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Forks man dies after tree falls at logging site

A 33-year-old Forks man died after he was struck by a falling tree at a logging site south of Clallam Bay, the… Continue reading

Chad Dobbs, a seasonal worker with the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department, smooths out a bed of wood chips on a traffic island on Tuesday in the parking lot at Port Angeles City Pier. Dobbs said the shredded wood adds a decorative touch for tourists and pier visitors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Decorative touch

Chad Dobbs, a seasonal worker with the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department, smooths out a bed of wood chips on a traffic island on… Continue reading

Chad Dobbs, a seasonal worker with the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department, smooths out a bed of wood chips on a traffic island on Tuesday in the parking lot at Port Angeles City Pier. Dobbs said the shredded wood adds a decorative touch for tourists and pier visitors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

15 offices with multiple candidates

Filing week continues through end of business Friday

Sequim High School’s cheerleaders wave to the crowd at last year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. Organizers said at least 110 entries will return for Saturday’s event, which is set to begin at noon. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Grand Finale set for festival’s 130th year

Parade, car show, operetta set through weekend

Sequim High School’s cheerleaders wave to the crowd at last year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. Organizers said at least 110 entries will return for Saturday’s event, which is set to begin at noon. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Peninsula seeing pertussis clusters

Treatable with antibiotics, health officer says

Type I rental definition updated

Six units to be affected in Port Angeles

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New road

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to… Continue reading

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

More candidates file to run for public office

Fifty-nine people running in Clallam, Jefferson counties

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by Wednesday to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New road rolling

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by… Continue reading

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by Wednesday to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Waterfront District aims for downtown improvements

Executive director working on becoming a Main Street Community

Upper Hoh Road to reopen

Ribbon-cutting ceremony set Thursday

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Race to the Strait

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of… Continue reading

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Medicaid program cuts could have ‘devastating’ impacts

Healthcare leaders say hospital services may be dropped

Hopefuls file for public office

Forty-four people sign up for races in two counties

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

March honors missing indigenous people

Member of state cold case unit addresses crowd

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Motorcycle rider dies in crash north of Brinnon

A motorcycle rider died after he collided with the truck in front of him as the driver was attempting a U-turn on U.S.… Continue reading

UPDATED: Hood Canal Bridge reopens after mechanical issue

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic following a mechanical issue, the state Department of Transportation reported. The bridge reopened at 9:26… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bob Clark and Mabel Sorensen, two of the four surviving members of Sequim High School’s class of 1947, met for lunch last month. It was also Sorensen’s 96th birthday.

Two Sequim High School graduates meet for 78th reunion

Luncheon brings together friends who enjoy living in small town

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bob Clark and Mabel Sorensen, two of the four surviving members of Sequim High School’s class of 1947, met for lunch last month. It was also Sorensen’s 96th birthday.
Alefa Eserjosé/Sequim McDonald’s Sequim McDonald’s owner Alefa Eserjosé donated two hours of sales on April 23 to raise more than $5,200 to help the family of Colton Dufour pay for medical expenses after he was struck by vehicle on March 31.

Sequim police searching for hit-and-run, robbery suspects

Incidents remain ‘actively under investigation,’ deputy chief says

Alefa Eserjosé/Sequim McDonald’s Sequim McDonald’s owner Alefa Eserjosé donated two hours of sales on April 23 to raise more than $5,200 to help the family of Colton Dufour pay for medical expenses after he was struck by vehicle on March 31.
Sequim High School freshman Sebastian Greimes sits outside during a lunch break. He opposes a total ban on cell phones as he feels it could “be more harmful than helpful” as some students need to communicate with parents or their workplace. Sequim School District leaders plan to send out a survey in June asking families and school staffers their thoughts on cell phone usage in schools. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools to survey phone use

District to seek input on learning impact

Sequim High School freshman Sebastian Greimes sits outside during a lunch break. He opposes a total ban on cell phones as he feels it could “be more harmful than helpful” as some students need to communicate with parents or their workplace. Sequim School District leaders plan to send out a survey in June asking families and school staffers their thoughts on cell phone usage in schools. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)