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Carleen Bensen, right, is sworn in as Clallam County Hospital District 2 commissioner by Gena Winningham at the Olympic Medical Center’s board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday. New commissioners Gerald Stephanz and Penney Sanders also were sworn in. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital board swears in members

Recent survey results ‘excellent,’ interim CEO says

Carleen Bensen, right, is sworn in as Clallam County Hospital District 2 commissioner by Gena Winningham at the Olympic Medical Center’s board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday. New commissioners Gerald Stephanz and Penney Sanders also were sworn in. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

On average, how many hours per night do you sleep?

On average, how many hours per night do you sleep?… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2026
The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear the lot for a 50-room hotel to be built by BJC Group of Port Orchard. Interior demolition started last week and the site should to be cleared in about a week and a half. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Building demolition

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear… Continue reading

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear the lot for a 50-room hotel to be built by BJC Group of Port Orchard. Interior demolition started last week and the site should to be cleared in about a week and a half. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you believe the U.S. has the right to take control of Greenland by force, as White House aide Stephen Miller has said?

Do you believe the U.S. has the right to take control of Greenland by force, as White House aide Stephen Miller has said?… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2026
Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2026. Helen weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and has three siblings ages 9, 5 and 1. Matiase-Pablo, who speaks three languages, said she migrated to the United States more than 10 years ago. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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It’s a girl!

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the first baby born on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2026. Helen weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and has three siblings ages 9, 5 and 1. Matiase-Pablo, who speaks three languages, said she migrated to the United States more than 10 years ago. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Murder suspect returns to court

Charges refiled in his mother’s death

The Seattle Seahawks secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Will they reach the Super Bowl this season?

The Seattle Seahawks secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Will they reach the Super Bowl this season?… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2026
Members of Port Townsend Indivisible, a political protest group, begin to amass along Sims Way on Saturday in the first rally of 2026. The group was called to action in protest of the U.S. government and Donald Trump ousting the president of Venezuela overnight. Gina McMather, second from the right, a member of the Indivisible leadership team, led the pop-up rally. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Venezuela protest

Members of Port Townsend Indivisible, a political protest group, begin to amass along Sims Way on Saturday in the first rally of 2026. The group… Continue reading

Members of Port Townsend Indivisible, a political protest group, begin to amass along Sims Way on Saturday in the first rally of 2026. The group was called to action in protest of the U.S. government and Donald Trump ousting the president of Venezuela overnight. Gina McMather, second from the right, a member of the Indivisible leadership team, led the pop-up rally. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you agree with U.S. operations to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and “run the country,” as Trump has said?

Do you agree with U.S. operations to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and "run the country," as Trump has said?… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2026
The Seahawks' Leonard Williams celebrates Seattle's 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, locking up the NFC No. 1 seed. (Getty Images)

The Seahawks smothered the 49ers, then soaked it all in: ‘I don’t want today to end’

This time, the victory cigars were the perfect party favor. It was only two years ago that the Seattle Seahawks puffed… Continue reading

The Seahawks' Leonard Williams celebrates Seattle's 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, locking up the NFC No. 1 seed. (Getty Images)
About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles. The air and water temperature were both in the low 40s. Each received a certificate for participating, and proceeds benefitted Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Ringing in the new year

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles.… Continue reading

About 100 people dipped three times into the water during the 38th annual Polar Bear Dip on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in downtown Port Angeles. The air and water temperature were both in the low 40s. Each received a certificate for participating, and proceeds benefitted Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

With artificial intelligence on the rise, is it becoming more difficult to determine fact from fiction?

With artificial intelligence on the rise, is it becoming more difficult to determine fact from fiction?… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2026
Aspen Mason-Kleeb, left, and Satria McKnight, both of Port Townsend and members of Popup Movement in Port Hadlock, a circus school owned by Sadie La Donna, right, rehearse a routine they were set to perform Wednesday in a performance as part of the First Night event put on by the Production Alliance. Watching is Julia Franz, seated, a rigger for the company. (Steve Mullensky/ for Peninsula Daily News)
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First Night

Aspen Mason-Kleeb, left, and Satria McKnight, both of Port Townsend and members of Popup Movement in Port Hadlock, a circus school owned by Sadie La… Continue reading

Aspen Mason-Kleeb, left, and Satria McKnight, both of Port Townsend and members of Popup Movement in Port Hadlock, a circus school owned by Sadie La Donna, right, rehearse a routine they were set to perform Wednesday in a performance as part of the First Night event put on by the Production Alliance. Watching is Julia Franz, seated, a rigger for the company. (Steve Mullensky/ for Peninsula Daily News)

Free days added for national parks

Non-U.S. residents to pay more for visiting

What area of your life do you hope will see the biggest changes in 2026?

What area of your life do you hope will see the biggest changes in 2026?… Continue reading

  • Dec 31, 2025
Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday reflections

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Holiday lights reflect off the water at Boat Haven in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Celebration of life set Super Bowl Sunday

Messages continue to arrive for John Nutter

Are you willing to watch sports on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon or Peacock?

Are you willing to watch sports on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon or Peacock?… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2025
Anita La Salle, kneeling in the center, poses with her family of son, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids, all from Port Townsend, after spending Saturday on a scavenger hunt and celebrating a reunion to welcome a long-lost family member who hasn’t been seen in more than 50 years. The hunt originated at the Port Townsend Goodwill, where they each had to buy matching clothes, and took them to various venues around Port Townsend culminating at the anchor at Fort Worden State Park. This is the first Christmas they have all been together as a family. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Family reunion

Anita La Salle, kneeling in the center, poses with her family of son, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids, all from Port Townsend, after spending Saturday on… Continue reading

Anita La Salle, kneeling in the center, poses with her family of son, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids, all from Port Townsend, after spending Saturday on a scavenger hunt and celebrating a reunion to welcome a long-lost family member who hasn’t been seen in more than 50 years. The hunt originated at the Port Townsend Goodwill, where they each had to buy matching clothes, and took them to various venues around Port Townsend culminating at the anchor at Fort Worden State Park. This is the first Christmas they have all been together as a family. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)