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This 2020 aerial photo shows Sequim and the bypass that was opened in 1999. It deterred traffic from Washington Street in hopes of creating less congestion. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Business leaders say bypass improved downtown Sequim

Traveling across city used to take 30 minutes, locals say

This 2020 aerial photo shows Sequim and the bypass that was opened in 1999. It deterred traffic from Washington Street in hopes of creating less congestion. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Court decision could impact homeless camping

Counties, cities consider incorporating ways to help those impacted

Port Angeles soliciting feedback for comprehensive plan update

State-required policy to address housing, transportation, more

Quilcene boy recovering after collision

Fundraiser brings in nearly $22K of $25K goal

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tower opens in Port Angeles

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure… Continue reading

Visitors and dignitaries ascend the steps at the observation tower at Port Angeles City Pier on Wednesday after a ceremony to officially reopen the structure to the public. The tower was closed in November 2023 due to safety issues and structural concerns, prompting numerous repairs. Funding for the work, totaling more than $650,000, came from city lodging tax. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire officials make progress on small fires within national park, forest

Residents near 2620 Road Fire all at Level 1 ‘get ready’ status

Humane Society to partner with sheriff

Bark House to reserve kennels for dangerous dogs

Port Townsend to use federal grant for trails design

City poised to take part in four different Jefferson County sites

Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray of Port Angeles, looks on. The pair were on a Wednesday outing to the popular Port Angeles playground. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Firm grasp

Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray… Continue reading

Nora Murray, 2, reaches for a handhold while climbing on a playground toy at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield as her mother, Christina Murray of Port Angeles, looks on. The pair were on a Wednesday outing to the popular Port Angeles playground. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Council clarifies Port Angeles short-term rental policy

Owners who pass test can run multiple units

Fire spotted at Maiden Peak in national park

2620 Road Fire containment efforts ongoing

A model of a statue of Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank Jr. by Chinese American sculptor Haiying Wu sits in the Port Angeles Public Library in conjunction with a meeting of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. The model eventually will be cast in bronze and installed in the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Frank received a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 for his work in fighting for tribal treaty rights and obligations. The statue will be on display at the library through Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tribal activist

A model of a statue of Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank Jr. by Chinese American sculptor Haiying Wu sits in the Port Angeles Public Library… Continue reading

A model of a statue of Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank Jr. by Chinese American sculptor Haiying Wu sits in the Port Angeles Public Library in conjunction with a meeting of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. The model eventually will be cast in bronze and installed in the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. Frank received a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 for his work in fighting for tribal treaty rights and obligations. The statue will be on display at the library through Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Halfway House restaurant staff supporting firefighting efforts

2620 Road Fire remains at 8 percent containment

The McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles sits mostly idle on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles mill workers to get benefits

McKinley designated ‘permanent closure’

The McKinley Paper Co. mill in Port Angeles sits mostly idle on Tuesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Film Festival to host sneak peek

Preview screenings Saturday at historic Port Gamble Theater

Sarah Spaeth, left, and Kate Godman stand at a viewpoint on the north side of the newly acquired Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum Ridge Community Forest opening to the public next year

Jefferson Land Trust completes acquisition, continues its fundraising phase

Sarah Spaeth, left, and Kate Godman stand at a viewpoint on the north side of the newly acquired Chimacum Ridge Community Forest. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County commissioners discuss opportunity fund priorities

Financing for affordable workforce housing garners support

Growth minimal at Brinnon wildfire

Higher temperatures, wind both in forecast

Atreyu Jones, 5, watches at Daisy Acedvado of Olympic Medica Center puts a fake cast on his arm at the Port Angeles School District’s 16th back to school fair for families and students on Saturday at Jefferson Elementary. Free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing were available for students, and health and community resource information was provided for parents. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Haircuts, supplies provided at back to school event

Parents, students pick up resources at Jefferson Elementary School

Atreyu Jones, 5, watches at Daisy Acedvado of Olympic Medica Center puts a fake cast on his arm at the Port Angeles School District’s 16th back to school fair for families and students on Saturday at Jefferson Elementary. Free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing were available for students, and health and community resource information was provided for parents. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)