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Port Townsend closer to zoning changes

As council mulls changes, public calls for greater affordability

Former Sequim resident Kimmy Siebens has been named USA Today Washington State Woman of the Year for her efforts in helping Bremerton’s homeless and at-risk population and their pets. (Kimmy Siebens)

Sequim native state Woman of the Year

Siebens earns honor from USA Today

Former Sequim resident Kimmy Siebens has been named USA Today Washington State Woman of the Year for her efforts in helping Bremerton’s homeless and at-risk population and their pets. (Kimmy Siebens)

Clallam Transit considers hydrogen

Zero-emission vehicles would replace diesel

Conservation district extends ballot deadline to March 31

In-person voting today at Armory Square Mall

Open house draws fans of new pool, wellness center facility in Port Townsend

Healthier Together event seeks feedback, solutions from patrons

Timber sales strong in Jefferson County

State-managed lands bring in $1.1 million

Mishel Caizapanta of Port Angeles, left, and Teresa Moulton of Sequim, along with her dog, Nollie, walk along a main trail at the newly reopened Robin Hill Farm County Park west of Sequim. The park, which was closed for most of the winter in the wake of a severe November storm that brought down dozens of trees and left many trails in dangerous condition, is now open to visitors with advisories that many trails are still in need of repair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Walk in the park

Mishel Caizapanta of Port Angeles, left, and Teresa Moulton of Sequim, along with her dog, Nollie, walk along a main trail at the newly reopened… Continue reading

Mishel Caizapanta of Port Angeles, left, and Teresa Moulton of Sequim, along with her dog, Nollie, walk along a main trail at the newly reopened Robin Hill Farm County Park west of Sequim. The park, which was closed for most of the winter in the wake of a severe November storm that brought down dozens of trees and left many trails in dangerous condition, is now open to visitors with advisories that many trails are still in need of repair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WSDOT calls off search for missing pilot

The search for a small airplane that dropped off radar two weeks ago in the Queets area has been called off, according… Continue reading

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built at the school and launched on Thursday. A Cat boat is a style that originated in the northeast and sailed around Martha’s Vineyard often as a party boat because it is wide enough to accommodate several people. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Catboat launched

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built… Continue reading

Students watch as Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructor Korey Ruben splashes sea water on the hull of a recently completed 14-foot Cat boat built at the school and launched on Thursday. A Cat boat is a style that originated in the northeast and sailed around Martha’s Vineyard often as a party boat because it is wide enough to accommodate several people. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Field Hall gets grant of $1M

Executive director says $8M left to raise

Clallam County District 2 firefighters work at the scene of a fire that destroyed a mobile home on East Fifth Avenue in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

No people hurt in mobile home fire at Gales Addition

Two cats found dead

Clallam County District 2 firefighters work at the scene of a fire that destroyed a mobile home on East Fifth Avenue in Gales Addition east of Port Angeles on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula College revamping its application, enrollment process

Trustees learn about new testing, onboarding plans

Jon Buonpane of Forks looks over a few of the many wooden items — many made by Olympic Corrections Center inmates — featured during the 2023 Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction on Saturday. The auction, which continued on Sunday, offered more than 1,000 items to raise money for scholarships for Forks High School graduates. The annual event was accompanied this year by the inaugural Forever Twilight in Forks Equinox, which ran from Friday through Sunday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Scholarship auction

many made by Olympic Corrections Center inmates — featured during the… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2023
  • By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Jon Buonpane of Forks looks over a few of the many wooden items — many made by Olympic Corrections Center inmates — featured during the 2023 Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction on Saturday. The auction, which continued on Sunday, offered more than 1,000 items to raise money for scholarships for Forks High School graduates. The annual event was accompanied this year by the inaugural Forever Twilight in Forks Equinox, which ran from Friday through Sunday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
The 42nd annual Paddle for the Kids is taking place will feature 60 members of the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club taking part in a 10-hour relay-style paddle. (Courtesy Pam Carroll)

Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club raising funds for Easter Seals

The 42nd annual Paddle for the Kids is taking place April 1

  • Mar 19, 2023
The 42nd annual Paddle for the Kids is taking place will feature 60 members of the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club taking part in a 10-hour relay-style paddle. (Courtesy Pam Carroll)
Ryan Koher, seen here with his wife Annabel in 2016, was recently released from detention in Mozambique were he was held on unspecified charges of supporting terrorism while working for a Christian missionary organization. The Kohers lived for a time in Port Angeles. (Courtesy photo / Joanne Tisch)

Former Port Angeles resident released from custody in Mozambique

Missionary was held on undetermined charges

Ryan Koher, seen here with his wife Annabel in 2016, was recently released from detention in Mozambique were he was held on unspecified charges of supporting terrorism while working for a Christian missionary organization. The Kohers lived for a time in Port Angeles. (Courtesy photo / Joanne Tisch)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.

Port Townsend Raccoon Lodge could be loaned to city

Acceptance could give piece at least two year lifespan

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Uptown resident Kevin Mason stands in the Friday morning sunlight beside his art structure known as "Raccoon Lodge," a non-inhabitable facade constructed on the side of a 160 year old Monterey Cypress tree that cracked and broke onto the street a few years ago. Mason is involved in discussions with the city over a public right of way issue because the base of the sculpture is within a few inches of the public sidewalk.
US Lighthouse Society The Slip Point Light Station is seen at an earlier time.

Slip Point Light Station registration considered

Historic designation, conveyance to Clallam County viewed

US Lighthouse Society The Slip Point Light Station is seen at an earlier time.
Port Angeles Schools Superintendent Marty Brewer says state funding for special education is woefully inadequate.

Special ed funding boost moves forward

Peninsula superintendents say it’s sorely needed

Port Angeles Schools Superintendent Marty Brewer says state funding for special education is woefully inadequate.

DNR investigates gate vandalism on day of Aldwell timber protest

Agency says it has no leads; incident trapped elderly couple

Food, fiber, art meet in new exhibit

Opening tonight at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center