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Lincoln substation central to Clallam PUD ‘loop’

Project to cost $1 million

Port Townsend weighs possible future revenues

Funds will need to sustain current services

Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy PHOTO CREDIT: Kirsten Lara Getchel

Studium marks Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Catherine Ceniza Choy, author of the book “Asian American Histories of the United States,” will introduce her work and engage in a… Continue reading

Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy PHOTO CREDIT: Kirsten Lara Getchel
The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)

Fire investigators arrive to examine remains of Hurricane Ridge lodge

No fire suppression equipment was in structure; contents had been removed

The remains of Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge were to be examined by fire investigators. (National Park Service)
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Jefferson Healthcare CEO outlines upcoming expansion project

Jefferson Healthcare’s campus replacement and expansion project is slated to start in fewer than six months, and while patients might experience some… Continue reading

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Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at the Haller Athletic Fields in Sequim. The float was awarded grand prize by the judges, taking top honors in the parade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Kids parade

Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at… Continue reading

Lesley Welch of Sequim takes a photo of her daughter, Avani Welch, 1, on a Moana-themed mini float during Saturday’s Irrigation Festival Kids Parade at the Haller Athletic Fields in Sequim. The float was awarded grand prize by the judges, taking top honors in the parade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County extends deadline for accepting stock plans

Agency hopes to lower housing costs

Port of Port Angeles to pursue federal grants

Project would include runway resurfacing, new LED lights

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire at the Olympic National Park Day Lodge. The building was a total loss and still was burning Monday morning. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Fire destroys lodge at Hurricane Ridge

Next steps will be to establish a cause

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue and the Port Angeles Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire at the Olympic National Park Day Lodge. The building was a total loss and still was burning Monday morning. (Clallam County Fire District 2)
Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Saturday’s third annual Big Spruce Up. About 75 people took part in the effort to tidy up portions of the downtown area in an event hosted by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, PA Realty and ElevatePA. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Big spruce up

Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles… Continue reading

Greta Low of Agnew pulls weeds from the garden area at Pebble Beach Park next to the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Saturday’s third annual Big Spruce Up. About 75 people took part in the effort to tidy up portions of the downtown area in an event hosted by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, PA Realty and ElevatePA. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Fire commissioner Bill Miano, right, swears in appointed commissioner Mike Mingee on May 2 during a meeting of the Clallam County Fire District 3’s board of commissioners. Mingee told commissioners in April he’s planning to file to run for the position this month. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam County Fire District 3 swears in new commissioner

Appointee has 40 years in service, including chief in East Jefferson

Fire commissioner Bill Miano, right, swears in appointed commissioner Mike Mingee on May 2 during a meeting of the Clallam County Fire District 3’s board of commissioners. Mingee told commissioners in April he’s planning to file to run for the position this month. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim boosts number of police

Chief says additions will help with attrition

Two hurt in single-car wreck

A driver falling asleep at the wheel led to two Forks residents being sent to the Forks Community Hospital early Sunday morning, according… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Singers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and others sing during a commemoration of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on Friday at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.

Crowd told to speak up for missing, murdered Indigenous persons

Ceremony honors victims with local ties

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Singers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and others sing during a commemoration of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on Friday at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.
Pictured, from left to right, are new members Lynne Petitjean, Jennifer De Cou, Grace Kauffman, Cherie Kidd, Gwynn Oden, Amanda Patterson, and Ilene Rogers. PHOTO BY Darlene Cook/Michael Trebert Chapter, DAR

Daughters of the American Revolution induct new members

The Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution inducted seven new members at its April meeting. Pictured, left to right, are new… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are new members Lynne Petitjean, Jennifer De Cou, Grace Kauffman, Cherie Kidd, Gwynn Oden, Amanda Patterson, and Ilene Rogers. PHOTO BY Darlene Cook/Michael Trebert Chapter, DAR

Local school districts reach settlement with Juul

Part of nationwide class-action lawsuit

Missing, murdered listed

Nine people with local ties were listed as missing or murdered Indigenous people during Friday’s march. They are: • Matthew Dean, a… Continue reading

Mixer to give voters a taste of ranked choice

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County and its partners will offer a taste of ranked choice voting at an educational… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations scheduled

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

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2023
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