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LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Smorgasbord of Peninsula offerings on tap

COUNTRY AND CAJUN music bands are in great abundance this weekend around the Peninsula. Next week is Thanksgiving, and many venues will be closed for… Continue reading

Construction of the MV Samish is underway at Vigor shipyard. The vessel is in the Olympic Class

New state ferry named ‘Chimacum’ after suggestion from Chimacum High grad

The Associated Press and the Peninsula Daily News BREMERTON — Chimacum — suggested by a Chimacum High School graduate — will be the name of… Continue reading

Construction of the MV Samish is underway at Vigor shipyard. The vessel is in the Olympic Class

Washington state budget outlook predicts a shortfall of more than $2 billion

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are facing a projected budget gap of more than $2 billion for the next… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Runs, hikes, swashbuckling play among Peninsula offerings

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Nov. 21. Runs, hikes, a swashbuckling play and a presentation on smartphones are among the activities slated on… Continue reading

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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Smorgasbord of Peninsula offerings on tap

COUNTRY AND CAJUN music bands are in great abundance this weekend around the Peninsula. Next week is Thanksgiving, and many venues will be closed for… Continue reading

Old state health care exchange issues overshadow new ones

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington’s health care exchange had problems last weekend as open enrollment began. But lawmakers, citizens and… Continue reading

Construction of the MV Samish is underway at Vigor shipyard. The vessel is in the Olympic Class

UPDATED — Commission names new state ferry Chimacum after high school grad’s submission

The Associated Press and the Peninsula Daily News BREMERTON — Chimacum — suggested by a Chimacum High School graduate — will be the name of… Continue reading

Construction of the MV Samish is underway at Vigor shipyard. The vessel is in the Olympic Class

Washington state budget outlook predicts a shortfall of more than $2 billion

By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are facing a projected budget gap of more than $2 billion for the next… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski

Chimney fire serves as seasonal reminder, firefighting agency says

PORT TOWNSEND — It's the season for chimney fires, as East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel were reminded by a chimney fire in the 2300 block of… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski
President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama tugged to act quickly on immigration

By Erica Werner The Associated Press (Click on the Nation/World dropdown at the top of this page for the latest on the issue from AP… Continue reading

President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

Questions remain after researchers link pathogen to devastating sea star disease

By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press Scientists have isolated a virus they are pretty sure is causing the mysterious disease that has killed millions of… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Clallam County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

Carbon cap report to Gov. Inslee may spur action statewide, but obstacles remain

By Phuong Le The Associated Press SEATTLE — A panel convened by Gov. Jay Inslee to study how to put a price on carbon pollution… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski

Chimney fire serves as seasonal reminder, firefighting agency says

PORT TOWNSEND — It's the season for chimney fires, as East Jefferson Fire-Rescue personnel were reminded by a chimney fire in the 2300 block of… Continue reading

Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski
President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Obama tugged to act quickly on immigration

By Erica Werner The Associated Press (Click on the Nation/World dropdown at the top of this page for the latest on the issue from AP… Continue reading

President Barack Obama  —(Associated Press photo)
Julann Spromberg

Research showing way toward solution on stormwater pollution and its threat to salmon

By Phuong Le The Associated Press POULSBO — Just hours into the experiment, the prognosis was grim for salmon that had been submerged in rain… Continue reading

Julann Spromberg
Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

BRIEFLY: Fortin out as mayor in Victoria . . . and other news in brief

Peninsula Daily News and PDN news sources VICTORIA — Two-term Mayor Dean Fortin was apparently defeated by 89 votes by a city councilwoman, Saturday’s election… Continue reading