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Inslee announces $187M plan for salmon recovery

Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.… Continue reading

Will cities and counties stand to gain by investing in video conferencing equipment with an eye toward public involvement?

Will cities and counties stand to gain by investing in video conferencing equipment with an eye toward public involvement?… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2021

LETTER: Keep poplar corridor

Port Townsend’s reasons for destroying the poplar corridor into and out of downtown are not compelling. Let’s debunk some of the reasons given for this… Continue reading

The exterior of the newly re-opened Pacific Mist reveals some of the contents of the book, gift and card store. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim’s local bookstore reopens

Former Pacific Mist owner sets up shop again

The exterior of the newly re-opened Pacific Mist reveals some of the contents of the book, gift and card store. Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

A new survey says women provide most childcare and chores among married couples. Who does most of the work in your family?

A new survey says women provide most childcare and chores among married couples. Who does most of the work in your family?… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2021
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017.

Whidbey anti-noise group gets wins in Navy Growler lawsuit

Judge: Navy didn’t consider all environmental impacts

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017.

Jefferson County commissioners approve biennial budget

By Garrett Harr Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND - The Jefferson County commissioners has approved the final 2022-2023 Jefferson County biennial budget. The commissioners adopted… Continue reading

LETTER: Get vaccinated

I have several issues, and I’m an old man, but I’ll make this short and prioritized. I want everyone to get vaccinated. Now, I have… Continue reading

LETTER:Questions pay raises

Lost opportunities to do more for road maintenance and for sewer infrastructure that could ease the housing shortage? The Jefferson Board of county commissioners adopted… Continue reading

Officials warn of continued avalanche danger in Cascades

A powerful weekend storm that dumped several feet of snow in the Cascade mountains proved deadly for one man on… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Oregon confirms first 3 cases of omicron variant

Oregon on Monday became the latest state to confirm cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19, officials said. The… Continue reading

Wildlife commissioner resigns, citing ‘politicized quagmire’

A member of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has resigned, saying in his resignation letter that the commission is… Continue reading

Should the state offer rebates on the purchase of electric vehicles and continue to exempt some of them from sales tax?

Should the state offer rebates on the purchase of electric vehicles and continue to exempt some of them from sales tax?… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2021
Jesse Major / for Peninsula Daily News Val Brooks, Clallam County Child Advocates program coordinator, makes an announcement at the start of the third annual Shop With a Roughneck/Cop event at Walmart in Port Angeles. Law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal agencies, as well as members of The Roughnecks, a local motorcycle club of active and retired law enforcement, military and public safety personnel, took about 90 Clallam County children involved in state or tribal dependency cases on a $100 shopping spree ahead of Christmas last Saturday. Walmart donated $3,500 for the event.
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Holiday shopping spree

By Jesse Major For Peninsula Daily News Val Brooks, Clallam County Child Advocates Program Coordinator, makes an announcement at the start of the third annual… Continue reading

Jesse Major / for Peninsula Daily News Val Brooks, Clallam County Child Advocates program coordinator, makes an announcement at the start of the third annual Shop With a Roughneck/Cop event at Walmart in Port Angeles. Law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal agencies, as well as members of The Roughnecks, a local motorcycle club of active and retired law enforcement, military and public safety personnel, took about 90 Clallam County children involved in state or tribal dependency cases on a $100 shopping spree ahead of Christmas last Saturday. Walmart donated $3,500 for the event.
Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee announces several climate-related proposals for the 2022 legislative session during a news conference Monday in Olympia, including a plan to offer rebates on new and used electric vehicles.

Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate-related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and… Continue reading

Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee announces several climate-related proposals for the 2022 legislative session during a news conference Monday in Olympia, including a plan to offer rebates on new and used electric vehicles.
Rob Ollikainen / for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Police Detective Jon Stuart holds a rifle that he found at Dennis Marvin Bauer’s residence in January 2019. Stuart was one of four witnesses to testify in Bauer’s triple-murder trial Monday morning in Clallam County Superior Court.

Neighbor questions accused about whereabouts, recalls burn barrel in triple-murder trial

Detectives testify about evidence recovered from Bauer’s home

Rob Ollikainen / for Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend Police Detective Jon Stuart holds a rifle that he found at Dennis Marvin Bauer’s residence in January 2019. Stuart was one of four witnesses to testify in Bauer’s triple-murder trial Monday morning in Clallam County Superior Court.
Steve Mullensky / for Peninsula Daily News Members of a Monday coffee and dog walking group walk along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend on Monday. The group, from left, include Tony Genovese and Cleo, Jim Brennan, Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Anneke Van Krieken and Max, and Linda Christie with Flaco. Behind Flaco is Stella, a miniature Schnauzer whose red leash is attached to her owner, Laurie Jones. All are from Port Townsend.
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Out for a walk

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Members of a Monday coffee and dog walking group walk along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend on… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky / for Peninsula Daily News Members of a Monday coffee and dog walking group walk along Water Street in downtown Port Townsend on Monday. The group, from left, include Tony Genovese and Cleo, Jim Brennan, Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Anneke Van Krieken and Max, and Linda Christie with Flaco. Behind Flaco is Stella, a miniature Schnauzer whose red leash is attached to her owner, Laurie Jones. All are from Port Townsend.

Would you be more likely to purchase an electric car if you were to get a rebate from the state?

Would you be more likely to purchase an electric car if you were to get a rebate from the state?… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2021

LETTER: Look deeper

The picture on the front page of the Dec. 5 PDN presents an interesting dichotomy. The signs held by the protesters tell the story quite… Continue reading

Should the Sequim School District look for a short-term or long-term solution for its next superintendent?

Should the Sequim School District look for a short-term or long-term solution for its next superintendent?… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2021