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Jefferson, Clallam county commisioners head to D.C.

The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host approximately 100 state and local elected officials from Washington and Oregon on Thursday,… Continue reading

Human Resources director named interim Clallam County administrator

The Clallam County commissioners have appointed Human Resources Director Rich Sill as the county’s interim county administrator when Jim Jones retires from… Continue reading

Peninsula College awarded $2.2 million federal grant

Peninsula College awarded $2.2 million federal grant

Peninsula College announced Monday it will receive a $2.2 million grant from the federal Department of Education that officials say will enhance… Continue reading

Peninsula College awarded $2.2 million federal grant
Jefferson County proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

Jefferson County proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

The second Monday in October was unanimously proclaimed Indigenous Peoples Day in Jefferson County by the county commissioners during Monday’s meeting. Lower… Continue reading

Jefferson County proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day
Emergency workers at the scene of a fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Brinnon on Sunday afternoon. (Washington State Patrol)

Port Townsend woman killed in Brinnon wreck

A 72-year-old Port Townsend woman driving northbound on U.S. Highway 101 died Sunday afternoon after an Oregon driver traveling southbound crossed the centerline,… Continue reading

Emergency workers at the scene of a fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 101 near Brinnon on Sunday afternoon. (Washington State Patrol)
Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence

Voters in Washington state will decide the fate of an initiative that seeks to curb gun violence… Continue reading

Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County prosecuting attorney, challenger wrangle at forum

Jefferson County prosecuting attorney Michael Haas and challenger James M. Kennedy sparred over experience and office turnover during a League of Women Voters/American… Continue reading

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney incumbent Michael Haas, left, and challenger James Kennedy met at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim motorcyclist arrested at gunpoint after high speed chase

A Sequim man was arrested at gunpoint last week after he allegedly drove a motorcycle at speeds of more than 110 mph… Continue reading

Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend

The road, sand and mud kourses of Port Townsend’s 36th Kinetic Skulpture Race are today. Human-powered contraptions will move up and down… Continue reading

Kinetic contraptions compete today in Port Townsend
VIDEO: Scientists optimistic about return of chinook to Elwha River

VIDEO: Scientists optimistic about return of chinook to Elwha River

Chinook salmon are now returning to the Elwha River in droves and the scientists who study them are excited about what… Continue reading

VIDEO: Scientists optimistic about return of chinook to Elwha River
Last day of CrabFest today in Port Angeles

Last day of CrabFest today in Port Angeles

Fresh crab and other goodies will be featured today in the last day of the 17th annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival.… Continue reading

Last day of CrabFest today in Port Angeles
Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County District Court judge hopefuls discuss experience, goals

Candidates for District Court judge discussed their experience, qualifications and goals for the position during a League of Women Voters/American Association of University… Continue reading

Jefferson County District Court Judge candidates Mindy Walker, left, and Noah Harrison met Thursday evening at a candidates forum to discuss their experience and positions on the judicial system. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Peach, Doherty trade jabs at Clallam County commissioner forum

Bill Peach and Mike Doherty are two former political foes vying for District 3 Clallam County commissioner in the Nov. 6 general… Continue reading

CrabFest gears up for big weekend in Port Angeles

CrabFest gears up for big weekend in Port Angeles

The line to order crab at the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival should move faster this weekend thanks to a $10,000 investment… Continue reading

CrabFest gears up for big weekend in Port Angeles
Demonstration home in Sequim on solar energy tour

Demonstration home in Sequim on solar energy tour

A Sequim man will demonstrate his energy-efficient house as part of the American Solar Energy Society’s nationwide open house Saturday. David Large will… Continue reading

Demonstration home in Sequim on solar energy tour
Game Farm lawsuit threatened: Animal rights group issues ultimatum to Sequim facility

Game Farm lawsuit threatened: Animal rights group issues ultimatum to Sequim facility

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is threatening to sue the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, alleging the facility keeps animals — including lions,… Continue reading

Game Farm lawsuit threatened: Animal rights group issues ultimatum to Sequim facility

Quilcene woman dies in collision on state Highway 20

A Quilcene woman was killed when she lost control of her vehicle on state Highway 20 near the intersection of Eaglemount Road.… Continue reading

Clallam PUD opposes carbon fee initiative

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have resolved to oppose a state ballot measure that would slap a fee on large carbon polluters.… Continue reading

William Shore Memorial Pool to temporarily close for $15 million renovation in April

William Shore Memorial Pool to temporarily close for $15 million renovation in April

Costs force move from phased plan that would have left Port Angeles facility open during work

William Shore Memorial Pool to temporarily close for $15 million renovation in April
Clallam commissioners to focus on chief financial officer before new county administrator

Clallam commissioners to focus on chief financial officer before new county administrator

The Clallam County commissioners agreed Monday they should hire a chief financial officer before restarting their search for a new county administrator.… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners to focus on chief financial officer before new county administrator