Jefferson: Port Townsend police chief to seek sheriff’s post

PORT TOWNSEND --Police Chief Kristen Anderson announced her candidacy for Jefferson County sheriff Tuesday. Anderson is the fourth candidate in the race to succeed Sheriff… Continue reading

Joyce: Could veteran lawmaker Buck become the next GOP House leader?

JOYCE -- Rep. Jim Buck says he is willing to take the reins of the Republican force in the state House of Representatives next year… Continue reading

Peninsula: Census data paint bleak picture of most tribes

New Census data paint a bleak picture of most reservations on the North Olympic Peninsula. The data, released last week, show low-paying jobs and low… Continue reading

Peninsula: Unemployment rates fall

The unemployment rate in Jefferson and Clallam counties decreased in April, according to new state figures. A report released Tuesday by the state Employment Security… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Free job fair offers employment opportunities

People looking for jobs can talk to more than 45 Peninsula employers and exhibitors at the "Job Fair . . . Works for You in… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Pier fire extinguished

PORT TOWNSEND -- A fire on the downtown Thomas Oil pier Tuesday is being blamed on an alleged illegal salvaging operation. According to Fire Department… Continue reading

Sequim: Board considers new library site

SEQUIM -- Three North Olympic Library System directors Tuesday indicated their willingness to float a trial balloon to gauge public interest in construction of a… Continue reading

Peninsula: Ex-Sequim mayor says he”ll challenge Rep. Buck in fall

Former Sequim Mayor Bill Thomas announced Monday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the state House of Representatives seat currently held by Jim… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Close call, but Roughriders win state-qualifying game 7-0

PORT ANGELES -- Last week was a precarious but ultimately victorious time for the Port Angeles High School baseball team. The Roughriders came close to… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Port encourages golf course development, but only with non-Port funds

PORT ANGELES -- The Port is willing to look at a long-term lease on 113 acres it owns between the airport and Edgewood Drive for… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles posts $500,000 loss for 2001

PORT ANGELES -- Declining operating revenue caused the Port of Port Angeles to post a $500,000 deficit in 2001. That compares with a $44,000 surplus… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Farmers Market reaps a bounty of success

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend Farmers Market is looking to expand its program while searching for a new home because of an anticipated City… Continue reading

Clallam and Jefferson residents – the numbers

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Peninsula Daily News has begun a three-part series on newly released 2000 Census data for the North Olympic Peninsula. Residents in Clallam… Continue reading

Joyce man killed in motorcycle crash

JOYCE -- A 39-year-old local man was killed Saturday evening when he lost control of his motorcycle on state Highway 112 west of Lyre River.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Free job fair offers public numerous employment opportunities

People looking for jobs can talk to more than 45 Peninsula employers and exhibitors at the "Job Fair . . . Works for You in… Continue reading

Port Townsend: Veterans, others “come home to Fort Worden”

PORT TOWNSEND -- Hundreds of former veterans and employees are returning to Fort Worden for the opening of the Reunion Center this weekend to share… Continue reading

Quilcene shooting suspect pleads innocent

QUILCENE -- Gary L. Middleton Sr. of Quilcene has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Jefferson County Superior Court. Middleton, 61, is accused of… Continue reading

Sunshine brings out smiles for 15,000 at Irrigation Festival parade

SEQUIM -- The city put on its best face Saturday for the 107th annual Sequim Irrigation Festival parade. The weather police were nowhere in sight… Continue reading

Joyce: Dumped drug lab chemicals no threat to water systems, officials say

JOYCE -- Toxic chemicals dumped in the soil at an apparent methamphetamine production lab pose no immediate threat to nearby water sources, officials say. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Medieval Faire transforms Clallam County Fairgrounds

PORT ANGELES -- The Clallam County Fairgrounds will be transported to medieval times this weekend as the Shire of Druim na Doineann celebrates spring with… Continue reading