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Interim director named at Public Development Authority

Celeste Tell to lead Fort Worden agency

Olympic National Park sites to host International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday

It’s time for some serious fall cleaning in the late summer along our state’s coastlines. The International Coastal Cleanup, an event that Ocean Conservancy began… Continue reading

Port Angeles declares Stage III water shortage

The City of Port Angeles has declared a Stage III water shortage, indicating supplies are critically impacted and imposing immediate restrictions on… Continue reading

Temporary two-lane bypass constructed over Discovery Creek

The state Department of Transportation began constructing a temporary two-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 101 over Discovery Creek on Monday. The work zone,… Continue reading

Eliott Carey, 5, shapes a mound of clay on a potter’s wheel on the patio of Peninsula College’s ceramics studio Saturday at its second Fall Spectacular. Playing with clay was one of many activities for children, families and adults at the event, which included tours of classrooms and introductions to courses and fields of study, Port Angeles Farmers Market booths, live music and an exhibition of art by college faculty. The event was a way for the people to learn about Peninsula College, meet faculty and staff and connect with community resources. Fall quarter at the college starts Sept. 26. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
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Shaping the future

Eliott Carey, 5, shapes a mound of clay on a potter’s wheel on the patio of Peninsula College’s ceramics studio Saturday at its second Fall… Continue reading

Eliott Carey, 5, shapes a mound of clay on a potter’s wheel on the patio of Peninsula College’s ceramics studio Saturday at its second Fall Spectacular. Playing with clay was one of many activities for children, families and adults at the event, which included tours of classrooms and introductions to courses and fields of study, Port Angeles Farmers Market booths, live music and an exhibition of art by college faculty. The event was a way for the people to learn about Peninsula College, meet faculty and staff and connect with community resources. Fall quarter at the college starts Sept. 26. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

9/11 memorials today in Jefferson County, Port Angeles

Observances honor those who lost lives in terrorist attacks

Avian flu outbreak at Fort Flagler

Initial tests find infection in seals

Boat sinks in Lower Hadlock Bay

The owner of a boat that sank in Lower Hadlock Bay is working to salvage the vessel after the Coast Guard ascertained… Continue reading

Olympic National Park fires slow their growth

Fire activity in Olympic National Park increased only slightly, park officials said in their latest report. Temperatures warmed and relative humidity levels… Continue reading

Several orcas are spotted in Port Angeles harbor on Friday with Ediz Hook and the U.S. Coast Guard station in the background. Light rain and cloudy skies are in the forecast for early this week, although the sun and temperatures are in upper 60s to low 70s is expected for the weekend. (Ken and Mary Campbell)

Orcas in Port Angeles harbor

Several orcas are spotted in Port Angeles harbor on Friday with Ediz Hook and the U.S. Coast Guard station in the background. Light rain and… Continue reading

Several orcas are spotted in Port Angeles harbor on Friday with Ediz Hook and the U.S. Coast Guard station in the background. Light rain and cloudy skies are in the forecast for early this week, although the sun and temperatures are in upper 60s to low 70s is expected for the weekend. (Ken and Mary Campbell)

Peninsula College staff follows up on cyber attack

Peninsula College has received more information about the number of students, employees and retirees whose personally identifiable information may have been exposed… Continue reading

Two airlifted after motorcycle vs. car wreck near Quilcene

One person was treated at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and a second was discharged after both were airlifted Wednesday morning following… Continue reading

9/11 memorial service set for Monday

A ceremony honoring lives lost, and the heroism of first responders, in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will be conducted in… Continue reading

Bicyclist flown to Seattle hospital after collision

A man from Western New York State was listed in satisfactory condition Friday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn jokes with Port Townsend City Manager John Munro and Mayor David Faber, center, on Thursday at a groundbreaking for a $84 million project.

Ceremony launches hospital expansion

Jefferson Healthcare breaks ground for $84 million project

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn jokes with Port Townsend City Manager John Munro and Mayor David Faber, center, on Thursday at a groundbreaking for a $84 million project.

Contested timber sale advancing

DNR’s ‘Power Plant’ sale near Elwha River being finalized

Port of Port Angeles District 3 Commissioner Connie Beauvais, left, and former Port Angeles City Council member Lee Whetham answer questions from the audience during a meeting of the Port Angeles Kiwanis Club on Thursday at Joshua’s Restaurant. Both Beauvais and Whetham are running for the District 3 Port seat this year, the only Port commission seat on the ballot. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Angeles hopefuls cite experience

One seat on commission on November ballot

Port of Port Angeles District 3 Commissioner Connie Beauvais, left, and former Port Angeles City Council member Lee Whetham answer questions from the audience during a meeting of the Port Angeles Kiwanis Club on Thursday at Joshua’s Restaurant. Both Beauvais and Whetham are running for the District 3 Port seat this year, the only Port commission seat on the ballot. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend roundabout construction begins Tuesday

Traffic detour in place

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Fee schedule, sign law, Day of Service before county panels

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the dock by volunteer harbormasters on Thursday in preparation for today’s opening of the 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival at Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. The festival runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Festival preparation

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the… Continue reading

Riptide, a 47-foot wooden boat from Port Ludlow owned by Pete Leenhouts, built in 1927 by Schertzer Bros. of Seattle, is gently nudged to the dock by volunteer harbormasters on Thursday in preparation for today’s opening of the 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival at Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. The festival runs through Sunday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)