Leah Leach

A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Temperature dive expected by next week

National Weather Service says it’s cooler near coast

A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers needed for Jefferson County fairgrounds cleanup

Volunteers are invited to help spruce up the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend cleanup will be from 9… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman runs stop sign, lands in tree

A Port Townsend woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after she allegedly sped through an intersection and came to rest in… Continue reading

Tickets on sale now for three-day Departure Festival at Lake Leland

Attendance limited to 1,200 as COVID-19 restrictions ease

THING stage drew crowds in 2019.
Christine Mitchell

THING tickets on sale now

Music, arts planned for three days in August

THING stage drew crowds in 2019.
Christine Mitchell

Men’s chorus opens to all, changes name

The Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus has a new name: Juan de Fuca Harmony. The Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus — a chapter of the… Continue reading

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Michael Payne, Executive Director of the Port Townsend Aero Museum, shows off some of the antique and historic air planes on display at the museum located at the Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend. The museum is expanding, in the area behind the blue tarp in the background, to increase the museum’s display area by about a third.

Aero museum expanding by one-third

Historic aircraft on display

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Michael Payne, Executive Director of the Port Townsend Aero Museum, shows off some of the antique and historic air planes on display at the museum located at the Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend. The museum is expanding, in the area behind the blue tarp in the background, to increase the museum’s display area by about a third.

Volunteers working on Jefferson County fairgrounds

Entries currently sought for variety of categories

Avian flu case reported in Jefferson County

State highest in nation for infected backyard flocks of birds, poultry

No-shoot zone requested in East Jefferson County

‘Multiple unsafe shooting situations’

Strawberry shortcake sales set for noon today (Sunday)

Public safety issue only delayed fundraiser a day

Venita “Nita” Lynn, executive director of First Step Family Support Center in Port Angeles, is retiring after nearly 40 years of service in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Builder of First Step to step down

Retirement party set for Thursday

Venita “Nita” Lynn, executive director of First Step Family Support Center in Port Angeles, is retiring after nearly 40 years of service in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Hilary Soderling of Kirkland, left, and her mother, Lou Ann Soderling of Port Angeles, participate in Saturday’s rally at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Overturning Roe v. Wade draws protests

Rally participants: Decision doesn’t represent majority

Hilary Soderling of Kirkland, left, and her mother, Lou Ann Soderling of Port Angeles, participate in Saturday’s rally at the Clallam County Courthouse. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Initiative’s last act funds digital navigator

Low-income students were helped with remote learning

Traffic snarl surprises work crews

DOT reevaluating getting Port Angeles work done

Volunteers sought for OlyCap food distribution to seniors, low-income adults

Volunteers are needed to deliver food in Clallam County through Olympic Community Action Program’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. The Olympic Community… Continue reading

Ryan Malane with one of his cats.

Business community mourns Ryan Malane

Sudden death leaves people ‘heartbroken’

Ryan Malane with one of his cats.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds seeking possiblities for growth

Manager: Space more than area for annual county fair

Law enforcement to run with Special Olympic torch

Law enforcement agencies from both Clallam and Jefferson counties will carry the Special Olympics Torch across the North Olympic Peninsula in support of Special Olympics… Continue reading