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Port Townsend creates new department to oversee creative district

Melody Sky Weaver appointed director of Community Service Department

Food resources are available across Peninsula

Officials say demand continues to rise over previous years

Kate Dean.

Kate Dean reflects on Jefferson County career

Will work for state office of Public Lands

Kate Dean.
Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center pier at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rainy walk

Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center… Continue reading

Will Barrett of Port Townsend and his cairn terrier Harris brave the cold and wet weather on Friday to walk around the Marine Science Center pier at Fort Worden State Park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Readers contribute nearly $100K to Peninsula Home Fund

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

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The Hub, a place to form community connections and incubate ideas, hosts a Night Market on the third Friday of every month. CEO Roxanne Greeson invited people to drop by for one of their events, or stop by between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, to see what they think of the space. (Roxanne Greeson)

The Hub aims to incubate ideas, grow community

PA business hosts spaces for artists, storefront to sell creations

The Hub, a place to form community connections and incubate ideas, hosts a Night Market on the third Friday of every month. CEO Roxanne Greeson invited people to drop by for one of their events, or stop by between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, to see what they think of the space. (Roxanne Greeson)
About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Taking the plunge

About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie… Continue reading

About 20 people took to the waters of Lake Pleasant on New Year’s morning at the Clallam County park during the Polar Bear plunge. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam awards $5 million in grants

Economic development, housing at forefront

Clallam County assessor’s office to reduce hours

The Clallam County assessor’s office will have a temporary change in office and phone hours to help address the workload that has… Continue reading

Angel Beadle holds Phoebe Homan, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2025. Father David Homan stands by their side in a room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles couple welcomes first baby of 2025

Phoebe Homan joins 7-year-old brother

Angel Beadle holds Phoebe Homan, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2025. Father David Homan stands by their side in a room at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
A member of the First Night Circus performs her routine at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend during the First Night activities produced by the Production alliance on New Year’s Eve. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Night festivities

A member of the First Night Circus performs her routine at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend during the First Night activities produced by… Continue reading

A member of the First Night Circus performs her routine at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend during the First Night activities produced by the Production alliance on New Year’s Eve. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Dave Neupert.

Port of Port Angeles to discuss surplus of property

The Port of Port Angeles will hold the first of two public hearings on Friday on its intention to surplus 6.13 acres… Continue reading

The Upper Hoh Road is closed at milepost 9.7 after heavier flows eroded pavement.

Upper Hoh Road closed after river erodes pavement

Jefferson County lacks funding for immediate repair, official says

The Upper Hoh Road is closed at milepost 9.7 after heavier flows eroded pavement.
Todd Shay of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department lowers the flags in front of City Hall on Monday to honor Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who died Sunday at the age of 100. The flags will stay at half-staff until the end of the day Jan. 28 by order of the governor. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Honoring President Carter

Todd Shay of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department lowers the flags in front of City Hall on Monday to honor the death of… Continue reading

Todd Shay of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department lowers the flags in front of City Hall on Monday to honor Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who died Sunday at the age of 100. The flags will stay at half-staff until the end of the day Jan. 28 by order of the governor. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Wednesday’s e-edition to be printed Thursday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition on Wednesday that will double as a print edition on Thursday. The newspaper is… Continue reading

911 call center making changes

Traveling dispatchers, AI part of solutions

Colleges ‘not optimisic’ on state financial error

Peninsula College would owe $339,000

Jefferson County grants $800K in lodging tax

Visitor center, historical society among applicants

Scout Grace Kathol enjoys a hike on Klahhane Ridge. (Peter Craig)

High school senior earns eagle rank with scouts

Kathol, 18, earns 29 merit badges through Sequim troop

Scout Grace Kathol enjoys a hike on Klahhane Ridge. (Peter Craig)