To our readers — ‘Frank & Ernest’ wins comics straw poll over ‘Elderberries’

Readers were frank. They voted in earnest. And, frankly, they want the comic strip, "Frank & Ernest," back weekdays in the Peninsula Daily News instead… Continue reading

Point in Time census of homeless conducted in Clallam

PORT ANGELES - Volunteers and staff of agencies that combat homelessness fanned out across Clallam County on Thursday for the annual Point in Time census… Continue reading

Newly elected Clallam officials go west — to the West End

Three newly elected Clallam County officials discussed what to do with junked cars, how to register to vote and the rebuilding of a Clallam Bay… Continue reading

Jefferson County uses week to conduct homeless count

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County's point-in-time homeless count was wrapping up Thursday night with more than 20 volunteers helping to locate and survey those without… Continue reading

Insult stirs Forks to pursue downtown revitalization

FORKS - A book titled The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America, which gave Forks a dishonorable mention, spurred the business and government community… Continue reading

County attorney reprimanded for profane outburst at activist

PORT TOWNSEND - Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Juelie Dalzell is giving Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez a written warning for swearing at and flipping obscene… Continue reading

Balloting continues in Jefferson and Clallam counties

A week and a day after ballots were mailed out, Jefferson County voters have returned 5,945 of them, reported the county Auditor's Office on Thursday.… Continue reading

Forks superintendent to step down at end of school year

FORKS - The Quillayute Valley School Board is looking for a new chief executive for the next school year. Superintendent Frank Walter will follow his… Continue reading

Fund established for injured Ukrainian sailor

PORT ANGELES - An account has been established for those who wish to help a Ukrainian sailor who nearly lost a leg during a shipboard… Continue reading

Jefferson charity fund-raising director doubts goal can be reached

PORT TOWNSEND - A United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County official expressed doubt Wednesday that the agency would reach its fund-raising campaign goal. Lizanne Coker,… Continue reading

New Port Angeles facility to accept batteries, paint, other toxics twice a week

PORT ANGELES - Another part of the new Regional Transfer Station opened Wednesday when the ribbon was cut on the moderate risk waste facility at… Continue reading

Outcome of investigation into county lawyer’s outburst may come today

PORT TOWNSEND - The outcome of an investigation into a confrontation that ended in Jefferson County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez throwing obscene remarks and… Continue reading

Port agency buoyed over possibility of getting in tourism business

PORT TOWNSEND - Legislation proposed in the state Senate and House would allow state ports, such as the ports of Port Townsend and Port Angeles,… Continue reading

Primo low bidder on eastern sewer project

PORT ANGELES - Primo Construction of Carlsborg is the apparent low bidder on an eastern urban growth area sewer extension project. The company's $4.6 million… Continue reading

Sequim council approves highest hookup fees among Peninsula cities

SEQUIM - Action taken by the City Council Monday will result in Sequim having the highest water hookup fees in the four cities of the… Continue reading

Man died of smoke inhalation, autopsy shows

PORT ANGELES - A 48-year-old man who perished in a smoldering house fire Sunday died of smoke inhalation, an autopsy shows. Michael Wayne McGreen of… Continue reading

Councilwoman Kasovia-Schmitt to step down in Sequim

SEQUIM - It's a big job that's growing bigger, but it still pays just $150 a month. With the sudden resignation of Patricia Kasovia-Schmitt, a… Continue reading

Pact may keep Port Townsend pool open

PORT TOWNSEND - The city and Port Townsend School District are working on a new 2007 public swimming pool lease agreement. The proposed agreement would… Continue reading

Fine cut because cruise ship dumped on Canadian side

OLYMPIA - The state Department of Ecology has reduced a $100,000 fine against Celebrity Cruise Lines issued last year by $30,000 after determining that three… Continue reading

Here we go again in circles: Sequim roundabout to front Costco

SEQUIM -The City Council, eyeing a $693,000 bill, had a bit of a go-round Monday night. That's the price of the city's next roundabout or… Continue reading