Nicola Griffith Jennifer Durham

Book on Saint Hilda of Whitby topic of Port Townsend talk Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — Nicola Griffith, winner of the Washington State Book Award for her new historical novel Hild, will come to the Port Townsend Library… Continue reading

Nicola Griffith Jennifer Durham

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Sequim seeks information on volunteer opportunities . . . and other local business news

SEQUIM — Through its “Making a Difference: Sequim Volunteers” program, the city of Sequim is collecting information about volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations and other… Continue reading

Clallam County officials’ meeting with Kenmore Air positive but inconclusive

PORT ANGELES ­­­— Clallam County officials who want to entice Kenmore Air to resume passenger service to William R. Fairchild International Airport still have their… Continue reading

Clallam Public Utility District sets public meetings this week on proposed rate increases

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have scheduled public meetings this week on proposed hikes in electric, water and wastewater rates. Commissioners… Continue reading

Jessica and Mike Tade of Sequim look at a display of Klallam artifacts during their first public showing at the Elwha Heritage Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Etched stones, other Tse-whit-zen artifacts on display for public at Klallam center in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — One thousand etched stones, once buried below the place that became Port Angeles, tell the story of the Klallam people. These stones,… Continue reading

Jessica and Mike Tade of Sequim look at a display of Klallam artifacts during their first public showing at the Elwha Heritage Center in Port Angeles. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

ALL OF THESE meetings are open to the public: ■ Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Weekly ­luncheon meetings are held Mondays at noon at… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider pact with Teamsters at Tuesday meeting in Port Angeles

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider an agreement with Teamsters Local 589 on Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the commissioners'… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: 2015 county budget topic at Monday meeting in Port Townsend

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider approval of a $50,490,301 budget and conduct two public hearings when they meet Monday. The special meeting will… Continue reading

Laurence Cole

Hundreds gather, speak minds at Port Townsend open house for proposed Growler jet additions

PORT TOWNSEND — An open house focusing on a proposal to add up to 36 Growler jets to the 82 currently based at Naval Air… Continue reading

Laurence Cole
Ted Miller

Miller wins recount for Clallam County Charter Review Commission

PORT ANGELES — Sequim City Councilman Ted Miller is assured a seat on the Clallam County Charter Review Commission after a recount of Nov. 4… Continue reading

Ted Miller
Melody Sky Eisler

Newly chosen Port Townsend Library director to begin work in February

PORT TOWNSEND — The Silverdale Library manager has been selected as the permanent new Port Townsend Library director. Melody Sky Eisler is scheduled to begin… Continue reading

Melody Sky Eisler

NEWS BRIEFS — Doctors to bid farewell to Port Townsend this Tuesday . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Dr. Rich Meadows and Laura Hollister-Meadows, ARNP, are relocating to Richland. All of their patients and friends are invited to stop by… Continue reading

Danica and Hank Christiansen speak with Mick Dodge at the Forks Visitor Information Center. — Forks Chamber of Commerce

Officials: Weather, economy, marketing combine for banner year in Olympic Peninsula tourism

PORT ANGELES — A combination of good weather, a rebounding economy, collaborative marketing and the lure of Olympic National Park resulted in a “banner year”… Continue reading

Danica and Hank Christiansen speak with Mick Dodge at the Forks Visitor Information Center. — Forks Chamber of Commerce

ON THE WATERFRONT — Port Angeles’ Armstrong Marine a flurry of activity

I recently visited with Perry Knudson, who directs the international sales and marketing programs for Armstrong Marine in the company’s manufacturing facilities at the site… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers examine the intersection of Blackberry Avenue and East Division Street after a pedestrian was fatally injured there Saturday. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Forks

FORKS ­— A 60-year-old pedestrian from Missouri was fatally hurt when she was hit by a car in Forks at about 11:20 a.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Law enforcement officers examine the intersection of Blackberry Avenue and East Division Street after a pedestrian was fatally injured there Saturday. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
After traumatic losses threw Christina and her husband (away on training for his new job) off-balance and into financial ruin

PENINSULA HOME FUND — With new jobs and help from the Home Fund, family looks forward to a brighter future

EDITOR'S NOTE: For 26 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand up, not a handout” Peninsula Home Fund.… Continue reading

After traumatic losses threw Christina and her husband (away on training for his new job) off-balance and into financial ruin

Perspectives lecture in Port Angeles on Tuesday focuses on dam removal

PORT ANGELES — A talk on Elwha River restoration will be the next installment of the Perspectives Winter Speakers Series from 7 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

Barb Frederick and Bob Lumens Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles Downtown Association board to discuss its future after executive director’s layoff

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Downtown Association's uncertain future will be discussed at the group's board meeting Monday in the wake of the announcement… Continue reading

Barb Frederick and Bob Lumens Peninsula Daily News
Pearl Harbor survivor Tom Berg holds the violin that he had in his possession on Dec. 7

Port Townsend man who survived Pearl Harbor attack — and Chimacum High School band — in Hawaii for commemorations

PORT TOWNSEND — Tom Berg, who survived the Dec. 7, 1941, attack of Pearl Harbor, is back in Honolulu this weekend, partaking of commemorations of… Continue reading

Pearl Harbor survivor Tom Berg holds the violin that he had in his possession on Dec. 7

Sequim asks for input on community plaza Monday

SEQUIM ­— Sequim’s new City Hall could have its own front yard by summer if council members approve construction of a new community plaza when… Continue reading