Daily Update Newsletter

A 40-year-old Quilcene man died and a 7-year-old boy was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after the car in which they were riding collided with the back of a school bus on Center Road on Friday morning. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

One dies in two-vehicle collision involving school bus

A 40-year-old Quilcene man died and a 7-year-old boy was airlifted to a Seattle hospital Friday morning after the car in which they… Continue reading

A 40-year-old Quilcene man died and a 7-year-old boy was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after the car in which they were riding collided with the back of a school bus on Center Road on Friday morning. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Iris McNerney of from Port Townsend is like a pied piper at the Port Hudson Marina. When she shows up with a bag of wild bird seed, pigeons land and coo at her feet. McNerney has been feeding the pigeons for about a year and they know her car when she parks. Gulls have a habit of showing up too whenever a free meal is available. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Feeding the birds

Iris McNerney of from Port Townsend is like a pied piper at the Port Hudson Marina. When she shows up with a bag of wild… Continue reading

Iris McNerney of from Port Townsend is like a pied piper at the Port Hudson Marina. When she shows up with a bag of wild bird seed, pigeons land and coo at her feet. McNerney has been feeding the pigeons for about a year and they know her car when she parks. Gulls have a habit of showing up too whenever a free meal is available. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Housing, climate top Port Townsend’s state agenda

City also prioritizes transportation, support at Fort Worden

Property purchase intended for housing

Port Angeles envisions 18 to 40 residents

Winter solstice events slated this weekend

Winter solstice events, stage performances and live music highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Solstice Bonfire, hosted by Jefferson County… Continue reading

Dennis Bauer gets emotional while testifying at his triple murder trial in January 2022. His conviction was overturned by the state Court of Appeals and remanded back to Clallam County. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Appeals court overturns murder conviction

Three-judge panel rules Bauer did not receive fair trial

Dennis Bauer gets emotional while testifying at his triple murder trial in January 2022. His conviction was overturned by the state Court of Appeals and remanded back to Clallam County. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: State Highway 112 reopens near Pysht River

State Highway 112 near Pysht River has been reopened after a storm earlier this week. The highway had been closed Wednesday between… Continue reading

Many colorful Christmas lights that adorn sailboats reflect in the calm waters at Port Angeles Boat Haven. The weather forecast predicts high temperature in the low 50s across the Peninsula this weekend with an increased chance for showers on Saturday and Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Christmas reflection

Many colorful Christmas lights that adorn sailboats reflect in the calm waters at Port Angeles Boat Haven. The weather forecast predicts high temperature in the… Continue reading

Many colorful Christmas lights that adorn sailboats reflect in the calm waters at Port Angeles Boat Haven. The weather forecast predicts high temperature in the low 50s across the Peninsula this weekend with an increased chance for showers on Saturday and Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Clallam identifies steps for coroner conundrum

Judge may take role as state law changes Jan. 1

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Former Port Townsend mayor remembered as a leader

Brent Shirley was instrumental in Northwest Maritime vision

PA to charge vacant, disconnected properties a base rate for utilities

Goal is more equitable structure, council says

Port Angeles Education Foundation awards $70K in grants

The Port Angeles Education Foundation has awarded SPICE grants totaling $70,830 to educators throughout the Port Angeles School District. SPICE grants, or… Continue reading

Shellfish harvesting partially reopens

Clallam County Environmental Health has partially lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Discovery Bay, Sequim Bay and the Strait of Juan… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Teanna Clark goes up for a basket against North Kitsap in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Clark had a solid game with 14 points, five assists and four steals in a 53-28 Roughriders victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles girls overwhelm North Kitsap

Lindsay and Lexie Smith: 32 points and 18 rebounds

Port Angeles’ Teanna Clark goes up for a basket against North Kitsap in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Clark had a solid game with 14 points, five assists and four steals in a 53-28 Roughriders victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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PORT ANGELES BASKETBALL: Roughriders lose another heartbreaker at the buzzer

The Port Angeles boys basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter in a near-miraculous comeback against North Kitsap, but for the second time… Continue reading

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Sequim's Victoria Nava rolls in a match Monday against Port Angeles at Laurel Lanes. Nava led the Sequim bowlers with a two-game score of 313 while Port Angeles' Zoey Van Gordon led all bowlers with a 337 . (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Balanced Sequim girls outroll Port Angeles

The Sequim girls bowling team used consistent individual scores to beat Port Angeles at Laurel Lanes on Monday. The Wolves put up… Continue reading

Sequim's Victoria Nava rolls in a match Monday against Port Angeles at Laurel Lanes. Nava led the Sequim bowlers with a two-game score of 313 while Port Angeles' Zoey Van Gordon led all bowlers with a 337 . (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Library crew members Judith Bows, left, and Suzy Elbow marvel at the Uptown Gingerbread Contest entries at the Port Townsend Library. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gingerbread house construction under way at libraries

Categories include Most Creative, Most Literary

Library crew members Judith Bows, left, and Suzy Elbow marvel at the Uptown Gingerbread Contest entries at the Port Townsend Library. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Joshua’s Restaurant to celebrate anniversary

Kathi and Bruce Habenicht will celebrate their first anniversary as restaurant owners on Saturday. The celebration will be at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113… Continue reading

One injured in two-car collision at Eaglemount Road

A Port Townsend man was transported to Jefferson Healthcare following a collision on state Highway 20 at Eaglemount Road. Abraham M. Christian,… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The perfect Christmas gift

BY NOW, I’M pretty sure we’ve all had it up to here with those phony Christmas letters some people keep sending year after year. You… Continue reading