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Most back on the grid after power outages in Jefferson County

Electrical power had been restored to most Jefferson County Public Utility District customers by noon today after separate incidents caused widespread outages… Continue reading

A new proposal from the City of Sequim asks contractors to evaluate current and ongoing costs for the John Wayne Marina. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Lease in John Wayne Marina’s future?

John Wayne Marina’s future has become crowded with possibilities, including a potential joint ownership-operating agreement between the city of Sequim and Jamestown… Continue reading

A new proposal from the City of Sequim asks contractors to evaluate current and ongoing costs for the John Wayne Marina. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Commissioners adopt 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

Commissioners adopt 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan

The Jefferson County commissioners have voted unanimously to adopt the 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code, a 400-page road… Continue reading

Commissioners adopt 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy in Washington by 2045

Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy in Washington by 2045

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday proposed an ambitious package of legislation to tackle climate change, including eliminating fossil fuels such as natural gas… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2018
  • By Mark Swanson Peninsula Daily News
Inslee wants 100 percent clean energy in Washington by 2045

Death of Neah Bay man investigated after body found in truck on Highway 112

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Neah Bay man after his body was found in a… Continue reading

New lights installed at Memorial Field in Port Townsend

New lights installed at Memorial Field in Port Townsend

Jefferson County’s Memorial Field is a whole lot brighter as the latest lighting technology has replaced the old standard that has been… Continue reading

New lights installed at Memorial Field in Port Townsend

Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team has seized $58,671 in drugs this year

The Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team has seized 406 grams of heroin, 194 grams of methamphetamine, and 343 opioid pills and suboxone… Continue reading

Clallam County commissioners approve letter to Department of Natural Resources

The Clallam County commissioners have agreed to send a letter to the state Department of Natural Resources, telling the department that its… Continue reading

Peninsula voter turnout higher than historic statewide participation

The North Olympic Peninsula saw a higher number of registered voters participate in this year’s general election than did statewide. The state saw… Continue reading

(Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)                                Marie Sewell of Port Townsend makes afghans — such as this one with Seahawks colors — to give away.

Christmas meal saved by Home Fund help

When you walk into your kitchen to create the big holiday meal, you can take one thing for granted: the ground beneath… Continue reading

(Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)                                Marie Sewell of Port Townsend makes afghans — such as this one with Seahawks colors — to give away.
Task force: Legislature should be more transparent

Task force: Legislature should be more transparent

A task force created after Washington lawmakers attempted to exempt themselves from the state’s Public Records Act says the state… Continue reading

Task force: Legislature should be more transparent

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating wreck involving deputy

An investigation is underway into a wreck involving an on-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy. Both Deputy Ryan Menday and Don Boehnlein, 62,… Continue reading

City of Port Townsend to aid Cherry Street housing project

City of Port Townsend to aid Cherry Street housing project

The City of Port Townsend will help Homeward Bound Community Land Trust with project management assistance as it works to complete its… Continue reading

City of Port Townsend to aid Cherry Street housing project
Nothing easy about it: Two try out being homeless in Port Angeles

Nothing easy about it: Two try out being homeless in Port Angeles

Being homeless in Port Angeles is far from easy, a reality that becomes chillingly clear at about 5 a.m. every morning. Many… Continue reading

Nothing easy about it: Two try out being homeless in Port Angeles

Port Angeles officials to spend night on the streets

After spending a night at Serenity House of Clallam County’s night-by-night shelter and attempting to keep warm in below-freezing temperatures, Amy Miller… Continue reading

Lawsuit against Clallam County prosecutor settled

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Nichols has settled a lawsuit with Tina Hendrickson, a former office manager who sued him over alleged… Continue reading

Navy ends negotiations: Port Townsend not part of talks on jet noise, historic properties

Navy ends negotiations: Port Townsend not part of talks on jet noise, historic properties

The U.S. Navy has canceled talks about how to mitigate adverse effects of increased EA-18G Growler operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey… Continue reading

Navy ends negotiations: Port Townsend not part of talks on jet noise, historic properties
Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative

Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative

City Council members grappled with a controversial decision to remove an adored sequoia from Lions Park before agreeing that the decision rested… Continue reading

Sequoia removal still stands: Port Angeles council agrees decision is administrative
Fire shoots flames up trees in Joyce

Fire shoots flames up trees in Joyce

Ammunition exploded and flames climbed nearby trees as firefighters from Clallam Fire District No. 4 arrived at a fully engulfed unoccupied mobile home… Continue reading

Fire shoots flames up trees in Joyce
Blaze destroys Blyn home near Chicken Coop Road

Blaze destroys Blyn home near Chicken Coop Road

Officials said a fire that consumed a Blyn home late Monday morning was tough to fight due to terrain. Assistant Fire Chief Tony… Continue reading

Blaze destroys Blyn home near Chicken Coop Road