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Port of Port Angeles approves hangar site design contract

Commissioners have first look at 2024 capital projects budget

Should the Oregon state senators with 10 or more unexcused absences be allowed to file for re-election?

Should the Oregon state senators with 10 or more unexcused absences be allowed to file for re-election?… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2023

Would you ride in a driverless taxi?

Would you ride in a driverless taxi?… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2023
A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on Tuesday at the start of construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of state Highway 20/East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend. Traffic heading eastbound toward Port Townsend will detour at Benedict Street and turn left on Washington Street to return to Highway 20/East Sims Way. Traffic going westbound away from Port Townsend will turn right at Kearney Street and left onto Jefferson Street to continue on Highway 20. The detour configuration will last about four weeks, according to the state Department of Transportation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Roundabout construction

A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on… Continue reading

A crew from Port Townsend Public Works watches as a backhoe removes water-logged timber from a sinkhole on Kearney Street outside the Food Co-op on Tuesday at the start of construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of state Highway 20/East Sims Way and Kearney Street in Port Townsend. Traffic heading eastbound toward Port Townsend will detour at Benedict Street and turn left on Washington Street to return to Highway 20/East Sims Way. Traffic going westbound away from Port Townsend will turn right at Kearney Street and left onto Jefferson Street to continue on Highway 20. The detour configuration will last about four weeks, according to the state Department of Transportation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Damages business

In a recent letter to the editor (“No Masks,” Sept. 10) the writer urges people to refuse to wear masks, even to the extent of… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center candidates discuss hospital finances during business forum

Two commission hopefuls are both running unopposed

Attendees at the 2022 Port Townsend Film Festival enjoy dinner on Taylor Street. This year’s five-day festival is set for Thursday through Monday. (Mark Saran/Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival kicks off Thursday

More than 50 movies to be shown

Attendees at the 2022 Port Townsend Film Festival enjoy dinner on Taylor Street. This year’s five-day festival is set for Thursday through Monday. (Mark Saran/Port Townsend Film Festival)

Should a U.S. District Court judge move part of the Georgia election fraud case to a federal court?

Should a U.S. District Court judge move part of the Georgia election fraud case to a federal court?… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2023
Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Internship through college presents career pathways

Students part of inaugural class at Sequim laboratory

Peninsula College sophomores Ian Coughran, left, and Ciera Skelly were two of seven students participating in the inaugural Pathway Summer School at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory this summer that focused on education and career development in STEM fields. Both Coughran and Skelly plan to pursue degrees in environmental science. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bathrooms possible at Ridge in November

Utility project may allow winter access

LETTER:Elwha trout

The article on Sept. 2 about Pat Neal, the fishing guide, being skeptical of fish restoration makes some good points. My concern is for those… Continue reading

Will the holds on military promotions based on the Pentagon’s abortion policy ultimately hurt the military in terms of retention and recruitment?

Will the holds on military promotions based on the Pentagon's abortion policy ultimately hurt the military in terms of retention and recruitment?… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2023
From left, Brittney Frantece, Kari Karsten and Roya Amirsoleymani, along with Catalina Cantu (Xicana), not pictured, are Centrum’s 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. Photos courtesy Centrum

Centrum Welcomes Curatorial Arts Worker Residents Sept. 11 to 25

It’s with great excitement that Centrum announces the 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. This two-week invitational program brings together a range of specialists working… Continue reading

From left, Brittney Frantece, Kari Karsten and Roya Amirsoleymani, along with Catalina Cantu (Xicana), not pictured, are Centrum’s 2023 Curator & Arts Worker Residency. Photos courtesy Centrum
Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Forever Twilight Festival in Forks

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s… Continue reading

Actor Erik Odom, a Forever Twilight in Forks Festival regular, and a Very Important Twilighter (VIT) ticketholder prepare for a professional photo at the actor’s signing event on Friday at Tillicum Park. VITs passed through the big tent, meeting Odom as well as Ashley Greene and Rachelle Lefevre. The Twilight series actors greeted ticketholders and signed books and other memorabilia. Volunteers also were in place to take extra photos with the VIT’s cameras/phones. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Woman sitting and holding blank screen mock up mobile phone with coffee cup at cafe.

Letter from First Fed CEO on Text Fraud

Dear First Fed customers: You may be aware that First Fed and several of its customers were targets of a recent fraud scam involving text… Continue reading

Woman sitting and holding blank screen mock up mobile phone with coffee cup at cafe.
Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Cleaning up the coast

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots… Continue reading

Karin and Juan Haley of Port Angeles do volunteer beach cleanup on Ediz Hook on Saturday morning. The event at Harborview Park and other spots along the coastline was sponsored by Washington CoastSavers, a program of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs were held Sunday, and the arts and crafts show returned this year. (David Goetze)
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Quilcene parade

Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K… Continue reading

Quilcene Parade Grand Marshal Melody Bacchus waves to the crowd on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff to the annual fair. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs were held Sunday, and the arts and crafts show returned this year. (David Goetze)
Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian mare Joelle. The farm was one of the stops on the weekend’s Jefferson County Farm Tour, which concluded Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Farm tour

Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian… Continue reading

Arabian horse expert Sue Unger connects with Ana the bay mare at Chimacum’s Arabians at Egg I on Saturday. Behind them is liver chestnut Arabian mare Joelle. The farm was one of the stops on the weekend’s Jefferson County Farm Tour, which concluded Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Is the United Auto Workers’ strike against Detroit’s three automakers eventually going to help or hurt the U.S. economy?

Is the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit's three automakers eventually going to help or hurt the U.S. economy?… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2023

LETTER:Golf course issue

Thank you Port Townsend City Council, parks department and city staffers for the work you put into the contentious golf course issue. The process for… Continue reading