Wire Service

Jim Buck.

Your view: State betrays trust of Clallam County taxpayers

CLALLAM COUNTY TAXPAYERS are victims of Olympia politics once again. A front-page story in the May 8, 1936, edition of the Port Angeles Evening News… Continue reading

Jim Buck.

A federal judge has ordered that “Alligator Alcatraz” must be closed and dismantled because of environmental concerns. Do you agree with the ruling?

A federal judge has ordered that "Alligator Alcatraz" must be closed and dismantled because of environmental concerns. Do you agree with the ruling?… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025

ISSUES OF FAITH: Faith isn’t a destination, it’s an experience

IT SEEMS LIKE advertisements are always targeting me to take an “experience vacation.” This is the popular trend of not just going somewhere, but also… Continue reading

Mark Gregson.

OMC hires interim CEO, works to resolve CMS issues

Hospital has fixed many deficiencies cited by state agency

Mark Gregson.

Since the beginning of 2025, have your personal finances gotten better, worse or stayed the same?

Since the beginning of 2025, have your personal finances gotten better, worse or stayed the same?… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2025

Woman dies in crash near Lake Crescent

Fire district, park rangers among responding agencies

Would you ever consider being on a reality show?

Would you ever consider being on a reality show?… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2025
The Joyce Jets 11U champion flag football team. From left, back row, are coach Lukas Cox, coach Ryan Sage, Thomas Dalgardno, Desmond Sprague, Rebel Shea, Noah Murphie and coach Brian Shimko. From left, front row, are Emma Lee, Darren Heward, Koltyn White and William Goldman. (Sam Kneiss)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Joyce flag football teams champs and Sequim Hall of Fame updates

Two Joyce flag football teams won championships at the Port Angeles YMCA Flag Football Super Bowl this weekend. Winning the 11U championship in… Continue reading

The Joyce Jets 11U champion flag football team. From left, back row, are coach Lukas Cox, coach Ryan Sage, Thomas Dalgardno, Desmond Sprague, Rebel Shea, Noah Murphie and coach Brian Shimko. From left, front row, are Emma Lee, Darren Heward, Koltyn White and William Goldman. (Sam Kneiss)

Have you ever felt an earthquake on the North Olympic Peninsula?

Have you ever felt an earthquake on the North Olympic Peninsula?… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2025
Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Street Fair

Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Quinn Early, 6, of Port Townsend, spins five hula hoops at once during the 33rd Uptown Port Townsend Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Federal complaint filed against operator of water machine company

First Fed not named in charges but faces other litigation

Ethan Flodstrom

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Flodstrom wins more college academic awards

Ethan Flodstrom of Port Angeles was one of 84 Angelo State student-athletes to be honored with 2024-25 Academic Achievement Awards by… Continue reading

Ethan Flodstrom

If mail-in ballots were excluded by presidential executive order, would you vote at a physical location?

If mail-in ballots were excluded by presidential executive order, would you vote at a physical location?… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2025
Honoring the lives of loved ones with compassion, Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel guides families through memorial planning and pre-arrangements.

Why pre-planning funeral arrangements can help achieve peace of mind

Pre-planning offers loved ones invaluable support at a difficult time

Honoring the lives of loved ones with compassion, Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel guides families through memorial planning and pre-arrangements.

Is it OK for Congress members to buy and sell stock, or does their access to information and influence make it unethical?

Is it OK for Congress members to buy and sell stock, or does their access to information and influence make it unethical?… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer isn’t close to over

WE’RE NEARLY HALFWAY through August, and the start of school looms. I’ve heard a lot of folks getting tensed up that summer is close to… Continue reading

LETTER: Quarles for Port Townsend council

Dylan Quarles is the best candidate for Port Townsend City Council, position 1. His willingness to engage and understand contrary positions will fit well with… Continue reading

LETTER: Safety over glamping

The glamping company Under Canvas has proposed a project out on the West End in the upper Sol Duc Valley. Clallam County’s Department of Community… Continue reading

LETTER: Tribal gratitude

I am writing to express my immense gratitude, and awe, for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. They graciously welcomed thousands of tribal and First Nations… Continue reading