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Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations

The Port of Port Townsend will conduct an open house Tuesday to provide updates and hear comments on renovations at the Boat… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend plans open house on upcoming Boat Haven renovations
Ryan Chen and Madelynne Jones are Borachio and Margaret in the Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Much Ado about Nothing,” playing each weekend beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 6 in the park outside the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to romp through Webster’s Woods

In a comedy spiced with piquant lines, here’s one the actor Josh Sutcliffe relishes especially. “Man is a giddy thing,” he gets… Continue reading

Ryan Chen and Madelynne Jones are Borachio and Margaret in the Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Much Ado about Nothing,” playing each weekend beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 6 in the park outside the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Principal chosen for Blue Heron Middle School

The Port Townsend School District has hired Patrick Gaffney as the new principal for Blue Heron Middle School. Gaffney will take over… Continue reading

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Crews fight house fire near Sequim

Clallam County Fire District 3 crews were fighting a structure fire at 191 Cascadia Loop in North Sunland on Thursday evening. The fire… Continue reading

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Vaughn Alexander “Alex” Richardson

Results released on death of young man in Neah Bay

A former Air Force special forces instructor whose burned body was found April 1 at the wheel of his car in a… Continue reading

Vaughn Alexander “Alex” Richardson

Legislature apparently letting clock run out on session

The political rancor at the state Legislature is likely to go right to the bitter end,… Continue reading

Individuals with information about a break-in at Sunny Farms Country Store on Wednesday are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Eric Munger at 360-417-2576 or Dispatch at 360-417-2459 regarding this crime.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office probing Carlsborg burglary

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at Sunny Farms Country Store. Deputy Mark Titterness took a burglary report Wednesday at… Continue reading

Individuals with information about a break-in at Sunny Farms Country Store on Wednesday are asked to contact Detective Sgt. Eric Munger at 360-417-2576 or Dispatch at 360-417-2459 regarding this crime.
Lawyer at hearing: Accused murderer wanted to die

Lawyer at hearing: Accused murderer wanted to die

He was in a Canadian prison 29 years ago, already serving a life sentence for murdering a Victoria, B.C. woman, when Tommy… Continue reading

Lawyer at hearing: Accused murderer wanted to die
Sequim Lavender Weekend expected to host thousands of visitors

Sequim Lavender Weekend expected to host thousands of visitors

If you’re looking for the full lavender experience, Sequim will be the place to be this weekend. Some 18 farms and nurseries will… Continue reading

Sequim Lavender Weekend expected to host thousands of visitors

Retail marijuana ban considered for Joyce area

At the Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival in 2015, area residents were asked in a survey to list the issues they were most… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners expected to extend ordinance on structure size

Clallam commissioners expected to extend ordinance on structure size

Clallam County commissioners are expected to extend a temporary ordinance limiting structures in rural residential areas to 10,000 square feet. Meanwhile, county… Continue reading

Clallam commissioners expected to extend ordinance on structure size
Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system

All three Primary Election candidates running for the Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission favor a single-payer system and all three are pro-choice, they said… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commission candidates agree on single-payer system
Confession in decades-old murder case to be questioned at hearing

Confession in decades-old murder case to be questioned at hearing

Whether a confession that accused murderer Tommy Ross Jr. gave 19 years ago should be used as evidence in his newly scheduled… Continue reading

Confession in decades-old murder case to be questioned at hearing
Decision on Carlsborg manufactured homes site expected by Aug. 11

Decision on Carlsborg manufactured homes site expected by Aug. 11

Clallam County Hearing Examiner Andrew Reeves will make a decision by Aug. 11 on whether 73… Continue reading

Decision on Carlsborg manufactured homes site expected by Aug. 11

Clallam health assessment released; lack of access to healthy food noted

A new health assessment has identified five key issues of concern and opportunity for Clallam County. The 2017 Community Health Assessment underscored… Continue reading

Composite Recycling Technology Center gets new contract; expects to expand workforce

The Composite Recycling Technology Center will pioneer new ways of recycling carbon fiber composite and expects to more than double its number… Continue reading

Port Townsend council approves interim land use rules for Howard Street subarea

The Port Townsend City Council has approved interim land use regulations for the Howard Street subarea to promote mixed use buildings through… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge closures announced for Saturday, early Sunday

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic Saturday night and early Sunday several times for up to 90 minutes at… Continue reading

Peninsula health officials review medicine return program

Public health officials on the North Olympic Peninsula are monitoring regulations that require pharmaceutical companies to pay for and coordinate drug take-back… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners set hearing for housing tax levy

The Jefferson County commissioners have approved a public hearing to get input on a proposed property tax levy aimed at tackling the… Continue reading