Kristin Smith fiddles the opening of this season’s Port Townsend Farmers Market on April 1. The market closes on Saturday. (Sarah Wright Photography)
Kristin Smith fiddles the opening of this season’s Port Townsend Farmers Market on April 1. The market closes on Saturday. (Sarah Wright Photography)

Thirty-first season is one of market growth

Several decisions lie ahead for JCFM board

Two Port Townsend men airlifted to Harborview after rollover on Marrowstone

Two Port Townsend men in their early 20s were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle early Wednesday morning following a one-vehicle… Continue reading

Enzo Ramirez, 4, of Port Angeles clutches his dollar bill while searching for an affordable gift to purchase at a vendor table set up by Port Angeles-based Power Up Perler & Soaps during Saturday’s Holiday Market at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The market featured dozens of gift and craft tables by local artisans, including a donation and craft table benefiting Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday market

Enzo Ramirez, 4, of Port Angeles clutches his dollar bill while searching for an affordable gift to purchase at a vendor table set up by… Continue reading

Enzo Ramirez, 4, of Port Angeles clutches his dollar bill while searching for an affordable gift to purchase at a vendor table set up by Port Angeles-based Power Up Perler & Soaps during Saturday’s Holiday Market at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The market featured dozens of gift and craft tables by local artisans, including a donation and craft table benefiting Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PT OKs lease for golf course

Changes yet to be accepted by group

From left to right, Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer, Ann Richart, the aviation director for the state Department of Transportation, Port Commissioner Connie Beauvais, Ryan Zulaul and Port Commissioner Steve Burke cut a ceremonial ribbon on Tuesday at Fairchild International Airport to celebrate the resurfacing of the runway. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ribbon cutting celebrates renovated runway

Port of Port Angeles commissioner sworn in for third term

From left to right, Port of Port Angeles Commissioner Colleen McAleer, Ann Richart, the aviation director for the state Department of Transportation, Port Commissioner Connie Beauvais, Ryan Zulaul and Port Commissioner Steve Burke cut a ceremonial ribbon on Tuesday at Fairchild International Airport to celebrate the resurfacing of the runway. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, the daughter of Joe Rantz, is interviewed by Danika Chen, a 2023 Sequim graduate, in the Sequim High School Auditorium on Friday about elements of “The Boys in the Boat” film and how her father is portrayed. Willman said her dad would not want attention but would be OK with it if it supported causes such as restoring the historic ASUW Shell House and building a homeless youth house in Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Students share in ‘The Boys in the Boat’ excitement

Momentum builds for Sequim homeless youth house

Judy Willman, the daughter of Joe Rantz, is interviewed by Danika Chen, a 2023 Sequim graduate, in the Sequim High School Auditorium on Friday about elements of “The Boys in the Boat” film and how her father is portrayed. Willman said her dad would not want attention but would be OK with it if it supported causes such as restoring the historic ASUW Shell House and building a homeless youth house in Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at Wintertide on Saturday in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The Wintertide Festival of Lights featured a variety of hands-on activities, food, music, a fire dancing exhibition, a lantern walk and a seasonal selection of illuminated sculptures, as well as an ongoing Makers Market of artistic gifts in the fine art center gallery. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Wintertide Festival

Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at… Continue reading

Farrah Friswold, 5, of Port Angeles looks at a silhouette of a bird for placement on an overhead projector at an interactive light station at Wintertide on Saturday in Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The Wintertide Festival of Lights featured a variety of hands-on activities, food, music, a fire dancing exhibition, a lantern walk and a seasonal selection of illuminated sculptures, as well as an ongoing Makers Market of artistic gifts in the fine art center gallery. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County deputies aid in Kitsap arrest

A man suspected of homicide in Kitsap County was found in Jefferson County and pursued into Kitsap County, where he was arrested,… Continue reading

Jefferson County to look at taxing district for pool

Commissioners ask staff for more information on forming special fund

PA budget adds six positions

City balances its plan without using reserves

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Peninsula pet agencies say surrender rates are on rise

Rescues seek more people to adopt, foster

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Tsunami siren expected to be replaced next year

The tsunami siren on Marine Drive in Port Angeles that was toppled by a driver in April is going to be replaced,… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Visit with Santa

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who… Continue reading

Kinsley Clemens, 6, of Port Angeles sits on Santa’s lap while family members take photos of the event. Santa got to visit many children who went to the Lake Crescent Lodge to enjoy the holiday spirit. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Willman, daughter of University of Washington rowing team member Joe Rantz, signs a movie poster for the movie “The Boys in the Boat,” a tribute to the team’s rise to winning a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Bomb squad demonstrates emergency security at Port of Port Angeles

Commander says unit responds to an average of one threat per day

Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad commander Cliff Pratt, right, describes and explains the function of a blast suit worn by bomb technician Dan Betts to security staff at the Port of Port Angeles. The squad visited the port Friday for a presentation on its response protocols, tools and equipment. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Community gathering set Tuesday

Assured Hospice will host a community remembrance gathering at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free, non-denominational gathering is at the Port Angeles Senior… Continue reading

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James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr

Home Fund helps man get back on his feet

‘It allowed me to move forward without feeling like I was just lost’

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James Kingland enjoying his favorite place in Port Townsend along the waterfront on Friday morning. Kingland goes there often to reflect on his life and for the inner peace he extr

Man involved in Thursday wreck dies in Silverdale

The 79-year-old Sequim man involved in Thursday’s two-vehicle wreck east of Port Angeles, Philip M. LaCroix, died at St. Michael Medical Center… Continue reading

Port Angeles aims to spur development

City waives certain building permit fees for 15 housing types