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Four suspected of overdose in Brinnon

Infant taken into Child Protective Services custody

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital signs a letter with UW

Three-month timeline to discuss details

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
From left to right, Collin McAvinchey, Adam Amr, Joey Gish and Will Jevne of Sweater Weather Stringband will host Olympickin' at the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday.

Mini music shows set for this weekend

Olympickin’, Quietly festivals to be held at Quilcene Lantern

From left to right, Collin McAvinchey, Adam Amr, Joey Gish and Will Jevne of Sweater Weather Stringband will host Olympickin' at the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday.

Port Angeles City Council appoints Hamilton to vacant seat

Teacher among three finalists for position

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Class is in session

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

COVID-19 cases seeing surge at end of summer, official says

Vaccines may be more difficult to get for younger populations

First Fed leasing branches it sold

Six buildings now on 15-year pacts

Peninsula Daily News to open office Thursday

The Peninsula Daily News will open its new office on Thursday. The building, at 1102 E. First St. in Port Angeles, is… Continue reading

Jandi Small’s painting, “Lavender Fields Forever,” will be part of the Northwest Elements exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center.

Self-guided First Friday Art Walk set for this weekend

The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a blue-themed event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues in downtown Sequim.… Continue reading

Jandi Small’s painting, “Lavender Fields Forever,” will be part of the Northwest Elements exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center.
Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Air Affaire

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during… Continue reading

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula groups receive arts funds

Statewide program awards $10 million

Sun Day at City Pier to highlight range of renewable energy options

Electric vehicles, home and garden tools to be on display

Wooden Boat Festival returns this weekend

Four-day event to kick off Thursday in Port Townsend

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as their contribution to the Outsiders Street Art Project Port Townsend during Jefferson County’s first community public art project. Adams’ project, titled “Eye Strain,” had to be submitted for approval before work could begin. Each artist had an 8-foot section of fence to work on. The fence will be taken down, most likely next spring, to be replaced with a new one. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Street art project

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as… Continue reading

Jesse Adams, front, of Port Townsend, and son Evan of Allyn paint eyes on a section of the fence surrounding Port Townsend’s Memorial Field as their contribution to the Outsiders Street Art Project Port Townsend during Jefferson County’s first community public art project. Adams’ project, titled “Eye Strain,” had to be submitted for approval before work could begin. Each artist had an 8-foot section of fence to work on. The fence will be taken down, most likely next spring, to be replaced with a new one. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim approves process to create improvement districts

Effort could help neighborhoods finance repair projects

Sequim school board approves $49.6 million budget for 2025-26

District planning to host 2,525 students at start of year

Sequim Wolf Pack will continue to practice at Sequim Little League’s fields due to new fees within Sequim School District for renting its field space. Organizers said they’ve practiced and played games at either Sequim High School or Sequim Middle School since 2010. School leaders said they’re meeting with groups through August to discuss concerns. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim school fees irk groups

Teams, productions move or await change

Sequim Wolf Pack will continue to practice at Sequim Little League’s fields due to new fees within Sequim School District for renting its field space. Organizers said they’ve practiced and played games at either Sequim High School or Sequim Middle School since 2010. School leaders said they’re meeting with groups through August to discuss concerns. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Becky Forrester participated in a project during which people living in Port Townsend and experiencing homelessness were given cameras to photograph their lives. After finding housing at Caswell-Brown Village, she started a community garden. (Becky Forrester)

Jefferson history exhibitions to open next week

Artist’s 30-year work highlights shows

Becky Forrester participated in a project during which people living in Port Townsend and experiencing homelessness were given cameras to photograph their lives. After finding housing at Caswell-Brown Village, she started a community garden. (Becky Forrester)

Murder retrial set for next year

Triple-homicide case slated for September 2026

Kate Orzikh, owner of Sunflower Tastes bakery and deli at The Wharf in Port Angeles, holds loaves of sourdough bread created in the establishment’s kitchen. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ukrainian baker opens deli, donates proceeds from rye

Business grows out of success of two-day garage sale

Kate Orzikh, owner of Sunflower Tastes bakery and deli at The Wharf in Port Angeles, holds loaves of sourdough bread created in the establishment’s kitchen. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)