A father’s fear: Daughter dies in line of duty

PORT ANGELES — The dread thought always floated at the back of John Willits' mind, a raven's feather blown about by an ill wind: His… Continue reading

Clallam PUD to purchase former Costco building

CARLSBORG — The Clallam County Public Utility District has agreed to buy the former Costco Wholesale building at Hooker Road and U.S. Highway 101 for… Continue reading

Fuel taken from Clallam road truck behind locked gate

CLALLAM BAY — More than 30 gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a Clallam County road truck in a gated facility in Clallam Bay… Continue reading

Governor to attend rites for fallen Forest Service officer

PORT ANGELES — Two processions will make their way to the public memorial service for slain U.S. Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks at 1 p.m.… Continue reading

Jefferson County jail to house Port Gamble S’Klallam inmates

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has struck an interagency agreement with the Port Gamble S'Klallam tribe to house its jail inmates at Jefferson County Jail.… Continue reading

New no-shooting zones proposed in Jefferson County

CHIMACUM — The Jefferson County No Shooting Area Review Committee has outlined two new no-shooting zones surrounding Chimacum, Irondale and Port Hadlock's population centers, planning… Continue reading

Port director to figure out how to do job with less help, commissioner says

PORT ANGELES — One of the Port of Port Angeles commission's expectations of Executive Director Bob McChesney as he is evaluated will be to figure… Continue reading

Public to weigh in on future plans for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Spill prevention, ocean debris and other topics will be discussed during next week's public scoping meetings on updating the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary management… Continue reading

Sequim council to narrow down field of 35 for city manager

SEQUIM — About 35 people have voiced their desire to run this town, Lee Walton told the Sequim City Council this week. Walton, the consultant… Continue reading

Surreal scenes show parking lot shoot-out

TO SEE THE VIDEO, click on this link: https://giftsnap.shop/article/20080923/NEWS/809230299 . Warning: The outdoor video shows images of the shoot-out. Do not watch if you think… Continue reading

VIDEO: Authorities release surveillance video of gunman

Authorities Tuesday released surveillance video from the Longhouse Market & Deli taken Saturday night which shows Shawn Matthew Roe apparently raising an arm, then hitting… Continue reading

‘We lived in fear’: Gunman’s former mother-in-law says forest officer’s sacrifice saved her family’s lives

SHELTON — Kristine Fairbanks saved at least three lives Saturday when she approached Shawn Matthew Roe in a U.S. Forest Service campground, Roe's former mother-in-law… Continue reading

Corrections retiree was shot on his ‘dream’ property

Peninsula Daily News news sources SEQUIM — Richard Ziegler often told his co-workers at a California men's prison of his dream to move to the… Continue reading

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Dump truck rolls up into small car in fatal crash

CAPE GEORGE — A Port Townsend woman was killed Monday when her car collided with a dump truck, which rolled up and crushed the small… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners officially hire new county administrator at record salary

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners Monday officially hired a new county administrator, who is due to start work Oct. 16 at a record salary… Continue reading

Mason County courts twice spurned warrants for gunman

SHELTON — The Mason County prosecutor's office sought a warrant to arrest Shawn Matthew Roe for violating his parole, but a District Court pro tem… Continue reading

Olympic National Park entrance fees to be waived this weekend

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Visitors to the Olympic National park will pay no entrance fees on Saturday and Sunday. The back-to-back entrance-fee-free days are part… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles deputy executive director fired at commissioners meeting

PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles's deputy director, David Hagiwara, was fired on Monday. The unexpected action came after unusual procedural moves. The… Continue reading

Roe’s former wife lived years in fear

SHELTON — Mary Catherine White, ex-wife of Shawn Matthew Roe, said Monday through her attorney that she and her daughter had feared for their lives… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: New Jefferson County administrator hired

PORT TOWNSEND – Jefferson County commissioners today approved a hiring contract for a new county administrator, who is scheduled to start work Oct. 16. Philip… Continue reading