Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Quilts of Valor

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of… Continue reading

Former Marine Joseph Schwann of Port Townsend smiles as he receives a Quilt of Valor from Susan Travis, right, and another member of Quilts of Valor during the Veterans Day event at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend on Monday. Group leader Kathey Bates, left, was the emcee of the event. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim woman identified in suspicious death

A Sequim woman whose death earlier this month was determined to be suspicious has been identified as 50-year-old Kimberly A. Meehan. A preliminary… Continue reading

With standing water over the roads this time of year, big splashes from puddles is expected. This garbage truck heading out on Ediz Hook on Wednesday unleashes a large spray from a big puddle on the road. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Road wash

With standing water over the roads this time of year, big splashes from puddles is expected. This garbage truck heading out on Ediz Hook on… Continue reading

With standing water over the roads this time of year, big splashes from puddles is expected. This garbage truck heading out on Ediz Hook on Wednesday unleashes a large spray from a big puddle on the road. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Firefighters with Clallam County Fire District 3 work to extinguish a fire Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block of Barnes Road. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Man found dead following house fire

A man was found dead inside a home after a structure fire west of Sequim. Clallam County Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy said… Continue reading

Firefighters with Clallam County Fire District 3 work to extinguish a fire Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block of Barnes Road. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Boys Girls club raises $600K at annual event

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula raised $602,026 at a fundraising auction and dinner. The funds will support the Boys… Continue reading

Derek Kilmer.
Derek Kilmer.

Period now open for health questions

Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7

Port Townsend expects $18M in public works expenditures next year

Director covers more than $73M in six-year capital facilities plan

Former state Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland, said 18 years in public office was a “life-altering experience.” (Kevin Van De Wege)

Van De Wege reflects on political career

Former senator to continue firefighting, begin consulting

Former state Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland, said 18 years in public office was a “life-altering experience.” (Kevin Van De Wege)
Tracy Ryan, a nurse at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, stands in front of one of the hospital’s maternity ward rooms. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Rural maternity wards are struggling to stay afloat

State and federal lawmakers are trying to help

Tracy Ryan, a nurse at Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, stands in front of one of the hospital’s maternity ward rooms. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Jefferson County approves transportation plan

Six-year improvement outlook budgeted for more than $94M

Rainwater collection presentation canceled

The Rainwater Collection 101 presentation scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday has been canceled. Organizer said they hope to reschedule the presentation for… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer.

Port Angeles School District Superintendent to retire in August

Board to launch search in December

Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer.
Rear Admiral Charles E. Fosse, right, U.S. Coast Guard District 13 commander, was the guest speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Angeles’ annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday. Chaplain Mike VanProyen, left, and Kelly Higgins, the commanding officer at Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, also participated in the ceremony. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Hundreds gather in Port Angeles to honor service members

High school band, choral groups highlight event

Rear Admiral Charles E. Fosse, right, U.S. Coast Guard District 13 commander, was the guest speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Angeles’ annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday. Chaplain Mike VanProyen, left, and Kelly Higgins, the commanding officer at Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, also participated in the ceremony. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Friends of the Library to host annual meeting

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will conduct a membership meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The annual meeting will be in… Continue reading

Ceramic sculpture “Flora-Fauna” by Thomas Connery.

Library to host reception for ‘Second Look’ exhibition

The North Olympic Library System will host a reception for the opening of the “Second Look” art exhibition from 6:30 p.m. to… Continue reading

Ceramic sculpture “Flora-Fauna” by Thomas Connery.

Peninsula College to stage ‘The Thanksgiving Play’

Peninsula College will present its production of “The Thanksgiving Play” with shows at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 23. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend ethics complaint dismissed

Officer examines argument on open meetings

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Rich Krebsbach, manager of the Highland Irrigation District, asks questions of Rhiana Barkie, Clallam County public works project coordinator. The map is one of four new options for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir project. Public input is being taken through the county’s website at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/188/Dungeness-Off-Channel-Reservoir-Project.

Sequim reservoir project draws crowd, questions

Clallam County, FEMA public comment period open through Nov. 21

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Rich Krebsbach, manager of the Highland Irrigation District, asks questions of Rhiana Barkie, Clallam County public works project coordinator. The map is one of four new options for the Dungeness Off-Channel Reservoir project. Public input is being taken through the county’s website at https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/188/Dungeness-Off-Channel-Reservoir-Project.

Christmas gift inspires playground cleanup

Veteran volunteer collects playground metal