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‘Head over heels’: Teen tells of surviving 150-foot fall

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — In a moment, what had been a pleasant family hike turned into a 20-hour ordeal for a father and son, including… Continue reading

‘Breaking Dawn’ fills seats at theaters in ‘Twilight’ country

North Olympic Peninsula theaters were packed with fans of the “Twilight” saga this weekend, contributing to “Breaking Dawn — Part 1” having the fifth-best opening… Continue reading

Injured teen airlifted from trail after spending wet, chilly night outdoors

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — An injured 15-year-old Sequim resident was plucked from an Olympic National Park trail on Monday afternoon after he spent Sunday night… Continue reading

Rescue of injured Sequim teen hiker under way this morning

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — A rescue operation to extract an injured 15-year-old Sequim resident from a trail in the Olympic National Park was under way… Continue reading

Vigilance urged after Port Angeles sees string of burglaries;

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Police Department is urging people to be alert after a string of four burglaries hit two businesses and two residences… Continue reading

Deputies get help in chase at Port Angeles Walmart

PORT ANGELES — A 34-year-old woman was taken into custody earlier this week for investigation of shoplifting and assaulting a Walmart security officer after an… Continue reading

Now you can have Bella’s favorite ‘Twilight’ ravioli in the privacy of your own home

PORT ANGELES — Bella Italia’s mushroom ravioli, made famous as Twilight protagonist Bella Swan’s entree of choice, is ready to be served anywhere. The official… Continue reading

The latest film in Twilight Saga premieres Friday in Port Angeles, Port Townsend

PORT ANGELES — Vampires and werewolves return to the Olympic Peninsula tonight. The first showing of “Breaking Dawn: Part 1,” the latest installment in the… Continue reading

Kenmore Air hangs on, Port of Port Angeles told

PORT ANGELES — Kenmore Air is hanging on, continuing to provide passenger air service to Seattle despite declining ridership, Port of Port Angeles commissioners were… Continue reading

Port Angeles parents seek information about looming Franklin school closure

PORT ANGELES — “We have questions,” two mothers of Franklin Elementary School students told the Port Angeles School Board earlier this week. Samantha Bowechop and… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles begins search for new commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Applications for the soon to be vacant Port of Port Angeles commission seat are available beginning today, Jeff Robb, port executive director,… Continue reading

‘Occupy’ movement comes to Forks

FORKS — Seventeen people “occupied” Forks over the weekend, standing in front of the Bank of America branch Saturday in pouring rain. “We got a… Continue reading

Forks City Council tackles 2012 budget today

FORKS — The City Council will hold a budget workshop at 5:30 this afternoon, before the regularly scheduled 7 p.m. council meeting during which decisions… Continue reading

Quileute to walk red carpet at ‘Breaking Dawn’ premiere in Los Angeles

LA PUSH — Members of the Quileute tribe will get star treatment Monday night in Los Angeles. Chairwoman Bonita Cleveland and several students from LaPush… Continue reading

McEntire tenders his resignation as port commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Jim McEntire submitted a letter of resignation from the Port of Port Angeles commission Thursday. In the letter, McEntire claimed victory in… Continue reading

Two finalists left for police chief post in Forks

FORKS — Two finalists for the Forks police chief position have visited the town and department, and the City Council is expected to select a… Continue reading

Forks music teacher happy with school’s showing in online contest

FORKS — Forks Middle School’s effort to win $50,000 in the “Glee” Give a Note contest came to an end at midnight Tuesday morning. Now… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Franklin School proposed for closure

PORT ANGELES — Franklin Elementary School could be closed within the next few years under three possible recommendations released Wednesday by the Port Angeles School… Continue reading

Incumbent garners more than 60 percent in Port Angeles School Board race

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles School Board incumbent Steven J. Baxter held a commanding lead Tuesday night in his bid for an additional four years.… Continue reading

Weissenfels elected to Forks City Council; other West End results

By Arwyn Rice Peninsula Daily News Juanita Weissenfels is the apparent winner of a Forks City Council seat while Roy “Spider” Wright was the top… Continue reading