Winds wallop Olympic Peninsula

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Winds wallop Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Strong winds flowing off the Olympic Mountains ravaged trees and knocked out power to all…

Alexis Haire lives in the Port Angeles home she built for herself and her daughters Maddie, 7, left, and Lily, 11. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

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The Home Fund, the house and the connection: Help demonstrated that no one is alone

PORT ANGELES — In Alexis Haire’s life, the support that came around is now going around.

Port Angeles city manager, council member learn about challenges homeless people face

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Port Angeles city manager, council member learn about challenges homeless people face

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West and Council Member Mike French spent a night at…

Jefferson commissioners approve ordinance balancing code with shooting facilities rules

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Jefferson commissioners approve ordinance balancing code with shooting facilities rules

PORT TOWNSEND — In an emotional 2-1 vote, the Jefferson County commissioners approved the ordinance aimed to “harmonize”…

Portable problems persist in Sequim schools

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Portable problems persist in Sequim schools

SEQUIM — Classroom space — or lack thereof — continues to be an issue at Sequim schools, particularly…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Flight landing practice not scheduled … and other items

COUPEVILLE — There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station…

Assessing the damage: Port Angeles, others to start adding up costs of wind storm

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Assessing the damage: Port Angeles, others to start adding up costs of wind storm

Clallam County residents Sunday were dealing with the consequences of Friday’s windstorm, with some still without power while…

Crews working to restore power in Clallam

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Crews working to restore power in Clallam

WHILE POWER WAS restored to many North Olympic Peninsula customers overnight, others were still without electrical service on…

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PAHS Choir Madrigal Dinner rescheduled

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles High School Choir’s Madrigal Dinner, which had been scheduled for Friday and…

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EYE ON CLALLAM: County to mull deal for criminal defense services

Clallam County commissioners will consider an agreement with Clallam Public Defender for criminal defense services Tuesday.

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to consider county cost allocation plan

The Jefferson County commissioners are expected to adopt the 2018-19 Jefferson County Cost Allocation Plan when they meet…

Port of Port Townsend eyes jetty historic status

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Port of Port Townsend eyes jetty historic status

PORT TOWNSEND — The Point Hudson jetty replacement project took on new life during a discussion by Port…

Inslee proposes capital gains tax in new budget

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Inslee proposes capital gains tax in new budget

By Rachael La Corte

Governor proposes major steps for orca recovery

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Governor proposes major steps for orca recovery

By Gene Johnson

Another arborist says Lions Park sequoia safer than first reported

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Another arborist says Lions Park sequoia safer than first reported

PORT ANGELES — A consulting arborist who climbed the Lions Park sequoia this week said the 110-foot-tall tree…

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Gathering planned Sunday at Lions Park sequoia tree

PORT ANGELES — A community gathering for the Lions Park sequoia is planned for Sunday.

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News Christmas lights and temporary seating are part of the present interior of the Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles, shown here from the balcony during intermission for Snow White and the Five Housemates.A balcony.

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‘Snow White’ not the end of the story: Lincoln Theater in Port Angeles expected to house another holiday production in 2019

PORT ANGELES — “Snow White and the Five Housemates” has started a new tradition at the Lincoln Theater,…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Closures on Thursday for bridge … and other items

SHINE — Motorists can expect up to four closures of the Hood Canal Bridge from 10 p.m. Thursday,…

PHOTO: Paving begins today in Port Townsend

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PHOTO: Paving begins today in Port Townsend

Street repair continues in Port Townsend, this time with a new stretch of smooth road surface in front…

Trailer theft leaves Boy Scouts without $900 in camping equipment

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Trailer theft leaves Boy Scouts without $900 in camping equipment

SEQUIM — Stolen camping equipment isn’t going to keep Boy Scouts with Sequim Troop 90 from doing good…