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No end in sight of partial federal shutdown

Symbols of American promise became emblems of American dysfunction on Saturday when a dispute in Congress… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed both a $4.2 billion capital budget that pays for construction projects… Continue reading

Capital budget signed: Long-delayed funding freed for projects
Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)

Thousands turn out for Peninsula Women’s March in Port Townsend

Nearly 4,000 women, men, and children joined in the 2018 Women’s March in Port Townsend on Saturday. The Women’s March PT Steering… Continue reading

Marchers filling Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend listen to speeches during the 90-minute program. (Jeannie McMacken/for Peninsula Daily News)
U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

The federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday,… Continue reading

U.S. government shuts down; Dems, GOP blame each other

State Legislature passes capital budget

The state Legislature approved more than $4 billion in construction projects across the state after reaching… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat

Jim McEntire has heeded the call of the state House Republican Caucus. He’s running for office again. McEntire, a former Republican Clallam County… Continue reading

McEntire to run against Tharinger for state rep seat
Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

The Jefferson County commissioners and planning commissioners took a look at a draft development agreement for the long-planned resort in Brinnon this… Continue reading

Draft plan reviewed for proposed Brinnon resort

Clallam Public Defender contract approved: Charging procedures changed

A one-year $1.25 million public defender contract covering indigent defendants was approved by county commissioners this week in light of plans by… Continue reading

Peninsula man to be sentenced for tree poaching

A Clallam County man will be sentenced in federal court today for felling a big leaf maple tree on federal land near the… Continue reading

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September

Permanent safety barriers will be installed on the Eighth Street bridges by mid-September, city officials said. The Port Angeles City Council voted… Continue reading

New safety fencing expected on bridges by mid-September
New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island

The U.S. Navy is asking for public comment on its plans to build new missile magazines at Naval Magazine Indian Island. The… Continue reading

New missile magazines proposed for Naval Magazine Indian Island
Forks jail procedures under review after escape

Forks jail procedures under review after escape

Forks jail staffing and procedures are being reviewed after two inmates escaped Monday night, leading to one found dead by suicide and a… Continue reading

Forks jail procedures under review after escape
Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Brinnon’s annual Hood Canal Shrimpfest is canceled this year with its lead organizers citing increased workloads and lack of volunteers as the top… Continue reading

Brinnon Shrimpfest called off this year due to workloads, lack of volunteers

Quilcene Fair and Parade canceled this year

The annual Quilcene Fair and Parade is canceled this year after seeing a decline in volunteers, said Greg Brotherton, president of the fair.… Continue reading

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek

Eliza Dawson is a scientist who is passionate about the health of the planet. She’s also an NCAA championship athlete. And she… Continue reading

Port Townsend native to tell of plans for Pacific trek
Sequim seeing rise in swan population

Sequim seeing rise in swan population

This winter, locals can look to Sequim’s skies and waters for booming trumpeter swan populations. “They’ve definitely been rising in recent years,” said… Continue reading

Sequim seeing rise in swan population
Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification

Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification

Five Port Townsend teachers and a counselor who earned National Board Certification recently will be recognized during the district’s School Board meeting… Continue reading

Six Port Townsend schools staff members receive national certification
UPDATE: Second escaped Forks inmate now in custody; first found dead of apparent suicide

UPDATE: Second escaped Forks inmate now in custody; first found dead of apparent suicide

Boe James Baker and Alejandro Cendejas-Montoya allegedly assaulted a female guard in the jail break.

UPDATE: Second escaped Forks inmate now in custody; first found dead of apparent suicide
Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans

Jefferson County commissioners unanimously agreed to enter into mediation with Fort Discovery Inc., over what the moratorium on new shooting ranges means… Continue reading

Jefferson County approves mediation over D’Amico’s Tarboo Lake plans
Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula

This year’s Women’s March in Port Townsend is shaping up to be larger than last year’s, organizers say. Libby Urner Wennstrom, who… Continue reading

Women’s March set for Saturday on Peninsula