Peninsula Daily News

Firefighters for Clallam County District 3 cool down hot spots on a plastic-covered greenhouse after it and a nearby cargo trailer caught fire Friday at a marijuana farm at 639 John Jacobs Road east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire guts greenhouse, cargo trailer at marijuana farm east of Port Angeles

A greenhouse and nearby 18-wheel cargo trailer were destroyed by fire at a marijuana farm, Captain Hansons LLC, Clallam County Sgt. Randy… Continue reading

Firefighters for Clallam County District 3 cool down hot spots on a plastic-covered greenhouse after it and a nearby cargo trailer caught fire Friday at a marijuana farm at 639 John Jacobs Road east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave. The chamber is on summer… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Dialing local just got more complicated … and other items

Required 10-digit dialing arrived in Western Washington state Saturday. That means residents have to punch in the area code along with the telephone… Continue reading

Open house today for Port Townsend family home for adults with developmental disabilities

They envisioned a home that would support a community way of life, a rhythm of daily activities, meaningful work, seasonal celebrations, natural… Continue reading

Voter turnout at more than 23 percent in Jefferson as Election Day looms

Voters have three days left to return their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office had received a total… Continue reading

Voter turnout tops 20 percent in Clallam as Election Day looms

Voters have three days left to return their ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. As of Friday, 20.61 percent of registered voters in… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers final payment to Economic Development Corp.

Clallam County commissioners will consider the 2017 contract with the Economic Development Corp. in their weekly work session Monday and business meeting Tuesday. The Monday… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing fund ballot measure

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider declaring an emergency in the availability of affordable housing and placing a property tax levy on the Nov.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Library covers the eclipse during Aug. 7 presentation

North Olympic Peninsula residents can begin now to prepare for a partial eclipse Aug. 21. The total eclipse will be viewable on… Continue reading

State ferry fare increases to rise starting in October

Fares on Washington State Ferries are going up Oct. 1. The state Transportation Commission took final action Wednesday on ferry fare increases that… Continue reading

Author to take listeners on Peninsula adventure with reading today

Charlie Sheldon will read excerpts from his adventure novel set on the Olympic Peninsula, “Strong Heart,” to an audience of fellow writers today.… Continue reading

First concert in Acoustic Blues Festival set Wednesday

Got the summer blues? The Acoustic Blues Festival might be the solution to your prognosis. The first performance of Centrum’s festival will… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club dog show to preen this weekend

More than 40 pups will show off their agility and quick wits this weekend at Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club’s all-breed show. Although it’s… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe announces new economic development authority director

Kyle E. Johnson will soon head the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Economic Development Authority as its new executive director. Johnson is a former Marine… Continue reading

Linda Skoglund

Jazz singer to croon Saturday in Olympic Theatre Arts’ ‘Voices of Summer’

International jazz singer Linda Skoglund will animate such numbers as “ ’S Wonderful,” “Old Black Magic” and “Cry Me a River” at 7… Continue reading

Linda Skoglund

Land Trust Family Picnic dishes out food, fiction Sunday

The North Olympic Land Trust will host its fourth annual free Land Trust Family Picnic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles pool commission to mull ballot measure today … and other items

William Shore Memorial Pool District commissioners will consider approving a ballot measure today. They will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the county… Continue reading

The Andy T. Band will perform a blues concert at Studio Bob in Port Angeles on Thursday evening.

Six-piece blues band to perform in Port Angeles on Thursday

A major six-piece blues band will perform an intimate concert in Port Angeles on Thursday. The Andy T. Band with Alabama Mike… Continue reading

The Andy T. Band will perform a blues concert at Studio Bob in Port Angeles on Thursday evening.

Tribute to Pete Seeger sounds out tonight at Port Townsend Library

Musical duo Hank and Claire will perform a tribute to folk singer Pete Seeger with stories, historic photographs and singalong songs related… Continue reading

Veterans group hosts Saturday auction, garage sale

Calm Waters, a Sekiu-based veterans support organization, will host a Saturday auction and garage sale to raise money for an August fishing trip… Continue reading