Brenda Hanrahan

Port Angeles: Proposed late-start in schools to get more scrutiny

PORT ANGELES -- The School Board is rethinking implementation of late-start classes on Wednesday in all schools after parents begged to overturn the budget-cutting measure.… Continue reading

Paddle to Elwha River met by weather challenges; some canoes overturn

PORT ANGELES -- After battling pounding surf, high winds and thick morning fog Tuesday, 25 canoes from more than 16 Northwest and British Columbia tribes… Continue reading

Paddle Journey stops at Elwha River today

About 25 canoeists from Northwest and British Columbia tribes participating in the 2003 Paddle Journey are expected to arrive with the tide today at the… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Parents irked at school district’s late-start plan

PORT ANGELES -- Some parents are outraged at the school district's plan for a late starting time one day each week. "I am concerned about… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: “Flotsam event of the century” comes to a close on Peninsula beaches

Beachcombers on the Olympic coastline reaped a bonanza in late spring when unusual weather conditions littered sands with treasures normally hoarded by the sea. Treasure… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Sea delivers 10-year-old message from Japanese students to park ranger

When Olympic National Park Ranger Tristan Smith set out to walk Rialto Beach on May 5, he expected to find a pristine wilderness beach, free… Continue reading

Sunday Showcase: Years of beachcombing yields a home full of “treasures”

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS FORKS -- John G. Anderson knows more about what is in the sea than most people and has tons of evidence to… Continue reading

West End: Hoh tribe to launch Peninsula’s portion of 2003 Paddle Journey today

Hoh tribal members in the 2003 Paddle Journey plan to leave the mouth of the Hoh River today between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to… Continue reading

West End: LaPush gears up for Quileute Days

LAPUSH -- The Quileute tribe will celebrate its culture with canoe races, a salmon bake, softball tournaments, an art show, dancing and drumming performances --… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Help us plan future health care, Olympic Medical Center chief asks business community

PORT ANGELES -- Olympic Medical Center officials are asking business leaders to join a steering committee to help transform health care in Clallam County. Center… Continue reading

Peninsula: Tribal canoeists prepare for 2003 Paddle Journey

As diamond-shaped cedar paddles dipped into the cold water of the Port Angeles Harbor, the paddle song of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe filled the… Continue reading

Peninsula: Dozens of canoes from North Olympic Peninsula expected in this year’s Paddle Journey

Hundreds of Indians from the North Olympic Peninsula are preparing for this year's Paddle Journey, which will travel from Clallam and Jefferson counties to Snohomish… Continue reading

Centennial of flight provides fun summertime reading for North Olympic Peninsula kids

The story of the first flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright a century ago is being told during the next seven weeks to promote youth… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Contractor selected to finish interior of skills center

PORT ANGELES -- The School Board has picked a Port Angeles contractor to complete interior construction of the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center. Vision Builders,… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Teen’s interest in fireworks leads him to popular Web site, his own fireworks show – — – and studies in chemistry

PORT ANGELES -- His fascination with fireworks started in second grade, when he began putting on neighborhood shows using punks to light smoke bombs and… Continue reading

The top 10 Peninsula picnic locales for the Fourth of July weekend

As people across the North Olympic Peninsula prepare for the three-day Independence Day weekend, finding the perfect picnic spot is one of the top challenges.… Continue reading

Peninsula: Sunny weather to return by July 4 following downpours, lightning-caused fires

A wave of thunderstorms and warm, humid conditions have passed across the North Olympic Peninsula -- leaving lightning-caused fires and a memorable Monday morning drenching.… Continue reading

Happy 65th birthday, Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park, considered one of the crown jewels of the national park service, is 65 years old today, but the milestone will pass almost… Continue reading

West End: Scenic state Highway 112 gains national attention

The Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway -- state Highway 112 --_ has been named one of America's most treasured drives. The highway, which starts… Continue reading

LaPush: West End celebrates presence of Coast Guard at Quillayute River entrance

LAPUSH -- Handshakes, hugs and gifts were given to the men and women of the Quillayute River Coast Guard Station during the third annual Coast… Continue reading