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Firefighting continues in park, forest locations

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open

UPDATE: Polynesian voyaging canoe expected in Port Townsend on Tuesday

A Polynesian voyaging canoe will arrive in Port Townsend today at approximately 4 p.m. and be welcomed by a local delegation at… Continue reading

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

Tribes consider how to combat climate change

Native nations gather west of Port Angeles to discuss practices

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Arson suspected in fire on Lower Elwha Road

Clallam County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fire on Lower Elwha Road as an arson. No one was injured in the early… Continue reading

Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Judge: Growler flights continue

Navy must redo impact statement

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)

Ridge fire 75 percent contained, park says

Hurricane Ridge Road open to public

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)
Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Centennial celebration

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port… Continue reading

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coalition: Bureaucracy hampering winter Hurricane Ridge access

Lack of detail from park a point of frustration

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Colonial Festival

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted… Continue reading

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks teenager dies in rollover collision

Officials: Driver lost control of vehicle

Port of Port Townsend closes on $1.4M deal for Short’s Farm

Steering committee to be organized to provide guidance

Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS

UPDATE: Eagle Point Fire swells to 50 acres

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open but Obstruction Point Road closed

Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS

Fire at pre-school put out with all safe

A fire in the basement of the Madrona Children’s Academy pre-school was extinguished quickly on Friday morning, with all teachers and 18… Continue reading

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Longtime river guide skeptical of fish restoration

Pat Neal tells Kiwanis some projects do more harm than good

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Quilcene upgrades discussed

Campground would give fiber optic contractors place to live

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Traffic diversion to begin Tuesday

A culvert-replacement detour will divert traffic on state Highway 19 and slow traffic on state Highway 104 beginning Tuesday and continuing for… Continue reading

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Walk-ons only on BI-Seattle ferry Sept. 7-13

If you’re an Uber driver, get ready to work some long hours but make some big bucks Thursday through Sept. 13. That’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2023
  • By Steven Powell Bainbridge Island Review

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Budget, public health before county panels

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

The Port Townsend City Council on Monday visited Mountain View Commons and the city golf course to get a first-hand look at the properties which are under consideration for alternative uses. Tim Caldwell, left, a member of the Port Townsend Golf Course stakeholder committee, describes the clubhouse and course layout. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Stakeholders, council members discuss future of Port Townsend Golf Course

Testy exchange dealt with government action, alternate uses

The Port Townsend City Council on Monday visited Mountain View Commons and the city golf course to get a first-hand look at the properties which are under consideration for alternative uses. Tim Caldwell, left, a member of the Port Townsend Golf Course stakeholder committee, describes the clubhouse and course layout. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Collective bargaining pact OK’d in PASD

Process smoother than last year