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Colorado man charged in Washington Net Nanny sting

A 62-year-old Colorado man has been charged with child sex crimes through a Washington state internet sting. Ten people were arrested between… Continue reading

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Officials rethinking fee hikes: Olympic National Park officials await final plan

Olympic National Park officials are awaiting word from Washington, D.C., following reports that the… Continue reading

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson PUD to celebrate five years of providing electrical power

On Friday, the Jefferson County Public Utility District will celebrate power to the people. The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) has… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Approximately 50 Ryan McAllister campaign signs have been illegally removed from properties throughout the county in the past two weeks, according to the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Port Townsend bicycle rider dies of collision injuries

A 75-year-old Port Townsend bicycle rider has died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle. The identity of the man,… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Washington House Minority Leader J. T. Wilcox said he was wrong to support a law exempting state lawmakers from the state Public… Continue reading

Legislation ‘classic mistake:’ House GOP chief talks about public records, 24th District

Port Townsend man in fatal collision identified as local artist

A Port Townsend bicyclist who was struck by a car last week and later died from his injuries has been identified as… Continue reading

Officials: Annexation would cost Port Townsend property owners more, but provide more

If city residents approve annexation into the East Jefferson Fire District, they would pay more in property taxes — but they also… Continue reading

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

For many students, spring break means a week of rest and relaxation and no homework. For others, being out of school this… Continue reading

Port Angeles Food Bank, volunteers provide ‘Break Bags’ for students

Net Nanny probe continues: Forty to 65 more had contact with officers

Law enforcement authorities in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties are continuing to investigate potential sexual predators who unwittingly took part in an internet “Net Nanny”… Continue reading

Port Townsend man accused in Net Nanny sting dies in apparent suicide

One of the 10 men arrested for investigation of child abuse as part of the Net Nanny sting operation was found dead… Continue reading

Eight accused in Net Nanny plead not guilty in Jefferson County

Eight men accused of child sex crimes have pleaded not guilty in Jefferson County Superior Court to charges in connection with last… Continue reading

Packed crowd speaks out against selling John Wayne Marina

Packed crowd speaks out against selling John Wayne Marina

For the second time in two weeks, Port of Port Angeles commissioners heard their constituents say they are against selling John Wayne… Continue reading

Packed crowd speaks out against selling John Wayne Marina
Businessman has plans for The Landing mall in Port Angeles

Businessman has plans for The Landing mall in Port Angeles

The Landing mall has been acquired by a Seattle businessman with local ties and a vision for the landmark property. Erik Marks,… Continue reading

Businessman has plans for The Landing mall in Port Angeles
Officials tour Valley Creek site of former homeless camp in Port Angeles

Officials tour Valley Creek site of former homeless camp in Port Angeles

A half-month-long cleanup of an abandoned homeless encampment along Valley Creek and a neighborhood watch meeting led to several officials touring the… Continue reading

Officials tour Valley Creek site of former homeless camp in Port Angeles
Internet sting nets 10 accused of child sex crimes

Internet sting nets 10 accused of child sex crimes

Six North Olympic Peninsula residents arrested in multi-agency undercover work in Jefferson County.

Internet sting nets 10 accused of child sex crimes

New firm grows in sales: Airborne expects eventually to have all workers based on Peninsula

One of the Port of Port Angeles’ newest tenants is projecting exponential growth and profits as it looks at expanding and hiring… Continue reading

Roundabout considered for busy intersection at Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road

Roundabout considered for busy intersection at Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road

Clallam County officials are considering fast-tracking the installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road, citing concerns… Continue reading

Roundabout considered for busy intersection at Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road

Clallam to hire youth suicide prevention coordinator

Clallam County is preparing to hire a 32-hour-per-week youth suicide prevention coordinator with federal funding provided from the state Department of Health.… Continue reading

Second developer inquires about John Wayne Marina

Second developer inquires about John Wayne Marina

A second marina developer has expressed interest in purchasing the Port of Port Angeles’ John Wayne Marina. Jeff Pence, co-owner of Pacific Marina… Continue reading

Second developer inquires about John Wayne Marina