News

Clallam County to consider ending COVID emergency

Meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Unwanted prescription drugs can be taken for safe disposal

Police investigators work outside the home of Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Paul Pelosi, was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant with a hammer who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, according to people familiar with the investigation. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Nancy Pelosi’s husband assaulted with hammer in home

AP source: Assailant shouted ‘Where is Nancy?’ in attack

  • Oct 28, 2022
  • By Kevin Freking, Michael Balsamo and Colleen Long The Associated Press
Police investigators work outside the home of Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Paul Pelosi, was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant with a hammer who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, according to people familiar with the investigation. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Clallam County approves creating opioid abatement council

Clallam County commissioners have unanimously approved an interlocal agreement designating the Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization as the Olympic Opioid Abatement… Continue reading

Bill Peach.

Clallam County commissioner Peach charged with DUI

Prosecutor tells of BAC upon arrest

Bill Peach.

Court halts DNR timber sales in Jefferson County

Environmental groups praise ruling, say it will change process

Grenade removed from Lake Crescent

Drivers headed around Lake Crescent about 9 a.m. Friday were delayed about 15 minutes as people from the National Park Service,… Continue reading

Jefferson County considers carbon offset program

Commissioners to meet with DNR officials

Hilary Lewis of Olympia looks over a 36-inch jellyfish that washed up on the beach at Fort Worden last weekend. The jelly was identified as probably a Lions Mane jellyfish by Emilee Carpenter, aquarium specialist at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Such jellyfish can grow very large, she said Tuesday, adding that the color is accurate. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jellyfish washes ashore

Hilary Lewis of Olympia looks over a 36-inch jellyfish that washed up on the beach at Fort Worden last weekend. The jelly was identified as… Continue reading

Hilary Lewis of Olympia looks over a 36-inch jellyfish that washed up on the beach at Fort Worden last weekend. The jelly was identified as probably a Lions Mane jellyfish by Emilee Carpenter, aquarium specialist at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Such jellyfish can grow very large, she said Tuesday, adding that the color is accurate. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

2nd UPDATE: More than 7,000 customers out of power across Peninsula

Customers lose power in Clallam, Jefferson counties

April trial set for accused former ER doctor

Counts grow at Wednesday court hearing

A power boat was driven onto rocks at Port Townsend Boat Haven after storm-driven winds whipped the bay into a frenzy of white caps about mid-day Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Boats run aground near Port Townsend Boat Haven

Stormy weather pushes vessels into rocks near shore

A power boat was driven onto rocks at Port Townsend Boat Haven after storm-driven winds whipped the bay into a frenzy of white caps about mid-day Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

New Clallam EDC program to assist businesses

Procurement Technical Assistance Center to serve Clallam, Jefferson counties

Uses for Port Townsend Golf Course land considered, including a golf course

Alternative concepts also under development

Clallam County Public Utility District Commissioner Jim Waddell.

Waddell announces cancer diagnosis

Clallam Public Utility District Commissioner Jim Waddell has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Waddell announced the diagnosis at Monday’s PUD meeting. He… Continue reading

Clallam County Public Utility District Commissioner Jim Waddell.
Bill Peach.

Clallam County commissioner booked for investigation of DUI

Jefferson County to consider case due to conflict of interest

Bill Peach.
Wendy Sisk, chief executive officer for Peninsula Behavioral Health, talks about the conversion of the former All-View Motel in Port Angeles into the future Dawn View Apartments for low-income individuals and families. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

All-View Motel conversion to housing nears completion

Peninsula agency aiming for move-in date in early 2023

Wendy Sisk, chief executive officer for Peninsula Behavioral Health, talks about the conversion of the former All-View Motel in Port Angeles into the future Dawn View Apartments for low-income individuals and families. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A pedestrian makes their way down West First Street as rain falls upon downtown Port Angeles on Tuesday. A return to seasonal wet weather has prompted county officials to end the annual summer burn ban that had been extended into fall because of exceptionally dry conditions. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Burn bans lifted on Peninsula

Wet weather forcast for foreseeable future

A pedestrian makes their way down West First Street as rain falls upon downtown Port Angeles on Tuesday. A return to seasonal wet weather has prompted county officials to end the annual summer burn ban that had been extended into fall because of exceptionally dry conditions. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dawn View Court breakdown

Here is a breakdown of what is available at Peninsula Behavioral Health’s Dawn View Court (formerly All-View Motel), supportive housing at 214… Continue reading

Coronavirus

In November, Peninsula COVD updates to be monthly

Disease now considered endemic