Finalists named for annual Port Angeles Community Awards

Finalists for the 2025 Port Angeles Community Awards have been named in six categories by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. A… Continue reading

Nominations open for Sequim chamber awards

Nominations for 2025 Citizen of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year are being accepted by the Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce through… Continue reading

Port Townsend plans for street projects in 2026

Sales tax, grants to fund expanded effort

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ICE protest

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam mulling lodging tax funds

Seven entities could get share of $1.5 million

Jefferson County officials highlight legislative priorities for this session

Prosecuting attorney cautions against any ‘resentencing’ bills

Port Angeles High School band students to travel to Disneyland

Highlight includes sight-reading opportunity during soundtrack recording session

No weekly flight operations this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. No landing… Continue reading

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Father and son KC Eaton and Hayden Eaton became the new owners of Bill’s Plumbing & Sanikan on Dec. 31. They purchased it from Judy Kimler, the daughter of business founders Bill and Ann Kimler, who started the plumbing business in 1959.

Sequim’s Bill’s Plumbing sold after 60-plus years

New owners say they are committed to community

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Father and son KC Eaton and Hayden Eaton became the new owners of Bill’s Plumbing & Sanikan on Dec. 31. They purchased it from Judy Kimler, the daughter of business founders Bill and Ann Kimler, who started the plumbing business in 1959.
Joel D. McKeen.

Coffee with fire marshal set for Wednesday

The Port Angeles Fire Department will host a public opportunity to get some questions answered. The department’s first Coffee with the Fire… Continue reading

Joel D. McKeen.
TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Outdoor fitness class

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known… Continue reading

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles schools report stronger financial position after November closes

Superintendent cites rapid progress with district’s capital projects

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

Scalf plans to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Port Ludlow woman aims to listen to community

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.
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The Answer for Youth helps at-risk population

Home Fund contributes $3,000 grant for meals, car parts and shelter

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Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Attention to detail

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished… Continue reading

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Alicia Newhouse.

Clallam Sheriff’s Office promotes two to lieutenant

Two Clallam County Sheriff’s Office sergeants have been promoted to lieutenant. Patrol Sgt. Brian Knutson and Corrections Sgt. Alicia Newhouse were promoted… Continue reading

Alicia Newhouse.

Navy security training exercise set for next week

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct security training exercises from Monday through Friday. Training activities will take place near the installation’s main… Continue reading

From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene Fire Rescue gains wildland engine

DNR provides 25 surplus engines to wildfire-prone areas

From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Jaycie Wakefield.

Three added to Sequim-Dungeness chamber board

Two people have been elected to the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce board while two were reappointed and one was added as a… Continue reading

Jaycie Wakefield.