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National emergency phone message test set for 11:20 a.m. today

AS PART OF National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test… Continue reading

Sunland aims to entice new golfers

Sunland aims to entice new golfers

As its new general manager, Michael Snyder looks to implement a new “bare bones budget” initiative to bring in more golfers and green… Continue reading

Sunland aims to entice new golfers
PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

A two-block line of vehicles ques up at Frugals in Port Angeles on Sunday. The fast-food restaurant, which started in Port Angeles, celebrated its 30-year… Continue reading

PHOTO: Vehicles line street for Frugals anniversary

Representatives tell action team that goal is expanded broadband access for region

State and federal lawmakers are working to close the broadband gap that exists in such rural areas as the West End of… Continue reading

Peninsula tribal representatives tell of struggles to get high-speed internet

Efforts to improve broadband access for Olympic Peninsula tribes were spotlighted in a Broadband Action Team meeting in Port Angeles. Several West… Continue reading

Clallam prosecutor seeks dismissal of sexual harassment lawsuit

Clallam County Prosecutor Mark Nichols has asked a federal judge to dismiss the civil sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by a former… Continue reading

United Good Neighbors gives donors many choices in 61st campaign

United Good Neighbors will launch its 61st annual campaign today with a new element — an online giving catalog that features 55… Continue reading

Clallam County sheriff hopefuls pull no punches at debate

The gloves came off at a Clallam County sheriff’s election forum. Three-term incumbent Bill Benedict and his former detective, Jim McLaughlin, challenged… Continue reading

Tsunami siren test set Monday across Peninsula

Winchester chimes will be heard at noon Monday in Clallam and Jefferson counties during a test of the tsunami siren system. Those… Continue reading

Navy: More aircraft, flights in plan for Whidbey Air Station, Outlying Field Coupeville

The Navy is nearing the final step in adding 36 EA-18G Growlers to the 82 based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island… Continue reading

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday

Some 400 people are expected at a public hearing Monday on a draft ordinance regulating commercial shooting ranges, a document that has… Continue reading

Public hearing on proposed Jefferson County shooting range law set for Monday
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