Ex-PDN chief copy editor Henry Acevedo dies

Henry Acevedo, former chief copy editor of the Peninsula Daily News, died at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle early Saturday morning. He… Continue reading

Port Townsend man killed on fire line in Northern California

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News REDDING, Calif. –– One month after graduating from Port Townsend High School, 18-year-old Andrew "Andy" Palmer died on… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2008
  • By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily New

Public forum requested

ON TUESDAY AT a special meeting, the Port Angeles City Council will discuss steps the council will take in choosing Mark Madsen's successor as city… Continue reading

Sequim to hire an expert to help in search for new city manager

SEQUIM — Sequim's search for a new chief administrator will accelerate Monday if the City Council hires a consultant recommended by a search committee. A… Continue reading

Two West End Portac mills to be purchased by Canadian company

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News FORKS –– Interfor Pacific Inc. has agreed to purchase Portac Inc.'s lumber mills in Forks and Beaver for… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2008
  • By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Betsy Wharton, City Council member and deputy mayor, delivered to the PDN on Saturday

Over the past few weeks I have studied the memorandums released to the public in which Mr. Madsen described numerous instances of concern. I have… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2008
  • Betsy Wharton

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Port Angeles City Council member Cherie Kidd delivered to the PDN on Friday

To the People of Port Angeles: As a firm believer in open government, I support the rights of the citizens to know the facts. On… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2008
  • Cherie Kidd

WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM Port Angeles City Manager Mark Madsen delivered to the PDN on Saturday

Over the past few days I have been asked to respond to questions from the media regarding City Council and my resignation from the City.… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2008
  • Mark Madsen

‘It’s getting scary’: Port Townsend businesses in Upper Sims area hit by burglars

PORT TOWNSEND — Police are investigating the third and most damaging of three burglaries at Vintage Hardware in the past year, which took place overnight… Continue reading

Petition to ban disc golf at Robin Hill park delivered to Clallam County

SEQUIM — Copies of a petition with more than 300 signatures from those objecting to a proposed disc golf course at Robin Hill Farm Park… Continue reading

Sequim holds informational meeting on new taxing district today

SEQUIM — The Sequim City Council will give information about the city's newly formed transportation benefit district — and hear what residents think of a… Continue reading

Wood artisans show today

SEQUIM — Driftwood, chain saw art, and work by turners and pyrographers will be on display at the second annual Pacific Northwest Wood Artisans Show… Continue reading

Arts in Action features sand sculptures, downtown bargains, music and more

PORT ANGELES — The annual Arts in Action festival begins today and runs through Sunday at City Pier and Hollywood Beach. "It's designed to be… Continue reading

Carlsborg farmer who lost five lambs to cougar finally gets a shot

By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News CARLSBORG — Throughout the summer, Paul and Deborah Hansen worried over a growing mystery on their family farm.… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2008
  • By Greg Skinner, for Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles City Council may make departing manager a paid consultant

PORT ANGELES — The City Council is considering a consultant contract for Mark Madsen, who has resigned his city manager's job effective Labor Day. The… Continue reading

Rossi makes North Olympic Peninsula campaign appearance

PORT ANGELES — If he is elected governor, he will work to make Washington state becomes a haven for entrepreneurs, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi… Continue reading

Showdown today on pit-to-pier after Fred Hill Materials pays money to Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Fred Hill Materials' attorney has demanded that Jefferson County commissioners and interim county Administrator Dennis Richards rescind a Monday letter suspending work… Continue reading

New Olympic National Park superintendent on the job

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Karen Gustin has a pleasing view from her new superintendent's chair, but what charms her is the idea of getting out… Continue reading

PT mill lays off 14, cites rising cost of energy, materials

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill — Jefferson County's largest private employer — has laid off 14 people in the face of… Continue reading

Public asked for ideas for upgrades to key Jefferson County state highways

PORT HADLOCK — What improvements would you like to see on state highways 19 and 20 leading to Port Townsend ferry terminal? The state Department… Continue reading