Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans

JEFFERSON: Haas replaces Rosekrans as prosecuting attorney

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County voters have replaced their prosecuting attorney, according to initial counts in Tuesday's general election. Michael Haas earned 6,681 votes, or… Continue reading

Michael Haas shares a happy moment Tuesday night with Wendy Davis. Haas had a big lead over incumbent Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Rosekrans
Kathleen Kler

JEFFERSON: Kler takes big lead in county commissioner race

PORT TOWNSEND — Kathleen Kler led the race for Jefferson County commissioner District 3 by a substantial margin after the first count of ballots Tuesday… Continue reading

Kathleen Kler

JEFFERSON: Quilcene fire levy lid lift heads for approval

QUILCENE — A levy lid lift for the Quilcene Fire Department appeared headed for passage after the initial count of Tuesday ballots. The measure to… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.

JEFFERSON: Stanko leading Davis in race for sheriff, but eyes are on next ballot count

PORT TOWNSEND — David Stanko held a 468-vote lead over Wendy Davis after the initial vote count in the race to succeed Tony Hernandez as… Continue reading

Jefferson County sheriff candidates Wendy Davis and David Stanko.
Arlen and Donalyn Olson stand at their Sekiu fishing resort last summer. The sale to an Idaho family was final last week. —Photo by Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Landmark Olson’s Resort, fishing mecca in Sekiu for 81 years, sold to Idahoans

SEKIU — Olson’s Resort has been sold to an Idaho family familiar with welcoming guests to the great outdoors. The 81-year-old family fishing resort at… Continue reading

Arlen and Donalyn Olson stand at their Sekiu fishing resort last summer. The sale to an Idaho family was final last week. —Photo by Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Finn Wilcox will read from his book Here Among the Sacrificed this Friday in Port Townsend.

NEWS BRIEFS — First Friday talk in Port Townsend to feature hobo poetry . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society First Friday Lecture this Friday will feature local poet Finn Wilcox reading from his book Here Among… Continue reading

Finn Wilcox will read from his book Here Among the Sacrificed this Friday in Port Townsend.
Visitors enter Olympic National Park through the Heart o' the Hills entrance station south of Port Angeles. Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Olympic National Park fee increase can be gradual, superintendent tells business group

PORT ANGELES — It's “doable” to phase in proposed large entrance-fee hikes in Olympic National Park over three years rather than imposing them in one… Continue reading

Visitors enter Olympic National Park through the Heart o' the Hills entrance station south of Port Angeles. Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

OTHER ELECTION RESULTS — Control of Senate shifts to GOP; State voters approve tougher gun background checks; Class size initiative too close to call

Control of Senate shifts to GOP Republicans wrested back control of the Senate on Tuesday night by adding at least six seats to their ranks,… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

Peninsula ballot response below 50 percent as Election Day arrives

Ballot returns reached 38 percent in Clallam County and 49 percent in Jefferson County on Monday as auditors gave their last report before Election Day.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge

Poetic Justice Theatre Ensemble tackles activism in its newest effort in Port Townsend today

PORT TOWNSEND — Take your pick: “I'm just one person. I can't make a difference.” “I feel overwhelmed by it all. I don't know where… Continue reading

Volunteer Jo-Anne Larson of Port Angeles restocks postcards at the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce visitor center on the Port Angeles waterfront. —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles now taking proposals for visitor center, marketing from more than just Chamber of Commerce

PORT ANGELES — In a change of course, the city is seeking competitive proposals for operating the visitor center and tourism marketing in 2015, a… Continue reading

Volunteer Jo-Anne Larson of Port Angeles restocks postcards at the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce visitor center on the Port Angeles waterfront. —Photo by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend woman on sailboat rescued by East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

PORT TOWNSEND— A Port Townsend woman was rescued last weekend after her sailboat lost electrical power and she was unable to raise her main sail.… Continue reading

Sequim-area dispute ends with bullet grazing 1 man

SEQUIM — Gunfire erupted from a dispute between two men near Sequim on Sunday evening, leaving one man with a gunshot wound, according to the… Continue reading

STATE: Incumbent state Supreme Court justices win

By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Four incumbent state Supreme Court justices have been re-elected. Justice Mary Yu ran unopposed to fill out the two… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By The Associated Press

STATE: No clear decision on class-size initiative

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press SEATTLE — Early returns Tuesday showed no clear decision yet on an initiative that would limit class sizes… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press

STATE: Republicans lead key Washington state Senate races

By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press OLYMPIA — In early election results, Republicans are leading key races that will help decide control of the state… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By MANUEL VALDES The Associated Press

STATE: Washington approves expanded gun background checks

By RACHEL LA CORTE and GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — Voters on Tuesday approved expanding background checks on gun sales and transfers in… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By RACHEL LA CORTE and GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press
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Take advantage of The Money Tree in today’s PDN!

AND . . . GRAB A bargain from THE MONEY TREE . . . in today's print (and eEdition) Peninsula Daily News!… Continue reading

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TODAY'S THE FINAL DAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties

TODAY’S THE FINAL DAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties

The North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide, produced as a public service by the Peninsula Daily News, is now available during the voting period in the… Continue reading

TODAY'S THE FINAL DAY: North Olympic Peninsula Voter Guide offers info on state issues, races in Jefferson, Clallam counties
Maryann Collier

Tough times after husband’s layoff leads Maryann Collier to ‘Extreme Couponing’ [ Sign up here for her free seminar on Wednesday in Port Angeles ]

By Jon Bauer The (Everett) Herald Here's the link to see Maryann Collier of "Extreme Couponing" in a free appearance Wednesday night. Details in box… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By Jon Bauer The (Everett) Herald
Maryann Collier