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Todd Blankenship, Jefferson Community Conservation Corps' first hired worker, rakes leaves at Fort Worden State Park. His position was funded by donations raised by the JCCC and he works for the Fort Worden Public Development Authority. (Jefferson Community Conservation Corps)

Jefferson Community Conservation Corps funds first position

New group hopes to assist with local nonprofits, crowd-funding

Todd Blankenship, Jefferson Community Conservation Corps' first hired worker, rakes leaves at Fort Worden State Park. His position was funded by donations raised by the JCCC and he works for the Fort Worden Public Development Authority. (Jefferson Community Conservation Corps)
Crews work to replace the north portion of a set of culverts under U.S. Highway 101 at Bagley Creek east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Highway 101 work on schedule to be finished next fall

Project to replace five culverts

Crews work to replace the north portion of a set of culverts under U.S. Highway 101 at Bagley Creek east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Judy Alexander of Port Townsend installs interior siding with Peter Bonyun while working on an emergency shelter. Alexander and Bonyun are two of the three people who started the Community Build Project, which aims to provide temporary-use shelters for the homeless during the coming winter months. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
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Emergency shelters are taking shape

Project to serve homeless in winter

Judy Alexander of Port Townsend installs interior siding with Peter Bonyun while working on an emergency shelter. Alexander and Bonyun are two of the three people who started the Community Build Project, which aims to provide temporary-use shelters for the homeless during the coming winter months. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
Through Veterans Day, visitors can see Ross Osborn’s Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin at JACE Real Estate Company off Sequim Avenue. Here, Osborn chats with Eileen Schmitz, principal broker at JACE. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim gardener’s giant pumpkin on display until Nov. 11

JACE Real Estate hosts weight guessing contest

Through Veterans Day, visitors can see Ross Osborn’s Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin at JACE Real Estate Company off Sequim Avenue. Here, Osborn chats with Eileen Schmitz, principal broker at JACE. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Man arrested following alleged attack with machete

Suspect tumbles down ravine in escape attempt

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Chapman, Forde tactics differ in contest

Incumbent,challenger file financial reports

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The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula COVID-19 new cases up slightly

Increase lower than most of rest of nation

The age range of COVID-19 cases is updated each Friday on the Clallam County Public Health webstite. (Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News)
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Money tracked in 24th contest

Tharinger’s cash, Pruiett’s donors

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24th District state House candidates’ contributions reported

The following campaign finance information for 24th District state House candidates Brian Pruiett and Steve Tharinger is collected by the state Public Disclosure Commission. Detailed… Continue reading

Jefferson voter turnout highest in state at 73.9 percent; Clallam at 64 percent

Jefferson County maintained its lead as tops in the state for voter turnout on Thursday with 73.9 percent, while Clallam County posted a general election… Continue reading

Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)

Starving cougar found at animal rescue center

Staff members rehab lost animal, send to Texas zoo

Center Valley Animal Rescue director Sara Penhallegon, right, along with veterinarian and volunteer Dr. Christine Parker-Graham conduct a medical evaluation on a female cougar that checked itself in to the rescue earlier this month. (Center Valley Animal Rescue)
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COVID-19 cases rising statewide

Hospitalizations up in western Washington

Sequim High School principal Shawn Langston speaks at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony. The longtime administrator has been placed on leave. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim High School principal placed on leave

Investigation to be handled through district

Sequim High School principal Shawn Langston speaks at the school’s 2020 graduation ceremony. The longtime administrator has been placed on leave. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Forks votes out fluoride in city water

Process stopped after decades of use

  • Oct 29, 2020
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County

Clallam County approves fireworks ordinance

Restrictions consider fire danger level, set to begin next year

Centrum's Michelle Hagewood, left, and Robert Birman are collaborating with Madrona MindBody Institute co-owner Renee Klein, center, to expand use of the Madrona building at Fort Worden State Park. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Centrum to stretch out at Madrona MindBody Institute

Pandemic pushes change for arts organizations at Fort Worden

Centrum's Michelle Hagewood, left, and Robert Birman are collaborating with Madrona MindBody Institute co-owner Renee Klein, center, to expand use of the Madrona building at Fort Worden State Park. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz
Port Angeles Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa.

Port Angeles to keep up services in 2021

City aims for no major impacts

Port Angeles Finance Director Sarina Carrizosa.
This map shows the Port Townsend Creative District in orange along with plans for walking, biking and driving tour routes. Kris Nelson, chair of the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee, said this route plan was based on an initial project budget of $80,000 and will have to be scaled back to fit within the current $49,000 budget.

Port Townsend Creative District finding its way

Art markers, signs to put city artists, makers on map

This map shows the Port Townsend Creative District in orange along with plans for walking, biking and driving tour routes. Kris Nelson, chair of the Port Townsend Creative District subcommittee, said this route plan was based on an initial project budget of $80,000 and will have to be scaled back to fit within the current $49,000 budget.
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Peninsula sees high demand for flu vaccinations

Pharmacies report significant uptick

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County election workers Ame Cochnauer, right, and Thomas Newton, did their second of at least three ballot pickups Monday from two drop-off boxes outside the courthouse that hold a combined 1,200 ballots.

Ballots flooding Peninsula elections offices

Early voting records shattered across nation

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County election workers Ame Cochnauer, right, and Thomas Newton, did their second of at least three ballot pickups Monday from two drop-off boxes outside the courthouse that hold a combined 1,200 ballots.