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Jake Patterson.

Voters rejecting two propositions from Clallam County Fire District 2

Levy lid lift, EMS levy meant to continue service levels, chief says

Jake Patterson.

Deceased male located on beach near Dungeness Lighthouse

A deceased man was located on the beach about a quarter-mile from the Dungeness Lighthouse, the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said. The man,… Continue reading

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled to be released after print deadline. For election coverage, see Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Election results online

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled… Continue reading

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled to be released after print deadline. For election coverage, see Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County declares state of emergency for dangerous animals

Sheriff’s office seeks solution for vicious dogs

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Full lineup set for Unity of Effort on Saturday

Annual event honors efforts of first responders

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Port Townsend City Council appoints newest member

Neil Nelson served 3 years on planning commission

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Air show

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port… Continue reading

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County’s Marine Resource committee to study abalone in strait

Project’s goal is to increase population of native marine snail

Jefferson County approves funds for fire marshal’s office

Gas-powered vehicle denied as part of request

Port of Port Townsend Harbor Master Kristian Ferraro reads the protocol for bidding to interested parties attending the auction of the historic tug Elmore on Monday. The auction produced no bidders at the opening bid of $10,000. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Piqued interest but no bidders for Elmore

Historic wooden boat one step closer to salvage, demolition

Port of Port Townsend Harbor Master Kristian Ferraro reads the protocol for bidding to interested parties attending the auction of the historic tug Elmore on Monday. The auction produced no bidders at the opening bid of $10,000. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Peninsula receives $35M in Recompete funding

Award aims to bolster marine trades, natural resources

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Joyce Daze

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor”… Continue reading

Stephanie Fuscher receives a ceremonial key to the city from Joyce Daze festival chairman John Kent, who took on the honor of being Joyce “mayor” for the day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim track receiving upgrade

Resurfacing to allow first track meets in three seasons

Workers with Beynon Sports of Oregon flatten new material for the high jump area on July 19. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Boating program

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday… Continue reading

Youngsters taking part in the Community Boating Program at the Port Angeles Yacht Club cavort in the water after an afternoon sailing session on Thursday in Port Angeles Harbor. The program, operated in conjunction with the yacht club and the Port of Port Angeles, gives youths and adults an opportunity to learn boating and sailing from certified instructors. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Port Townsend City Council to consider appointing new member

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Jefferson PUD leadership presents vision for next 10 years

Meeting addresses challenges with power, water and broadband services

From left, Gregg Madden, Jake Beattie and Gopal Nair hold a check donation from DNV to Northwest Maritime at the Northwest Maritime campus in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime)

Northwest Maritime receives $10K donation from DNV

DNV, a global leader in classification, certification and technical advisory services, presented a $10,000 check to Northwest Maritime. Jake Beattie, CEO of… Continue reading

From left, Gregg Madden, Jake Beattie and Gopal Nair hold a check donation from DNV to Northwest Maritime at the Northwest Maritime campus in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime)
Mike Healy.

Port Angeles public works director to retire this fall

Healy praises staff, city leadership

Mike Healy.

Roundabout opens at state Highways 104 and 19

The state Department of Transportation has completed two fish passage projects on U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Gardiner as well as a roundabout at… Continue reading

The City of Sequim hosts 13 manufactured home/mobile home parks with 596 existing units and 786 approved dwelling units. City staff continue to look into zoning options that could protect those sites from redevelopment and help protect affordable housing options in the city. (City of Sequim)

Sequim extends pause on home parks

Planning commission sets hearing for Tuesday

The City of Sequim hosts 13 manufactured home/mobile home parks with 596 existing units and 786 approved dwelling units. City staff continue to look into zoning options that could protect those sites from redevelopment and help protect affordable housing options in the city. (City of Sequim)