State ferry fares to increase starting in October

A second hike planned in 2024 to meet revenue requirements

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Agave plant getting ready to bloom after nearly 30 years

Large succulent could reach heights more than 25 feet

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Kilmer requests include Peninsula projects funds

Five of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s 15 Community Project Funding requests are for projects on the North Olympic Peninsula. Kilmer said he and his staff… Continue reading

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Maritime industry focus of a Port Townsend visit

Kilmer discusses funding requests

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Four local artists— from left, Max Grover, Tracy Grisman, Larry Crockett and Julie Read — will move into the Grover Gallery in October as Northwind Art refocuses on the Jeanette Best Gallery and the Northwind Art School. photo courtesy of Max Grover

Artist group to move into Grover Gallery in October

Northwind Art to focus on Jeanette Best Gallery

Four local artists— from left, Max Grover, Tracy Grisman, Larry Crockett and Julie Read — will move into the Grover Gallery in October as Northwind Art refocuses on the Jeanette Best Gallery and the Northwind Art School. photo courtesy of Max Grover

Clallam sheriff seeks second crowdfunding for foot found in 2008

DNA test indentified severed foot found in 2021

ONRC Evening Talks return Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

The Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks will present an Evening Talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The talk will be in the Hemlock… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves Dash Air lease

Waives $2,200 in monthly charges, includes revenue guarantee

Port Angeles firefighters extinguish garage blaze

Port Angeles firefighters on Friday put out a fire in a garage in the 2100 block of West 16th St., that began… Continue reading

Thousands of seagulls roost and fly near a log boom inside the Port Angeles Harbor earlier this week. This view is looking south from Ediz Hook toward the city. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Birds on a boom

Thousands of seagulls roost and fly near a log boom inside the Port Angeles Harbor earlier this week. This view is looking south from Ediz… Continue reading

Thousands of seagulls roost and fly near a log boom inside the Port Angeles Harbor earlier this week. This view is looking south from Ediz Hook toward the city. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County seeking rain garden volunteers

The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee is seeking volunteers to help maintain 18 rain gardens that the committee has installed over the… Continue reading

Some Sequim residents are concerned about the impact of a proposed mining operation on a vacant gravel lot near Happy Valley Road. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Proposed mining operation worries neighbors

Hearing examiner to consider operation Sept. 7

  • Aug 11, 2023
  • By Megan Rogers Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Some Sequim residents are concerned about the impact of a proposed mining operation on a vacant gravel lot near Happy Valley Road. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

State treasurer: Lack of retirement savings could mean future crisis

Roundtable discussion focuses on barriers to savings

Two people found ashore after boat capsizes in Freshwater Bay

Two people were reported safe on shore after their boat capsized off Observation Point in Freshwater Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard… Continue reading

VA extends deadline for PACT benefits filing

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has extended a deadline for veterans and survivors applying for benefits under Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics… Continue reading

Park: Game cameras show no sign of cougar

Lake Angeles/Heather Park Loop remains closed

Derek Kilmer.

Kilmer warns of possible shutdown

Congressman speaks of bipartisan success

Derek Kilmer.
Carol and Greg Shinsky of Port Angeles take an afternoon break on a picnic table at the Port Angeles City Pier with visiting friends. Gay and Russ James, right, are visiting from Orland, Calif., where the temperature has been over 100 degrees. They rested at the pier after visiting Hurricane Ridge and the Dungeness Spit. The couples have known each other for years from when they both lived in Arizona. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Catching up with friends

Carol and Greg Shinsky of Port Angeles take an afternoon break on a picnic table at the Port Angeles City Pier with visiting friends. Gay… Continue reading

Carol and Greg Shinsky of Port Angeles take an afternoon break on a picnic table at the Port Angeles City Pier with visiting friends. Gay and Russ James, right, are visiting from Orland, Calif., where the temperature has been over 100 degrees. They rested at the pier after visiting Hurricane Ridge and the Dungeness Spit. The couples have known each other for years from when they both lived in Arizona. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

2022-2023 NOHN Mobile Health Clinic statistics

• Total number of overall visits: 404 • Individual students served: 98 (nearly 50-50 boys and girls) • Students accessing behavioral health service: 87 •… Continue reading