Arwyn Rice

Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Carlsborg rapist who led police on chase pleads guilty, gets more than 10 years in prison

PORT ANGELES — Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson, 35, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of first-degree robbery, attempting to elude police and failure to register as… Continue reading

Kenneth S. “Tiny” Johnson Jr. signs court papers during his sentencing in Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles on Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery and failing to register as a sex offender. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Bob Campbell

North Olympic Peninsula marine centers look for more information on sea star wasting syndrome after virus research

Staff at the two North Olympic Peninsula marine life centers hope a study pinpointing a variety of densovirus as the likely cause of sea star… Continue reading

Bob Campbell

Sequim School District puts $49.5 million bond on February special election ballot

SEQUIM — Voters in the Sequim School District will see a $49.5 million bond on the Feb. 10 special election ballot. The School Board approved… Continue reading

Bob Campbell

North Olympic Peninsula marine centers look for more information on sea star wasting syndrome after virus research

Staff at the two North Olympic Peninsula marine life centers hope a study pinpointing a variety of densovirus as the likely cause of sea star… Continue reading

Bob Campbell

Sequim School Board approves resolution for $49.26 million bond on February ballot

The Sequim School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to approve a resolution to send a greatly reduced $49.26 million school bond to voters in February.… Continue reading

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‘Novemberfest’ offers specials at Port Angeles stores today (Saturday)

PORT ANGELES — A light-up hula-hoop dance, music, wine, pedicures, live music and special sales will brighten downtown streets from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue reading

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A preliminary drawing by McGranahan Architects of Tacoma of a new Port Angeles High School.

UPDATED — $98 million Port Angeles School bond will go to the voters

PORT ANGELES — A $98.25 million bond to rebuild most of Port Angeles High School will go before school district voters early next year. The… Continue reading

A preliminary drawing by McGranahan Architects of Tacoma of a new Port Angeles High School.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Olympic Peninsula raise record $300,000 at auction

SEQUIM — The results are in for what organizers are calling the most successful fundraiser ever for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic… Continue reading

New state firearms law requiring research in Clallam, Jefferson

The new firearm-purchase background checks and transfer restrictions created by voters’ approval of Initiative 594 are likely to take effect Dec. 4, but no one… Continue reading

A preliminary drawing by McGranahan Architects of Tacoma of a new Port Angeles High School.

UPDATED — $98 million Port Angeles School bond will go to the voters

PORT ANGELES — A $98.25 million bond to rebuild most of Port Angeles High School will go before school district voters early next year. The… Continue reading

A preliminary drawing by McGranahan Architects of Tacoma of a new Port Angeles High School.
Hayley Croxford

WEEKEND: ‘Novemberfest’ offers specials at Port Angeles stores Saturday

PORT ANGELES — A light-up hula-hoop dance, music, wine, pedicures, live music and special sales will brighten downtown streets from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Hayley Croxford

New state firearms law requiring research in Clallam, Jefferson

The new firearm-purchase background checks and transfer restrictions created by voters' approval of Initiative 594 are likely to take effect Dec. 4, but no one… Continue reading

Sequim City Council approves furnishings contract for City Hall, Guy Cole remodeling

SEQUIM — The City Council approved this week a contract to furnish the new City Hall as well as a continuing plan to refurbish and… Continue reading

Symbolic vote on revenue bond sales shows split on Sequim council

SEQUIM — A symbolic vote on sales of revenue bonds to fund water and sewer construction for the city’s new $16 million civic center revealed… Continue reading

UPDATED — $98 million Port Angeles School bond will go to the voters

UPDATE: — The Port Angeles School Board approved a $98,254,000 bond issue Thursday night. Board members also approved sending to the voters a new two-year… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Board to decide Thursday on seeking $98 million bond issue

PORT ANGELES — The School Board is expected to make a final decision Thursday night as to whether a $98.25 million bond issue will be… Continue reading

Holly Crabtree is shown in Iraq just before the mission in which a sniper shot her in the head. Holly Crabtree Collection

Sequim veteran, nearly killed in Iraq, works against the odds and toward a college degree [Gallery]

SEQUIM — Four years after being shot in the head while serving with the Navy in Iraq, a Port Angeles High School graduate isn't going… Continue reading

Holly Crabtree is shown in Iraq just before the mission in which a sniper shot her in the head. Holly Crabtree Collection
Color guard members Noel Murray of Sequim

Veterans Day speaker looks back at Cold War during regional ceremony at Coast Guard station in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — An Army veteran and former North Olympic Peninsula lawmaker, keynoting the region's largest Veterans Day ceremony, recalled the Cold War as an… Continue reading

Color guard members Noel Murray of Sequim
Holly Crabtree is shown in Iraq just before the mission in which a sniper shot her in the head. Holly Crabtree Collection

Sequim veteran, nearly killed in Iraq, works against the odds and toward a college degree [Gallery]

SEQUIM — Four years after being shot in the head while serving with the Navy in Iraq, a Port Angeles High School graduate isn't going… Continue reading

Holly Crabtree is shown in Iraq just before the mission in which a sniper shot her in the head. Holly Crabtree Collection
Color guard members Noel Murray of Sequim

Veterans Day speaker looks back at Cold War during regional ceremony at Coast Guard station in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — An Army veteran and former North Olympic Peninsula lawmaker, keynoting the region's largest Veterans Day ceremony, recalled the Cold War as an… Continue reading

Color guard members Noel Murray of Sequim