Jeremy Schwartz

David Zavodny enters Clallam County Superior Court. -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles teen charged in suspected heroin death; police investigate another death as possibly due to overdose

PORT ANGELES — A 18-year-old Port Angeles man has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge related to drug trafficking after a teen died of… Continue reading

David Zavodny enters Clallam County Superior Court. -- Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

‘Shock mode’ over heroin-linked death in Port Angeles

The last time 19-year-old Ricky Soiseth saw his longtime friend Maceo Niehaus alive, the two were hanging out at the carnival during last weekend’s Sequim… Continue reading

Lee Whetham

Port Angeles plumber to run for seat on City Council

PORT ANGELES — A commercial plumber and 20-year resident of Port Angeles will run for one of the four City Council positions up for grabs… Continue reading

Lee Whetham
American Legion Rider Bobby Cannon

Moving ceremony in Port Angeles honors fallen officers

PORT ANGELES — The solemn tolling of the bell at Veterans Memorial Park and the sharp cracks of a 21-gun salute echoed off the buildings… Continue reading

American Legion Rider Bobby Cannon

Port Angeles teen arrested in suspected heroin overdose death

By Jeremy Schwartz Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — An 18-year-old Port Angeles man has been arrested for investigation of controlled-substance homicide after a teenager… Continue reading

Greg Scherer

New sidewalk, upgraded ferry dock to be celebrated Saturday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A grand opening Saturday will mark the completion of a stretch of new sidewalk on the south side of West Railroad Avenue… Continue reading

Greg Scherer
The 205-foot American Spirit sits docked at City Pier in Port Angeles on Tuesday morning. The vessel was delayed about 12 hours after high winds and rough seas were forecast for the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Monday. Jeremy Schwartz/Peninsula Daily News

Weather delays cruise ship for second time in three weeks

PORT ANGELES — The threat of high winds and rough seas in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca late Monday again delayed the arrival… Continue reading

The 205-foot American Spirit sits docked at City Pier in Port Angeles on Tuesday morning. The vessel was delayed about 12 hours after high winds and rough seas were forecast for the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Monday. Jeremy Schwartz/Peninsula Daily News

Winds delay American Spirit cruise ship for second time in three weeks

PORT ANGELES — The threat of high winds and rough seas in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca late Monday have again delayed the arrival… Continue reading

Port Angeles councilmen, others throwing hats in the ring

Candidates: turn in your paperwork. Today marks the beginning of candidate filing week for the 2013 election season, when those intending to run in Clallam… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate 2 'smash and grab' burglaries

Port Angeles police investigate 2 ‘smash and grab’ burglaries

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police were following up on leads over the weekend after two smash-and-grab burglaries last week, the most recent of which… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate 2 'smash and grab' burglaries
Port Angeles police investigate 2 'smash and grab' burglaries

Port Angeles police investigate 2 ‘smash and grab’ burglaries

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police were following up on leads over the weekend after two smash-and-grab burglaries last week, the most recent of which… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate 2 'smash and grab' burglaries
Dan Davis gestures Friday as he describes seeing a man driving a logging bulldozer destroy his truck and several homes in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Neighbor of Gales Addition suspect cites property-line dispute

PORT ANGELES — A neighbor of Barry Swegle's said the two had argued in the past about the line between their properties before today's rampage… Continue reading

Dan Davis gestures Friday as he describes seeing a man driving a logging bulldozer destroy his truck and several homes in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Firefighters examine a house at 3425 Ryan Drive in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles after Friday's bulldozer rampage. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Bulldozer rampage near Port Angeles destroys homes, cars [* Photo Gallery *]

PORT ANGELES — Neighbors, family members and friends Saturday were picking up the pieces of homes and other property strewn across a Gales Addition neighborhood… Continue reading

Firefighters examine a house at 3425 Ryan Drive in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles after Friday's bulldozer rampage. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
The Jefferson Heart of Service awardees include Cass and Tom Brotherton

HEARTS OF GOLD: Jefferson County Heart of Service award announced; award ceremonies May 21

PORT TOWNSEND — Ten community heroes will be honored May 21 with the Jefferson County Heart of Service award for 2013. The Heart of Service… Continue reading

The Jefferson Heart of Service awardees include Cass and Tom Brotherton
Bill Feeley

Port Angeles homeowner says burglar may have robbed home before

PORT ANGELES — Bill Feeley let himself into his Deer Park Road home, turned a corner and bumped into an intruder. And he thinks the… Continue reading

Bill Feeley
Dan Davis describes the experience of having a man driving a logging bulldozer destroy two of his houses and an assortment of other structures in the Gales Addition today. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Neighbors tell of bulldozer rampage

PORT ANGELES — A neighbor of Barry Swegle said that the two had argued in the past about the line between their properties before today's… Continue reading

Dan Davis describes the experience of having a man driving a logging bulldozer destroy two of his houses and an assortment of other structures in the Gales Addition today. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula residents may be affected by state data hack

At least 6,112 people booked into North Olympic Peninsula jails may have had their names and Social Security numbers hacked when state Administrative Office of… Continue reading

Peninsula residents may be affected by state data hack

At least 6,112 people booked into North Olympic Peninsula jails may have had their names and Social Security numbers hacked when state Administrative Office of… Continue reading

Deputies seek man who broke into Deer Park Road home

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County sheriff's deputies were on the lookout Wednesday for a man who broke into a Deer Park Road home the day… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council hears update on Elwha River sediment

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park personnel gave City Council members an update on the millions of cubic yards of sediment coursing down the Elwha… Continue reading