Peninsula Daily News

Murder trial starts today in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- Trial starts today in Clallam County Superior Court for Robert Gene Covarrubias, who is accused of the December 2004 rape-murder of 15-year-old… Continue reading

Investigators: Fire that killed Mrs. Graves started by overheated catalytic converters

PORT TOWNSEND -- A March 4 car fire that killed Melissa Graves of Port Townsend originated in one of three catalytic converters in the 2005… Continue reading

Tighter border regulations may hurt economy, panelists say

BELLINGHAM -- Tighter border-crossing regulations could cause serious harm to both the U.S. and Canadian economies, area business people and public officials say. "If changes… Continue reading

Middle school teacher receives state and national recognition

PORT ANGELES -- The Washington Industrial Technology Education Association recognized Tim Winn, a teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, as Teacher of the Year at the… Continue reading

Sports: Sequim easily wins first league game

CHIMACUM -- Sophomore forward Kai Antrim performed a hat trick to spark Sequim High School to an 8-0 romp against Chimacum in a Nisqually League… Continue reading

Sports: Peninsula College team goes 2-4 at Disney tournament

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Peninsula College women's softball team opened the 2006 season with two wins and four losses in a national tournament at Disney… Continue reading

Chimacum High School buzzes about principal’s jailing

WITHIN THE HALLS of Chimacum High School, whisperings of principal Rex Whipple's alleged voyeurism have been running rampant among students. Such was the case at… Continue reading

Sports: Port Townsend High wins first game of season

COUPEVILLE -- Some early offense and solid pitching led to a 5-1 Port Townsend victory in the baseball team's first game of the season. Sophomore… Continue reading

A lot less diesel spilled in Port Angeles Boat Haven than originally reported

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles officials could offer no information Monday on the origin of a diesel fuel spill that coated the west… Continue reading

Clallam: County advisory boards seek volunteers

Clallam County residents have two new opportunities to participate in government by serving on citizen advisory groups. Vacancies exist on: * Board of Equalization: The… Continue reading

Jefferson: Open house at maritime center

PORT HADLOCK -- The Wooden Boat Foundation and the Northwest Maritime Center will host a community open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Oil spill scare in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES -- A state Department of Ecology investigator was on his way from Olympia on Sunday night to search for the source of a… Continue reading

Sunfield Farm starting Community Supported Agriculture program

PORT HADLOCK -- A new Community Supported Agriculture program will sprout this spring at Sunfield Farm, allowing residents to buy shares of organic vegetables grown… Continue reading

Police: No foul play suspected in fiery death

PORT TOWNSEND -- Investigators have ruled out foul play after an autopsy was conducted on the body of 36-year-old Melissa Ann Graves, who died Saturday… Continue reading

Clallam: Agencies team up in mountain rescue

JOYCE -- Five emergency agencies in Canada and Clallam County -- including the Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Team, U.S. Coast Guard and Fire District… Continue reading

Sports: Neah Bay loses to Republic in state tournament

SPOKANE -- The Gianukakis brothers were too much for Neah Bay High School. The two brothers combined for 53 points, leading Republic to a 71-47… Continue reading

Sports: Neah Bay wins first game of state playoffs

SPOKANE -- The Neah Bay Red Devils have moved one step closer to a state title after the first day of the Class B boys… Continue reading

Sports: Forks beats Ridgefield to advance to state playoffs

MONTESANO -- Three players combined for 33 points to lead Forks High School to the state Class 2A tournament. The Spartans defeated Ridgefield 45-39 in… Continue reading

Clallam: Car hits utility pole, knocks out power for dozen

Electricity was cut to about a dozen customers of the Clallam County Public Utility District about 8:30 p.m. Saturday after an automobile struck a utility… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats to conduct precinct caucuses on Saturday

The Democratic Party in Jefferson County will be conducting precinct caucus meetings beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday. Caucus meetings will be held for the 31… Continue reading