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Clallam County declares state of emergency for dangerous animals

Sheriff’s office seeks solution for vicious dogs

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Full lineup set for Unity of Effort on Saturday

Annual event honors efforts of first responders

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Port Townsend City Council appoints newest member

Neil Nelson served 3 years on planning commission

Bernbaum, Roberson lead state House race

Tharinger, Roberts also advance; Chapman to face Kelbon in Senate contest

Randall, MacEwen advance in race for Congressional seat

Emily Randall and Drew MacEwen edged out three other competitors to advance to the November general election in the race for the… Continue reading

Herrera Beutler, Pederson lead race for Commissioner of Public Lands

Two Republicans, Jaime Herrera Beutler and Sue Kuehl Pederson, lead a pack of seven candidates for state Commissioner of Public Lands. Herrera… Continue reading

Votes rejecting both Clallam County Fire District 2 measures

Voters are rejecting two measures for Clallam County Fire District 2. In initial returns Tuesday night, a levy lid lift for fire… Continue reading

Voters approving Olympic Medical Center levy lid lift

Voters approved a levy lid lift for Olympic Medical Center health care services, a measure that will allow the hospital district to… Continue reading

Johnson, Dexter advance in Clallam County commissioner race

Incumbent Randy Johnson and challenger Kate Dexter will face off in November for a Clallam County commissioner seat. Johnson, an Independent, was… Continue reading

Dudley-Nollette leads Thomas for Jefferson County commissioner

Both will advance to November general election

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Air show

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port… Continue reading

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County’s Marine Resource committee to study abalone in strait

Project’s goal is to increase population of native marine snail

Jefferson County approves funds for fire marshal’s office

Gas-powered vehicle denied as part of request

Port of Port Townsend Harbor Master Kristian Ferraro reads the protocol for bidding to interested parties attending the auction of the historic tug Elmore on Monday. The auction produced no bidders at the opening bid of $10,000. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Piqued interest but no bidders for Elmore

Historic wooden boat one step closer to salvage, demolition

Port of Port Townsend Harbor Master Kristian Ferraro reads the protocol for bidding to interested parties attending the auction of the historic tug Elmore on Monday. The auction produced no bidders at the opening bid of $10,000. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Peninsula receives $35M in Recompete funding

Award aims to bolster marine trades, natural resources

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Joyce Daze

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor”… Continue reading

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Boys Girls Club CEO reflects on 20 years

National organization implementing local food model

Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim track receiving upgrade

Resurfacing to allow first track meets in three seasons

Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Boating program

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday… Continue reading

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson PUD leadership presents vision for next 10 years

Meeting addresses challenges with power, water and broadband services