Katherine Hennessy of Port Angeles goes out for a morning jog on Cedar Street on upper Pine hill in Port Angeles on Tuesday. She said the cold and snowy weather doesn’t deter her from training for future distance runs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Katherine Hennessy of Port Angeles goes out for a morning jog on Cedar Street on upper Pine hill in Port Angeles on Tuesday. She said the cold and snowy weather doesn’t deter her from training for future distance runs. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Nominations open for Sequim 2023 Citizen of Year award

Nominations of dedicated volunteers are being sought for Sequim’s top civic award. Created in 1968, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of… Continue reading

Port Townsend looks to invest in sewer system

Infrastructure needs significant upgrades

Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

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Cameron Torres, 8, left, and his brother, Steven Torres, 9, slide their way down a frozen alley behind their home near 11th and C streets in Port Angeles on Saturday. The youngsters braved temperatures in the 20s and wind chills in the teens in pursuit of some gravity-assisted entertainment. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Temperatures to begin a slow warming trend

Fee-free day today at national park, forest, state parks

Cameron Torres, 8, left, and his brother, Steven Torres, 9, slide their way down a frozen alley behind their home near 11th and C streets in Port Angeles on Saturday. The youngsters braved temperatures in the 20s and wind chills in the teens in pursuit of some gravity-assisted entertainment. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shelter offered to unhoused this weekend

North Olympic Peninsula organizations offer shelter and meals for those without shelter or food this weekend. Port Angeles • Serenity House Shelter, 2321 W. 18th… Continue reading

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Madrona Villella, 7, of Port Angeles looks out from a pretend storefront lined with snowballs at the children's playground at Shane Park on a chilly Friday in Port Angeles. The youngster braved single-digit wind chills for a chance at a snow day in the park.

SATURDAY UPDATE: Arctic air socks in Peninsula

Roads slick; Hurricane Ridge open but not for skiing

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Madrona Villella, 7, of Port Angeles looks out from a pretend storefront lined with snowballs at the children's playground at Shane Park on a chilly Friday in Port Angeles. The youngster braved single-digit wind chills for a chance at a snow day in the park.

Artists’ talk reset for next week

The free “Burst of Color” artists’ talk set for today at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery has been rescheduled due to snowy… Continue reading

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Snowstorm keeps everyone busy on local roadways

Thursday’s snowfall kept North Olympic Peninsula law enforcement, road crews and public transit agencies busy overnight as snow began falling in the late afternoon and… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Margo Karler uses her cell phone to photograph wave action at North Beach in Port Townsend on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Waves rolling in

Port Townsend’s Margo Karler uses her cell phone to photograph wave action at North Beach in Port Townsend on Thursday.… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s Margo Karler uses her cell phone to photograph wave action at North Beach in Port Townsend on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Boat launch floats to be replaced at John Wayne Marina

Replacing the boat launch floats at John Wayne Marina is on a timeline that, if all goes well, will have the structure… Continue reading

Extreme cold here until Sunday

Snow not as likely, but wind chill could reach zero

The No. 14 Kingston Express bus departs Port Townsend in the morning and afternoon Monday through Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Free rides added from Port Townsend to Kingston ferry dock

Jefferson Transit’s Kingston Express, also known as the No. 14 bus, is a free ride for all to the Kingston ferry dock,… Continue reading

The No. 14 Kingston Express bus departs Port Townsend in the morning and afternoon Monday through Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
A crew works to fold up a chilling coil used to create the ice skating rink at the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village site on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Chamber unique in country, director says

Just 7 percent of income comes from member dues

A crew works to fold up a chilling coil used to create the ice skating rink at the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village site on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Wrecks, cars in ditches on North Olympic Peninsula

‘Stay off roads,’ advises State Patrol trooper

Forks woman dies in car crash

A Forks woman died in a two-car wreck on state Highway 110 on Thursday morning after the Chevy Impala she was driving crossed… Continue reading

Clallam County Road Department maintenance worker Jeremy Reeves loads a set of tire chains onto a county sand truck on Wednesday at the county shop in Port Angeles in preparation for potential snow on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Road Department maintenance worker Jeremy Reeves loads a set of tire chains onto a county sand truck on Wednesday at the county shop in Port Angeles in preparation for potential snow on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)