Julie Naylor plays the Highway 20 Road House in Port Townsend on Friday.

San Francisco songstress to concertize at Port Townsend roadhouse

PORT TOWNSEND — Jacqui Naylor, songbird from San Francisco, will appear at the Northwest's sweet spots: Jazz Alley in Seattle; Jimmy Mak's in Portland, Ore.;… Continue reading

Julie Naylor plays the Highway 20 Road House in Port Townsend on Friday.
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Coast Guard: Woman jumped off Bainbridge-Seattle ferry; rescued

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — The. Coast Guard says a woman has been rescued from Puget Sound waters Tuesday afternoon after reportedly jumping off… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2013
  • By The Associated Press

Owl vs. owl: Feds give final approval to owl-killing experiment

By The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Federal wildlife officials are moving ahead with an experiment to see if killing a rival owl will… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2013
  • By The Associated Press
President Obama addresses the nation. The Associated Press

UPDATE — Obama delays Syria vote, says diplomacy may work

By The Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE: To follow further developments on Syria, and reaction to Obama's speech, go to the "Nation/World" button at the top… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2013
  • By The Associated Press
President Obama addresses the nation. The Associated Press

New wife charged with pushing husband off cliff in Glacier National Park

By MATT VOLZ Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — A newlywed wife with doubts about her 8-day-old marriage confessed she pushed her husband face-first off a… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2013
  • By MATT VOLZ Associated Press
A log cabin west of the Elwha River burns in an early morning fire Tuesday. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Elwha River-area cabin leveled by fire a day after tenants move out

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff's Office and Clallam County Fire District No. 2 investigators were looking Tuesday for the cause of an early morning… Continue reading

A log cabin west of the Elwha River burns in an early morning fire Tuesday. Clallam County Fire District No. 2
A log cabin west of the Elwha River burns in an early morning fire Tuesday. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

Elwha River-area cabin leveled by fire a day after tenants move out

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Sheriff's Office and Clallam County Fire District No. 2 investigators were looking Tuesday for the cause of an early morning… Continue reading

A log cabin west of the Elwha River burns in an early morning fire Tuesday. Clallam County Fire District No. 2

New felony charge for suspect in Forks pizza shop burglary

FORKS — A new felony charge has been filed against a LaPush woman accused of breaking into a Forks pizza shop and stealing a safe… Continue reading

New felony charge for suspect in Forks pizza shop burglary

FORKS — A new felony charge has been filed against a LaPush woman accused of breaking into a Forks pizza shop and stealing a safe… Continue reading

Port Angeles man pleads not guilty to car theft

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man has been charged with multiple felony counts after the theft of two cars at least 30 miles apart.… Continue reading

Port Angeles man pleads not guilty to car theft

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man has been charged with multiple felony counts after the theft of two cars at least 30 miles apart.… Continue reading

$16,500 fine for Port Angeles Harbor oil spill

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Ecology has ordered a fine of $16,500 from Olympic Tug & Barge of Seattle for spilling oil into Port… Continue reading

Aramark gets 10-year contract for Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES — Aramark Parks and Destinations will be awarded a new 10-year concession contract for Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park. Aramark has… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2013

Author J.A. Jance to speak at Port Angeles library on Friday

PORT ANGELES — J.A. Jance, the best-selling mystery novelist who’s made many a trip to the North Olympic Peninsula, will return Friday to talk about… Continue reading

Mike Wanner holds a shirt with his Sequim shop’s new name

Bicycle shop owner drops the ‘Mike’ in wake of legal threat

SEQUIM –– To avoid a trademark-infringement lawsuit for naming his bike shop after himself, Mike Wanner officially will rechristen his Sequim bicycle emporium, known for… Continue reading

Mike Wanner holds a shirt with his Sequim shop’s new name
Dan Carter

Boat builder shows off 20-foot masterpiece in Sequim High School colors

PORT TOWNSEND –– After losing his job, Josh Turner of Sequim took to the Internet site Craigslist to try and use his newfound free time… Continue reading

Dan Carter
Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Centrum a haven where artists can ‘spread their wings,’ Jefferson chamber told

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum, the arts organization headquartered at Fort Worden State Park, provides an interactive environment to support the pursuit of creative endeavors, the… Continue reading

Centrum Executive Director Rob Birman addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Judge Verser

Ex-Judge Verser mourned inside, outside judicial community; memorial rites Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Former Jefferson County Superior Court Judge Craddock D. Verser, 64, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, earned respect from those inside… Continue reading

Judge Verser
Judge Rick Porter

Judge outlines changes in marijuana, liquor laws for business audience

PORT ANGELES — New statewide ballot initiatives that legalize marijuana and broaden the distribution of alcohol have presented a host of concerns for law enforcement… Continue reading

Judge Rick Porter