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Scott Burgett and Linda Kahananui are members of Dark Sky International who are working to spread awareness about how to be mindful with artificial lighting at night.
Scott Burgett and Linda Kahananui are members of Dark Sky International who are working to spread awareness about how to be mindful with artificial lighting at night. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

International Dark Sky Week to be celebrated

Peninsula residents raise awareness of artificial light pollution

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Scott Burgett and Linda Kahananui are members of Dark Sky International who are working to spread awareness about how to be mindful with artificial lighting at night.
Scott Burgett and Linda Kahananui are members of Dark Sky International who are working to spread awareness about how to be mindful with artificial lighting at night. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Operations scheduled at Bentinck range this week

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, the Royal… Continue reading

Policy to opt out of meters updated

Clallam PUD to install digital instead of analog

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

CEO: Hospital is in an evaluation phase

Decision-making process expected in late May or early June

Clallam Transit earns state safety recognition

Committee formed to determine next steps for general manager position

Three friends and their dogs take advantage of a low tide to enjoy morning beach walk along Port Townsend Bay. The snow-capped Olympic Mountains glow in the background. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Scenic stroll

Three friends and their dogs take advantage of a low tide to enjoy morning beach walk along Port Townsend Bay. The snow-capped Olympic Mountains glow… Continue reading

Three friends and their dogs take advantage of a low tide to enjoy morning beach walk along Port Townsend Bay. The snow-capped Olympic Mountains glow in the background. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Two taken to a hospital after two-car crash

Two people were transported to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles following a two-car collision in Blyn. Melissa Cox, 31, of Port Angeles… Continue reading

A 15-foot pleasure craft sits capsized at Koitlah Point on Thursday. U.S Coast Guard, local and federal agencies responded to a report of an overdue vessel with three people on board after they failed to return Wednesday evening. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Woman found on beach is identified

Two men still missing; search efforts called off

A 15-foot pleasure craft sits capsized at Koitlah Point on Thursday. U.S Coast Guard, local and federal agencies responded to a report of an overdue vessel with three people on board after they failed to return Wednesday evening. (U.S. Coast Guard)
Gail Ralston, 70, is closing in on the all-time sales record for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)

Top Duck Derby seller has all-time record in her sights

Gail Ralston has sold 35,500-plus entries since 1989

Gail Ralston, 70, is closing in on the all-time sales record for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)

Bid opportunities available for Stevens

Contractors attend event for middle school

Easter egg hunts scheduled for Saturday

Easter activities, including egg hunts and pictures with the Easter bunny, are scheduled for the Peninsula this weekend. • The 46th KONP Easter Egg Hunt… Continue reading

Revenue proposals undecided for state

Peninsula legislators differ on their support

UPDATE: Deceased woman located on rocks near Neah Bay

Female believed to be one of three missing from vessel, Sheriff’s Office says

Jason Squire, manager of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend, shows off the new $150,000 Barco SP4K laser projector installed last month. The projector, one of three that the movie house needs for each of its screens, replaces an aging one that failed in June 2024, necessitating a GoFundMe drive for the owners, George Marie and Michael D’Alessandro, to help pay for a new one. More than $105,000 was raised from 777 donors. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

New projector

Jason Squire, manager of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend, shows off the new $150,000 Barco SP4K laser projector installed last month. The projector, one… Continue reading

Jason Squire, manager of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend, shows off the new $150,000 Barco SP4K laser projector installed last month. The projector, one of three that the movie house needs for each of its screens, replaces an aging one that failed in June 2024, necessitating a GoFundMe drive for the owners, George Marie and Michael D’Alessandro, to help pay for a new one. More than $105,000 was raised from 777 donors. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

AAUW, foundation selected for leadership award

The American Association of University Women and the University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County have been selected for the 2025 Regional Community Leadership… Continue reading

Port Angeles commissions intersection control study

City council approves two new vehicle purchases