Is Port Townsend takeover of Fort Worden park too speedy?

PORT TOWNSEND — The more than 200 people who attended a meeting last week to learn about the possibility of the Lifelong Learning Center Public… Continue reading

Jefferson property tax report: Collections to be about $1 million less than in 2011

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County will bill property owners $45.13 million in taxes this year, more than $1 million less than last year, county Treasurer… Continue reading

Man to plead guilty in fatal wreck in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — An allegedly drunken driver who was in a fatal head-on collision Aug. 25 on state Highway 112 will plead guilty to vehicular… Continue reading

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County — individuals who have… Continue reading

Twilight in Forks: By the Numbers

FORKS — The number of visitors who checked in at the Forks Visitor Information Center dropped from a peak of 73,000 visitors in 2010 to… Continue reading

Twilight of an era, or a new dawn? Forks promoters hope to keep fans coming

Although still a big draw, Twilight appears to be fading in Forks. The flow of visitors has slowed from 73,000 in 2010 to 45,000 in… Continue reading

Twilight TV series a rumor now, but letter written to Hollywood film studio — just in case

FORKS — It’s a rumor, said Rosemary Colandrea, spokeswoman for the Stephenie Meyer Day Committee. “It is not a fact that we know for sure,”… Continue reading

Extra PDN on Monday for weekend subscribers

ARE YOU A weekend-only subscriber to the print edition of the Peninsula Daily News, getting the PDN only on Friday and Sunday? If so, look… Continue reading

Luxury NOAA fisheries vessel got more use as ‘fun boat’

By JAY LINDSAY Associated Press SEATTLE — A luxury undercover boat purchased with fines collected from fishermen was used by federal fishery police to visit… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2012
  • By JAY LINDSAY Associated Press

Budget looming, state lawmakers push reforms in Olympia

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Five days before lawmakers convened this year’s legislative session, Gov. Chris Gregoire laid down a gauntlet. Now,… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2012
  • By JONATHAN KAMINSKY The Associated Press

New Fort Worden State Park manager steps into job — but could lose it if Port Townsend agency takes park over

PORT TOWNSEND — Allison Alderman sat down in her office as manager of Fort Worden State Park on Friday with a degree of uncertainty. Discussions… Continue reading

Button complaint filed with state PDC

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson County resident has filed a complaint with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleging that a Port Townsend School Board member’s… Continue reading

Fire chief named for Clallam District No. 2

PORT ANGELES — Sam Phillips, who has served as interim chief of Clallam County Fire District No. 2 since December, has been selected as the… Continue reading

Forks seeks drag racing application

FORKS — Summer drag races at the Forks Municipal Airport received “overwhelming support” during a City Council meeting earlier this week, said a city official.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to put spending on hold in 2012

PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center has put the brakes on spending this year. As the public hospital district faces massive cuts in state and… Continue reading

Options presented for Lincoln Park, but hearing focuses on proposed tree removal

PORT ANGELES — A botanical garden, larger wetlands and new play equipment were among the options presented during a public hearing on the future of… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: Big hurdles to jump if Seattle gets a new NBA, NHL arena

By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE — Christopher Hansen is making a $290 million proposal to his hometown that could be the impetus for… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2012
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press

Port Angeles High School Talent Show raises $9,000

PORT ANGELES — The third annual Port Angeles High School Talent Show fundraiser raised more than $9,000 to help cancer-survivor Camille Frazier, a Port Angeles… Continue reading

Sequim man allegedly involved in knife incident jailed for burglary

SEQUIM — A 57-year-old man jailed for allegedly pulling a pocketknife on a Sequim merchant over a pack of cigarettes is being investigated for first-degree… Continue reading