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Are short-term rentals a community asset, or do they contribute to the housing crisis?

Are short-term rentals a community asset, or do they contribute to the housing crisis?… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2023
“Jammers” Cindy Kelly, left, and Shelly Romero prepare freshly baked scones for distribution on Wednesday in the scone kitchen at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dry Creek Grange celebrates 60 years of scones

Sales are primary fundraiser, help with scholarships

“Jammers” Cindy Kelly, left, and Shelly Romero prepare freshly baked scones for distribution on Wednesday in the scone kitchen at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER:Support for three

Incumbent Clallam County Commissioner Mark Ozias won the Aug. 1 primary with 64.9 percent of the vote. Unopposed, he is headed for an even bigger… Continue reading

What’s your favorite part of the Clallam County Fair?

What's your favorite part of the Clallam County Fair?… Continue reading

  • Aug 16, 2023
Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Murray vows for help in rebuilding lodge

Senator tours sites in Olympic National Park

Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

Coastal erosion threatens Kalaloch cabins

Mother Nature is encroaching on the cabins at Kalaloch Lodge, clawing away at the bluff and sending large chunks of sediment… Continue reading

Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

LETTER: Vaccine injuries

Good news is hard to come by for those suffering severe adverse reactions to COVID vaccines. But real change might be in sight with bipartisan… Continue reading

LETTER:Speaking about guns

I’m wondering about the source of the statistic mentioned in the Aug. 5 Speaking Out section 2023 asking about the 400 mass killings this year… Continue reading

LETTER:Housing idea

This proposal would involve both the community and local government, each having an integral part. The community would build tiny homes and the local government… Continue reading

Should nuclear power be on the table for Washington state to meet the Clean Energy Transition Act, which aims for 100 percent renewable or non-emitting by 2045?

Should nuclear power be on the table for Washington state to meet the Clean Energy Transition Act, which aims for 100 percent renewable or non-emitting… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2023

Felix Hernandez was inducted into the Seattle Mariners’ team Hall of Fame on Saturday. Will the National Hall of Fame in Cooperstown be next?

Felix Hernandez was inducted into the Seattle Mariners' team Hall of Fame on Saturday. Will the National Hall of Fame in Cooperstown be next?… Continue reading

  • Aug 14, 2023
The Clallam County Fair runs Aug. 17 to 20 at Clallam County Fairgrounds.

Clallam County Fair hosts Country Nights and Carnival Lights!

The fair returns Aug. 17 to 20 – here’s how to plan your visit

The Clallam County Fair runs Aug. 17 to 20 at Clallam County Fairgrounds.
Tommy Farris, founder and owner of Olympic Hiking Co., speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. The Freshwater Bay native’s business serves 3,000 hikers a year on guided tours, overnight backpacking trips and shuttles to trailheads in Olympic National Park. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Hiking Co. helps visitors explore national park

Farris: ‘Holding our breath’ about winter sports access at Ridge

Tommy Farris, founder and owner of Olympic Hiking Co., speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. The Freshwater Bay native’s business serves 3,000 hikers a year on guided tours, overnight backpacking trips and shuttles to trailheads in Olympic National Park. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Maritime industry focus of a Port Townsend visit

Kilmer discusses funding requests

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club member Jane Peoples was left with a tap-in birdie after she came close to a hole-in-one on No. 14 during the group’s weekly play Thursday.

AREA SPORTS: North Olympic Youth Football League teams kick off practices Monday night

The North Olympic Youth Football League season kicks off today with practices in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, Neah Bay and Chimacum. Here’s… Continue reading

Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club member Jane Peoples was left with a tap-in birdie after she came close to a hole-in-one on No. 14 during the group’s weekly play Thursday.

Will the investigation into Hunter Biden affect President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign?

Will the investigation into Hunter Biden affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign?… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2023

A GROWING CONCERN: The do’s and don’ts of gardening in August

AUGUST IS HERE in all its glory; but as you have already noticed the daylight is getting shorter! As the end of summer is but… Continue reading

Emma Miller, 11, right, and best friend Lorelei Sanders, 11, both from Sequim, bounce around in the floating bubbles while at the 2023 Jefferson County Fair on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Fun bubbles up at Jefferson County Fair

Emma Miller, 11, right, and best friend Lorelei Sanders, 11, both from Sequim, bounce around in the floating bubbles while at the 2023 Jefferson County… Continue reading

Emma Miller, 11, right, and best friend Lorelei Sanders, 11, both from Sequim, bounce around in the floating bubbles while at the 2023 Jefferson County Fair on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ONRC Evening Talks return Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

The Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks will present an Evening Talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The talk will be in the Hemlock… Continue reading

OUR VIEW: Legislation would stem ‘news deserts’

READERS EXPECT TO find obituaries in their newspapers, chronicling the lives of community members who contributed in ways great and small to their hometowns. With… Continue reading