Sharon Kiplagat

Scholarships connect workers to health care field

Foundation drawing interest from Peninsula College students

Sharon Kiplagat

Scholarships help students from Kenya, Port Angeles

Sharon Kiplagat’s ambition was born at the age of 5 when her mother died giving birth to her younger sister. “I want… Continue reading

Print edition to be delivered Monday, e-edition only July 4

Peninsula Daily News will have a print edition on Monday and an electronic edition only on July 4. The newspaper is making… Continue reading

For the third Sequim Pride event, Michael Lowe, its founder, will serve as its grand marshal starting at noon Saturday at the Sequim Civic Center Plaza, 152 W. Cedar St. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Pride returns for third year Saturday

Michael Lowe details experiences of coming out and acceptance

For the third Sequim Pride event, Michael Lowe, its founder, will serve as its grand marshal starting at noon Saturday at the Sequim Civic Center Plaza, 152 W. Cedar St. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Intersection partially reopens on Highway 104

The intersection at state highways 19 and 104 partially reopened Thursday. The intersection, which had been closed for three weeks, reopened to… Continue reading

Lodging tax committee recommends $124K in funds

The Port Angeles Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is recommending $124,500 in event, capital and operations proposals to the city council. If the… Continue reading

Officials: Mill cuts ‘devastating’ for community

Contract negotiations were ongoing, union rep says

Shellfish closures in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Public health officials in Clallam and Jefferson counties have announced closures of multiple beaches for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels… Continue reading

Transit approves Narcan at center

Workers object, citing vandalism, crime

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The McKinley Paper Mill in Port Angeles is scheduled to close at the end of August, laying off nearly 200 employees.

Mass layoffs planned at McKinley paper mill

Employees receive 60 days notice; facility may reopen in future

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The McKinley Paper Mill in Port Angeles is scheduled to close at the end of August, laying off nearly 200 employees.

Lake Pleasant county park to close next month

Lake Pleasant Community Beach County Park will close beginning July 15 for repairs to the dock. Quigg Brothers, Inc. of Aberdeen will… Continue reading

Major crimes drop in Port Angeles from 2022 to ‘23

Juvenile arrests on the rise, deputy chief says

Port of Port Angeles approves contract for marine complex

Bid will replace timber framing, install steel piles

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A temporary traffic light to contol one-way alternation traffic across the current U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River southwest of Port Angeles awaits activation on Wednesday in preparation for moving traffic to a new nearby Elwha bridge.

Temporary signal at Elwha River bridge

A temporary traffic signal will be placed at the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River until construction is completed on… Continue reading

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A temporary traffic light to contol one-way alternation traffic across the current U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River southwest of Port Angeles awaits activation on Wednesday in preparation for moving traffic to a new nearby Elwha bridge.
Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this week with a couple of showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Summer in the park

Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this… Continue reading

Visitors at Hurricane Ridge enjoy the trails and sweeping views of Olympic National Park. Summer temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper 60s this week with a couple of showers in the forecast. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioner hopefuls share concerns, priorities at forum

District 2 candidates discuss housing, childcare as top issues

Makah Cultural and Research Center to celebrate 45th anniversary

The Makah Cultural and Research Center will celebrate its 45th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual celebration will… Continue reading

Westside station removed from plan

Costs reduced from its $28M estimate

McKinley paper mill to lay off 193 employees

McKinley Paper Company plans to lay off 193 employees at its Port Angeles location on Aug. 25. McKinley Operations Director Isaac Rosas… Continue reading

Shellfish closure lifted at Oak Bay

Jefferson County Public Health has lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Oak Bay. The area had been closed to harvesting due… Continue reading