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Johnson lands third term as Clallam commissioner

Housing, childcare, new jobs upcoming priorities

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Clallam County Sheriff’s Office investigating woman’s death in Sequim

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 50-year-old woman found at a residence off Woodcock Road.… Continue reading

President-elect Donald Trump points to supporters in the audience at his election night gathering in West Palm Beach early Wednesday. Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin’s bullet, accusations of authoritarianism and an unprecedented switch of his opponent to complete a remarkable return to power. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

UPDATE: Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty

Donald Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction,… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2024
  • By Shane Goldmacher and Lisa Lerer The New York Times
President-elect Donald Trump points to supporters in the audience at his election night gathering in West Palm Beach early Wednesday. Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin’s bullet, accusations of authoritarianism and an unprecedented switch of his opponent to complete a remarkable return to power. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)
Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating machine can be seen in the background with its operator. Election results, released after press time Tuesday, are online at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Full coverage will appear in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Results online

Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating… Continue reading

Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating machine can be seen in the background with its operator. Election results, released after press time Tuesday, are online at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Full coverage will appear in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Center for Entrepreneurship receives $250K grant

The Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship serving Clallam and Jefferson counties is one of 19 organizations to receive $39.8 million in financial support… Continue reading

Makah, Hoh tribes awarded grants for drinking water systems

The Makah and Hoh are among five Washington tribes that will receive $7.8 million in grants from the federal Bureau of Reclamation’s… Continue reading

Race boss to address Olympic Peninsula Paddlers

Jesse Weigel will present Tales of Epic Paddling Races in the Salish Sea, the WA360 and the SEVENTY48 at 6 p.m. on Nov.… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rhodefer family members Joan Morrish, Patty Brueckner, Bailey Rhodefer, Kenzi Rhodefer, Dean Rhodefer, Jay Rhodefer, Anita Reynods and Keri Rhodefer along with Carlsborg Family Church’s Pastor Jerry Luengen

World War I monument to be rededicated Saturday

The Rhodefer Family will rededicate a monument to the 10 Clallam County men who died in World War I. The ceremony will take… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rhodefer family members Joan Morrish, Patty Brueckner, Bailey Rhodefer, Kenzi Rhodefer, Dean Rhodefer, Jay Rhodefer, Anita Reynods and Keri Rhodefer along with Carlsborg Family Church’s Pastor Jerry Luengen

Three of four statewide initiatives failing

Three of the four statewide initiatives were failing in initial results Tuesday night. I-2109, which sought to eliminate the capital gains tax, was… Continue reading

Tharinger, Bernbaum, Chapman leading in 24th Legislative District

Incumbent Steve Tharinger and newcomer Adam Bernbaum were leading in their respective bids for a state representative seat in the 24th Legislative District,… Continue reading

Dudley-Nollette wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

Heather Dudley-Nollette won the District 1 seat on the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners following initial returns Tuesday night. Dudley-Nollette, a Democrat,… Continue reading

Residents vote early in Dearborn, Mich., Nov. 3, 2024. Like in 2020, the vote count will still feature “blue mirages” or “red mirages,” in which one candidate builds a fleeting lead simply because mail or Election Day ballots are counted first. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)

What we’ll know and when we’ll know it: A guide to election night

Four years ago, it took days for news organizations to project Joe Biden as the winner of the election. This year, a verdict may not… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2024
  • Nate Cohn The New York Times
Residents vote early in Dearborn, Mich., Nov. 3, 2024. Like in 2020, the vote count will still feature “blue mirages” or “red mirages,” in which one candidate builds a fleeting lead simply because mail or Election Day ballots are counted first. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)
A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Go to www.peninsuladailynews.com for initial results. Election coverage will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Election day

A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will… Continue reading

A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Go to www.peninsuladailynews.com for initial results. Election coverage will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam last of its kind in nation

County has predicted president since 1980

Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the Legion Hall in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Decoy carvings

Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show… Continue reading

Decoy carver Ben Tyler, left, talks about the carvings he has on display to Brian Erickson, from Juneau, Alaska, during the Port Townsend Woodworkers Show at the Legion Hall in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hood Canal Bridge closures set Thursday night

The Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 will repeatedly open and close from 10 p.m. Thursday to 12:01 a.m. Friday. Maintenance crews… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioner to speak at Studium Generale East

Jefferson County commissioner Kate Dean will present “Small Town Politics in Uncertain Times: A Retrospective” at 6 p.m. Thursday. Dean’s presentation will… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council to meet Wednesday

The Port Angeles City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 property tax levy and proposed revisions to the city’s master… Continue reading