Peninsula Daily News

Anderson Lake closed because of high toxin level

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake is closed to fishing and other recreation. High levels of the potent nerve toxin anatoxin-a were detected in water samples taken… Continue reading

Free discussion on Parkinson’s scheduled today

PORT ANGELES — The Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will present a free program this afternoon on lifestyle management for people with Parkinson’s disease. “How Exercise and… Continue reading

SPORTS: Chimacum falls at 1A tri-district softball tournament; Forks all-league baseball

CHIMACUM — Lynden Christian ended Chimacum’s softball season with a 7-2 win at the 1A tri-district tournament. Lynden Christian scored six runs in the top… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Ferments and Fromage benefit set today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Ferments and Fromage 2013, a benefit for Operation Uplift, a grass-roots support group for women and men with any type of cancer,… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Grand opening of sidewalk, MV Coho ferry terminal slated

PORT ANGELES — Saturday’s ribbon-cutting will celebrate the completion of a stretch of new sidewalk on the south side of West Railroad Avenue and the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s AAUW branch to award scholarships

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women Foundation will present the Elmira K. Beyer Endowed Scholarship on Saturday.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Pros set for more Dry Hill mountain bike racing

PORT ANGELES — The final Northwest Cup mountain biking racing of the year at Dry Hill is this weekend. While Sunday's races don't have the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Rhody Fest events pack weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Trike Races on Wednesday and the Pet Parade on Thursday were just a taste of what's in store at this weekend's… Continue reading

Powerball jackpot soars above half-billion

Powerball jackpot soars above half-billion

A run of nobody having six numbers in the twice-weekly Powerball lotto game through last night has grown the jackpot more than a half-billion dollars… Continue reading

Powerball jackpot soars above half-billion
Robyn Miletich in Country Aire Natural Foods Market at the corner of Front and Oak streets in Port Angeles.  -- Peninsula Daily News photo

Port Angeles’ Country Aire receives statewide recognition

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Country Aire Natural Foods Market of Port Angeles has been recognized as the Business of the Year at the Washington Main Street's… Continue reading

Robyn Miletich in Country Aire Natural Foods Market at the corner of Front and Oak streets in Port Angeles.  -- Peninsula Daily News photo
Taiwanese animators' image of the Gales Addition neighborhood where Barry Swegle drove his bulldozer. Next Media Animation

Taiwanese animation company admits exaggerating Port Angeles bulldozer incident

PORT ANGELES — A computer-animated video by a Taiwanese animated video company took snippets of TV news reports — plus a copyrighted PDN photo of… Continue reading

Taiwanese animators' image of the Gales Addition neighborhood where Barry Swegle drove his bulldozer. Next Media Animation
Clallam County Fire District No. 2 and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded this morning to a two-car collision at the intersection of Airport Road and Edgewood Drive in Port Angeles. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

4-year-old injured in two-car wreck in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A 4-year-old Port Angeles boy was taken to Olympic Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck at the corner of Airport Road and… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded this morning to a two-car collision at the intersection of Airport Road and Edgewood Drive in Port Angeles. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Nine more hopefuls file in Clallam County races

PORT ANGELES — A second primary race took shape Wednesday after nine more candidates filed to run for public office in Clallam County, the Auditor’s… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles sending five to 2A state boys golf tournament; other prep reports

BREMERTON — The Port Angeles boys golf team’s goal of a top-three finish at the 2A state tournament received a big boost when Garrett Payton,… Continue reading

SPORTS: Rhody Run takes off Sunday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Runners get set and ready for the popular 12-kilometer Rhody Run XXXV, scheduled for Sunday. Sponsored by Port Townsend Marathon Association and… Continue reading

SPORTS: Storm King tryouts to start Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Storm King Soccer Club will be holding tryouts Sunday and Monday for its 2013 youth select teams, which will begin practice during… Continue reading

Boy hurt in Port Angeles wreck

PORT ANGELES — A 4-year-old Port Angeles boy was taken to Olympic Medical Center after a two-vehicle wreck at the corner of Airport Road and… Continue reading

‘Girls’ Night Out’ in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Downtown will turn tropical during “Girls' Night Out Island Style,” a night of specials, refreshments and activities from 4 p.m. to 
8… Continue reading

Additional candidates file for Clallam County seats

The field of candidates running for public office in Clallam County grew to 32 Tuesday as the Auditor’s Office reported eight more candidate filed their… Continue reading

Pizza business to help Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center offer free youth pass

SEQUIM –– Domino’s Pizza in Sequim is partnering with the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center to raise funds that will be used to purchase monthly passes… Continue reading