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130 cats seized at Brinnon property

Animals are being examined, receiving treatment

Bless the beasts run scheduled at Port Townsend Golf Course

The Humane Society of Jefferson County and the Church of BuVu will sponsor the “Bless the Beasts and Children Fun Run” at… Continue reading

Clallam County lifts fire ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has lifted fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County. “With the fall rains returning a little early, it… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Sometimes you have to give up good things for the best things

TOWARDS THE END of the prophet Jacob’s life in the Book of Mormon, he said, “Our lives passed away like as it were unto us… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

New building in Port Angeles

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles gathers feedback during three-day storefront studio process

Focus areas potentially incorporated into comprehensive plan

Port Angeles, Port Townsend orchestras set for performances

Two orchestra performances, additional music entertainment and an electronics recycling event highlight weekend events on the Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend reviews draft budget for next year

Insurance, employee benefits among rising expenses

Three transported to hospitals after rollover collision

Three people were taken to hospitals after a single-car rollover collision. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on state Highway 112… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Being of Service” during services at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with watching people and traffic pass by on the street below. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Window watcher in Port Angeles

A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with… Continue reading

A Labrador retriever pokes its head out the second-floor window of an apartment building in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The dog seemed content with watching people and traffic pass by on the street below. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles’ Leia Larson was the Roughriders’ top performer, finishing third overall in the Olympic League No. 1 cross country meet Wednesday at North Mason High School.

CROSS COUNTRY: Port Angeles, Sequim compete in rain-soaked Olympic League meet

Four Roughrider runners placed in the top 14 as Port Angeles’ girls cross country team turned in a second-place performance in heavy rain… Continue reading

Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles’ Leia Larson was the Roughriders’ top performer, finishing third overall in the Olympic League No. 1 cross country meet Wednesday at North Mason High School.
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Port Angeles' Elizabeth Shaw swims the 100-yard breast stroke during an Olympic League swim meet with Sequim on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Port Angeles' Elizabeth Shaw swims the 100-yard breast stroke during an Olympic League swim meet with Sequim on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim.
A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Tropical roosting in Port Townsend

A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in… Continue reading

A red-footed booby has been roosting on a daily basis on a piling at the Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Nineteen agencies are anticipated to have interactive booths for visitors at the Dungeness River Festival set for Friday at Railroad Bridge Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Dungeness River Festival set for Friday

Nineteen agencies to present free, hands-on activities at Railroad Bridge Park

Nineteen agencies are anticipated to have interactive booths for visitors at the Dungeness River Festival set for Friday at Railroad Bridge Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jefferson to discuss funding for roads

County to hold hearing for benefit district

Six projects aim to boost jobs, economic development on Peninsula

Federal grants to pay more than $35M over next five years

Spartan Keana Rowley gets the hit against Hoquiam's Hayden Brook-Andrew Tuesday night in Forks where Forks outlasted the Grizzlies winning 3 to 2 in all close sets.  Also in the action are Forks' Erika Williams (1) and Hoquiams's Katlyn Brodhead (3). Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks volleyball outlasts Hoquiam in five sets

The Forks volleyball team came from behind twice to prevail in a five-set marathon match over former Evergreen A League foe Hoquiam 3-2… Continue reading

Spartan Keana Rowley gets the hit against Hoquiam's Hayden Brook-Andrew Tuesday night in Forks where Forks outlasted the Grizzlies winning 3 to 2 in all close sets.  Also in the action are Forks' Erika Williams (1) and Hoquiams's Katlyn Brodhead (3). Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim spreads out the scoring in shutout of Olympic

Sequim solved Olympic’s offsides trap as five Wolves found the back of the net in a 6-0 Olympic League girls soccer win over… Continue reading

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open house on Tuesday hosted by the city at 230 E. First St. The studio, staffed by city planners, continues today with displays and a workshop. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Storefront studio in Port Angeles

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open… Continue reading

Greg Maust of Port Angeles adds his suggestions to a wall devoted to visions and suggestions for the city’s future during a Storefront Studio open house on Tuesday hosted by the city at 230 E. First St. The studio, staffed by city planners, continues today with displays and a workshop. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)