Public meeting will focus on Makah whaling impact

PORT ANGELES — Almost three years in the writing, the environmental-impact statement on Makah whaling will make its live public debut today in the Vern… Continue reading

Rumors of a Sequim building freeze greatly exaggerated

SEQUIM — It looked like an emergency conference for Sequim's housing industry Tuesday night: Pickup trucks packed the parking spots outside while tanned carpenters jammed… Continue reading

Fuca Festival attendance tops last year’s record

PORT ANGELES — The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts was poised Monday to break attendance records, even before the final day's numbers were… Continue reading

Future of historical Commanding Officer’s Quarters at Fort Worden under study

PORT TOWNSEND — On May 16, Bill Conklin sent out a letter to members of the Commanding Officer's Quarters Heritage Group. In the letter, Conklin… Continue reading

Positive reviews for state’s RSVP ferry system in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — It was a trial by fire for Washington State Ferries' new reservation system over the long Memorial Day weekend, and users gave… Continue reading

Project to slow summer traffic on Highway 112

CLALLAM BAY — A four-month construction project along 62 miles of state Highway 112 that begins today is expected to cause some traffic delays. "This… Continue reading

Public invited to meet fire chief finalists

PORT TOWNSEND — Four candidates for East Jefferson Fire-Rescue's vacant fire chief position are in the area for a round of interviews from the department… Continue reading

A feast of music, dance, wine and wool today

Listening, dancing, remembering, learning, doing — it's all part of the Memorial Day holiday. Stay home if you must, but keep in mind what you're… Continue reading

Fatal house fire blamed on faulty wiring

CHIMACUM — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue investigators say a faulty electrical cord caused the Wednesday morning house fire at which a woman died. Meanwhile, community funds… Continue reading

Kessler won’t endorse Democrat for attorney general post

Peninsula Daily News news services Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg kicked off his campaign for Washington state attorney general with endorsements this month from some… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2008
  • Peninsula Daily News news services

New program source of jobs for vets

From the sun-scorched Iraqi desert with deadly enemies all around to a misty forest glade surrounded by silent trees — the transformation sounds too good… Continue reading

Peninsula honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the most complex holiday on the American calendar. It is the unofficial beginning of a long summer of vacations in the sunshine… Continue reading

Port Angeles Food Bank delivers food to neighborhood

PORT ANGELES — A van loaded with treats and pantry staples pulled up at the Port Angeles Boys & Girls Club on Saturday. It was… Continue reading

Board will stick with what it has in improving Sequim Library

SEQUIM — Instead of seeking a bond, a tax hike and a whole new building, the North Olympic Library System has opted to put $91,391… Continue reading

Bridge transportation survey opens for two-week run

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Department of Transportation has launched a public survey in an attempt to settle a dispute over temporary ferry service during… Continue reading

Debate over parkland purchase shows rift between ‘old,’ ‘new’ Sequim City Council

SEQUIM — The latest struggle between the "new council" and the "old" members played out in the Transit Center on Friday afternoon, with a 45-acre… Continue reading

Memorial Day services across the Peninsula on Monday

Memorial Day, first observed at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery in 1868, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.… Continue reading

Olympic Discovery Trail presses ahead

SEQUIM — Their idea of a party includes muddy knees, hours of yanking noxious weeds and thorny bushes that apparently grow a foot while backs… Continue reading

This Model A surprise fits him to a T

MARROWSTONE ISLAND — Jake Johnson spent months planning a big surprise party for his father's 87th birthday. He also spent thousands of dollars on the… Continue reading

What $4 gasoline? Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts draws big crowd

PORT ANGELES — You know the music is good when the frenetic festival organizer takes time from her myriad responsibilities to sit and listen with… Continue reading