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Jefferson County gets millions in funding

$1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill sets aside money for regional projects

Man sentenced to 7 years for distributing drugs

Smith, 50, had prior arrests in Port Angeles in 2014 and 2021

A group of Admiralty Audubon members look out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca to count birds for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Christmas Bird Count nearing completion

Volunteers still needed for Friday’s Port Angeles outing

A group of Admiralty Audubon members look out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca to count birds for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Water quality impacts Island View Water District on West End

Water use restrictions are in effect for the Island View Water District west of Sekiu due to water quality issues caused by excessive run-off and… Continue reading

Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and her other dogs, Williwaw, center, and Lollie look on during Saturday’s king tide on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The astronomical high tide in Port Angeles on Saturday was 8.98 feet, prompting coastal flood advisories for most shorelines in Northwest Washington. The highest king tide on the North Olympic Peninsula was a predicted 10.9 feet Friday and Saturday at La Push. Port Townsend’s highest tide was on Christmas Day with an estimated 9.9 feet. High tides at Dungeness were 8.8 feet throughout the holiday weekend and including today. King tides will be seen again on the Peninsula beginning Jan. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

King tide

Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Thea Bey of Port Angeles watches as her dog, Thuja, tries to retrieve a stick from incoming waves on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles and her other dogs, Williwaw, center, and Lollie look on during Saturday’s king tide on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The astronomical high tide in Port Angeles on Saturday was 8.98 feet, prompting coastal flood advisories for most shorelines in Northwest Washington. The highest king tide on the North Olympic Peninsula was a predicted 10.9 feet Friday and Saturday at La Push. Port Townsend’s highest tide was on Christmas Day with an estimated 9.9 feet. High tides at Dungeness were 8.8 feet throughout the holiday weekend and including today. King tides will be seen again on the Peninsula beginning Jan. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Barb Maynes, a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Angeles, breaks up ice on the sidewalk on the Laurel Street side of the church on Saturday. Warming temperatures and rain were helping to melt nearly a foot of snow that had fallen earlier in the week, but remaining accumulated ice required physical attention in many locations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula escapes worst of winter storm

Heavy rain, high wind forecast for this week

Barb Maynes, a member of First United Methodist Church in Port Angeles, breaks up ice on the sidewalk on the Laurel Street side of the church on Saturday. Warming temperatures and rain were helping to melt nearly a foot of snow that had fallen earlier in the week, but remaining accumulated ice required physical attention in many locations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Decorated trees and bushes light up the night on the grounds of 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Scenic lights

Trees wrapped with strings of lights on the south campus of the Jamestown S’Klallan tribal center make up part of a display of nearly 3.5… Continue reading

Decorated trees and bushes light up the night on the grounds of 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Donors epitomize the spirit of the season

Peninsula Home Fund grows

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Flu kills 2 more on North Olympic Peninsula

Health officer: Strain seen in emergency rooms

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News After days of frozen streets and sidewalks the downtown Port Townsend business district is covered with slush and puddles after an overnight rain on Thursday and Friday morning. The temperature climbed to 37 degrees at mid-day Friday.

Minimal disruptions as ice, snow begin to melt

Rain forecast for holiday weekend

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News After days of frozen streets and sidewalks the downtown Port Townsend business district is covered with slush and puddles after an overnight rain on Thursday and Friday morning. The temperature climbed to 37 degrees at mid-day Friday.

Camp David Jr. gets new park fees

Director: ‘Still the best value in area’

Clallam County changes fees for several facilities

In addition to Camp David Jr., other Clallam County Park and Recreation facilities will see fee increases and changes to how the… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue chief: Funding fulfills a big need

Grant to help those who need services

Pedestrians make their way along an icy stretch of First Street in downtown Port Angeles on a sub-freezing Thursday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Freezing followed by flooding expected as weather changes

Peninsula roads could be especially hazardous today

Pedestrians make their way along an icy stretch of First Street in downtown Port Angeles on a sub-freezing Thursday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Hardwoods donates to Field Hall

Wood trim to be installed in downtown theater

Bill Meyer of Forks watches as his golden doodle Remi chases after a tossed snowball on Wednesday at the Port Angeles dog park at Lincoln Park. Meyer said the dog loved snow and that the park was a favorite romping ground during trips to Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Colder weather expected followed by rain Friday

Shelters fill up as chill sets in

Bill Meyer of Forks watches as his golden doodle Remi chases after a tossed snowball on Wednesday at the Port Angeles dog park at Lincoln Park. Meyer said the dog loved snow and that the park was a favorite romping ground during trips to Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Future of Port Townsend golf course considered

Two more open houses planned

Peninsula Home Fund helps those in need

Cold weather increases requests for assistance

Port Angeles changes code about private EV charging stations

Move made to increase new infrastructure

Democrats propose assault weapon ban, gun purchase permit

Rep. Mike Chapman expects passage of some version into law