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Dr. Sabrina Prime speaks to local donors about the new Linear Accelerator at Jefferson Healthcare’s Radiation Oncology Clinic. Sarah Wright Aubin Photo

Jefferson Healthcare welcomes first patients to new radiation oncology clinic

This month marked a major milestone for Jefferson Healthcare as the hospital’s new radiation oncology clinic welcomed its first patients. The clinic, located in the… Continue reading

Dr. Sabrina Prime speaks to local donors about the new Linear Accelerator at Jefferson Healthcare’s Radiation Oncology Clinic. Sarah Wright Aubin Photo

Should Driver’s Ed be taught at local high schools?

While we are experiencing technical difficulties, look for the poll to pop up in your browser window. Thank you for your patience! Should Driver's Ed… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Put your garden variety on display

LAST WEEK, WE discussed the coming holiday season and how dark gloomy days are here for months to stay! But let’s put in a plug… Continue reading

Christine Leaver and her two daughters, Sullivan, 5, and Avery, 9, look over many Christmas ideas on Friday during the annual Christmas Cottage at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. More than 34 different vendors fill the gym with holiday spirit. The event will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Christmas Cottage

Christine Leaver and her two daughters, Sullivan, 5, and Avery, 9, look over many Christmas ideas on Friday during the annual Christmas Cottage at the… Continue reading

Christine Leaver and her two daughters, Sullivan, 5, and Avery, 9, look over many Christmas ideas on Friday during the annual Christmas Cottage at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. More than 34 different vendors fill the gym with holiday spirit. The event will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Accurate cartoon

Regarding the latest debacle in D.C., Donald Trump’s obliteration of the East Wing of the White House, to be replaced by something more fitting in… Continue reading

LETTER: Cash for counties

State Sen. Mike Chapman has explained on numerous occasions that the Cash for Counties proviso advanced by the Legislature was a bipartisan effort. The terms… Continue reading

LETTER: Charter review

The work of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission has been and continues to be diligent and productive. I commend the members, especially for working… Continue reading

LETTER: Food insecurity

This is written as a response to a PDN rant (Nov. 1) that said, “Why doesn’t everyone just SNAP out of it. The program was… Continue reading

LETTER: Thieves strike

It’s my fault. After two years of locking my cars up at night, I slipped up Wednesday night. Two years ago, I complained to the… Continue reading

LETTER: Transaction fees

Criminal behavior is a big topic and justification for any number of questionable actions these days. When I pay a fee to have a credit… Continue reading

PA school district, tribal officials work to address students’ needs

Organizations sign two-year agreement to continue partnership

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

What is the best type of fall food?

While we are experiencing technical difficulties, look for the poll to pop up in your browser window. Thank you for your patience! What is the… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2025
Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Scotch broom removal

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal… Continue reading

Michael Bannister of Bainbridge Island, an employee of Washington Conservation Corp, wheels a load of lupin and scotch broom to a waiting truck for disposal at a compost landfill in Port Townsend. The corps was at Fort Worden State Park, thinning out aggressive growing lupin and invasive scotch broom. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Oh, happy day!

Readings: Proper 28, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us… Continue reading

Port Townsend port commissioners to limit annual cruise ship dockings

Testimony includes surveys from citizens, Main Street program

Now that pennies will no longer be minted, what will you do with the pennies you have?

While we are experiencing technical difficulties, look for the poll to pop up in your browser window. Thank you for your patience! Now that pennies… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2025
The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)

Paddle Journey, Forever Twilight earn top awards at conference

About 40,000 people, more than 100 canoes visit Lower Elwha Tribe

The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)
Curt Queyrouze.

First Fed CEO to focus on community banking

Queyrouze says bank needs to ‘regain that trust and respect’

Curt Queyrouze.
First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed

Why community banking still matters: A conversation with First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze

In an age of digital innovation and financial giants, community banks continue to stand out by building strong relationships and investing where it matters most… Continue reading

First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed