Red Parsons, left, Kitty City assistant manager who will help run the Bark House, and Paul Stehr-Green, Olympic Peninsula Humane Society board president and acting executive director, stand near dog kennels discussing the changes they are making to the Bark House to ensure dogs are in a comfortable, sanitary environment when the facility reopens in February. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Humane Society officials plan to reopen Bark House

Facility, closed since last July, could be open by Valentine’s Day

 

Clallam EDC awarded $4.2M grant

Federal funding to support forest industry

 

Firm contacts 24 agencies for potential OMC partner

Hospital on timeline for decision in May

 

Port Townsend nets $5.3 million in transportation grants

Public works considers matching funds options

Holly Hildreth of Port Townsend, center, orders a latte for the last time at the Guardhouse, a cafe at Fort Worden State Park, on Wednesday. At noon the popular cafe was to close permanently, leaving an empty space for food, drinks and restroom facilities in the park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden Hospitality closes business operations

Organization faced with ‘legal limbo’ because lease was rejected

Holly Hildreth of Port Townsend, center, orders a latte for the last time at the Guardhouse, a cafe at Fort Worden State Park, on Wednesday. At noon the popular cafe was to close permanently, leaving an empty space for food, drinks and restroom facilities in the park. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County to host meeting to develop animal disaster plan

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management division will host a meeting to kick off the development of an animal disaster plan… Continue reading

Clallam fire districts providing automatic support

Mutual aid helps address personnel holes

The Western Harbor Study Area includes Port Angeles Harbor, the Port of Port Angeles and Ediz Hook. (State Department of Ecology)

Comment period to open on Port Angeles Harbor cleanup

The state Department of Ecology will open a public comment period for the Western Port Angeles Harbor cleanup site from Thursday to… Continue reading

The Western Harbor Study Area includes Port Angeles Harbor, the Port of Port Angeles and Ediz Hook. (State Department of Ecology)

Port Angeles school board to meet with hiring agency

The Port Angeles School District board of directors will host a special meeting at 5 p.m. today to meet with the firm… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles approves contract for stormwater project

Construction set to begin in March 2026

C.J. Conrad and Chris Orr of A&R Solar take solar panels from a lift on top of the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center on Peabody Street to be installed on the roof. The 117 panels are mostly made of silicone and will provide electrical power to the center. The crew members are each tied in with ropes to prevent any problems on the slippery slanted roof. The panels are 42 inches by 62 inches and weigh about 16 pounds. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Solar installation

C.J. Conrad and Chris Orr of A&R Solar take solar panels from a lift on top of the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center on… Continue reading

C.J. Conrad and Chris Orr of A&R Solar take solar panels from a lift on top of the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center on Peabody Street to be installed on the roof. The 117 panels are mostly made of silicone and will provide electrical power to the center. The crew members are each tied in with ropes to prevent any problems on the slippery slanted roof. The panels are 42 inches by 62 inches and weigh about 16 pounds. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Finalists named for Port Angeles community awards

The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce will announce the recipients of its 2024 Community Awards during a gala at 6 p.m. Feb.… Continue reading

Carrie Heaton.

Governor appoints Heaton to PC trustees

Five-member board governs college’s policy, strategic planning

Carrie Heaton.

Port Townsend Food Co-op board president resigns

Rowe cites unresolved tensions, calls for change

Recompete projects aim to close gap for workers in prime age

Goals include reducing barriers, creating up to 1,300 jobs

Fort Worden Hospitality ceasing operations

No longer viable amid PDA financial and legal challenges

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery Road on Sunday during the first trash pickup of the year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Litter patrol

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery… Continue reading

Phyllis Becker of Port Hadlock, foreground, and Wendy Davis of Port Townsend, volunteers with the Jefferson County Trash Task Force, pick up litter along Discovery Road on Sunday during the first trash pickup of the year. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Closing reception set for ‘Strong People’ exhibit

The Field Hall Gallery will host a closing reception for the exhibit “Strong People, Strong Artists” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Members of Trail Life USA, a boys Christian adventure organization, salute the burning retired flags and holiday wreaths from veterans’ graves. This joint flag retirement and wreath burning ceremony took place Saturday at the Bekkevar farm in Blyn. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Flags, veterans’ wreaths retired at ceremony

Boys, girls organizations attend event at farm

Members of Trail Life USA, a boys Christian adventure organization, salute the burning retired flags and holiday wreaths from veterans’ graves. This joint flag retirement and wreath burning ceremony took place Saturday at the Bekkevar farm in Blyn. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Conservation District seeking board candidates

The Jefferson County Conservation District is accepting applications for a seat on its board of supervisors through the end of January. Qualified… Continue reading