Jesse Major

Chris Duff is rescued earlier this month by an Icelandic search and rescue team after a storm ended his journey from Iceland to Greenland. ()

Port Angeles adventurer to tell of rescue from storm-tossed North Atlantic at Saturday gathering

PORT ANGELES –– What kept Port Angeles adventurer Chris Duff alive while he waited 11 hours for rescue in the stormy North Atlantic earlier this… Continue reading

Chris Duff is rescued earlier this month by an Icelandic search and rescue team after a storm ended his journey from Iceland to Greenland. ()
Scientists are trying to determine the cause behind a die-off of rhinoceros auklets. (Peter Hodum)

Scientists look for answers as hundreds of dead birds wash ashore along Strait of Juan de Fuca

PORT TOWNSEND –– Scientists are trying to figure out why hundreds of dead seabirds have washed ashore in the eastern part of the Strait of… Continue reading

Scientists are trying to determine the cause behind a die-off of rhinoceros auklets. (Peter Hodum)
Jefferson County officials have committed $1.1 million to reroute a stretch of Undie Road that has been severely damaged. (Monte Reinders)

Jefferson County approves $1.1 million for Undie Road rerouting project on West End

PORT TOWNSEND –– Jefferson County Commissioners committed $1.1 million Monday to rerouting Undie Road around a section with significant damage in West Jefferson County. Commissioners… Continue reading

Jefferson County officials have committed $1.1 million to reroute a stretch of Undie Road that has been severely damaged. (Monte Reinders)
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Blake Arnold is making plans to swim from Sooke

Swimmer hopes to attempt crossing of Strait of Juan de Fuca in wet suit

PORT ANGELES –– A Coast Guard rescue swimmer and advanced helicopter rescue instructor hopes to swim across the Strait of Juan de Fuca this week,… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Blake Arnold is making plans to swim from Sooke

Body of second dog found in debris of Port Townsend house fire

PORT TOWNSEND –– Firefighters have found the body of the second dog that died in a house fire in uptown Port Townsend on Thursday. Investigators… Continue reading

Award-winning singer Devon Dawson

Port Townsend has its own song in ‘City of Dreams’ from resident, sister

PORT TOWNSEND –– Port Townsend now has its own song, thanks to a Port Townsend resident and his award-winning sister. Jerry Osborne and his sister… Continue reading

Award-winning singer Devon Dawson
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WEEKEND REWIND: Emotions take off when flight from Chattanooga honoring slain servicemen touches down in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A Chattanooga, Tenn., man who flew to Port Angeles on Sunday in memory of the five servicemen killed in Chattanooga last year… Continue reading

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Rescue boats and a Clallam County Sheriff's Office vessel are joined by a dive boat in the search for a person reportedly drowned Friday in Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND REWIND: Man’s body recovered following drowning at Lake Sutherland

PORT ANGELES –– Divers on Sunday afternoon recovered the body of 61-year-old Wales resident Stephen Thomas Turner, who reportedly drowned in Lake Sutherland on Friday.… Continue reading

Rescue boats and a Clallam County Sheriff's Office vessel are joined by a dive boat in the search for a person reportedly drowned Friday in Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson County Transit Authority officials and board members take a close look at one of Proterra's electric buses on Thursday. Jefferson Transit's goal is to eventually have a full fleet of electric buses. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Transit officials test drive prospective electric bus

PORT TOWNSEND –– Jefferson County Transit Authority officials were buzzing with excitement after test driving an electric bus around town on Thursday. Jefferson Transit officials… Continue reading

Jefferson County Transit Authority officials and board members take a close look at one of Proterra's electric buses on Thursday. Jefferson Transit's goal is to eventually have a full fleet of electric buses. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Smoke pours out of the Port Townsend home that caught fire Thursday afternoon. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

People unharmed in Port Townsend house fire that killed family dog — PHOTO GALLERY

PORT TOWNSEND –– A Port Townsend man watched as his home of about 35 years went up in flames Thursday afternoon. When neighbors saw smoke… Continue reading

Smoke pours out of the Port Townsend home that caught fire Thursday afternoon. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Passengers get off a Jefferson Transit bus at the Haines Park and Ride in Port Townsend on Wednesday. — Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News ()

Jefferson County Transit Authority seeks public input on development plan

PORT TOWNSEND –– As the Jefferson County Transit Authority looks toward expanding services in the coming years, it is asking for feedback on its development… Continue reading

Passengers get off a Jefferson Transit bus at the Haines Park and Ride in Port Townsend on Wednesday. — Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News ()
Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to replace a stretch of Undi Road that has been severely damaged by landslides. — Monte Reinders ()

Jefferson County commissioners award $905,000 bid for Undie Road project; works to start in early August

PORT TOWNSEND –– Jefferson County commissioners have unanimously agreed to award a $905,310 bid for rerouting part of Undie Road around a section with significant… Continue reading

Jefferson County officials are seeking grants to replace a stretch of Undi Road that has been severely damaged by landslides. — Monte Reinders ()
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Man sought by Port Angeles police after unprovoked, racially motivated assault

PORT ANGELES –– City police are looking for a man who allegedly struck someone in the face several times in an unprovoked and racially motivated… Continue reading

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Port of Port Angeles signs off on contract for stormwater project

PORT ANGELES –– Port of Port Angeles commissioners approved Monday a $1.4 million contract to complete stormwater conveyance improvements on Terminal 3. The port will… Continue reading

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The Dungeness Spit is one of several sites featured in the Destination Wild Olympics campaign

Map released in support of Wild Olympics campaign; two outdoor retailers touting Peninsula’s nature, recreation

Two popular outdoor clothing retailers are encouraging their customers to visit the Olympic Peninsula and support the Wild Olympics campaign. REI and Patagonia are promoting… Continue reading

The Dungeness Spit is one of several sites featured in the Destination Wild Olympics campaign
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Emotions take off when flight from Chattanooga honoring slain servicemen touches down in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A Chattanooga, Tenn., man who flew to Port Angeles on Sunday in memory of the five servicemen killed in Chattanooga last year… Continue reading

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Rescue boats and a Clallam County Sheriff's Office vessel are joined by a dive boat in the search for a person reportedly drowned Friday in Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Man’s body recovered following drowning at Lake Sutherland

PORT ANGELES –– Divers on Sunday afternoon recovered the body of 61-year-old Wales resident Stephen Thomas Turner, who reportedly drowned in Lake Sutherland on Friday.… Continue reading

Rescue boats and a Clallam County Sheriff's Office vessel are joined by a dive boat in the search for a person reportedly drowned Friday in Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles group seeks applicants for $600 grant aimed at bringing “awesome” ideas to life

PORT ANGELES –– It’s not too good to be true. A group in Port Angeles wants to give $600 to someone in town who has… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Port Angeles airport gets $300,000 from neighbors for new apron

PORT ANGELES –– With help from two area airports, William R. Fairchild International Airport should be able to construct a new apron starting this summer.… Continue reading

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Karen Goschen ()

WEEKEND REWIND: Port of Port Angeles approves new director’s contract on split vote

PORT ANGELES –– Port commissioners approved a contract for the newly named executive director after disagreeing on Karen Goschen's severance package. Commissioners voted 2-1 Monday… Continue reading

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