Driver in fiery crash identified, hospitalized with broken femur

Mason Stollar has been identified as the driver who crashed his 2008 Mazda 6 into the Northwest Tobacco Emporium store at 309… Continue reading

Hill trial moved to January

Defense investigator to be paid at public expense

Hood Canal Bridge inspections to to affect traffic

The Hood Canal Bridge drawspan will open, closing the bridge to all vehicular traffic, multiple times next week. Travelers should plan on delays… Continue reading

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State Reps. Mike Chapman, left, and Steve Tharinger confer during a break in legislative proceedings

Legislation eases rule on pursuit

Change better than nothing, says law enforcement

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State Reps. Mike Chapman, left, and Steve Tharinger confer during a break in legislative proceedings

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2023
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Spring cleaning set for Port Townsend

Volunteers are invited to join a work party to do a Spring Cleanup of Port Townsend from 9 a.m. to noon on… Continue reading

State confirms 40 districts received threats

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction confirmed that at least 40 school districts across the state received emailed threats on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Volunteers needed for smolt trap installation

Work to begin Tuesday; registration needed

Sequim OKs changes for grade school

Elementary reconfiguration set for ’23-‘24 school year

Man found dead at Gateway identified

A man found dead in a temporary bathroom at The Gateway transit center in Port Angeles on April 6 has been identified… Continue reading

Missing Sequim woman found

Medics took her to OMC for recovery

A bicyclist pedals along the Waterfront Trail near a stand of cherry blossoms in Port Angeles. As the calendar marches further into spring, trees and flowers are coming into bloom across much of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Spring blossoms

A bicyclist pedals along the Waterfront Trail near a stand of cherry blossoms in Port Angeles. As the calendar marches further into spring, trees and… Continue reading

A bicyclist pedals along the Waterfront Trail near a stand of cherry blossoms in Port Angeles. As the calendar marches further into spring, trees and flowers are coming into bloom across much of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam PUD narrows search for vacant seat

Utility recalls three candidates for second interviews on Monday

Port Townsend boatyard filling up

Operations manager: Yard expansion needed

Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Driver smashes car into Port Angeles business

Police officers rescue man from burning vehicle

Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum, Crescent schools receive threats

Chimacum evacuated, emails sent to 35 to 40 districts in state; no bombs reported found

Park announces road closures

Olympic National Park has announced the immediate closure of North Shore Quinault Road just north of the Quinault River bridge in the… Continue reading

Peninsula College Forks branch aims to serve West End

Classes intended to address region’s needs

Port of Port Townsend considers new housing options

Tiny homes could help ease living space issues