Peter Segall

This sonar image of the Pythias Oasis site shows bubbles rising from the seafloor about two-thirds of a mile deep and 50 miles off Newport, Ore. These bubbles are a byproduct of a unique site where warm, chemically distinct fluid gushes from the seafloor. Researchers believe this fluid comes directly from the Cascadia megathrust zone, or plate boundary, and helps control stress buildup between the two plates.Philip et al./Science Advances

Undersea ‘oasis’ sheds new light on plate tectonics

Seepage doesn’t mean an earthquake is imminent

This sonar image of the Pythias Oasis site shows bubbles rising from the seafloor about two-thirds of a mile deep and 50 miles off Newport, Ore. These bubbles are a byproduct of a unique site where warm, chemically distinct fluid gushes from the seafloor. Researchers believe this fluid comes directly from the Cascadia megathrust zone, or plate boundary, and helps control stress buildup between the two plates.Philip et al./Science Advances
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge lodge renovation to begin soon

Building to be closed for 2 years; recreation area open

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Staffing issues blamed for added Port Townsend costs

Officials: Vacancy rates lead to more consultants

Navarra Carr.
Navarra Carr.

Forks man pleads guilty to manslaughter of infant daughter

Prosecutor to seek eight years prison time

Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Driver smashes car into Port Angeles business

Police officers rescue man from burning vehicle

Justin Brophy, general manager of Northwest Tobacco Emporium, at 309 E. First St. in Port Angeles, examines the front of the establishment on Wednesday morning after a car crashed into the building and caught fire late Tuesday night. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend considers new housing options

Tiny homes could help ease living space issues

Port Townsend considers a diversity, inclusion statement

City may also establish rights advisory board

Jefferson lifts its COVID measure

Some policy changes will remain optional

Fentanyl remains top concern on Olympic Peninsula

Clallam County leads state in per capita overdoses, driven by fentanyl

Mountain View Pool roof to get temporary repair

Roof work expected to hold for 5 to 7 years

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, left, visited Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend on Friday and met with COO Jacob Davidson, center, and CEO Mike Glenn, right. (Tina Herschelman)

Kilmer: Community Project Funding grants may be limited

Congressman says Republican majority aims to reduce spending

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, left, visited Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend on Friday and met with COO Jacob Davidson, center, and CEO Mike Glenn, right. (Tina Herschelman)

Healthcare facilities no longer need masks

State lifts mandate, but some may be optional

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.

7th Haven housing project celebrated

Port Townsend facility aims for first residents in May

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.
Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Habitat homes expand in Jefferson County

More than 10 units under construction now

Neil Howe works Wednesday at the ReStore for Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Farmers Market returns Saturday

Opening ceremonies to proceed rain or shine

Port Townsend City Council approves zoning changes

Reforms seek to increase housing density

Kate Dean.

Kate Dean appointed to state Board of Health

Jefferson commissioner appointed by governor

Kate Dean.