Jefferson County

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, talks to reporters Wednesday in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Superintendent of schools unveils six-year plan for schools

Superintendent of schools unveils six-year plan for schools

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, talks to reporters Wednesday in Olympia. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

The Chimacum We Act Club, a service club that works on issues both local and global, was honored in Seattle for its food… Continue reading

Chimacum club honored for food sharing program

LETTER: Let us wage peace and end the cycle of war

The real work is choosing to defend life on this lovely planet. Our men and women in uniform, our scientists and engineers, need to shift… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Young students’ artwork on display in downtown Port Angeles … and other items

Artwork by young students is hanging in downtown businesses through May 31. The seventh annual “Young@Art” Exhibit for Port Angeles students in… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare seeks input from Quilcene, Brinnon on health care needs

Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioners are looking to the residents of south Jefferson County to give them some input on their specific health… Continue reading

Raymond Carver

Thursday events in Port Angeles to honor Raymond Carver

A number of events to honor the late poet and writer Raymond Carver are planned Thursday during the inaugural Raymond Carver Day.… Continue reading

Raymond Carver
Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay

The Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee is seeking volunteers to monitor Olympia oyster populations as part of a nearshore restoration project. The committee… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for Olympia oyster monitoring in Quilcene Bay
Republican Sen. Joe Fain, far right, speaks in a mostly empty Senate chamber during adjournment of a 30-day special legislative session Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

State lawmakers start second special session

State lawmakers adjourned their first special session Tuesday but were immediately called back into overtime by… Continue reading

Republican Sen. Joe Fain, far right, speaks in a mostly empty Senate chamber during adjournment of a 30-day special legislative session Tuesday in Olympia. (Rachel La Corte/The Associated Press)

LETTER: Only question is how much more damage Trump can do before he’s kicked out

Donald Trump’s success in business has been based more upon the tactics and smooth lying of a bully and slick-talking con man than any hint… Continue reading

LETTER: Why is the PDN printing 30-year-old Doonesbury cartoons?

I will start off by letting you know how much I enjoy reading the Peninsula Daily News each morning with my coffee. I congratulate you… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: In the sky: a bird, a plane, the sun!

THERE WAS A mysterious bright object seen out on the West End the other day. Some of the locals panicked and called me wondering if… Continue reading

Extended candidate filing periods set for Peninsula counties

Both Jefferson and Clallam counties will have an extended filing period open next week to try and field candidates for the elected… Continue reading

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington state has lost a major legal battle which could force it to spend nearly $2 billion… Continue reading

Washington loses legal fight, might pay up to $2 billion to save salmon

Washington state’s U.S. senators join call for Sessions probe

U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington state have joined nine other Democratic senators in urging the inspector general of the… Continue reading

Ferris wheel studied after three fall from gondola

Ferris wheel studied after three fall from gondola

A Ferris wheel from which three people fell some 15 feet will be examined for mechanical flaws, said the president of Funtastic… Continue reading

Ferris wheel studied after three fall from gondola

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Board to hold hearing on proposed no-shooting areas

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect a change in the start time of the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s Wednesday board meeting.… Continue reading

LETTER: Roger Ailes cartoon crossed the line

I was personally offended by the Roger Ailes cartoon you published in the Sunday, May 21, edition on the Commentary page. I feel you crossed… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: PC screening PTSD film Wednesday … and other items

Peninsula College’s Magic of Cinema will feature “Healing the Warrior’s Heart” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Forks branch at 481 S. Forks… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library replacing its 32-year-old roof

Jefferson County Library replacing its 32-year-old roof

The Jefferson County Library is getting a new roof to replace one from 1985. The taller sloped sections of the roof have… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library replacing its 32-year-old roof
Port Angeles resident wins new car in Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby

Port Angeles resident wins new car in Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby

Daniel Thompson didn’t make it to the Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby on Sunday, but he won the top prize. Thompson’s yellow… Continue reading

Port Angeles resident wins new car in Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby