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ISSUES OF FAITH: Make room for new friends around the fire

IT WAS LIKE a metaphor happening in front of my eyes. That’s sort of an odd way to put it, but here’s what happened. About… Continue reading

Are you pleased with the results of this week’s election?

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

  • Nov 6, 2025
Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the American Legion Hall last weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sculpture kit

Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers… Continue reading

Byron Eisele, 13, of Port Townsend, assembles a build-your-own sculpture from a kit made by Seth Rolland while at the 20th annual Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the American Legion Hall last weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Challengers lead two incumbents in PASD

Sixty votes separate Position 1 candidates

Incumbents win seats on Peninsula port commissions

Incumbent commissioners in the ports of Port Angeles and Port Townsend kept their seats after securing solid leads in Tuesday’s general election.… Continue reading

Stephanz leads in Olympic Medical Center race

Bensen, Sanders also on top in contested hospital seats

When is the best time to put up Christmas decorations?

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  • Nov 5, 2025
From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Initial results were posted after press time and are available at www.peninsuladailynews.com. For full coverage, see Thursday’s print and online editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Election results online

From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

From left to right, Neva Miller, Ray Farrell, Shellie Andrews and Ryan O’Hara process election ballots on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Initial results were posted after press time and are available at www.peninsuladailynews.com. For full coverage, see Thursday’s print and online editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter JC members who hosted the 2024 Holiday Bazaar in Sequim are, from left to right, front to back: Mary Ann Dangman, Jane Martin, Valerie Grier, Esther Alward, Peggy Scheideler, Darlene Neeley, Dottie Smallbeck, Debby Jewell, Anne Schutz, Jane Barker, Heather Minter, Nancy Buehler, Marcia Barrett, Julianne Rossiter, Glenda Rudolph, and Anne Mauger. (Kathy Cox)

P.E.O. Chapter JC to hold 16th annual Holiday Bazaar

Event to take place Saturday at Sequim Community Church

Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter JC members who hosted the 2024 Holiday Bazaar in Sequim are, from left to right, front to back: Mary Ann Dangman, Jane Martin, Valerie Grier, Esther Alward, Peggy Scheideler, Darlene Neeley, Dottie Smallbeck, Debby Jewell, Anne Schutz, Jane Barker, Heather Minter, Nancy Buehler, Marcia Barrett, Julianne Rossiter, Glenda Rudolph, and Anne Mauger. (Kathy Cox)

Should Congress eliminate the filibuster?

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  • Nov 4, 2025
From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer to paint at the Habitat For Humanity Project on Wednesday at the corner of West Hazel Street and South Fairmount Avenue. About 14 bankers from two branches volunteered as part of the bank’s Community Spirit Month to paint the future home of the Ketchum Veteran Cottages. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteer work

From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer… Continue reading

From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer to paint at the Habitat For Humanity Project on Wednesday at the corner of West Hazel Street and South Fairmount Avenue. About 14 bankers from two branches volunteered as part of the bank’s Community Spirit Month to paint the future home of the Ketchum Veteran Cottages. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Have you voted and turned in your general election ballot?

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

  • Nov 3, 2025

Have you ever missed a flight?

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  • Nov 2, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: For big impact with little effort, go native

OUR FAMILY COTTAGE is in Wisconsin on Morton Lake, the headwaters of the northerly flowing Presque Isle River. This is the area where both the… Continue reading

Counselors encourage questions on Medicare

Benefit enrollment continues through Dec. 7

LETTER: Elect Stephanz

This hospital commissioner election is about making difficult choices about leadership and trust in the commissioners we hire to assure Olympic Medical Center (OMC) continues… Continue reading

LETTER: Policies mirror Holocaust

In July, I spent two weeks in Europe, starting in Prague and ending in Budapest. I learned a lot about how each of those countries… Continue reading

LETTER: Re-elect Henninger

A significant election is approaching on Nov. 4. We have a valuable opportunity to re-elect a proven leader during these extremely challenging times for our… Continue reading

LETTER: Remove from office

Please contact the leaders of Congress and demand that they revisit their oath of office and take action to remove Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth… Continue reading

LETTER: Rural hospital

Everyone who lives on the Peninsula has learned to depend on Olympic Medical Center services for urgent care. I have been in there many times… Continue reading