News

MV Kennewick to be lone ferry on Port Townsend-Coupeville route come Monday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend-Coupeville route will return to one-ferry service starting Monday morning, according to Washington…

The final two performances of the Olympic Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday will both include pre-concert lectures by veteran festival pianist and Beethoven specialist Paul Hersh. (Olympic Music Festival)

Entertainment

Olympic Music Festival presents final weekend with ‘musical journey’

PORT TOWNSEND — Two days devoted to Beethoven’s string quartets will conclude the Olympic Music Festival’s summer season…

News

Smoke expected to clear but return in a few days

PORT ANGELES — The air quality on the North Olympic Peninsula may have improved for now, but “we’re…

Expect the unexpected at Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

Entertainment

Expect the unexpected at Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 200 wooden vessels, 120 presentations, 91 vendors and 21 bands are expected at…

Entertainment

Final Quilcene Concert in the Barn plays Saturday

QUILCENE — On Saturday afternoon, you can enjoy the music of Pierné, Debussy and Messiaen at Alan Iglitzin’s…

Billions of dead trees force U.S. fire crews to shift tactics

News

Billions of dead trees force U.S. fire crews to shift tactics

By Dan Elliott

News

AAUW seeks nominations for Woman of Excellence Award

PORT TOWNSEND — AAUW Port Townsend seeks nominations for its annual Woman of Excellence award.

Letters to the Editor

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…

Letters to the Editor

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…

Letters to the Editor

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…

Plethora of maritime experiences offered at Wooden Boat Festival

Entertainment

Plethora of maritime experiences offered at Wooden Boat Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — At the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, you can take your pick of maritime sights…

Entertainment

As always, live music offered at Wooden Boat Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Not all of the attractions at the Wooden Boat Festival will be boats.

Entertainment

Various wares on display at Crafts by the Dock

PORT TOWNSEND — One block from the Wooden Boat Festival, you can view craftsmanship of other sorts.

Life

Garden walk, sea chanteys, dances offered this week

A garden walk, evening of sea chanteys and maritime songs and community dances are among the upcoming activities…

News

Clallam County intensifies burn ban

Clallam County has put a full burn ban in effect in unincorporated areas.

Letters to the Editor

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…

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

News

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

NEW YORK — Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump’s plan…

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

Business

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

PORT TOWNSEND — Pippa’s Real Tea in Port Townsend is determined to bring Americans back to their tea-drinking…

News

Coast Guard rescues injured man near Lake Quinault

WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard medically evacuated an injured man Monday afternoon 4 miles east of Lake…

News

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

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council’s public hearing on interim land use rules for a portion…