education in telephone town hall meeting

OLYMPIA — State education funding and proposed new taxes were on the minds of residents as they grilled two state representatives in a telephone town… Continue reading

The “Light Up the Lincoln” campaign did not reach its goal by a midnight Monday deadline. — Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News ()

Fundraising push for Lincoln Theater falls short of $235,000 goal; organizer says ‘this isn’t over’

PORT ANGELES — An effort to raise funds to buy the Lincoln Theater hadn't reached its $235,000 goal by a midnight Monday deadline, according to… Continue reading

The “Light Up the Lincoln” campaign did not reach its goal by a midnight Monday deadline. — Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News ()
The “Light Up the Lincoln” campaign did not reach its goal by a midnight Monday deadline. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATED — Fundraising push for Lincoln Theater falls short of $235,000 goal; organizer says ‘this isn’t over’

PORT ANGELES — An effort to raise funds to buy the Lincoln Theater hadn't reached its $235,000 goal by a midnight Monday deadline, according to… Continue reading

The “Light Up the Lincoln” campaign did not reach its goal by a midnight Monday deadline. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)