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Police step up distracted driving patrols

The Clallam and Jefferson County Target Zero Task Force is participating in a statewide effort to crackdown on…

News

Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for season

OLYMPIA — The Olympic National Forest plans to reopen campgrounds for the summer season this month and next.

Traditional Irish band to perform at Quimper Grange

Entertainment

Traditional Irish band to perform at Quimper Grange

PORT TOWNSEND — The Press Gang, a traditional Irish and Celtic band based in Portland, Maine, will play…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Van De Wege, Tharinger defend the indefensible

Olympic Peninsula lawmakers are still trying to defend the indefensible SB 6617, the public records bill passed earlier…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Use prayer to find strength to act

“THE HOLY ONE says to Israel: I bade you pray in the synagogue of your city, but if…

Gallery 9 celebrates 14th anniversary during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

Entertainment

Gallery 9 celebrates 14th anniversary during Port Townsend Gallery Walk

PORT TOWNSEND — Gallery 9 will serve cake in celebration of its 14th birthday during the Port Townsend…

Life

Candidate forum, ‘Catnip and Sip,’ barn dance among activities on Peninsula

A candidate forum, a “Catnip and Sip” event and a free barn dance in Nordland are among the…

Entertainment

Rhody royalty, float to be in Daffodil Parade

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rhododendron Festival royalty and float will participate in the 85th annual Daffodil Parade on…

News

Film about suicide to be screened free on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — “The S Word,” a film about suicide, will be screened free at noon Saturday.

Concert a tribute to tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Entertainment

Concert a tribute to tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

PORT TOWNSEND — The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will stage a tribute to…

Versatile guitarist to perform in Coyle

Entertainment

Versatile guitarist to perform in Coyle

COYLE — Tim Bertsch, a versatile guitarist, will bring an eclectic collection of sounds to Concerts in the…

Entertainment

Hip hop performed in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — A hip-hop concert featuring Ces Cru and G-Mo Skee, will stop at the Highway Twenty…

First Friday StoryNight showcases Maria Potter

Entertainment

First Friday StoryNight showcases Maria Potter

PORT TOWNSEND — First Friday StoryNight will feature works from featured guest teller Maria Potter at 7 tonight…

Entertainment

Troubadour Dana Cooper to perform Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Out of the heartland of America, stomping grounds of Truman and Twain, troubadour Dana Cooper…

News

Hood Canal Bridge closures canceled

SHINE – Night work scheduled Saturday and Sunday on the Hood Canal Bridge has been canceled due to…

News

Four-hour delays continue around Lake Crescent

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Four-hour delays are scheduled Monday through Thursday on U.S. Highway 101 as it winds…

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees at Olympic National Park in an effort to work on a maintenance backlog. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

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Officials rethinking fee hikes: Olympic National Park officials await final plan

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Jefferson PUD to celebrate five years of providing electrical power

PORT TOWNSEND — On Friday, the Jefferson County Public Utility District will celebrate power to the people.

‘Light Still Shines’ in Port Townsend, Chimacum

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‘Light Still Shines’ in Port Townsend, Chimacum

After a beat, a confession.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

Crime

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigating stolen campaign signs

QUILCENE — Approximately 50 Ryan McAllister campaign signs have been illegally removed from properties throughout the county in…