Leah Leach

Public comment sought on historic Enchanted Valley chalet until Aug. 31; Port Angeles meeting set Monday

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Should the historic chalet in Enchanted Valley be torn down, provided with a new foundation or left as is? Or do… Continue reading

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League of Women Voters schedules candidate forums for July 6, 13 in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidates for Jefferson County commissioner, public utility district commissioner and a state Senate seat will answer questions at upcoming League of Women… Continue reading

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Peninsula vigils mourn those killed in Orlando attack; gathering planned Saturday on Ediz Hook

PORT TOWNSEND — As the crowd began to disperse after the candlelight vigil in Port Townsend, Ellen Bonjorno felt a tap on her shoulder. “Those… Continue reading

Swimmer to attempt crossing of Strait of Juan de Fuca today

PORT ANGELES — A man who has swum the English Channel, Catalina Channel and the Strait of Gibraltar will attempt to swim across the Strait… Continue reading

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Mountain rescue workers gather in Port Angeles this week for conference

PORT ANGELES — Mountaineers from throughout the nation are pouring into Port Angeles this week for the annual spring conference of the Mountain Rescue Association.… Continue reading

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U.S. Army Spc. Apase Ibrahim

Peninsula to rehearse for quake, tsunami disaster scenario

This week’s massive Cascadia Rising rehearsal for disaster will involve people all across the North Olympic Peninsula. The regional drill will be largely a tabletop… Continue reading

U.S. Army Spc. Apase Ibrahim

North Olympic Peninsula law enforcement to carry Special Olympics torch today

Law enforcement from across the North Olympic Peninsula will carry the Special Olympics torch today. The Law Enforcement Torch Run precedes the start of the… Continue reading

Medical personnel and law enforcement investigate the scene after a passenger on a Clallam Transit bus attacked passengers and the bus driver in the 1600 block of West 16th Street near the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles on Saturday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Clallam Transit driver interrupts attack, stops hijacking of bus

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam Transit bus driver rescued an 80-year-old passenger from an attack by another passenger and kept the assailant from hijacking the… Continue reading

Medical personnel and law enforcement investigate the scene after a passenger on a Clallam Transit bus attacked passengers and the bus driver in the 1600 block of West 16th Street near the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles on Saturday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()
Donald Skinner is the new chief executive officer of United Way of Clallam County. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

New CEO joins United Way in Clallam County

PORT ANGELES — The United Way of Clallam County has a new CEO. Donald Skinner, who has moved to Port Angeles from Lincoln City, Ore.,… Continue reading

Donald Skinner is the new chief executive officer of United Way of Clallam County. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()
Port Angeles city officials have opened a drop-in studio at 104 W. First St. to gather public input on the future of City Pier. — Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News ()

What do you want to see at City Pier? Workshops to collect input set this week

PORT ANGELES — Dream out loud. Officials with the city of Port Angeles, Feiro Marine Life Center and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary want… Continue reading

Port Angeles city officials have opened a drop-in studio at 104 W. First St. to gather public input on the future of City Pier. — Arwyn Rice/Peninsula Daily News ()
Amelia and Jonathan Bridges

WEEKEND REWIND: Children sell toys to raise $1,222 for Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Feiro Marine Life Center was their favorite place in Port Angeles even before they moved to town, so Amelia and Jonathan… Continue reading

Amelia and Jonathan Bridges
2016 Heart of Service winners Elma Beary in the book holding room at Chimacum Elementary School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Heart of Service awards to recognize seven selfless volunteers at luncheon May 10

PORT TOWNSEND — Seven volunteers — two of them teens — will be honored with the Jefferson County Heart of Service award for 2016 at… Continue reading

2016 Heart of Service winners Elma Beary in the book holding room at Chimacum Elementary School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bagpiper Nancy Fredrick of Port Townsend plays from the point overlooking the entrance to John Wayne Marina in Sequim to celebrate the opening day of boating season several years ago. This year's bagpiper will be Thomas McCurdy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Sequim Bay Yacht Club marks 40th anniversary, start of boating season today

SEQUIM — The Sequim Bay Yacht Club will mark its 40th anniversary with an open house, free rides on boats and a boat parade on… Continue reading

Bagpiper Nancy Fredrick of Port Townsend plays from the point overlooking the entrance to John Wayne Marina in Sequim to celebrate the opening day of boating season several years ago. This year's bagpiper will be Thomas McCurdy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Bagpiper Nancy Fredrick of Port Townsend plays from the point overlooking the entrance to John Wayne Marina in Sequim to celebrate the opening day of boating season several years ago. This year's bagpiper will be Thomas McCurdy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Sequim Bay Yacht Club marks 40th anniversary, start of boating season Saturday

SEQUIM — The Sequim Bay Yacht Club will mark its 40th anniversary with an open house, free rides on boats and a boat parade on… Continue reading

Bagpiper Nancy Fredrick of Port Townsend plays from the point overlooking the entrance to John Wayne Marina in Sequim to celebrate the opening day of boating season several years ago. This year's bagpiper will be Thomas McCurdy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Amelia and Jonathan Bridges

Children sell toys to raise $1,222 for Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Feiro Marine Life Center was their favorite place in Port Angeles even before they moved to town, so Amelia and Jonathan… Continue reading

Amelia and Jonathan Bridges
2016 Heart of Service winners Elma Beary in the book holding room at Chimacum Elementary School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Heart of Service awards to recognize seven selfless volunteers at luncheon May 10

PORT TOWNSEND — Seven volunteers — two of them teens — will be honored with the Jefferson County Heart of Service award for 2016 at… Continue reading

2016 Heart of Service winners Elma Beary in the book holding room at Chimacum Elementary School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Olympic National Park: Boulder Creek Trail closed at Crystal Creek Bridge due to damage to span

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The Boulder Creek Trail has been closed at the Crystal Creek Bridge because of damage to the bridge. The trail was… Continue reading

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Rita Berson in the Port Angeles Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

HOMETOWN HEROES: Six volunteers to be honored with Community Service Awards this Thursday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A gathering of heroes, some unsung for decades as they quietly worked behind the scenes, will be in the spotlight Thursday during… Continue reading

Rita Berson in the Port Angeles Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Rita Berson in the Port Angeles Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

HOMETOWN HEROES: Six volunteers to be honored with Community Service Awards this Thursday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A gathering of heroes, some unsung for decades as they quietly worked behind the scenes, will be in the spotlight Thursday during… Continue reading

Rita Berson in the Port Angeles Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sign-up starts Sunday for pilot Port Angeles program aimed at reducing teen pregnancy, risks

PORT ANGELES — Parents and their children can sign up Sunday for a pilot program aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and other risks to adolescents.… Continue reading