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Salvation Army majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Salvation Army to close overnight shelter, leaving gap for homeless

PORT ANGELES — The Salvation Army will close its shelter at 123 S. Peabody St. on Oct. 1, leaving no overnight shelter in the downtown… Continue reading

Salvation Army majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Salvation Army majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Salvation Army to close overnight shelter, leaving gap for homeless

PORT ANGELES — The Salvation Army will close its shelter at 123 S. Peabody St. on Oct. 1, leaving no overnight shelter in the downtown… Continue reading

Salvation Army majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Steven Nickles

New tour brochure marks way to history along former North Olympic Peninsula railroad

SEQUIM — A new self-guided tour brochure is available that points the way to the North Olympic Peninsula's historic Bridges, Trestles, Rails and Trails. The… Continue reading

Steven Nickles
The Joyce Depot turns 100 this year along with the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge in Sequim. Joyce Museum

WEEKEND: Music, tours to celebrate history at Joyce Depot Museum

JOYCE — Shoppers going to this weekend's Great Strait Sale are invited to take in tours and music for the 100th anniversary of the Joyce… Continue reading

The Joyce Depot turns 100 this year along with the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge in Sequim. Joyce Museum
The Joyce Depot turns 100 this year along with the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge in Sequim. Joyce Museum

WEEKEND: Music, tours to celebrate history at Joyce Depot Museum

JOYCE — Shoppers going to this weekend's Great Strait Sale are invited to take in tours and music for the 100th anniversary of the Joyce… Continue reading

The Joyce Depot turns 100 this year along with the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge in Sequim. Joyce Museum
Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association

History adds to Saturday’s Great Strait Sale along Highway 112; Joyce celebration boosts offerings

JOYCE — The 8th Annual Great Strait Sale will offer more than 61 miles of garage sales Saturday. Those who travel on state Highway 112… Continue reading

Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association
Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association

History adds to Saturday’s Great Strait Sale along Highway 112; Joyce celebration boosts offerings

JOYCE — The 8th Annual Great Strait Sale will offer more than 61 miles of garage sales Saturday. Those who travel on state Highway 112… Continue reading

Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association
Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association

History adds to Saturday’s Great Strait Sale along Highway 112; Joyce celebration boosts offerings

JOYCE — The 8th Annual Great Strait Sale will offer more than 61 miles of garage sales Saturday. Those who travel on state Highway 112… Continue reading

Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association
Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association

History adds to Saturday’s Great Strait Sale along Highway 112; Joyce celebration boosts offerings

JOYCE — The 8th Annual Great Strait Sale will offer more than 61 miles of garage sales Saturday. Those who travel on state Highway 112… Continue reading

Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. — Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association
Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association

History adds to Saturday’s Great Strait Sale along Highway 112; Joyce celebration boosts offerings

JOYCE — The 8th Annual Great Strait Sale will offer more than 61 miles of garage sales Saturday. Those who travel on state Highway 112… Continue reading

Visitors look over the goods on display at the community sale in Joyce during the 2013 Great Strait Sale. Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association
Andrew Malinak finishes his swim around Bainbridge Island on Aug 8. Melissa Nordquist

Seattle swimmer to make second attempt to cross Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday after adverse conditions derailed 2013 try

PORT ANGELES — A Seattle man will make a second attempt to swim the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Sunday. Andrew Malinak, 28, a… Continue reading

Andrew Malinak finishes his swim around Bainbridge Island on Aug 8. Melissa Nordquist
The state Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday approved the $3.96 million purchase of over 1

State to buy 1,310 acres of forest land near Dabob Bay for $3.96 million

QUILCENE — The state will buy 1,310 acres of working forest near Dabob Bay. The state Board of Natural Resources approved the $3.96 million purchase… Continue reading

The state Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday approved the $3.96 million purchase of over 1
Park personnel moved a boulder in front of the Fort Worden State Park boat ramp to enforce its closure. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden State Park’s boat launch closed while permits are sought for maintenance work

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden State Park boat ramp has been closed indefinitely to motorized vehicle launching while State Parks staff apply for new… Continue reading

Park personnel moved a boulder in front of the Fort Worden State Park boat ramp to enforce its closure. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Park personnel moved a boulder in front of the Fort Worden State Park boat ramp to enforce its closure. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fort Worden State Park’s boat launch closed while permits are sought for maintenance work

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden State Park boat ramp has been closed indefinitely to motorized vehicle launching while State Parks staff apply for new… Continue reading

Park personnel moved a boulder in front of the Fort Worden State Park boat ramp to enforce its closure. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News