Officials: fireworks ban in Jefferson County successful

Future bans may be necessary as summer temperatures rise

Will Purser

Purser honored at conference

Will Purser received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference. The award recognizes elected or appointed… Continue reading

Will Purser

Road striping to take place between Sequim and Port Angeles

Travelers can expect single-lane closures in both directions of U.S. Highway 101 today through Thursday as the state Department of Transportation repaints… Continue reading

Wes Fitzpatrick and Lorna Konopaski, grand pioneers for the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade, wave to the crowd on Saturday. The three-day celebration ended Sunday with a beach cleanup, fun run, tournaments and other activities. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Grand pioneers

Wes Fitzpatrick and Lorna Konopaski, grand pioneers for the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade, wave to the crowd on Saturday. The three-day celebration ended Sunday… Continue reading

Wes Fitzpatrick and Lorna Konopaski, grand pioneers for the Clallam Bay-Sekiu Fun Days parade, wave to the crowd on Saturday. The three-day celebration ended Sunday with a beach cleanup, fun run, tournaments and other activities. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Mike Nikolaus of Chico polishes up his 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner during Friday’s 26th annual Ruddell Cruise In car show at Ruddell Auto Mall in Port Angeles. The event drew hundreds of people to view dozens of antique and vintage automobiles for an evening of food, music and automotive nostalgia. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Cruise In

Mike Nikolaus of Chico polishes up his 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner during Friday’s 26th annual Ruddell Cruise In car show at Ruddell Auto Mall in… Continue reading

Mike Nikolaus of Chico polishes up his 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner during Friday’s 26th annual Ruddell Cruise In car show at Ruddell Auto Mall in Port Angeles. The event drew hundreds of people to view dozens of antique and vintage automobiles for an evening of food, music and automotive nostalgia. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

High fire risk expected to continue on Peninsula

Dry conditions predicted at least through September

Port Angeles woman reported dead in wreck

A Port Angeles woman was killed when her sedan rolled over at the Interstate 5 and state Highway 16 interchange in Tacoma on… Continue reading

Joshua Guerrier.

Search and rescue team recovers hiker’s body from Duckabush River

The body of Joshua Guerrier, who had been missing since May 29, has been recovered, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Jefferson… Continue reading

Joshua Guerrier.

Marine Trades president sees room for growth in Port Townsend

‘Blue economy’ can bring in money, he says

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)

Two killed in head-on collision after driver crosses centerline

Woman, 33, and 7-year-old passenger deceased at scene

Two people died in a wreck Friday on U.S. Highway 101. (State Patrol)

101 Independents United hosts Sequim School Board candidate forum

The three Sequim School Board races set to appear on 2023 primary election ballots in Clallam County are in the spotlight at the… Continue reading

Artwork sought for garden show logo

Soroptimist International of Sequim, celebrating over 75 years of service to Sequim, is seeking artists and photographers who want to have an original… Continue reading

Campbell

Civic leader Orville Campbell’s services Tuesday

‘Truest gentleman,’ ‘classy guy’ mourned by community

Campbell

Culvert work on Highway 101 to begin east of Sequim

SEQUIM – Construction crews working for the state Department of Transportation will begin preparing for work at Eagle Creek on Monday. Eagle Creek is the… Continue reading

Full burn bans in effect on Peninsula

Full burn bans are in effect in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Both counties have incresed restrictions to all outdoor burning, including campfires, bonfires, briquette barbecues,… Continue reading

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Jim Fetzer has been appointed general manager of Clallam Transit.

Manager OK’d for Clallam Transit

2022 employee of year tapped for post

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Jim Fetzer has been appointed general manager of Clallam Transit.

Sequim School Board candidates discuss reconfiguration, curriculum

Hopefuls speak at LWV forum

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. A minus 2.52-foot tide on Thursday provided ample opportunity for the family to explore areas normally below the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Search for sea life

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on… Continue reading

Jennifer Sargent of Port Angeles, right, and her children, Benson Sargent, 6, and Marlee Sargent, 4, examine a tidepool in search for marine life on Thursday at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. A minus 2.52-foot tide on Thursday provided ample opportunity for the family to explore areas normally below the surface of Port Angeles Harbor. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam PUD issues water alerts on West End

The Clallam County Public Utility District has declared water alerts in two water systems on the West End. A Stage 2 water alert has been… Continue reading