The Blue Crows — John Morton

WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s Boiler Room to host informal fundraiser Saturday night

PORT TOWNSEND — With the theme of “Keep the Love Alive,” the nonprofit Boiler Room coffee house will host an informal fundraising party with an… Continue reading

The Blue Crows — John Morton

WEEKEND: Santa visits, community concerts among offerings on Peninsula

Visits with Santa, toy and food donations, and community concerts are among the activities for this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. For information about… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Jasper Lepak appears tonight at Sequim's Art in the Library party.

WEEKEND: Sequim’s First Friday Art Walk to brighten season with golden theme

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 5. SEQUIM — The free tour of fresh art, replete with refreshments, live music and a luminous… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter Jasper Lepak appears tonight at Sequim's Art in the Library party.

WEEKEND: South Jefferson events to be capped by Quilcene lighting Saturday

QUILCENE — The Quilcene community Christmas tree will be lit Saturday after a host of activities. Santa will arrive at the Christmas tree near the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Teddy Bear Tea to be served Saturday at Lake Crescent Lodge

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Lake Crescent Lodge will host Franklin and Theodore’s Teddy Bear Tea at 2 p.m. Saturday. Reservations are required for the tea,… Continue reading

Santa waves from his carriage as last year's Twinkle Light Holiday Parade proceeds in Forks. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: West End to sparkle with lights, parade, other yule events

The West End will sparkle this weekend, with a schedule packed with holiday joy from Forks to Joyce. The 13th Twinkle Light Holiday Parade on… Continue reading

Santa waves from his carriage as last year's Twinkle Light Holiday Parade proceeds in Forks. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Wood art show carves out time Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM — Handmade gifts — from driftwood art to carved gourds — along with artists ready to discuss their techniques await at Saturday’s Pacific Northwest… Continue reading

Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!

What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula? See today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2014
Here is today's front page for our Jefferson County readers — news tailored to your community. There's more inside that isn't online!
'Paws' to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!

‘Paws’ to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE, and there's no one who enjoys them more than our beloved pets! They love showing off their reindeer horns, Santa hats, bad… Continue reading

'Paws' to enter your holiday-happy pet in our online photo contest!
To inspire you — Seattle Seahawks fans yell in the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23 in Seattle. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)

12th Fan! Show your Seattle Seahawks pride and enter our online photo contest!

WE'RE PROUD OF our Seattle Seahawks, and we're proud of our great readers. So the three newspapers of the North Olympic Peninsula — Peninsula Daily… Continue reading

To inspire you — Seattle Seahawks fans yell in the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23 in Seattle. The Associated Press (click on photo to enlarge)
6,000 health plan enrollments canceled in error

6,000 health plan enrollments canceled in error

Peninsula Daily News news services OLYMPIA — The head of Washington’s health care exchange said that 6,000 accounts of people who had enrolled for health… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2014
  • Peninsula Daily News news services
6,000 health plan enrollments canceled in error
Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin

Brinnon open house sees debate on benefits, impacts of proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort

BRINNON — The proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort would provide an economic boost to this small town in southern Jefferson County, according to several people who… Continue reading

Consultant Craig Peck answers questions from Dan Herrin

Clallam budget of $33.2 million approved despite commissioner’s objection

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has passed a 2015 budget despite the protest of one of three commissioners. As promised, board Chairman Mike Chapman voted… Continue reading

Eerie quiet on Cascadia fault zone perplexes researchers

By Tom Banse Northwest Public Radio TACOMA — Any parent of a rambunctious youngster can tell you trouble might be afoot when things go quiet… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2014
  • By Tom Banse Northwest Public Radio

LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Warm, limber up with music mixes on Peninsula

IT’S CHILLY OUTSIDE, but there are lots of warm venues around the Peninsula with hot music for listening or dancing. Port Angeles ■ Today at… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2014

NEWS BRIEFS — Navy Growler proposal to be presented in Port Townsend today . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — Navy officials will take public comment on a proposal to increase the number of jets at its Whidbey Island base at a… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO Eric Lewis

Olympic Medical Center chief to get 5 percent raise

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center’s governing board has approved a 5 percent pay raise for Chief Executive Officer Eric Lewis. The seven commissioners voted… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO Eric Lewis
The former St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on East Eighth Street in Port Angeles is reopening as a six-bed psychiatric unit operated by Peninsula Behavioral Health. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula Behavioral Health to open mental health crisis center in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula Behavioral Health is opening a six-bed crisis stabilization center for mental health patients who are in need of immediate local care.… Continue reading

The former St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on East Eighth Street in Port Angeles is reopening as a six-bed psychiatric unit operated by Peninsula Behavioral Health. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
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PENINSULA HOME FUND — Your generosity changes the lives of many

OF ALL THE the gifts you'll give this year, this one could mean the most. Donate to the Peninsula Daily News' Peninsula Home Fund, and… Continue reading

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Jan Butler fears for the health of her rescued blue-and-gold macaw

Port Angeles City Council urged to limit or ban fireworks; proposal to be considered in January

PORT ANGELES — The City Council will consider limiting or banning the personal use of fireworks for 2016 after reviewing a proposal in January. Council… Continue reading

Jan Butler fears for the health of her rescued blue-and-gold macaw