Olympic National Park taps temporary chief

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - Sue McGill will once again take the reins of Olympic National Park as a new superintendent is sought. The deputy superintendent… Continue reading

Port Townsend-to-Seattle ferry service ends

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND - The passenger ferry MV Snohomish made its last run between Port Townsend and Seattle on Sunday,… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2008
  • By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News

Project to close downtown street in PA

PORT ANGELES - The downtown sidewalk and water main project that had remained west of Cherry Street during the holidays moves east this week. In… Continue reading

Boy who cried ‘help’ in eatery off hook, but dad might pay

SEQUIM - The father of a 12-year-old Port Orchard boy whose prank prompted a seven-hour search spanning two counties has offered to reimburse the costs… Continue reading

Farewell, Seattle ferry — but Port Townsend leaders want you back

PORT TOWNSEND - Service between Seattle and Port Townsend stops today, but not the protests and plans. A grass-roots group has gathered about 2,300 signatures… Continue reading

Home Fund hits record $193,312!

Thank you! Thank you! Because of the generosity of people and organizations in Jefferson and Clallam counties, a record-breaking $193,312.11 was contributed to the Peninsula… Continue reading

Picking newcomer as mayor keeps political change going in Sequim

SEQUIM - Wounds inflicted during Sequim's elections may be healing, but the sutures still were straining Friday at the new City Council's first meeting where… Continue reading

Port Angeles council to select mayor Jan. 15

The Port Angeles City Council will select its mayor and deputy mayor for the next two years at its first meeting of the new year.… Continue reading

Revered reverend applauded for 40 years at Port Angeles church

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - For exactly 40 years this month, Omer Vigoren has been the pastor at Bethany Pentecostal Church.… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2008
  • By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County surveyed today for possible disaster relief

PORT TOWNSEND - A survey of east and west Jefferson County that begins today will determine if homes and businesses are eligible for state and… Continue reading

Nature does its own ferry cancellations

PORT TOWNSEND - Passenger ferry runs on the Keystone route were canceled Thursday because of high winds twisting through Admiralty Inlet. Also, because of low… Continue reading

Port Townsend ferry issue gains steam from Olympia; businesses enjoy boost from Seattle run

PORT TOWNSEND - The leading Republican on the state House Transportation Committee assured Port Townsend leaders and business owners Thursday that he will work with… Continue reading

Sequim mulls funding mechanism to fix streets

SEQUIM - One old funding source and one recently revamped funding mechanism are being eyed by city officials to provide money for fixing and maintaining… Continue reading

Clallam’s first baby of 2008 born to Guatemalan natives

FORKS - The first-born of two recent residents of Forks was the first baby born in a Clallam County hospital in 2008. Gladys Marisol Pablo… Continue reading

Clallam’s historic third Superior Court judge sworn in

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES - Judge Brooke Taylor was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon as Clallam County's third Superior Court judge,… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2008
  • By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News

Freak winds blow down trees, heavy objects

By Janet Somers, Peninsula Daily News The new year began with scattered bursts of wind from Blyn to Neah Bay downing trees, breaking power lines… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2008
  • By Janet Somers, for Peninsula Daily News

North Olympic Peninsula’s first baby of new year born in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND - New Year's baby Ian Eisenman - measuring 21 inches long and weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces - is the first baby born… Continue reading

Picnic shelter planned for Port Angeles’ Dream Playground

PORT ANGELES - A picnic shelter built by volunteers is in the works for the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield, and could be completed by… Continue reading

Sequim’s new council members speed up pace of change

SEQUIM - Sequim's fresh-faced City Council, which already accelerated swearing in its new members, will choose a new mayor Friday morning. The special meeting will… Continue reading

And Polar Bear Dip aficionados in Port Angeles, Lake Pleasant take to the waters as well

Dozens of seaweed-covered people climbed out of Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday morning after taking multiple dips into the water in the traditional New Year's… Continue reading