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UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire

An elderly couple from Port Hadlock is temporarily homeless after a Thursday evening fire.

UPDATE: Port Hadlock home damaged in Thursday evening fire
Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping

Business residents and business owners talked to police this week about roving RVs, campers and panhandlers.

Port Angeles residents fume over RVs, camping
Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

University of Washington professor Cliff Mass predicts the state will warm by 3 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100.

Weather expert: Little climate change effect on Peninsula — so far

Search called off for man who jumps off Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who went overboard from a ferry near Whidbey Island.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum

The goal is to heighten awareness of local emergency resources throughout Jefferson County.

Cascadia Rising drill raises more interest in Sunday’s All-County Picnic in Chimacum
Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Report points to higher than state average numbers for noncompliance in both Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Rise seen in North Olympic Peninsula tobacco retailers selling to minors

Port Angeles City Council to form subcommittee focused on education, fluoride options

Move to inform water users on maintaining dental health follows decision to halt public fluoridation.

Cherie Kidd

Port Angeles City Council outlaws profanity from its members

Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd’s suggestion prompted by Councilman Lee Whetham’s words.

Cherie Kidd
Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary

Clothes can be dropped off today and Friday, and coupon-holders can come back for other items Saturday.

Annual Back to School Clothes Swap accepting donations at Chimacum Elementary
Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage

Position 2 state Rep. Steve Tharinger, 67, the longtime incumbent Democrat, said he’s for the increases, while John Alger, 62, who filed as an “independent-GOP party” candidate, said he’s opposed.

Tharinger, Alger opposed on capital gains tax, minimum wage
U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Port Townsend City Council to send letter to Navy about Growler noise

The letter will say the area of study for potential effects of increased Growler operations at Whidbey Island is too narrow.

U.S. Navy An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)
Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles

“Cowboy Boots & Country Roots” to be on display through Sunday at fairgrounds.

Clallam County fair begins Thursday in Port Angeles
Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday

Music and art festival runs through Saturday at the Dragon’s Nest with part of proceeds going to Jumping Mouse Children’s Center.

Boomfest returns to Port Townsend starting Thursday
Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

John de Graaf tells Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of benefits for workers and the state.

Take Back Your Time director underscores need for vacations in American work culture

Clallam County faced with $1.7 million dilemma on McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Officials must decide whether to spend money on temporary span near Agnew or reroute traffic for eight months in 2017.

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News                                Port of Port Angeles commissioners voted Monday to allow city police to enforce traffic laws on port property including North Cedar Street, a site of intermittent, heavy truck traffic.

Port of Port Angeles closes loophole to allow police to issue traffic citations on its streets

Clallam County law enforcement agencies can now issue speeding tickets on port property from Sequim to Sekiu.

  • Aug 16, 2016
  • By Paul Gottlieb Peninsula Daily News
Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News                                Port of Port Angeles commissioners voted Monday to allow city police to enforce traffic laws on port property including North Cedar Street, a site of intermittent, heavy truck traffic.
State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics

Justice Mary Yu and Chief Justice Barbara Madsen say opponents focus on the McCleary and other decisions.

State Supreme Court justices decry tactics
Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job

Effort at Quilcene Community Center was led by Clayton White.

Quilcene basketball, tennis courts spruced up with fresh layer of asphalt, new paint job
An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)

Port Townsend City Council to consider letter to Navy on Growler noise today

Draft letter to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s commanding officer says the area of study is too narrow.

An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field. (U.S. Navy)
Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017

The intent behind live-streaming and archiving the meetings is to increase public access, the city said.

Sequim looks to live-stream public meetings in 2017