City Pier viewing tower closed

Citing safety concerns, the city of Port Angeles has closed the viewing tower at City Pier. Early reports from an inspection conducted… Continue reading

Nordland woman dies of injuries from Nov. 14 wreck

A passenger in a two-car collision on Nov. 14 has died of her injuries, the State Patrol reported. Judith D. Jurden, 82, of… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center board approves 2024 deficit budget

The Olympic Medical Center board of commissioners has unanimously approved a $269 million 2024 operating budget that anticipated $268 million in revenue… Continue reading

On your mark, get set, shop

Small Business Saturday growing

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Volunteers provide more than 1,000 Thanksgiving meals in Sequim

Thankfulness was a key word among many visitors of Sequim Food Bank’s Family Holiday Meal Bag Distribution program in Carrie Blake Community Park.… Continue reading

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Craig Mallow, left, and Quinten Calquhoun of Olympia-based Sargent Engineers, Inc., use a lift to inspect the outside structure of the observation tower at the end of Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tower inspection

Craig Mallow, left, and Quinten Calquhoun of Olympia-based Sargent Engineers, Inc., use a lift to inspect the outside structure of the observation tower at the… Continue reading

Craig Mallow, left, and Quinten Calquhoun of Olympia-based Sargent Engineers, Inc., use a lift to inspect the outside structure of the observation tower at the end of Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Finalists named for chief of Clallam County Fire District 3

Four candidates hail from Florida, California, Washington state

First Fed presents a charitable donation to the board and staff at Centrum in honor of the arts non-profit’s 50th anniversary in Port Townsend. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Centrum Executive Director Robert Birman, Centrum Board Chair Scott Wilson, First Fed Board Member Norm Tonina, First Fed Port Townsend Branch Manager Luxmi Love; second row, left to right: Walter Parsons, Katy Goodman, Catharine Robinson, Sara Spalding, John Murock; third row, left to right: Kris Easterday, Renee Klein, Leah Mitchell, Robert Alexander, Sam Shoen; fourth row, left to right: David Rinn, Jeanie Cardon, Andy Fallat and Malcolm Harris.

First Fed donates $50K in five-year commitment to Centrum

First Fed has provided a five-year, $50,000 donation to Centrum in honor of the arts organization’s 50th anniversary and to celebrate 100… Continue reading

First Fed presents a charitable donation to the board and staff at Centrum in honor of the arts non-profit’s 50th anniversary in Port Townsend. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Centrum Executive Director Robert Birman, Centrum Board Chair Scott Wilson, First Fed Board Member Norm Tonina, First Fed Port Townsend Branch Manager Luxmi Love; second row, left to right: Walter Parsons, Katy Goodman, Catharine Robinson, Sara Spalding, John Murock; third row, left to right: Kris Easterday, Renee Klein, Leah Mitchell, Robert Alexander, Sam Shoen; fourth row, left to right: David Rinn, Jeanie Cardon, Andy Fallat and Malcolm Harris.
Firefighter/paramedic Gary Arbuckle and firefighter/EMT Kate Haworth have joined the district as full-time employees.

New firefighters on the job at Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue has hired two new career firefighters. Firefighter/paramedic Gary Arbuckle and firefighter/EMT Kate Haworth have joined the district as full-time… Continue reading

Firefighter/paramedic Gary Arbuckle and firefighter/EMT Kate Haworth have joined the district as full-time employees.
Attached please find a new press release inviting families to meet Santa and his reindeer the day after Thanksgiving at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Sequim.

Santa and his reindeer to visit Coastal

Santa and his reindeer will make an appearance Friday at Coastal. The free family-friendly event will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Attached please find a new press release inviting families to meet Santa and his reindeer the day after Thanksgiving at Coastal Farm & Ranch in Sequim.

Security exercise scheduled for Naval Magazine Indian Island

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Wednesday. Training activities will take place on Port Townsend Bay between… Continue reading

Glynda Ball of Sequim puts the finishing touches on a self-made wreath at a wreath-making station at Saturday’s Nature Mart at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event, a fundraiser for the nature center’s education programs, also featured a gift mart of hand-crafted, nature-related gifts, a bake sale and photo opportunities with the center’s taxidermic animals. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday wreaths

Glynda Ball of Sequim puts the finishing touches on a self-made wreath at a wreath-making station at Saturday’s Nature Mart at the Dungeness River Nature… Continue reading

Glynda Ball of Sequim puts the finishing touches on a self-made wreath at a wreath-making station at Saturday’s Nature Mart at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event, a fundraiser for the nature center’s education programs, also featured a gift mart of hand-crafted, nature-related gifts, a bake sale and photo opportunities with the center’s taxidermic animals. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim to offer surveys about downtown corner space

Designs could incorporate lawn, sculptures

State Parks closing 35 mooring buoys

The state Parks and Recreation Commission is closing 35 public recreational mooring buoys across western Washington — including buoys in Sequim Bay, Fort… Continue reading

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 A closed sign is taped to the front door of the Chase Bank branch in downtown Port Angeles on Friday, citing an "emergency" brought on by a lack of internet service.
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 A closed sign is taped to the front door of the Chase Bank branch in downtown Port Angeles on Friday, citing an "emergency" brought on by a lack of internet service.

Saturday print editions to be delivered Monday

Due to technical difficulties, Peninsula Daily News subscribers will not receive their Saturday paper until Monday, Nov. 20. The print edition will be available at… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Judge denies motion to stop Power Plant harvest

Controversial timber sale to be appealed

Makah closer to another whale hunt

NOAA issues final EIS with seven alternatives