Richard “Glen” Melville.

Makah Tribal member new deputy director of Office of Justice Services

Richard “Glen” Melville, an enrolled member of Makah Tribe, will lead the Office of Justice Services as a deputy bureau director starting this… Continue reading

Richard “Glen” Melville.
Port Townsend artist Rebecca Welti records the installation of her concrete climbing sculpture, Pluteus, at a new playground area at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum. The sculpture, in the shape of a baby sea urchin, is totally accessible and represents dependence on life in the Salish Sea. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sculpture installation

Port Townsend artist Rebecca Welti records the installation of her concrete climbing sculpture, Pluteus, at a new playground area at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum.… Continue reading

Port Townsend artist Rebecca Welti records the installation of her concrete climbing sculpture, Pluteus, at a new playground area at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum. The sculpture, in the shape of a baby sea urchin, is totally accessible and represents dependence on life in the Salish Sea. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jim Stoffer.
Jim Stoffer.
Sadie Crowe, steward for Peninsula College’ House of Learning, talks on Friday about a “learning circle” for outdoor instruction behind the Longhouse on the Port Angeles campus. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fresh start as classes begin at Peninsula College

New president, new year, new programs — all without masks

Sadie Crowe, steward for Peninsula College’ House of Learning, talks on Friday about a “learning circle” for outdoor instruction behind the Longhouse on the Port Angeles campus. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Derrell Sharp

Port Angeles gets new fire chief

Sharp promoted from assistant chief position

Derrell Sharp
Col. Randy Roberts (U.S. Air Force, ret.) prepares to lay a ceremonial wreath for U.S. military prisoners of war and missing in action at a Wreaths Across American event at Sequim View Cemetery in 2020. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsual News Group

Port Angeles, Forks sites added to Wreaths Across America events

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America announced recently that Mt. Angeles Memorial Park in Port Angeles and Forks Cemetery are joining in the mission to “Remember,… Continue reading

Col. Randy Roberts (U.S. Air Force, ret.) prepares to lay a ceremonial wreath for U.S. military prisoners of war and missing in action at a Wreaths Across American event at Sequim View Cemetery in 2020. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsual News Group
Photo Credit Leah Andrews
Fire District 3 firefighters battle a blaze in Sequim.

Sequim house fire confined to one room

Eight occupants evacuate safely

Photo Credit Leah Andrews
Fire District 3 firefighters battle a blaze in Sequim.

SECOND UPDATE: Man dead after Friday shooting in Brinnon

Two Jefferson County deputies on administrative leave

4H seeks members and volunteers

Events to offer information and sign-up

Bentinck range operations planned

The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that the land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use from 9 a.m. to… Continue reading

County eyes new building lot regulations

Public hearing set for Monday

DNR getting ready to begin boat seizure process

Hole found in Eudora stranded on Ediz Hook

Fair royalty sought for 2023

The Clallam County Fair recently announced an application deadline of Saturday, Oct. 1, for its 2023 fair royalty. Applications can be obtained at Clallam County… Continue reading

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The 23rd Annual Port Townsend Film Festival guest of honor, director John Cooper, waves to fans as he is driven to a reception and dinner for filmmakers by Jerry Johnson, from Port Townsend, in Johnson’s 1955 Studebaker Speedster on Friday.

Former Sundance director honored at film fest

Nearly 60 films on tap at gathering that continues today, Sunday

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

The 23rd Annual Port Townsend Film Festival guest of honor, director John Cooper, waves to fans as he is driven to a reception and dinner for filmmakers by Jerry Johnson, from Port Townsend, in Johnson’s 1955 Studebaker Speedster on Friday.

Lodging tax grants taking applications

Port Angeles Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting proposals for tourism-related marketing, capital facilities, operations and event grants through Friday, Oct. 7.… Continue reading

Native plant workshop scheduled Wednesday

Joe Holtrop will present “Landscaping with Native Plants” from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The workshop, sponsored by the Jefferson Conservation District,… Continue reading

Naval training exercises planned next week

Naval Magazine Indian Island has a series of security training exercises scheduled for next week. Training activities will be Monday through Thursday,… Continue reading

Rally in the Alley to dispose of unwanted items

The City of Sequim, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County and Olympic Disposal, will conduct the next Rally in the… Continue reading