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Port of Port Townsend considers new housing options

Tiny homes could help ease living space issues

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat… Continue reading

Tim Williams, instructional and reference librarian at Peninsula College and president of the college’s Faculty Association, displays his American Federation of Teachers shirt and hat on Tuesday on the Port Angeles campus. He said that while Peninsula College faculty were not participating in a community college walkout planned in Seattle, Olympia, Lynnwood and Tacoma, they are supporting its aims to pressure the state Legislature into providing more support for community colleges. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Hood Canal Bridge closure dates changed

State axes plan to stop vehicular traffic for four straight weekends

The state Department of Transportation plans nighttime and weekend closures in May, June and September to take the place of weekend-long closures initially slated for August and September. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Schedule of bridge closures

Weather permitting, the state Department of Transportation will close the Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 in May and June at night… Continue reading

Site selected for Joint Public Safety Facility

Property is situated on West Edgewood Drive

Police gain greater ability for pursuit in House bill

Reasonable suspicion of some crimes permitted

Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks along the shore of Lake Crescent at Barnes Point in Olympic National Park. The family was on an outing to the North Olympic Peninsula with a visit to the park along the way. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Skipping along

Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks… Continue reading

Jerry DeShazer of Ridgefield, right, along with family members, from left, Macklyn DeShazer, 6, Jace DeShazer, 11, and Jantzen DeShazer, 10, walk and skip rocks along the shore of Lake Crescent at Barnes Point in Olympic National Park. The family was on an outing to the North Olympic Peninsula with a visit to the park along the way. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioners on track to OK homeless grant proposals

Task force narrows list to $1.2 million from larger requests

Jefferson lifts its COVID measure

Some policy changes will remain optional

Rose’s Pawn Shop is among the 40 performing groups on their way to the 30th anniversary Juan de Fuca Festival. The varied lineup has been unveiled at JFFA.org. (Rose’s Pawn Shop)

Tickets on sale for Juan de Fuca Festival

May event free for youth 17 and younger

Rose’s Pawn Shop is among the 40 performing groups on their way to the 30th anniversary Juan de Fuca Festival. The varied lineup has been unveiled at JFFA.org. (Rose’s Pawn Shop)
Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Easter celebrations

Easter celebrations were conducted Saturday and Sunday across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Grade school shift to be viewed

Sequim discussion set for 6 tonight

Murray, Kilmer hunt invasive crab

Both support federal help against problem

Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly brandishing gun at restaurant

No one hurt; police continuing to investigate

Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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State Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons, adding restrictions on gun purchases, now on course

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Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion

Mifepristone issue likely headed for U.S. Supreme Court

  • Apr 8, 2023
  • By Bobby Caina Calvan And Ken Miller The Associated Press

Fentanyl remains top concern on Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County leads state in per capita overdoses, driven by fentanyl

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Latest bill version enforces orca boundary

An orca protection bill has come full circle, making 1,000-yard boater restrictions mandatory instead… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Restrooms final step of Spartan Stadium project

Cost gives school board members pause