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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Smoke from the Cascade fires paints the sunrise in Port Townsend on Monday as the MV Salish heads for Whidbey Island on its 7:30 a.m. run. Continuing air pollution from the fires prompted a National Weather Service air quality alert that lasts until midnight today in Jefferson County. For more information, see Page A14.
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Smoky skies over Port Townsend

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Smoke from the Cascade fires paints the sunrise in Port Townsend on Monday as the MV Salish heads for Whidbey… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Smoke from the Cascade fires paints the sunrise in Port Townsend on Monday as the MV Salish heads for Whidbey Island on its 7:30 a.m. run. Continuing air pollution from the fires prompted a National Weather Service air quality alert that lasts until midnight today in Jefferson County. For more information, see Page A14.

WAVE Food Drive ‘gigantic act of kindness’

Food, financial donations can be dropped off on Saturday

Ballots sent out on North Olympic Peninsula

Midterm election voting now underway

Hastings Building tours are set for both days of Haunted Histories and Mysteries. (Port Townsend Main Street)

Haunted good time promised by Port Townsend Main Street

Tickets available now for many events

Hastings Building tours are set for both days of Haunted Histories and Mysteries. (Port Townsend Main Street)

Jefferson County eyes extending emergency

COVID action to be considered on Monday

A bulldozer levels dirt along a new levee being built along the Dungeness River on Saturday not far from the mouth of the river near the Dungeness community north of Sequim. The first phase of the multi-year levee setback project includes construction of a new levee and an embankment to realign Towne Road, as well as culverts and restoration of the river’s floodplain. In the background is the historic Dungeness Old Schoolhouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Levee construction

A bulldozer levels dirt along a new levee being built along the Dungeness River on Saturday not far from the mouth of the river near… Continue reading

A bulldozer levels dirt along a new levee being built along the Dungeness River on Saturday not far from the mouth of the river near the Dungeness community north of Sequim. The first phase of the multi-year levee setback project includes construction of a new levee and an embankment to realign Towne Road, as well as culverts and restoration of the river’s floodplain. In the background is the historic Dungeness Old Schoolhouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

No one injured after 15-mile pursuit that ends near Carlsborg

Prosecutors’ office awaits lab results before charging decision

Michael Rocha.

Sequim school leaders pick Rocha for open director position

Michael Rocha selected for seat

Michael Rocha.

Property value notices sent out in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Local values see large increase from 2021, assessors say

Bail set for man following standoff

Sequim man held in lieu of $250K

Coronavirus

Deaths from virus both elderly women with health conditions

Case rates drop in both Clallam, Jefferson counties

Brandi Montgomery, front, and John Patterson, both of Sequim, make their guesses on the weight of a massive Atlantic Giant pumpkin on display at the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market at the Sequim Civic Center. The contest, hosted by the market with a pumpkin provided by Beanstalk Farm, allowed market visitors to record their estimations for a shot at a prize of $20 in market bucks. The winner and weight will be announced later this week on the market’s Facebook page. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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How much does it weigh?

Brandi Montgomery, front, and John Patterson, both of Sequim, make their guesses on the weight of a massive Atlantic Giant pumpkin on display at the… Continue reading

Brandi Montgomery, front, and John Patterson, both of Sequim, make their guesses on the weight of a massive Atlantic Giant pumpkin on display at the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market at the Sequim Civic Center. The contest, hosted by the market with a pumpkin provided by Beanstalk Farm, allowed market visitors to record their estimations for a shot at a prize of $20 in market bucks. The winner and weight will be announced later this week on the market’s Facebook page. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend’s Elliot Mull (123) and friend Nick Harper (103), both 10 years old lead, a continent of 10-13 year olds at the start of the 5K Larry Scott Trail Run on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/Peninsula Daily News)

(Updated) Familiar winners abound in Port Townsend race

Top times run in half-marathon, 10K and 5K events

Port Townsend’s Elliot Mull (123) and friend Nick Harper (103), both 10 years old lead, a continent of 10-13 year olds at the start of the 5K Larry Scott Trail Run on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/Peninsula Daily News)
An array of 164 solar panels have been installed on roofs at the upper campus of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. (Elizabeth Becker)

Boatbuilding school has solar panels installed

Power generation expected to greatly reduce electric bills

An array of 164 solar panels have been installed on roofs at the upper campus of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. (Elizabeth Becker)

Former Fort Worden PDA CFO charged with fraud

Jefferson County alleges theft of more than $10,000

Port Angeles School District approves contracts with three unions

All three negotiated one-year contracts

Sequim OKs expanded zones for multiplexes

Habitat for Humanity, others eyeing developments

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A construction crew last week goes over the remains of an aging public restroom in the parking lot between First and Front streets in the 100 block in downtown Port Angeles after it was demolished.

Port Angeles to install 24-hour public restrooms

Two planned in downtown area

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A construction crew last week goes over the remains of an aging public restroom in the parking lot between First and Front streets in the 100 block in downtown Port Angeles after it was demolished.

Port Angeles views utility rate hikes

Public hearing continued to Tuesday

Air pollution from smoke worse in certain areas of Peninsula

Some relief expected on Monday