Jefferson County

Suspect arrested in campground attack that killed Quinault tribal member

Suspect arrested in campground attack that killed Quinault tribal member

A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening in connection to the fatal hit-and-run at the Donkey Creek Campground area over the weekend, according… Continue reading

Suspect arrested in campground attack that killed Quinault tribal member
The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Port Townsend a cappella choir to mark 25th anniversary with pair of concerts

“Plunk, plunk, plunk. Bid-l-id-l-up-pah-pah-pah. Tiddle-ee-poo!” They might be nonsense lyrics, but the sound effects generated from syllables such as these also typify… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale celebrates its anniversary with the program “25 Years and Counting” in two concerts Friday and Saturday. Current personnel include Al Thompson, JES Schumacher, Charles Helman, Doug Rodgers, Marj Iuro, Brian Goldstein, Lynn Nowak and Leslie Lewis. (Pete Parrish)

Special Olympics Torch Run today on Peninsula

Law enforcement and others will gather to run the torch in support of the Special Olympics of Washington, with North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Maritime Discovery Initiative projects on display today

Students and teachers from the Port Townsend School District today will share examples of just a few of the 70 place-based and… Continue reading

In an April 29 photo provided by John Rudoff, Jeremy Joseph Christian, right, is seen during a Patriot Prayer organized by a pro-Trump group in Portland, Ore. (John Rudoff via AP)

Unease about white supremacy grows after Portland stabbings

Unease about white supremacist activity in Portland deepened after the fatal stabbings of… Continue reading

In an April 29 photo provided by John Rudoff, Jeremy Joseph Christian, right, is seen during a Patriot Prayer organized by a pro-Trump group in Portland, Ore. (John Rudoff via AP)
Construction underway on Discovery Bay section of Olympic Discovery Trail

Construction underway on Discovery Bay section of Olympic Discovery Trail

Construction has begun on a long-awaited Discovery Bay section of the Olympic Discovery Trail, which will bring the trail one step closer… Continue reading

Construction underway on Discovery Bay section of Olympic Discovery Trail

PAT NEAL: A lack of faith in Hoh River Trust

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news for those of us who love the Hoh River. The Hoh River Trust decided to give 7,000… Continue reading

Oracle Holms of Port Hadlock places flags at the gravestones of veterans in the cemetery at Fort Worden on Monday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)

Hundreds join American Legion members for Memorial Day in Port Townsend

Members of American Legion Post 26 were joined by hundreds of community members Monday as they honored their departed comrades on Memorial… Continue reading

Oracle Holms of Port Hadlock places flags at the gravestones of veterans in the cemetery at Fort Worden on Monday. (Cydney McFarland/Peninsula Daily News)
T.J. Quandt was promoted to business manager for the Port of Port Townsend in April. Quant has worked for the Port for seven years in the boat yard and on moorage. (Port of Port Townsend)

Port of Port Townsend adds positions and fills long-vacant post

The Port of Port Townsend has added two new positions and filled a third one that had been vacant for more than… Continue reading

T.J. Quandt was promoted to business manager for the Port of Port Townsend in April. Quant has worked for the Port for seven years in the boat yard and on moorage. (Port of Port Townsend)

LETTER: Forest Service signs should say, enjoy this road, but proceed at your own risk

If you wish for an exciting, jaw-jarring event, find the nearest U.S. Forest Service road. You are in for a treat. No amount of skill… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Chain gang crews busy clearing roads … and other items

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Chain Gang picked up the Chain Gang 4 vehicle from Alderson Autobody, prepped it for the Irrigation… Continue reading

Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding

Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding

President Donald Trump’s budget proposal would cut federal funding for an earthquake early warning system for California, Oregon and… Continue reading

Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding
WEST END NEIGHBOR: Singular man’s one-of-a-kind collection

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Singular man’s one-of-a-kind collection

“YOU’LL NEVER SEE anything like this again, certainly not on the Olympic Peninsula,” said Rene Davis while looking out over part of the collection of… Continue reading

WEST END NEIGHBOR: Singular man’s one-of-a-kind collection
Port Townsend private students on educational trip to Cuba

Port Townsend private students on educational trip to Cuba

More than 30 students from Jefferson Community School in Port Townsend are in Cuba for the culmination of almost a year of… Continue reading

Port Townsend private students on educational trip to Cuba
Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Men and women who died in combat were honored Sunday in a ceremony at the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles. A… Continue reading

Dozens gather to honor fallen at Captain Joseph House

Eye on Olympia: Chapman sees end in sight

Rep. Mike Chapman thinks negotiators likely will reach agreement within two or three weeks of the second special session called by Gov. Jay… Continue reading

Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival offers tasty treats made locally

Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival offers tasty treats made locally

Port Townsend Farmers Market swapped its usual musical performances for cooking demonstrations by area chefs using locally-grown food in celebration of the… Continue reading

Port Townsend Artisan Food Festival offers tasty treats made locally
In this Sept. 27, 2016, photo, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Justice Roger Gregory gestures during an interview in his office in Richmond, Va. (Steve Helber/The Associated Press)

Q&A: A look at latest legal loss for Trump travel ban

A Virginia-based federal appeals court pulled no punches in refusing to reinstate President Donald Trump’s revised travel… Continue reading

In this Sept. 27, 2016, photo, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Justice Roger Gregory gestures during an interview in his office in Richmond, Va. (Steve Helber/The Associated Press)

Memorial Day ceremonies set today across Peninsula

Memorial Day services are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula today. In Port Angeles, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1024 will perform a Memorial… Continue reading

Linda Uhlig and her grandson Jason Kibe, 13, of Port Angeles place an American flag near the grave of a fallen military hero at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day services planned on Peninsula

The Captain Joseph House Foundation will mark Memorial Day with a ceremony today, while other commemorations on the North Olympic Peninsula will be Monday. The… Continue reading

Linda Uhlig and her grandson Jason Kibe, 13, of Port Angeles place an American flag near the grave of a fallen military hero at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)