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(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
Olympic National Park seeks public input on alternatives for Olympic Hot Springs Road

Olympic National Park seeks public input on alternatives for Olympic Hot Springs Road

Olympic National Park is asking the public to comment on how the park should restore vehicle access to the Elwha Valley… Continue reading

Olympic National Park seeks public input on alternatives for Olympic Hot Springs Road

Jefferson County commissioners call for February special election

A special election has been set for Feb. 12, 2019, so voters can consider a ballot proposition that would annex the city… Continue reading

Investors likely to have high expectations for Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone

Port of Port Angeles officials are discovering possible limitations to what the Emerald Coast Opportunity Zone can offer to rural areas. Among… Continue reading

Carlsborg 12-year-old continues toiletries donations to homeless

Carlsborg 12-year-old continues toiletries donations to homeless

River Jensen is definitely on Santa’s “nice” list this year as she plans to donate collected toiletries to organizations that help the homeless… Continue reading

Carlsborg 12-year-old continues toiletries donations to homeless
Sequim Fir Street reconstruction moved to April

Sequim Fir Street reconstruction moved to April

Anticipated reconstruction on West Fir Street is on hold again. City of Sequim officials report the anticipated January start date to reconstruct the… Continue reading

Sequim Fir Street reconstruction moved to April

Recount finds no change in District Court II judge race

An unofficial recount upheld Erik Rohrer’s 28-vote victory over John Black in the general election race for Clallam County District Court II… Continue reading

New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office

New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office

The Port Townsend Post Office on Washington Street is jumping this time of year as thousands of packages, cards and special deliveries… Continue reading

New postmaster tells of letters, packages and the uniqueness of Port Townsend Post Office
First show in Port Angeles theater since 2014 opens Friday

First show in Port Angeles theater since 2014 opens Friday

The Lincoln Theater will come to life this Friday during the premier of “Snow White and the Five Housemates,” a locally-written Christmas… Continue reading

First show in Port Angeles theater since 2014 opens Friday
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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe seeks to rename clamming beach

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is seeking to rename a beach at the mouth of Dean Creek near Blyn. The tribe filed paperwork with… Continue reading

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