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Port Angeles city policy draws criticism

Short-term rental owners bristle at moratorium

Serenity Thrift Store personnel tell of vandalism, theft

For the last couple of years, Serenity Thrift Store has experienced break-ins into dumpsters, illegal dumping, vandalism and theft. Serenity stores director Belicia… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Clallam County Public Utility District crews erect a broken power pole along U.S. Highway 101 at Wildcat Road west of Port Angeles on Wednesday.

State Patrol says log truck felled power lines

Power knocked out to Clallam PUD customers

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Clallam County Public Utility District crews erect a broken power pole along U.S. Highway 101 at Wildcat Road west of Port Angeles on Wednesday.
Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Murray vows for help in rebuilding lodge

Senator tours sites in Olympic National Park

Sen. Patty Murray, center, listens to Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs, right, explain the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7 and the park’s efforts to maintain visitor access this summer and possibly into the winter. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

Coastal erosion threatens Kalaloch cabins

Mother Nature is encroaching on the cabins at Kalaloch Lodge, clawing away at the bluff and sending large chunks of sediment… Continue reading

Attached is photo from Murray visit of cabins at edge of bluff at Kalaloch -- could perhaps run online.

Cool off indoors on Peninsula

Havens from the heat are open on the North Olympic Peninsula. The Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, has extended its hours to 5… Continue reading

Inmate dies inside Clallam Bay prison

Person was found unresponsive in cell

Major expenses projected for Port Townsend sewer

Rate hikes likely to cover cost of repairing aging infrastructure

Terry Ward and Amy Yaley have purchased newspapers in North Central Washington state.

Ward Media, LLC acquires five newspapers in North Central Washington

Ward Media, LLC has acquired four weekly publications and a monthly business journal in North Central Washington from NCW Media, Inc. The newspapers… Continue reading

Terry Ward and Amy Yaley have purchased newspapers in North Central Washington state.

Winter access to Ridge topic of discussion tonight

The Coalition for Hurricane Ridge Winter Access plans a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. today. The discussion will be in the ballroom… Continue reading

Clallam PUD won’t contribute to study

Plan would assess nuclear reactor feasibility

Entrance to Clallam County building to shift

Vehicle charging ports to be installed

Naval security exercise scheduled for Wednesday

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Wednesday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main gate,… Continue reading

Port Angeles police investigating Sunday night car fire

No one was injured in a car fire in the 600 block of East First Street in Port Angeles. The Sunday night… Continue reading

State ferry fares to increase starting in October

A second hike planned in 2024 to meet revenue requirements

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Agave plant getting ready to bloom after nearly 30 years

Large succulent could reach heights more than 25 feet

This agave plant, pictured in 2020, was bought nearly 30 years ago by Isobel Johnston when it was about the size of a baseball, and it's now preparing to bloom with a sprout that could grow more than 25 feet tall. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Kilmer requests include Peninsula projects funds

Five of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s 15 Community Project Funding requests are for projects on the North Olympic Peninsula. Kilmer said he and his staff… Continue reading

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Maritime industry focus of a Port Townsend visit

Kilmer discusses funding requests

Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend executive director, left, and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer listen to members of the marine trade industry. Kilmer is sponsoring a Community Project Funding request for $6.16 million to replace the port’s Boat Haven breakwater. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Four local artists— from left, Max Grover, Tracy Grisman, Larry Crockett and Julie Read — will move into the Grover Gallery in October as Northwind Art refocuses on the Jeanette Best Gallery and the Northwind Art School. photo courtesy of Max Grover

Artist group to move into Grover Gallery in October

Northwind Art to focus on Jeanette Best Gallery

Four local artists— from left, Max Grover, Tracy Grisman, Larry Crockett and Julie Read — will move into the Grover Gallery in October as Northwind Art refocuses on the Jeanette Best Gallery and the Northwind Art School. photo courtesy of Max Grover

Clallam sheriff seeks second crowdfunding for foot found in 2008

DNA test indentified severed foot found in 2021