Clallam County seeking volunteers for boards, commissions

Clallam County is seeking volunteers to fill 107 vacancies on 23 advisory boards and committees. The deadline to apply is the close of business on… Continue reading

Crescent book available for purchase

“Crescent School District 313, Joyce, Washington, 1922-2022,” by Terry Kahler and Dan Dafoe, is available for $20 or $25 if mailed. Five hundred… Continue reading

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Fire district covers transport credit for Olympic Ambulance

Whether you are transported in a red ambulance or a white ambulance in the Sequim area, your bill will be the same. Clallam… Continue reading

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Fire district opens stations to public

Clallam County Fire District 3 opens its six Sequim-area stations and its training/maintenance facility in Carlsborg from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Humpback whale carcass washes up at Ruby Beach

Likely killed by vessel strike, experts say

Port Townsend Paper Mill is pictured in this file photo. (Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Paper mill, parent firm purchased

Private equity company buys Crown Paper Group, Inc.

Port Townsend Paper Mill is pictured in this file photo. (Peninsula Daily News)

Column at Fort Worden entrance to be replaced later this month

Officials suspect commercial vehicle couldn’t make turn

Fiona Krienke, 19, and her brother Hawk, 6, take a spin on the tire swing at Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend. The 118-year-old city park is named after Chief Chetzemoka, the 19th century S’Klallam leader. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Getting in the swing of things

Fiona Krienke, 19, and her brother Hawk, 6, take a spin on the tire swing at Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend. The 118-year-old city park… Continue reading

Fiona Krienke, 19, and her brother Hawk, 6, take a spin on the tire swing at Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend. The 118-year-old city park is named after Chief Chetzemoka, the 19th century S’Klallam leader. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center is denied motion in Hill case

Judge says privilege does not extend to criminal search warrants

Jennifer Burkhardt.

One of OMC’s top administrators leaves

General counsel and chief human resources officer departs after nine years

Jennifer Burkhardt.

Port Angeles seeks tree donation

The City of Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a donation of a 25-foot to 35-foot-tall fir tree for the… Continue reading

A number of neighbors and users of Miller Peninsula State Park hope to limit the proposed development of the property as state officials consider making it a “destination park.” (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Open house to spotlight changes at Miller Peninsula State Park

Village Concept is one of three state is considering

A number of neighbors and users of Miller Peninsula State Park hope to limit the proposed development of the property as state officials consider making it a “destination park.” (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There has been a change to field carrier landing practice operation schedule for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island… Continue reading

Chuck Boggs began his career as a firefighter in 1971 and retired as assistant chief of East Jefferson Fire and Rescue in 2010. Boggs attended the 150th anniversary celebration of the department Saturday at Port Townsend City Hall where vintage fire engines were on display. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

East Jefferson Fire Rescue celebrates 150 years of emergency response

Jefferson County agency started as an all-volunteer brigade

Chuck Boggs began his career as a firefighter in 1971 and retired as assistant chief of East Jefferson Fire and Rescue in 2010. Boggs attended the 150th anniversary celebration of the department Saturday at Port Townsend City Hall where vintage fire engines were on display. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
The Northwest Kidney Center clinic, at 707 S. Chase St. in Port Angeles, will hold an open house on Nov. 1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Northwest Kidney Center clinic, at 707 S. Chase St. in Port Angeles, will hold an open house on Nov. 1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Chuck Boggs began his career as a firefighter in 1971 and retired as assistant chief of East Jefferson Fire and Rescue in 2010. Boggs attended the 150th anniversary celebration of the department Saturday at Port Townsend City Hall where vintage fire engines were on display. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

East Jefferson Fire Rescue celebrates 150 years of emergency response

Jefferson County agency started as an all-volunteer brigade

Chuck Boggs began his career as a firefighter in 1971 and retired as assistant chief of East Jefferson Fire and Rescue in 2010. Boggs attended the 150th anniversary celebration of the department Saturday at Port Townsend City Hall where vintage fire engines were on display. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
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Clallam commissioners talk about budget

With so many short- and long-term capital projects in transition in Clallam County, its staff and commissioners said at a Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber… Continue reading

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Crescent School District to celebrate centennial

Crescent School District will welcome former students, staff and teachers to its centennial celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The entire… Continue reading

Doctor’s trial to be set Oct. 26

Man charged with indecent liberties

Wendy Davis of Port Townsend takes a look under the hood of her Rivian truck, where an empty storage area is where the engine would have been on a gasoline-powered car. The Rivian’s battery is on the bottom of the truck, much like a skateboard, Davis said. The vehicle can travel 320 miles on a charge, she added. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Electric vehicle expo showcases models, financing and current owners

Some who want to buy say they will wait for prices to come down

Wendy Davis of Port Townsend takes a look under the hood of her Rivian truck, where an empty storage area is where the engine would have been on a gasoline-powered car. The Rivian’s battery is on the bottom of the truck, much like a skateboard, Davis said. The vehicle can travel 320 miles on a charge, she added. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)