Clallam and Jefferson residents – the numbers

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Peninsula Daily News has begun a three-part series on newly released 2000 Census data for the North Olympic Peninsula. Residents in Clallam… Continue reading

Joyce man killed in motorcycle crash

JOYCE -- A 39-year-old local man was killed Saturday evening when he lost control of his motorcycle on state Highway 112 west of Lyre River.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Free job fair offers public numerous employment opportunities

People looking for jobs can talk to more than 45 Peninsula employers and exhibitors at the "Job Fair . . . Works for You in… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Veterans, others “come home to Fort Worden”

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hundreds of former veterans and employees are returning to Fort Worden for the opening of the Reunion Center this weekend to share… Continue reading

Quilcene shooting suspect pleads innocent

QUILCENE -- Gary L. Middleton Sr. of Quilcene has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Jefferson County Superior Court. Middleton, 61, is accused of… Continue reading

Sunshine brings out smiles for 15,000 at Irrigation Festival parade

SEQUIM -- The city put on its best face Saturday for the 107th annual Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. The weather police were nowhere in sight… Continue reading

Joyce: Dumped drug lab chemicals no threat to water systems, officials say

JOYCE -- Toxic chemicals dumped in the soil at an apparent methamphetamine production lab pose no immediate threat to nearby water sources, officials say. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Medieval Faire transforms Clallam County Fairgrounds

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Fairgrounds will be transported to medieval times this weekend as the Shire of Druim na Doineann celebrates spring with… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Police stationed at airport instead of National Guard

Port Angeles police will replace National Guard troops today to monitor security at William R. Fairchild International Airport. Beginning at 5 a.m., one police officer… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Seattle radio station’s transmitter bid could silence KIKN-AM

A Seattle radio station has reapplied for an increase to 50,000 watts of broadcasting power that would silence a Port Angeles radio station. Inspiration Media… Continue reading

Port Hadlock: Boat school unveils plans for public access trail, new dock

PORT HADLOCK -- A public hearing on the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's plans for a public trail and new dock as part of its… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Rhododendron Festival blossoms this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND -- The annual Rhododendron Festival kicks off Saturday with the Rhody Bicycle Tour, arts and crafts fair, senior citizen's royalty coronation and dance… Continue reading

Sequim: Grand Parade a longstanding part of Irrigation Festival tradition

SEQUIM -- Community festivals are about carrying on traditions, and the parade has always been the focal point of the Sequim Irrigation Festival. The festival… Continue reading

120 attend meeting of Port Angeles task force formed to air complaints of racism, bias

PORT ANGELES -- Racism is a longstanding issue in Port Angeles that affects more than U.S. Coast Guard personnel and requires community action to address… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Council approves pool study, eyes bond issue

PORT ANGELES -- Voters could be asked to approve a future bond issue for renovation and expansion of William Shore Memorial Pool. A January 1999… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Planning panel clears 30-lot eastside subdivision

The Port Angeles Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a proposed 30-lot subdivision on the city's east side Wednesday night. The Ennis Creek Estates property… Continue reading

Port Townsend: America’s downtowns trying to find their roots, conference told

Las Vegas is seeking to establish grocery stores and community parks in the face of endless strips of casinos and hotels. Los Angeles is seeking… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Fort Worden spruced and ready for guests

PORT TOWNSEND -- The buildings are draped with red, white and blue bunting, the flagpole is getting a fresh coat of paint, the parade ground… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Public to get chance to see high-level marine research up close and on the water

PORT TOWNSEND -- A marine resources consultant plans to start a research cruise program in conjunction with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center that will… Continue reading

Sequim: Irrigation Festival springs back to life today

SEQUIM -- Sequim's celebration of irrigation roars back to life today with a number of events on the schedule. The 107th Irrigation Festival runs through… Continue reading