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Clallam PUD seeks applicants for vacant seat

The commissioners of Clallam County Public Utility District are accepting letters of interest from applicants for the district’s vacant District 3 seat until… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, right, discusses emergency services on Thursday during a roundtable session with emergency managers from across the region, including Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, left, and Clallam County Administrator Todd Mielke in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam seeks additional funds for emergency operations center

Administrator says $10 million still needed for proposed project

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, right, discusses emergency services on Thursday during a roundtable session with emergency managers from across the region, including Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, left, and Clallam County Administrator Todd Mielke in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Committee forms to support Quilcene school levy

Lack of communication cited for failed vote

Coroner’s probe reveals man was rape suspect believed long dead

A coroner’s investigation into the death of a man in Los Angeles last month revealed he was a suspect in a 2008… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Herb Beck Marina improvements in the works

New concrete boat launch among the plans

More than 100 educators appeared at Thursday’s Port Angeles School District board meeting to show their support for paraeducators, who are seeking a 3.7 percent pay raise and have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Paraeducators fill school board meeting

Labor group asking for same raise teachers received

More than 100 educators appeared at Thursday’s Port Angeles School District board meeting to show their support for paraeducators, who are seeking a 3.7 percent pay raise and have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim man receives 4-year sentence for arson, assault charges

A Sequim man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a series of crimes late last year including arson, theft and… Continue reading

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

Pancake breakfast set for Saturday

The Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles will host a St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The… Continue reading

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Sequim's Preston Kurtze puts a boot to the ball while surrounded by Port Angeles defenders' Grant Butterworth, Jackson Wyall, Myles Close, Aurelio Wilson-Rojero and Caleb Lagrange (obscured) during the Wolves' 4-2 win Thursday night.
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Sequim's Preston Kurtze puts a boot to the ball while surrounded by Port Angeles defenders' Grant Butterworth, Jackson Wyall, Myles Close, Aurelio Wilson-Rojero and Caleb Lagrange (obscured) during the Wolves' 4-2 win Thursday night.
Mary Kniskern, Sonny’s Spaw and Self Wash owner, shares a moment with Casey, a Great Dane who was rescued after suffering a gunshot wound and the effects of severe hunger in February. (Welfare for Animals Guild)
Mary Kniskern, Sonny’s Spaw and Self Wash owner, shares a moment with Casey, a Great Dane who was rescued after suffering a gunshot wound and the effects of severe hunger in February. (Welfare for Animals Guild)
Verna and Bob Allen have opened All About Here Souvenirs and Gifts selling handmade souvenirs and gifts that capture the essence of the North Olympic Peninsula.

All About Here opens in Port Angeles

Verna and Bob Allen have opened All About Here Souvenirs and Gifts selling handmade souvenirs and gifts that capture the essence of… Continue reading

Verna and Bob Allen have opened All About Here Souvenirs and Gifts selling handmade souvenirs and gifts that capture the essence of the North Olympic Peninsula.
Members of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue rescued an injured driver who was ejected from their vehicle when it went over a cliff on South Discovery Road on Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Car reported to drive off cliff

A Port Hadlock man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon after blacking out and launching his car… Continue reading

Members of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue rescued an injured driver who was ejected from their vehicle when it went over a cliff on South Discovery Road on Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Clallam County to set up a revenue committee

County officials want input from junior districts

Community celebration of life Tuesday

Assured Hospice of Clallam and Jefferson County will sponsor a community celebration of life at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The non-denominational memorial service… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: A difference between knowing of and knowing

EASTER IS AROUND the corner, which means you can find those delicious Cadbury chocolate eggs at the store, and trees and flowers starting to bloom.… Continue reading

Jefferson County turnout tops in state

More than half registered voters handed in ballots