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Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend

Sheriff David Stanko and challenger Detective Joe Nole disagreed on a number of issues while County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Haas and challenger… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff, prosecuting attorney candidates spar in Port Townsend
Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles

Two candidates for the state Legislature who want to represent the 24th District differed on climate change and on reducing voter-percentage requirements… Continue reading

Climate, bonds topics at legislative candidate forum in Port Angeles
Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing

A Port Angeles pet owner is mourning after her 7-year-old cat Tarot was apparently violently killed and then left at Shane Park.… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigate cat killing
Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety

With summer in full swing, downtown stores are experiencing a welcome increase in business due to an influx of tourists. But with… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street plans program on theft prevention, safety
Port Angeles Parks and Rec plans first Day of Play across city

Port Angeles Parks and Rec plans first Day of Play across city

The city of Port Angeles Parks and Recreation department is preparing to host its inaugural Day of Play in honor of National… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks and Rec plans first Day of Play across city
Federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court

Federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court

After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2018
Federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh nominated for Supreme Court
Marrowstone Island author releases debut novel

Marrowstone Island author releases debut novel

Meet the author who celebrated the release of her debut novel at Chuck E. Cheese’s, with a side trip to a particular store.… Continue reading

Marrowstone Island author releases debut novel
Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer plans to introduce a bill this month that would help expand broadband access to rural areas such as… Continue reading

Kilmer: Bill aims to expand broadband access

Clallam commissioner candidate forum yields differing agendas

Those who attended Nor’Wester Rotary’s Clallam County Commissioner District 3 candidate forum heard two distinct agendas from incumbent Bill Peach and challenger… Continue reading

Close encounter: NASA scientist studies space rock fallout in sanctuary

Close encounter: NASA scientist studies space rock fallout in sanctuary

There was something different about the meteorites that fell into the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary on March 7, a NASA scientist… Continue reading

Close encounter: NASA scientist studies space rock fallout in sanctuary

Fire district to place levy lid lift on November ballot

Voters in the Sequim area and a small part of East Jefferson County will consider this November a proposed levy lid lift for… Continue reading

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday

The importance of the marine trades sector in Jefferson County and the region will be discussed Thursday at a public meeting at… Continue reading

Marine trades report to be presented Thursday
Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles to get new owner

Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles to get new owner

The largest hotel in Clallam and Jefferson counties is about to get a new owner but will keep its familiar name. The… Continue reading

Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles to get new owner

Closures planned on Hood Canal Bridge tonight

SHINE – Late night and early morning drivers can expect intermittent closures of the Hood Canal Bridge tonight. Closures will be between 10 p.m. tonight… Continue reading

Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award

Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award

Elaine Grinnell’s talent for sharing the stories of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has not gone unnoticed. She was one of four people across… Continue reading

Famed Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller given national award
Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112

Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112

The Clallam County commissioners and the Makah Tribe are preparing to send a letter to the state Department of Transportation asking it… Continue reading

Clallam County, Makah to ask state to fix Highway 112
Outspoken actor Danny Glover to be Port Townsend Film Festival special guest

Outspoken actor Danny Glover to be Port Townsend Film Festival special guest

Thanks to a staff member’s connection, actor-producer-social activist Danny Glover is to be the special guest at this year’s Port Townsend Film… Continue reading

Outspoken actor Danny Glover to be Port Townsend Film Festival special guest

Investigators suspect body found near Clallam Bay that of Victoria man

Investigators should determine by Monday if dental records from a missing 56-year-old Victoria-area, B.C., kayaker match those of a man whose body… Continue reading

Pyrotechnician David Chuljian sets firing mechanisms with his team as they prep on Wednesday afternoon for the fireworks display finale of the The Old School 4th of July at Fort Worden. By his count, Chilean said there are 232 large and medium-sized mortars and several smaller ones worth 15 minutes of booms and flash. He’s been lighting off fireworks, legally, for 35 years. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)

Pyrotechnican tells of work to prepare for fireworks shows

The man behind Wednesday night’s fireworks display, David Chuljian, has packed and shot his own fireworks for 35 years. His dad was… Continue reading

Pyrotechnician David Chuljian sets firing mechanisms with his team as they prep on Wednesday afternoon for the fireworks display finale of the The Old School 4th of July at Fort Worden. By his count, Chilean said there are 232 large and medium-sized mortars and several smaller ones worth 15 minutes of booms and flash. He’s been lighting off fireworks, legally, for 35 years. (Jeannie McMacken/ Peninsula Daily News)
Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud

Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud

A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has pleaded guilty to fraud. Harold Backer changed his plea Wednesday in… Continue reading

Former Olympic rower pleads guilty to fraud