Chris McDaniel

Anne Ricker

One seed at a time, Q Gardens grows into thriving establishment in Quilcene

QUILCENE — Just as a seed grows into a mighty tree, Quilcene Gardens since being founded about three years ago has grown into a thriving… Continue reading

Anne Ricker
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer ()

Professors name Rep. Derek Kilmer one of the top 10 most effective lawmakers in House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two professors have named Rep. Derek Kilmer one of the 10 most effective lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives during the… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer ()
Chris Fowler of Port Angeles

Clallam polar bears make icy plunge in Port Angeles, Beaver, Neah Bay

PORT ANGELES — Jumping into icy water in the height of winter may seem crazy to some, but for many across the North Olympic Peninsula,… Continue reading

Chris Fowler of Port Angeles
Parents Christian and Kimberly Goodwin of Port Angeles

First Peninsula baby of 2016 born in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Penelope Grace Goodwin was the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2016. Now, Christian and Kimberly Goodwin of Port… Continue reading

Parents Christian and Kimberly Goodwin of Port Angeles
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State Patrol investigating hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 101

PORT ANGELES — Troopers are investigating a hit-and-run collision with another vehicle on U.S. Highway 101, Trooper Russell Winger, State Patrol spokesman, said Saturday. A… Continue reading

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Participants in the 2016 Port Angeles Polar Bear Plunge dash in and out of the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor at Hollywood Beach on New Year's Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula residents plunge into new year with cold-water dips

At least 245 people plunged into the new year with a dip in cold water Friday during North Olympic Peninsula Polar Bear Plunges. The 28th… Continue reading

Participants in the 2016 Port Angeles Polar Bear Plunge dash in and out of the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor at Hollywood Beach on New Year's Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The auto/passenger ferry MV Coho approches Port Angeles on its return trip from Victoria. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles’ Coho ferry to be out of service for two months starting Monday; break due to Victoria dock project

PORT ANGELES — Black Ball Ferry Line's MV Coho, which makes several daily trips to and from Victoria, will be out of service for nearly… Continue reading

The auto/passenger ferry MV Coho approches Port Angeles on its return trip from Victoria. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Garland Frankfurth and Bob Anundson were among the first bicyclists to cross the newly opened trestle Thursday. A bystander helped the two remove a fallen tree from the pathway. (Cheryl Garland)

WEEKEND REWIND: Bicyclists enjoy first ride over Dungeness Railroad Bridge in 10 months

SEQUIM — Crossing over the recently reopened Railroad Bridge for the first time in 10 months was a great pleasure for Bob Anundson. The bridge… Continue reading

Garland Frankfurth and Bob Anundson were among the first bicyclists to cross the newly opened trestle Thursday. A bystander helped the two remove a fallen tree from the pathway. (Cheryl Garland)
A century-old dairy barn was the venue for Olympic Music Festival concerts from 1984 through 2015. Patrons came to sit inside on straw bales or outside on the grass at the Olympic Music Festival Farm

WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Music Festival moving from Quilcene barn to Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — After three decades based in a historic Quilcene barn, the Olympic Music Festival will move to Fort Worden State Park for its… Continue reading

A century-old dairy barn was the venue for Olympic Music Festival concerts from 1984 through 2015. Patrons came to sit inside on straw bales or outside on the grass at the Olympic Music Festival Farm

WEEKEND REWIND: Sunken boat finally salvaged from Sequim Bay; hauled to Port Angeles

SEQUIM — A sailboat that sank in Sequim Bay last month was raised and hauled to Port Angeles after a 40-hour ordeal. The original estimate… Continue reading

Participants in the 2016 Port Angeles Polar Bear Plunge dash in and out of the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor at Hollywood Beach on New Year's Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula residents plunge into new year with cold-water dips

At least 245 people plunged into the new year with a dip in cold water today during North Olympic Peninsula Polar Bear Plunges. The 28th… Continue reading

Participants in the 2016 Port Angeles Polar Bear Plunge dash in and out of the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor at Hollywood Beach on New Year's Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The auto/passenger ferry MV Coho approches Port Angeles on its return trip from Victoria. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles’ Coho ferry to be out of service for two months starting Monday; break due to Victoria dock project

PORT ANGELES — Black Ball Ferry Line's MV Coho, which makes several daily trips to and from Victoria, will be out of service for nearly… Continue reading

The auto/passenger ferry MV Coho approches Port Angeles on its return trip from Victoria. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Garrett Cleland

Northwest Maritime Center offers lessons for landlubbers

PORT TOWNSEND — Landlubbers with a curiosity for wooden seafaring vessels can learn what it takes to build them — and safely head out to… Continue reading

Garrett Cleland
Pedestrian hit by car in Port Townsend

Pedestrian hit by car in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A California woman was treated and discharged from Jefferson Healthcare hospital Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a car. Christine Lawson, 50,… Continue reading

Pedestrian hit by car in Port Townsend
Construction crews have erected structural steel for the third phase of the $20 million project at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend. — Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News

Steel pylons erected at Jefferson Healthcare construction site in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Construction continues at Jefferson Healthcare hospital, where crews in the past week have erected the structural steel that will support the new… Continue reading

Construction crews have erected structural steel for the third phase of the $20 million project at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend. — Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News
A century-old dairy barn was the venue for Olympic Music Festival concerts from 1984 through 2015. Patrons came to sit inside on straw bales or outside on the grass at the Olympic Music Festival Farm

Olympic Music Festival moving from Quilcene barn to Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — After three decades based in a historic Quilcene barn, the Olympic Music Festival will move to Fort Worden State Park for its… Continue reading

A century-old dairy barn was the venue for Olympic Music Festival concerts from 1984 through 2015. Patrons came to sit inside on straw bales or outside on the grass at the Olympic Music Festival Farm
Passenger Helen Walker

Grants buy continued bus service for Clallam Transit route

SEQUIM — A pair of grants awarded to the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe this year ensures passengers with medical appointments in Blyn and employees of the… Continue reading

Passenger Helen Walker
Ellie

Renovated Jefferson Healthcare kitchen slated to reopen in February

PORT TOWNSEND — When it reopens early next year, the renovated kitchen at Jefferson Healthcare will support the mission of Arran Stark, executive chef. The… Continue reading

Ellie

Sunken boat finally salvaged from Sequim Bay; hauled to Port Angeles

SEQUIM — A sailboat that sank in Sequim Bay last month was raised and hauled to Port Angeles after a 40-hour ordeal. The original estimate… Continue reading

Garland Frankfurth and Bob Anundson were among the first bicyclists to cross the newly opened trestle Thursday. A bystander helped the two remove a fallen tree from the pathway. — Cheryl Garland

Bicyclists enjoy first ride over Dungeness Railroad Bridge in 10 months

SEQUIM — Crossing over the recently reopened Railroad Bridge for the first time in 10 months was a great pleasure for Bob Anundson. The bridge… Continue reading

Garland Frankfurth and Bob Anundson were among the first bicyclists to cross the newly opened trestle Thursday. A bystander helped the two remove a fallen tree from the pathway. — Cheryl Garland