Joe Smillie

Protester of dog shelter in Forks arrested for violating restraining order

FORKS – One of two protesters demanding the release of a dog named Sonny from Steve Markwell's Olympic Animal Sanctuary was scheduled to appear in… Continue reading

Two competing designs for the new Sequim City Hall and police headquarters: The Integrus Architecture and Lydig Construction design

‘Tough call’: Public sees two design ideas for new Sequim City Hall

SEQUIM –– In one corner was a gray concrete-and-glass structure. In the other, a wood, metal and brick building inspired by Sequim prairie bunch grasses.… Continue reading

Two competing designs for the new Sequim City Hall and police headquarters: The Integrus Architecture and Lydig Construction design
Dakota Sandoval

Peninsula greenhouses hope to cash in on newfound business of legalized marijuana

With the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, a few local entrepreneurs are looking to cash in on Washington's newest cash crop. Martin Gay, along… Continue reading

Dakota Sandoval
Dakota Sandoval

Peninsula greenhouses hope to cash in on newfound business of legalized marijuana

With the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, a few local entrepreneurs are looking to cash in on Washington's newest cash crop. Martin Gay, along… Continue reading

Dakota Sandoval
Ken Davis sands a chickadee he has carved as a Christmas gift for one of his grandchildren. Davis is the featured artist at Saturday's Pacific Northwest Wood Artisans show at Pioneer Park in Sequim. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Sequim show to exhibit 17 wood artisans

SEQUIM –– In 1988, Ken Davis went to a wood-carving show looking for a piece of hand-carved art to put in his den. “But when… Continue reading

Ken Davis sands a chickadee he has carved as a Christmas gift for one of his grandchildren. Davis is the featured artist at Saturday's Pacific Northwest Wood Artisans show at Pioneer Park in Sequim. Joe Smillie/Peninsula Daily News
The Clallam County Sheriff's Office boat is all decked out with lights and decorations for the 2012 Twinkle Light Holiday Parade in Forks. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Twinkle Parade set to light up night in Forks

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Dec. 6. FORKS –– The twinkling stars forecast for Saturday night face some serious street-level competition as the… Continue reading

The Clallam County Sheriff's Office boat is all decked out with lights and decorations for the 2012 Twinkle Light Holiday Parade in Forks. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Two competing designs for the new Sequim City Hall and police headquarters: The Integrus Architecture and Lydig Construction design

‘Tough call’: Public sees two design ideas for new Sequim City Hall

SEQUIM –– In one corner was a gray concrete-and-glass structure. In the other, a wood, metal and brick building inspired by Sequim prairie bunch grasses.… Continue reading

Two competing designs for the new Sequim City Hall and police headquarters: The Integrus Architecture and Lydig Construction design
Dakota Sandoval

Peninsula greenhouses hope to cash in on newfound business of legalized marijuana

With the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, a few local entrepreneurs are looking to cash in on Washington's newest cash crop. Martin Gay, along… Continue reading

Dakota Sandoval
Dakota Sandoval

Peninsula greenhouses hope to cash in on newfound business of legalized marijuana

With the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, a few local entrepreneurs are looking to cash in on Washington's newest cash crop. Martin Gay, along… Continue reading

Dakota Sandoval

Public to see finalist designs for new Sequim City Hall, police headquarters — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. today

SEQUIM –– Two teams vying to design and build Sequim a new City Hall and police station will unveil their proposals today (Tuesday). Construction and… Continue reading

Improved data on historical, current Port Townsend business district to be unveiled

PORT TOWNSEND –– An online historical account of the buildings and a current listing of businesses in the downtown and uptown business districts will soon… Continue reading

Public to see finalist designs for new Sequim City Hall, police headquarters

SEQUIM –– Two teams vying to design and build Sequim a new City Hall and police station will unveil their proposals Tuesday. Construction and architecture… Continue reading

Attorney general issues opinion on Quillayute Valley parks district

FORKS –– The state Attorney General’s Office has issued an opinion about the Quillayute Valley Parks and Recreation District. The opinion issued Wednesday said the… Continue reading

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

SEQUIM –– Water and sewer rates each will go up 4 percent in Sequim next year. On a split vote as it approved the $55.3… Continue reading

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

Attorney general issues opinion on Quillayute Valley parks district

FORKS –– The state Attorney General’s Office has issued an opinion about the Quillayute Valley Parks and Recreation District. The opinion issued Wednesday said the… Continue reading

Bill McMillan

Forks Community Hospital chief placed on administrative leave; investigation planned

FORKS — Forks Community Hospital Administrator Bill McMillan has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, hospital directors confirmed Wednesday. Daisy Anderson, chairwoman of… Continue reading

Bill McMillan

WEEKEND: Sequim to welcome Santa, light tree Saturday

By Joe Smillie Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM –– Ol’ Saint Nick makes his first Sequim stop of the season Saturday afternoon, though he’s forgone reindeer… Continue reading

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

SEQUIM –– Water and sewer rates each will go up 4 percent in Sequim next year. On a split vote as it approved the $55.3… Continue reading

4% water, sewer rate increase, 1% property tax hike voted by Sequim City Council

Forks Community Hospital chief on administrative leave

FORKS – Forks Community Hospital Administrator Bill McMillan has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, hospital directors confirmed Wednesday. Daisy Anderson, chairwoman of… Continue reading

Bill McMillan

Forks Community Hospital chief placed on administrative leave; investigation planned

FORKS — Forks Community Hospital Administrator Bill McMillan has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, hospital directors confirmed Wednesday. Daisy Anderson, chairwoman of… Continue reading

Bill McMillan