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2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Awards were presented to Sarah Doyle (left), stewardship coordinator for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Dr. Eloise Kailin, Olympic Environmental Council co-founder. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire (center) presented the awards. Dr Kailin who was not present was represented by Darlene Schanfald, her fellow board member from Protect the Peninsula’s Future. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Kailin, Doyle honored with Eleanor Stopps environmental award

Dr. Eloise Kailin of Blyn and Sara Doyle of Port Townsend have been awarded the 2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award from… Continue reading

2018 Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Awards were presented to Sarah Doyle (left), stewardship coordinator for the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and Dr. Eloise Kailin, Olympic Environmental Council co-founder. Port Townsend Marine Science Center Executive Director Janine Boire (center) presented the awards. Dr Kailin who was not present was represented by Darlene Schanfald, her fellow board member from Protect the Peninsula’s Future. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore Memorial Pool in Port Angeles nets $1.25 million in state grants

The William Shore Memorial Pool District has been chosen to receive two grants from the state Recreation and Conservation Office and the… Continue reading

Study approved in attempt to restore vehicle access to the Elwha Valley

Study approved in attempt to restore vehicle access to the Elwha Valley

Olympic National Park has announced a finding of no significant impact for a study that will determine the feasibility of relocating… Continue reading

Study approved in attempt to restore vehicle access to the Elwha Valley
McKinley Paper: Ediz Hook mill to be operating in a year

McKinley Paper: Ediz Hook mill to be operating in a year

McKinley Paper Co. officials have said the company will begin production at its Port Angeles mill by September 2019, ending a curtailment… Continue reading

McKinley Paper: Ediz Hook mill to be operating in a year

Port Angeles OKs Indigenous People’s Day after debate

After a lively debate, the Port Angeles City Council voted last week to recognize Indigenous People’s Day on Columbus Day. The council… Continue reading

Serenity House shelter likely to reopen; director sought

Serenity House shelter likely to reopen; director sought

Serenity House of Clallam County plans to reopen its night-by-night shelter on Oct. 15, if the nonprofit can hire a new shelter… Continue reading

Serenity House shelter likely to reopen; director sought
Living in interesting times: Activist film star, director talks about building a better world

Living in interesting times: Activist film star, director talks about building a better world

Danny Glover rose at 3:30 in the morning on Friday. He had a plane to catch out of New York City, where… Continue reading

Living in interesting times: Activist film star, director talks about building a better world
Some hope to save historic kitchen at former Elwha Campground

Some hope to save historic kitchen at former Elwha Campground

In what used to be the Elwha Campground adjacent to the flood-ravaged Olympic Hot Springs Road is a historic community kitchen… Continue reading

Some hope to save historic kitchen at former Elwha Campground
Peninsula Behavioral Health to expand into children’s center in Port Angeles

Peninsula Behavioral Health to expand into children’s center in Port Angeles

Construction has started on Peninsula Behavioral Health’s new Children’s Behavioral Health Center. The facility will be in the mostly-vacant building on its… Continue reading

Peninsula Behavioral Health to expand into children’s center in Port Angeles

Stolen law enforcement guns recovered

Two department-issued Glock handguns stolen from the home of two Clallam County Sheriff’s Office employees over the summer have been recovered. The… Continue reading

Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

A new location spurred participation by both vendors and shoppers at the Wednesday Farmers Market, said Amanda Milholland, director of Jefferson County… Continue reading

Director: New venue boon for Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market

Port Townsend School District, Fort Worden ink pact for outdoor learning

Port Townsend students will again have access to a living outdoor classroom, the result of a memo of understanding between the Port… Continue reading

Sequim resident runs for fresh produce for food bank

Sequim resident runs for fresh produce for food bank

Just a few miles into her runs the clamor of Twyla Luke’s everyday life fades away. “I love it — it’s mind clearing,… Continue reading

Sequim resident runs for fresh produce for food bank
Charges expected following vehicle theft, crash

Charges expected following vehicle theft, crash

The State Patrol expects to file charges of taking a motor vehicle without permission, driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended against a… Continue reading

Charges expected following vehicle theft, crash
Olympic National Park ends first roundup of goats

Olympic National Park ends first roundup of goats

The first round of goat wrangling in Olympic National Park has come to an end and 98 goats have been moved… Continue reading

Olympic National Park ends first roundup of goats
End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage

End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage

The SEA Marine lift hoisted a carefully cradled Felicity Ann out of the water Wednesday morning at Point Hudson, concluding a victory… Continue reading

End of a tour: Restored Felicity Ann pulled from water after voyage
Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle

Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle

Timber dominated the discussion as Clallam County commissioner candidates Bill Peach, the Republican incumbent, and former commissioner Mike Doherty, a Democrat, exchanged… Continue reading

Timber is top talk at debate: Peach, Doherty spar in Clallam commission battle

Port Angeles men accused in federal court of series of crimes

Two Port Angeles men accused of burglarizing Olympic National Park entrance stations and stealing more than $2,000 worth of property from them face… Continue reading

Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend

Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend

Work is progressing this week on a Hastings Building project on Taylor Street next to Union Wharf. Scott Nollette, site manager for… Continue reading

Hastings Landing work progressing in Port Townsend
McKinley Paper plans to start production in September 2019 at Port Angeles mill

McKinley Paper plans to start production in September 2019 at Port Angeles mill

McKinley Paper Co. has announced that it will start production in September 2019, ending a curtailment for the mill on Ediz Hook… Continue reading

McKinley Paper plans to start production in September 2019 at Port Angeles mill