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People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Canoe docks in Port Townsend

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after… Continue reading

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Counseling services available for Forks High School students after boy’s death

Superintendent: ‘Whole school community is grieving the loss’

Have you been impacted by flights from the EA-18 Growler aircraft based at Naval Station Whidbey Island?

Have you been impacted by flights from the EA-18 Growler aircraft based at Naval Station Whidbey Island?… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2023
Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

Tribes consider how to combat climate change

Native nations gather west of Port Angeles to discuss practices

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

LETTER: Slava Ukraini

Apparently, many politicians and citizens are lacking in knowledge of history. The most vocal of them being Vivek Ramaswamy, who has stated that he would… Continue reading

Should content generated by artificial intelligence be considered under intellectual property law?

Should content generated by artificial intelligence be considered under intellectual property law?… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2023

Port of Port Townsend closes on $1.4M deal for Short’s Farm

Steering committee to be organized to provide guidance

Do you think fish restoration efforts will eventually pay off, or is it too late to bring them back?

Do you think fish restoration efforts will eventually pay off, or is it too late to bring them back?… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2023

A GROWING CONCERN: Plenty of labor left for late summer days

CAN YOU BELIEVE it? September is already upon us! The weather definitely turned this last week with all the rain, but hold your horses folks,… Continue reading

Quilcene upgrades discussed

Campground would give fiber optic contractors place to live

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Walk-ons only on BI-Seattle ferry Sept. 7-13

If you’re an Uber driver, get ready to work some long hours but make some big bucks Thursday through Sept. 13. That’s… Continue reading

The Port Townsend City Council on Monday visited Mountain View Commons and the city golf course to get a first-hand look at the properties which are under consideration for alternative uses. Tim Caldwell, left, a member of the Port Townsend Golf Course stakeholder committee, describes the clubhouse and course layout. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Stakeholders, council members discuss future of Port Townsend Golf Course

Testy exchange dealt with government action, alternate uses

The Port Townsend City Council on Monday visited Mountain View Commons and the city golf course to get a first-hand look at the properties which are under consideration for alternative uses. Tim Caldwell, left, a member of the Port Townsend Golf Course stakeholder committee, describes the clubhouse and course layout. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Are you traveling over Labor Day weekend?

Are you traveling over Labor Day weekend?… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2023

Collective bargaining pact OK’d in PASD

Process smoother than last year

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding your voice in prayer

I OFTEN IMAGINE what it would be like to be a visitor for the first time attending one of our Sunday worship services. Some things… Continue reading

How prepared do you think you are for retirement?

How prepared do you think you are for retirement?… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2023

LETTER:Appreciated ER

Four days ago, I was stung by a hornet and went into anaphylactic shock. My husband got me to the emergency room within 15 minutes… Continue reading

How do you think the Seahawks will do this season?

How do you think the Seahawks will do this season?… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2023
Personnel from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue (EJFR) and Port Townsend police investigate the scene where a Toyota driven by a Quilcene woman crashed into the doorway of Papa Murphy’s pizza shop at 1220 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend before noon on Tuesday. She was not injured, but she was shaken up by the incident that occurred when her foot slipped off the brake pedal and hit the accelerator, according to EJFR Chief Bret Black. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Accelerated instead of braking

Personnel from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue (EJFR) and Port Townsend police investigate the scene where a Toyota driven by a Quilcene woman crashed into… Continue reading

Personnel from East Jefferson Fire and Rescue (EJFR) and Port Townsend police investigate the scene where a Toyota driven by a Quilcene woman crashed into the doorway of Papa Murphy’s pizza shop at 1220 W. Sims Way in Port Townsend before noon on Tuesday. She was not injured, but she was shaken up by the incident that occurred when her foot slipped off the brake pedal and hit the accelerator, according to EJFR Chief Bret Black. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)