Mike Lewis

Port Townsend considers space limits for street performers, vendors

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council is considering an ordinance that would set limits for street performers and vendors downtown. The ordinance was approved on… Continue reading

Mike Lewis

Port Townsend delays decision on zoning rules for medical, recreational marijuana businesses

PORT TOWNSEND — Zoning rules for medical and recreational marijuana businesses still need fine-tuning, the City Council decided this week as it deferred final action… Continue reading

Proposed transgender policy draws fire at Sequim schools meeting

SEQUIM –– Unveiling of a proposed, state-ordered policy regarding transgender students generated criticism as the Sequim School District’s board of directors considered the new policy… Continue reading

John Regelbrugge III and his wife

Searchers: Last of 43 people killed in Oso mudslide is found

The Associated Press OSO — Searchers Tuesday pulled what they believe was the last missing body from debris left by a landslide in Oso that… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • The Associated Press
John Regelbrugge III and his wife

Sequim School Board interviews candidates to fill vacancy; decision expected next month

SEQUIM –– The Sequim School Board expects to decide next month who will take over the vacant District 1 director seat after having interviewed three… Continue reading

Proposed transgender policy draws fire at Sequim schools meeting

SEQUIM –– Unveiling a proposed, state-ordered policy regarding transgender students generated criticism as the Sequim School District's board of directors considered the new policy for… Continue reading

The driver of this tractor-trailer was killed when the truck left state Highway 104 west of the Hood Canal bridge and struck several trees. Russ WInger/Washington State Patrol

UPDATED — Port Angeles man killed in tractor-trailer crash on state Highway 104 near Hood Canal Bridge

PORT LUDLOW — A Port Angeles tractor-trailer truck driver was killed by blunt force trauma to the head and neck when the truck left state… Continue reading

The driver of this tractor-trailer was killed when the truck left state Highway 104 west of the Hood Canal bridge and struck several trees. Russ WInger/Washington State Patrol
Plastic gun and scarf believed used by the robber. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATE — Will surveillance camera footage aid in hunt for pizza shop robber?

PORT ANGELES — Detectives have begun collecting surveillance camera footage from a Port Angeles pizza shop and surrounding businesses to attempt to identify the man… Continue reading

Plastic gun and scarf believed used by the robber. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News
Sanders is attended at the accident scene in this photo by a passer-by Jennifer Deaton Jennifer Deaton (click on photo to enlarge)

UPDATED — Port Angeles man listed in serious but improving condition in Seattle hospital after motorcycle accident near Sequim

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after crashing his motorcycle on U.S. Highway 101 about four… Continue reading

Sanders is attended at the accident scene in this photo by a passer-by Jennifer Deaton Jennifer Deaton (click on photo to enlarge)
Plastic gun and scarf believed used by the robber. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News

2nd UPDATE — Robber gets away after pizza shop holdup in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Law officers searched surrounding neighborhoods unsuccessfully for a man who waved a gun and robbed a Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza… Continue reading

Plastic gun and scarf believed used by the robber. Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News
Sanders is attended at the accident scene in this photo by a passer-by

UPDATED — Port Angeles man flown to Seattle hospital after motorcycle accident near Sequim

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after crashing his motorcycle on U.S. Highway 101 about four miles… Continue reading

Sanders is attended at the accident scene in this photo by a passer-by

A summer bounty of open-air concerts begins with Music in the Park in Sequim tonight

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: ■ SEQUIM MUSIC IN THE PARK — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The… Continue reading

Diver Doug Monk

Admiralty Inlet anchor thought to be from HMS Chatham arrives at Texas A&M for study

COLLEGE STATION, Texas –– Researchers at Texas A&M University are now examining an anchor recovered from Admiralty Inlet last month to see if it is,… Continue reading

Diver Doug Monk
An American flag waves in the breeze as a wildfire approaches a home in Malott. The Associated Press

Battle against Carlton Complex of fires in north-central Washington eases as weather improves

By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press SPOKANE — Calmer winds and cooler temperatures allowed firefighters to go on the offensive Monday against a destructive… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2014
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
An American flag waves in the breeze as a wildfire approaches a home in Malott. The Associated Press

BUSINESS BRIEF — Manager to head two Jefferson Healthcare clinics in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Colleen Rodrigues has been promoted to practice manager of internal medicine and the walk-in clinic at Jefferson Healthcare. Rodrigues has been at… Continue reading

PDN's front page for today's Jefferson County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

Check out today’s PDN Page 1. (And activate your access to 24/7 local news coverage)

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

  • Jul 22, 2014
PDN's front page for today's Jefferson County readers. There's more inside that isn't online!

Clallam County Sheriff pitches flat jail fee for Port Angeles, Sequim

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict has proposed a flat-fee contract for the cities of Port Angeles and Sequim to use the county… Continue reading

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don’t need a purple camera!)

HAVE YOU CAPTURED an incredible lavender picture? An expansive purple field in Sequim? A family meandering among the flowers? The majestic Olympic Mountains and a… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2014
Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)
David Reed of Port Ludlow addresses the Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday in favor of establishing a no-shooting zone. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County commissioners establish Port Ludlow no-shooting zone

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners have approved the creation of a no-shooting zone in the Port Ludlow area, with the possibility to… Continue reading

David Reed of Port Ludlow addresses the Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday in favor of establishing a no-shooting zone. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS — Port Angeles Kiwanis induct four new members . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — As a result of a special Kiwanis membership event, the club inducted four new members: Sean Mobley, district executive at Boy Scouts… Continue reading