Breaking News

A fisherman shows off his halibut catch in Westport. Halibut season reopens today in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and outer coast.
David Bergeron/WDFW

OUTDOORS: Halibut season reopens Friday

There will be up to another six weeks of late summer and fall halibut season as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading

A fisherman shows off his halibut catch in Westport. Halibut season reopens today in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and outer coast.
David Bergeron/WDFW

Port Townsend issues mandatory conservation measures following transmission leak

A mandatory water conservation notice has been issued by the City of Port Townsend to all city water customers after a leak… Continue reading

Growing wildfire threatening residences on Duckabush Road

Fire officials tell residents to be ready to evacuate

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Wenatchee, Portland to play for WCL championship

For the first time since 2015, the West Coast League champion will be someone other than the Corvallis Knights. On Wednesday night,… Continue reading

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in the show ring on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The fair officially opens today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Fair opens

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in… Continue reading

Kenzi Winters, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the Lambchops 4H Club, along with her broad-breasted white turkey, Earl, wait for their chance in the show ring on Wednesday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The fair officially opens today and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.

‘Birds of a Feather’ exhibit opens in Port Townsend

Peninsula Fiber Artists have installed “Birds of a Feather,” a walk-by exhibit, in Port Townsend. The exhibit is open 24 hours a… Continue reading

Debra E. Olson, left, and Leslie Dickinson install “Birds of a Feather” in the Fiber Habit walk-by exhibit of Peninsula Fiber Artists, 675 Tyler St. in Uptown Port Townsend.
Elva Hulett, left, and James Hoch, Port Angeles' Chase Bank branch manager, right, smiling together, reminiscing Elva's milestone achievement at Chase Bank on August 8, 2024. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Chase employee celebrates 50-year milestone at bank

Elva Hulett describes how technology in the industry has changed

Elva Hulett, left, and James Hoch, Port Angeles' Chase Bank branch manager, right, smiling together, reminiscing Elva's milestone achievement at Chase Bank on August 8, 2024. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire levy to return for fall election

Tax is essential for services, chief says

PASD Back to School event set for Saturday

Port Angeles School District, in partnership with Lutheran Community Services, will hold its 16th annual Back to School Fair from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves funds to purchase log loader

Taxi lane to be replaced at William R. Fairchild International Airport

PT outlines new criteria for transportation dollars

City aims to address problem areas, distribute projects fairly

Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.

Reach and Row event to raise money for Volunteer Hospice

Pre-registration is open for the Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s Reach and Row for Hospice through Sept. 13. The annual boat-racing series benefits Volunteer… Continue reading

Among the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County staff participating in the Reach & Row for Hospice events are, from left, nurses Rebecca Ward and Ellen Bower, both of Port Angeles, and Melissa Ayoub of Sequim.
Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.

Sequim City Band preps ‘Movies, Musicals and Marches’

Break out the popcorn and the snacks: it’s time to go the movies with the Sequim City Band’s “Movies, Musicals and Matches” concert.… Continue reading

Sequim City Band musicians await the start of their Independence Day concert. The band will host “Movies, Musicals and Marches” on Sunday.
Head men's soccer coach Jake Hughes talks with his team during a practice at Wally Sigmar Field last week. The Pirates men and women are both ranked No. 1 in a preseason coaches' poll. (Peninsula College)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College men’s, women’s soccer preseason No. 1

Both the Peninsula College men’s and women’s soccer teams will begin the season as the preseason No. 1-ranked squads in the Northwest… Continue reading

Head men's soccer coach Jake Hughes talks with his team during a practice at Wally Sigmar Field last week. The Pirates men and women are both ranked No. 1 in a preseason coaches' poll. (Peninsula College)
Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional offerings, new activites highlight Clallam fair

Food, music, events part of annual agricultural celebration

Erin Moilanen of the Crescent Grange arranges the group’s display in preparation for the Clallam County Fair on Tuesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam PUD continues its meter program

Commissioners discuss advanced metering infrastructure

Four EVs considered for Jefferson County fleet

Charging stations would be needed, public works director says

“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

Northwind Art invites artists to its Showcase program

The call for art has opened for Showcase 2025, the exhibition for local and regional artists at the downtown anchor Jeanette Best… Continue reading

“Sunset Surf” is among the Jeff Sweet photographs now on view in the Showcase 2024 exhibit at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The call for artists for Showcase 2025 is now open. (Jeff Sweet)

PAT NEAL: The seven stages of device deprivation

WITH THE MIRACLE of climate change, people living in the southern states of this great experiment in democracy we call America are bailing from their… Continue reading

Sequim Museum and Arts accepting submissions for show

Sequim Museum and Arts is accepting submissions for its juried fiber arts exhibit, “Sublime Marvel: Splendor, Enterprise and Awe,” through Sept. 15. The… Continue reading