Jefferson County

ISSUES OF FAITH: Never forget, because history is watching

NEVER FORGET. HAVE these words about the Holocaust become a cliche? There seems to be a weariness about the subject. “Yes, it was terrible, but… Continue reading

LETTER: For hospital district commissioner, look no further than Bruce McComas

I am writing not only in support of Bruce McComas for hospital commissioner but to discuss the functions of the board. The way the hospital… Continue reading

LETTER: I unreservedly support Cheri Van Hoover for hospital district commissioner

After being unsuccessful in my bid for the district hospital commission in Jefferson County, I have decided to endorse Cheri Van Hoover for the position… Continue reading

LETTER: We’re canceling our subscription over Michelle Malkin

We subscribe to the Peninsula Daily News, but after this subscription expires, we will no longer take the Friday paper. Week after week, you print… Continue reading

Plethora of maritime experiences offered at Wooden Boat Festival

Plethora of maritime experiences offered at Wooden Boat Festival

At the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, you can take your pick of maritime sights and experiences — whatever rows your boat.… Continue reading

Plethora of maritime experiences offered at Wooden Boat Festival

Various wares on display at Crafts by the Dock

One block from the Wooden Boat Festival, you can view craftsmanship of other sorts. The wares at the 46th annual Crafts by… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Special meeting today between Port Angeles city, port … and other items

The Port Angeles City Council and Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement and hear an update on an… Continue reading

Pippa’s Real Tea takes first place in online contest; other shops on Peninsula place

Pippa’s Real Tea takes first place in online contest; other shops on Peninsula place

Pippa’s Real Tea in Port Townsend is determined to bring Americans back to their tea-drinking roots. The Seattle A-List, created by CityVoter,… Continue reading

Pippa’s Real Tea takes first place in online contest; other shops on Peninsula place

Permanent rules for Howard Street area in Port Townsend expected in January

The Port Townsend City Council’s public hearing on interim land use rules for a portion of the Howard Street subarea was quick… Continue reading

15 states, including Washington, sue Trump administration over ending DACA

15 states, including Washington, sue Trump administration over ending DACA

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump’s plan to end a program protecting young immigrants… Continue reading

15 states, including Washington, sue Trump administration over ending DACA

Clallam County intensifies burn ban

Clallam County has put a full burn ban in effect in unincorporated areas. The announcement from Fire Marshal Annette Warren on Wednesday follows reports Tuesday… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues injured man near Lake Quinault

The Coast Guard medically evacuated an injured man Monday afternoon 4 miles east of Lake Quinault in Olympic National Forest. The unidentified… Continue reading

LETTER: Recent letter writer forgot a few facts about the president

A recent letter writer complained about “propaganda and fake news” and that the Democrats’ agenda “is to indoctrinate the public and bring down a duly… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: To open the mind, close the eyes … and point

JANE JULIAN THOUGHT maybe she should apologize. Many of her choices for the Port Townsend Film Festival are downright uplifting. Aren’t film festivals supposed to… Continue reading

DACA decision stirs concern in Clallam, Jefferson counties

DACA decision stirs concern in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Immigrant rights advocates in Clallam and Jefferson counties had little faith that President Donald Trump’s impending elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program… Continue reading

DACA decision stirs concern in Clallam, Jefferson counties
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The sun shines behind a flagpole in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles at mid-morning on Tuesday as layers of smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Montana filter the light to shades of orange and red.

Smoke expected to clear from Olympic Peninsula by Thursday

Ash that fell as smoke across the North Olympic Peninsula obscured the sun Tuesday is expected to clear out soon. The smoke,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The sun shines behind a flagpole in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles at mid-morning on Tuesday as layers of smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Montana filter the light to shades of orange and red.
Wooden Boat Festival welcomes sailors and the curious this weekend in Port Townsend

Wooden Boat Festival welcomes sailors and the curious this weekend in Port Townsend

The Wooden Boat Festival — featuring more than 300 boats on land and in the water, live music, local food and 120… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Festival welcomes sailors and the curious this weekend in Port Townsend

Enhanced burn ban back in Jefferson County; Natural Resources bars fires on its lands

An enhanced burn ban is back in effect in Jefferson County, and the state Department of Natural Resources has banned burning on all lands it… Continue reading

Alex Biss, right, is comforted by mom April as they meet Christine Chang, kneeling at left, Alex’s first-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. Paige, a third-grader, looks on for her younger brother’s special day. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Most Peninsula districts have resumed classes

Cape Flattery, Quilcene and Brinnon public school districts will resume classes today, while other North Olympic Peninsula districts have already begun. Sequim schools’ start was… Continue reading

Alex Biss, right, is comforted by mom April as they meet Christine Chang, kneeling at left, Alex’s first-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. Paige, a third-grader, looks on for her younger brother’s special day. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Mount St. Helens Monument scientist leaves legacy

Peter Frenzen has worked at Mount St. Helens for 35 years, yet he still lights up talking… Continue reading