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East Jefferson Fire District board to consider levy lid lift

Special meeting, hearing on Tuesday

New on-demand Clallam Transit service starts today

Riders can download an app for a ride

YMCA, Port Townsend School District lease signing delayed

The signing of a lease between the Olympic Peninsula YMCA and the Port Townsend School District for property on the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Sen. Krysten Sinema of Arizona has registered as an Independent instead of a Democrat. Will that impact the Democrats’ slim lead in the U.S. Senate?

Sen. Krysten Sinema of Arizona has registered as an Independent instead of a Democrat. Will that impact the Democrats' slim lead in the U.S. Senate?… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2022

A GROWING CONCERN: Make your chore list and check it twice

SO ALTHOUGH IT is indeed December, it is not winter yet. Winter begins here on the Olympic Peninsula on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 1:48 p.m.… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young girl during the first Magic of Christmas event that opened on Thursday night at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend. Although reindeers were onsite only for opening night, a myriad of free activities are planned from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Tuesday, with special events planned on Christmas Eve. For more information, see https://jeffcofairgrounds.com/.
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Making deer friends in Port Townsend

Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sophia McKee, owner of Rainier Reindeer Ranch in Buckley, directs the nose of Bunny, an 8-year-old reindeer, to the raisin treat offered by a young girl during the first Magic of Christmas event that opened on Thursday night at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend. Although reindeers were onsite only for opening night, a myriad of free activities are planned from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Tuesday, with special events planned on Christmas Eve. For more information, see https://jeffcofairgrounds.com/.

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

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Jelissa Julmist eyes the rim while double teamed during the Wolves' 56-43 win Thursday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wolves get going in second half to beat Bremerton

Sequim erased a slow first half in a 56-43 Olympic League girls basketball win over Bremerton at home Thursday. Junior Jolene Vaara led… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Jelissa Julmist eyes the rim while double teamed during the Wolves' 56-43 win Thursday.

Do you agree with the prisoner exchange made that swapped Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for WNBA player Brittney Griner?

Do you agree with the prisoner exchange made that swapped Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for WNBA player Brittney Griner?… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2022

ISSUES OF FAITH: When boys become bishop

BEFORE I GET to a specific instance of turn around and fair play, that of the medieval Boy Bishop, a disclaimer. Last night, my parish,… Continue reading

LETTER:Election fraud deniers

Because I believe there were shenanigans in our 2020 election, I guess I am an election denier. I watched the pillow guy’s symposium. I watched… Continue reading

Soprano Renee Fleming appears in the Metropolitan Opera's "The Hours," the new production to be simulcast live at Port Angeles' Naval Elks Ballroom this Saturday. photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera Photo: Kevin Puts, Composer & Greg Pierce, Libretto THE HOURS Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara & Joyce DiDonato Phelim McDermott, Director; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor Met Orchestra and Chorus Dress Rehearsals photographed: Sunday, November 6, 2022 at The Metropolitan Opera; New York, NY. Photograph: © 2022 Richard Termine PHOTO CREDIT - RICHARD TERMINE

New York City to Port Angeles: Opera to premiere Saturday morning

“The Hours” makes a trip through time: into three women’s lives, in… Continue reading

Soprano Renee Fleming appears in the Metropolitan Opera's "The Hours," the new production to be simulcast live at Port Angeles' Naval Elks Ballroom this Saturday. photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera Photo: Kevin Puts, Composer & Greg Pierce, Libretto THE HOURS Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara & Joyce DiDonato Phelim McDermott, Director; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor Met Orchestra and Chorus Dress Rehearsals photographed: Sunday, November 6, 2022 at The Metropolitan Opera; New York, NY. Photograph: © 2022 Richard Termine PHOTO CREDIT - RICHARD TERMINE
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and the Port Townsend School District, instructs the Bravo Team class in the benefits of eel grass during a session at the beach on eh Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday. The team would normally be out in a long boat but had to stay ashore because of small craft warnings.
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Ocean lessons at Port Townsend Boat Haven

Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Sean Bunting, red hat, and David Molotsky, blue hat, both teachers in the Ocean K-12 program, a partnership program between the Northwest Maritime Center and the Port Townsend School District, instructs the Bravo Team class in the benefits of eel grass during a session at the beach on eh Port Townsend Boat Haven on Thursday. The team would normally be out in a long boat but had to stay ashore because of small craft warnings.

Program to benefit businesses and students

Grant of $1.3 million supports three-county effort

Do you send Christmas cards in the mail?

Do you send Christmas cards in the mail?… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2022

LETTER:Diversity on Peninsula

I have lived on the Peninsula since the mid-1970s. I often feel marginalized and offended by how I am treated by local hospitals and other… Continue reading

Steve Schermer, a Seattle musician and teacher originally from Port Angeles, will return home to perform with the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra this Saturday. A specially commissioned concerto will make its world premiere during the performances. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Port Angeles Symphony to present holiday concert

Concerto specially commissioned for 90th anniversary

Steve Schermer, a Seattle musician and teacher originally from Port Angeles, will return home to perform with the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra this Saturday. A specially commissioned concerto will make its world premiere during the performances. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Should the state prioritize police and housing issues when the Legislature meets in January?

Should the state prioritize police and housing issues when the Legislature meets in January?… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2022
Morgan Bartholick portrays The Dame in the PA Panto production of “Goldilocks and the Ultimate Rampage,” that opens Friday. (Submitted photo)

PA Panto presents musical comedy that celebrates life in Clallam County

‘Goldilocks and the Ultimate Rampage’ opens Friday

Morgan Bartholick portrays The Dame in the PA Panto production of “Goldilocks and the Ultimate Rampage,” that opens Friday. (Submitted photo)
Mike Chapman.

Police, housing to be priorities

Chapman outlines Democrats’ plans

Mike Chapman.