Peninsula Daily News

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles distinguishes four

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of Port Angeles has recognized four women with the club’s Women Opportunity, Ruby, J.P. Pettersen Teddybear and Fellowship awards. Awards… Continue reading

State Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark

Ex-Port Angeles man named aide to Washington state lands chief

OLYMPIA — His new special assistant offers expertise on North Olympic Peninsula issues, said Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark, and that's important to the… Continue reading

State Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark

Port Townsend ferry back in service

PORT TOWNSEND— The MV Kennewick has been repaired and is expected to go back into service with Friday's 2:15 p.m. sailing from Port Townsend to… Continue reading

A portion of the 10-acre “24-Carrot Farm” in the Dungeness River area. Donations from a community campaign helped the farmland remain in perpetuity

24-Carrot Farm protected through conservation easement

SEQUIM — Proceeds from the “24-Carrot Farm” community donation campaign helped purchase a conservation easement that allows 10 acres in the Dungeness River area to… Continue reading

A portion of the 10-acre “24-Carrot Farm” in the Dungeness River area. Donations from a community campaign helped the farmland remain in perpetuity

Clallam seeks members to fill advisory boards

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County is seeking volunteer residents to fill vacancies on 16 advisory boards. To apply, phone the commissioners’ office at 360-417-2233 or… Continue reading

Whale Trail sign at Kalaloch Lodge.

Coast’s first Whale Trail sign erected

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Visitors to Kalaloch Lodge on the Olympic Peninsula's Pacific Ocean shore will learn about the gray whales, sea otters and orcas… Continue reading

Whale Trail sign at Kalaloch Lodge.
Darold Stenson

Double-murder retrial venue change granted; Stenson going to Kitsap County court

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County judge has ordered a change of venue for the retrial of Darold Stenson, who is accused of two 1993… Continue reading

Darold Stenson

Fundraiser on Saturday to benefit Port Angeles haven for grieving military families

PORT ANGELES — Hard Hats & High Heels, the groundbreaking fundraiser for the Captain Joseph House Foundation, is set for Saturday. A few tickets may… Continue reading

Larry Hueth

Larry Hueth moves from Interim to permanent as president/CEO of First Federal

PORT ANGELES — Larry Hueth is now the permanent president and chief executive officer of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. Hueth had been appointed… Continue reading

Larry Hueth
Peninsula College automotive students gather around as Nancy Chambers

Peninsula College Foundation donates van to student, mother of two

PORT ANGELES — A donated van will help a single mother finish her education, the Forks woman said after receiving the keys to a refurbished… Continue reading

Peninsula College automotive students gather around as Nancy Chambers

Peninsula food drive offers waived fines on late library books

The four libraries in the North Olympic Library System will conduct a community food drive with a twist from Monday, April 15, through Saturday, April… Continue reading

Daniel R. Davis appears in Clallam County Superior Court on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Sequim man charged after chase, crash in gas station

PORT ANGELES — A 43-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly led police on a brief chase that ended when his pickup truck crashed… Continue reading

Daniel R. Davis appears in Clallam County Superior Court on Thursday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: BirdFest schedule packed

SEQUIM — A dizzying array of birdwatching and tours will be offered at Olympic BirdFest 2013 at the Dungeness River Audubon Center, 2151 W. Hendrickson… Continue reading

Attendees to the North Peninsula Building Association's annual Building

WEEKEND: Building Expo to kick off Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM –– Some 75 suppliers of building, remodeling and energy-efficiency products will show off their latest and greatest at the North Peninsula Building Association's 16th… Continue reading

Attendees to the North Peninsula Building Association's annual Building

WEEKEND: Clallam County Genealogy Research Center to host grand opening in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The grand opening of the Clallam County Genealogical Research Center will be Saturday. The Clallam County Genealogical Society will host a ribbon-cutting… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Lecture at Port Townsend to offer glimpse into lives, deaths of languages

PORT TOWNSEND — Laura Lewis will present “Linguistic Biogeography: How Languages Evolve, Spread and Go Extinct” at a Clemente Eclectic Lecture at 3 p.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Marine Science Center reopens Marine Exhibit

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center will reopen its Marine Exhibit for the spring season today. The center’s two exhibits — the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Runners Symposium legs it Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — World-class marathoners will be featured during Jefferson Healthcare hospital's inaugural Runners Symposium on Sunday. Admission is free to the symposium, which will… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Vintage goods, sales, storytellers highlight of Peninsula’s weekend

A vintage flea market, a storyteller who talks about the importance of stories and a public pool party are among the entertainment offered on the… Continue reading

Larry Hueth First Federal

UPDATED — Interim president/CEO at First Federal becomes permanent

PORT ANGELES — Larry Hueth is now president and chief executive officer of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, it was announced Thursday. Hueth had… Continue reading

Larry Hueth First Federal