Jefferson County

Highway closure could run through Friday

The full closure of U.S. Highway 101 at Lake Crescent might last for one more day. Olympic National Park officials announced Wednesday… Continue reading

Officials: Student killed confronting shooter at Rockford high school

Officials: Student killed confronting shooter at Rockford high school

A student who opened fire in a hallway at a Washington state high school killed a… Continue reading

Officials: Student killed confronting shooter at Rockford high school

More Hood Canal Bridge closures set Friday, Monday

The Hood Canal Bridge will close intermittently between 11 p.m. Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Saturday, and… Continue reading

LETTER: Malkin’s column isn’t the only material in the newspaper

Regarding the letter “Dislikes Malkin” on Sept. 8: Why would one want to discontinue a subscription to the Peninsula Daily News over one column that… Continue reading

LETTER: Running Malkin’s column doing a disservice to your readers

I agree with the letter writer who dislikes columnist Michelle Malkin (“Dislikes Malkin,” PDN, Sept. 8). Malkin’s columns are offensive and should be removed from… Continue reading

Gathering Wednesday to update businesses on Water Street project in Port Townsend

Gathering Wednesday to update businesses on Water Street project in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Main Street program will host an information session on the Water Street enhancement project to keep business owners updated… Continue reading

Gathering Wednesday to update businesses on Water Street project in Port Townsend
Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests

Two of three state lawmakers representing Clallam and Jefferson counties reacted Wednesday to a lawsuit that alleges the state Legislature is violating… Continue reading

Two Peninsula lawmakers tell why they didn’t respond to record requests
Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend

Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend

Staff and more than 300 volunteers are in the final days of preparation for the 18th annual Port Townsend Film Festival, which… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival suits up for 18th annual event this weekend
Jim Parker

Jefferson PUD general manager steps down early as commissioners seek ‘new direction’

Jim Parker has stepped down from the position of Jefferson County Public Utility District general manager and been replaced by an interim… Continue reading

Jim Parker

Jefferson Farm Tour this weekend offers up 19 locations

The Jefferson County Farm Tour is back, starting this weekend, to celebrate all the local farms that produce and contribute to the… Continue reading

Charges urged for alleged poaching ring in Washington, Oregon

Charges urged for alleged poaching ring in Washington, Oregon

An extensive poaching ring is responsible for slaughtering more than 100 black bears, cougars, bobcats, deer and… Continue reading

Charges urged for alleged poaching ring in Washington, Oregon

Conservation office hours shortened

The Jefferson County Conservation District altered its hours of operation effective last Sunday to Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular operating… Continue reading

Court blocks Seattle law allowing Uber unionization

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Seattle’s first-in-the-nation law allowing drivers of ride-hailing companies such as… Continue reading

LETTER: Hate shouldn’t be given a platform through Michelle Malkin’s column

My heart went out to the letter writer who disliked Michelle Malkin (“Dislikes Malkin,” Sept. 8, PDN). We canceled our subscription to Peninsula Daily News… Continue reading

LETTER: If recent writer so offended by Malkin, just stop reading her column

Fresh on the heels of news reports of domestic terrorism by masked thugs in leftist groups like the antifa in dozens of violent protests destroying… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The best available science for extinction

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news for the endangered species of the North Olympic Peninsula. The Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission came… Continue reading

Resignation an ignoble end to Seattle mayor’s long career

Resignation an ignoble end to Seattle mayor’s long career

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, beset over the past five months by sex abuse… Continue reading

Resignation an ignoble end to Seattle mayor’s long career

Three writers to join reading series at Northwind Arts Center

A Port Townsend poet, the author of “You Ask Me to Talk About the Interior” and a contributing editor at Outside magazine… Continue reading

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony

Public safety officials, veterans and others marked the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a formal ceremony Monday at the… Continue reading

Solemn crowd marks 9/11 anniversary in Port Angeles ceremony
Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities

Hoards of diehard “Twilight” fans are expected to make their way to the 2017 Forever Twilight in Forks celebration this week. The annual… Continue reading

Hundreds expected at Forever Twilight in Forks festivities