Jefferson County de-prioritizes psychedelics

Commissioners state support for decriminalization

No serious injuries in three-vehicle wreck

No one was seriously injured when a deer caused a three-vehicle wreck that included a runaway vehicle in the Morse Creek section… Continue reading

Security training set for Wednesday-Thursday

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled security training exercises for Wednesday and Thursday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main… Continue reading

Molly Yanoff Odell, 12, and Darby Berg, 12, both from Port Townsend, model 1890 swimwear costumes during a Victorian Era fashion show at the Legion Hall on Saturday. The girls took part in the Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival, which was at various venues over the weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Victorian Festival

Molly Yanoff Odell, 12, and Darby Berg, 12, both from Port Townsend, model 1890 swimwear costumes during a Victorian Era fashion show at the Legion… Continue reading

Molly Yanoff Odell, 12, and Darby Berg, 12, both from Port Townsend, model 1890 swimwear costumes during a Victorian Era fashion show at the Legion Hall on Saturday. The girls took part in the Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Festival, which was at various venues over the weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Bids for Sequim library expansion planned for fall

Construction could finish by end of 2024

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Clallam EDC sees potential in innovative forest products

Federal grants could boost local industry

House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox discusses his decision to leave his leadership position. (WNPA News Service)

Wilcox steps down from House Republican leadership position

Drew Stokesbary of Auburn to take over

House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox discusses his decision to leave his leadership position. (WNPA News Service)
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A construction crew performs landscape work along a portion of the Waterfront Trail, part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, at Pebble Beach Park on Friday near downtown Port Angeles. As part of the project, vegetation along the trail was removed for trail upkeep and beautification. The trail through the park was closed during the work, but was scheduled to be reopened by today.

Trail work at Pebble Beach

A construction crew performs landscape work along a portion of the Waterfront Trail, part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, at Pebble Beach Park on Friday… Continue reading

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A construction crew performs landscape work along a portion of the Waterfront Trail, part of the Olympic Discovery Trail, at Pebble Beach Park on Friday near downtown Port Angeles. As part of the project, vegetation along the trail was removed for trail upkeep and beautification. The trail through the park was closed during the work, but was scheduled to be reopened by today.
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Current and past state legislators who have represented the 24th District over the past 30 years — representatives for two-year terms, senators for four-year term — gathered at the state Capitol recently at Sen. Kevin Van De Wege’s request to catch up and reminisce. “The vast majority of districts have regular turnover,” he said. From left are former Rep. Jim Buck of Joyce, Rep. Steve Tharinger of Port Townsend, Van De Wege of Port Angeles; former Sen. Jim Hargrove of Hoquiam, former Rep. Lynn Kessler of Hoquiam and Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles.

24th District legislators reunion

representatives for two-year terms,… Continue reading

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Current and past state legislators who have represented the 24th District over the past 30 years — representatives for two-year terms, senators for four-year term — gathered at the state Capitol recently at Sen. Kevin Van De Wege’s request to catch up and reminisce. “The vast majority of districts have regular turnover,” he said. From left are former Rep. Jim Buck of Joyce, Rep. Steve Tharinger of Port Townsend, Van De Wege of Port Angeles; former Sen. Jim Hargrove of Hoquiam, former Rep. Lynn Kessler of Hoquiam and Rep. Mike Chapman of Port Angeles.

City of Port Townsend begins poet laureate program

The City of Port Townsend is seeking applicants for a poet laureate program. The one-year program is a collaboration between the Culture… Continue reading

Clallam has almost all its ARPA money committed

Clallam County has either spent, contracted for, or set a budget placeholder for $13.9 million, or 93 percent, of the $15 million… Continue reading

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FD3 shuffles positions

Chief takes on admin role as assistant set to serve as interim

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Jefferson allocates ARPA funds

Jefferson County received more than $6.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) funding with an additional $2.5 million in revenue-sharing… Continue reading

Jefferson County Duckabush plan gets largest grant

$81.7 million given to county

  • Apr 29, 2023
  • By Paul Gottlieb Special to the Peninsula Daily News
  • Jefferson County

Mental health facility to be added to Healing Campus

$13 million for Sequim clinic

  • Apr 29, 2023
  • By Paul Gottlieb Special to the Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County

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 29, 2023
  • The Associated Press

PASD approves 2023-24 budget

Sixth-grade band among cuts made

  • Apr 29, 2023
  • By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News
Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.

Wrestling grant legislation named for late Sequim firefighter

The legacy left by Charles “Chad” Cate II was there on the massive, polished desk, and — literally — in the governor’s lap.… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.
Jeffery Taylor.

Port Townsend School Board member resigns

Appointee to fill out remainder of term

Jeffery Taylor.