Leah Leach

Alpacas shot in dead of night

Investigators seeking information on Joyce killings

Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighters, with assistance from surrounding districts, work to extinguish fire of beach logs and grasses that scorched a stretch of beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the north end of Four Seasons Ranch and threatened numerous homes on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Beach blaze contained at Morse Creek

Saturday fire worried homeowners, but no structures affected

Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighters, with assistance from surrounding districts, work to extinguish fire of beach logs and grasses that scorched a stretch of beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the north end of Four Seasons Ranch and threatened numerous homes on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sea Scout teen sailors in Swiftsure 2023 International Yacht Race

Sea Scouts will set sail on the Swiftsure Cape Flattery Race today. It starts from Clover Point at Victoria, rounds the mark at… Continue reading

Matt Logue.

New Port Townsend building official named

Matt Logue, a former building inspector for Port Townsend, has been appointed the city’s new building official. “With an extensive background in… Continue reading

Matt Logue.

Garden tools, supplies needed

The Port Angeles School District garden programs are always seeking tools and supplies. The following are especially needed: • gardening gloves (child… Continue reading

Law enforcement agencies respond Tuesday afternoon to a standoff at Lopez Avenue and Vine Street in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man arrested after seven-hour standoff

Domestic disturbance report sparks effort

Law enforcement agencies respond Tuesday afternoon to a standoff at Lopez Avenue and Vine Street in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

West, East ends of Peninsula expected to bake

Forks residents excited by prospect of warmth, sunshine

The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)

Fire investigators arrive to examine remains of Hurricane Ridge lodge

No fire suppression equipment was in structure; contents had been removed

The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)

Spring blooms with Port Townsend events

IT’S BEEN AN exciting start to spring, and the spring community events are springing up on the Chamber’s readerboard. Remember to book your space early… Continue reading

Van De Wege lone Democratic senator to oppose gun ban

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to show that it was Justice Antonin Scalia who said the Second Amendment right “is not unlimited” in… Continue reading

Narrated ballet set for Friday

Studio360 Dance Company is hosting a 30-minute narrated ballet with music from “Peter and the Wolf” and local dancers ages 12 to… Continue reading

Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man jailed after allegedly brandishing gun at restaurant

No one hurt; police continuing to investigate

Police escort a man, center, who was alleged to have brandished a gun in the 48º North Waterfront Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel on Saturday. The incident prompted evacuation of the restaurant while closing down the 100 block of North Lincoln Street. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

DOH launches new opioid and drug overdose dashboard

The state Department of Health has launched an Opioid and Drug Overdose Data dashboard that includes county-level data on hospitalizations and deaths due… Continue reading

State Senate proposes $7.9 billion capital budget

State Senate budget writers have released a capital construction budget proposal that would authorize $7.9 billion in spending. Of that amount, $4.7 billion… Continue reading

Telephone town hall set for District 24

The 24th District delegation will conduct a telephone town hall next Tuesday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sen. Kevin Van… Continue reading

Scholarship auction offers over 1,000 items

Annual event coincides with Twilight Equinox weekend

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Wayne King
Retired contractor Dave Merrill of Sequim uses a nail gun Wednesday to demonstrate the proper and safe nailing technique to a group of 14 Community Build volunteers who will soon build 10 tiny homes on property owned by New Life Church in Port Townsend. The houses will go to the Caswell-Brown Village managed by Olympic Community Action Programs. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers begin another build of shelters for unhoused

Structures will go to Caswell-Brown Village near Port Townsend

Retired contractor Dave Merrill of Sequim uses a nail gun Wednesday to demonstrate the proper and safe nailing technique to a group of 14 Community Build volunteers who will soon build 10 tiny homes on property owned by New Life Church in Port Townsend. The houses will go to the Caswell-Brown Village managed by Olympic Community Action Programs. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

International Women’s Day celebration set at winery on Wednesday

Womanfest and Olympic Cellars Winery will host their 19th annual International Women’s Day celebration on Wednesday. Open to the public, the event… Continue reading