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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

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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

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Civic leader Orville Campbell’s services Tuesday

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

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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

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS 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

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Joint public safety facility, fireworks ban before county boards

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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)
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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

Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are awardees Jodi Simmons, Deputy Owen McCann, Officer Taran Johnson, Officer Kyle Buchanan, Officer Cody Hesler, Trooper Lynden Schwilke, Sgt. Tanner House, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Elizabeth Hagaman, Captain Marty Martinez, EMT Brandan Tucker, Lt. David Benzick and Gene Mattson In the back row, from left to right are Sandra Strafford and agency representatives Susan Craig, Sheriff Brian King, Sgt. Carolee Edwards, Chief Brian Smith, Chief Sam White, Trooper Eric Ellefson, Superintendent Jeri Boe, Chief Derrell Sharpe, Chief Jake Patterson, Chief Dan Orr and Chief Greg Waters.

Footprinters honor law enforcement and public safety officers

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter 74 of the International Footprint Association recently honored the achievements of 11 Clallam County law enforcement and public safety organizations at… Continue reading

Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are awardees Jodi Simmons, Deputy Owen McCann, Officer Taran Johnson, Officer Kyle Buchanan, Officer Cody Hesler, Trooper Lynden Schwilke, Sgt. Tanner House, Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Elizabeth Hagaman, Captain Marty Martinez, EMT Brandan Tucker, Lt. David Benzick and Gene Mattson In the back row, from left to right are Sandra Strafford and agency representatives Susan Craig, Sheriff Brian King, Sgt. Carolee Edwards, Chief Brian Smith, Chief Sam White, Trooper Eric Ellefson, Superintendent Jeri Boe, Chief Derrell Sharpe, Chief Jake Patterson, Chief Dan Orr and Chief Greg Waters.
Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

Housing, homeless subjects of debate

Three Port Angeles City Council candidates argue at forum

Speaking at a candidate forum on Thursday were, from left, Mark Karjalainen, Navarra Carr and Nick Merrigan. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown’s Healing Clinic, one year later

Director, law enforcement discuss its impact

Dr. Molly Martin, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Clinic executive director, speaks to a crowd at the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on June 27. “We know from what we’ve been doing so far, recovery is possible,” Martin said. “And we are absolutely here to help. If there is anyone who needs our services, please tell them to seek us out.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

Protection Island fire burns 15 acres before it’s extinguished

Blaze didn’t threaten area’s bird habitat

A view of Protection Island from East Jefferson County shows smoke from the fire that broke out on Wednesday. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)
A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Forks fire contained; new blaze on Protection Island

Dispatchers tell of barrage of calls on Fourth of July

A burnt area is seen from a logging road near Valley View residential housing along Bogachiel Way west of Forks. The fire started Tuesday afternoon. Its cause was unknown. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)