Drought plan water rules in effect on West End

Water restrictions are in effect on the West End, with water to be trucked in for some Clallam County Public Utility District customers. Clallam County… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Democrat representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District, shakes hands with Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk in Port Hadlock on Wednesday. Kilmer visited the sites of two sewer projects his office is working on securing federal funding for. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Kilmer tours infrastructure efforts in Jefferson County

Federal funding is lined up, but still has to pass Senate

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Democrat representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District, shakes hands with Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk in Port Hadlock on Wednesday. Kilmer visited the sites of two sewer projects his office is working on securing federal funding for. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Police chase leads to wreck, trio of charges

A police chase early Wednesday morning in western Port Angeles ended with a wrecked vehicle and a trio of charges against a… Continue reading

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Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallanm Tribe, right, talks about items representaing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket, left, and Tessa Velasco, holding a drum, listen in during a kick-off celebration for a newly-established Indian Child Welfare Court on Wednesday at the Clallam County Juvenile Services Center in Port Angeles. The court, developed through the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, will serve and assist Native American families whose children have been found to be dependent on the state.

Youth court kickoff in Port Angeles

Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, right, talks about items representing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket,… Continue reading

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Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallanm Tribe, right, talks about items representaing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket, left, and Tessa Velasco, holding a drum, listen in during a kick-off celebration for a newly-established Indian Child Welfare Court on Wednesday at the Clallam County Juvenile Services Center in Port Angeles. The court, developed through the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, will serve and assist Native American families whose children have been found to be dependent on the state.

Divers search for body at Devil’s Punchbowl after witness reports

Divers from Olympic National Park were searching Tuesday for the body of a man reported to have gone underwater at the… Continue reading

Cole Anderson, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam Livestock 4H Club, shows off his Angus-cross steer, Oreo, in the Clallam County Fair auction ring. The 1,200-pound steer fetched $10.50 per pound at the sale. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Young exhibitors win big at Junior Livestock Auction

Forty lots raise about $150,000

Cole Anderson, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam Livestock 4H Club, shows off his Angus-cross steer, Oreo, in the Clallam County Fair auction ring. The 1,200-pound steer fetched $10.50 per pound at the sale. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Commissioners ready 40-year lease for Caswell-Brown Village

Document signing Friday as OlyCAP seeks grant

Commissioners, PUD looking for water upgrade

Carlsborg system discussed to help with existing development, growth

To usher in the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Healing Clinic, from left, Dana Ward, tribal council member; Loni Greninger, council vice-chair; Elaine Grinnell, elder, and W. Ron Allen, chairman, cut the ribbon on the facility that aims to help locals overcome opioid use disorder. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown Tribe ushers in healing clinic

Facility a place to help those with opioid use disorder

To usher in the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Healing Clinic, from left, Dana Ward, tribal council member; Loni Greninger, council vice-chair; Elaine Grinnell, elder, and W. Ron Allen, chairman, cut the ribbon on the facility that aims to help locals overcome opioid use disorder. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

City of Sequim to test sewers with smoke testing

The City of Sequim Public Works Department is conducting sanitary sewer smoke testing through Aug. 26 in the area between Miller Road and… Continue reading

Clallam County considers van for syringe program

The Clallam County commissioners will consider the purchase of a cargo van for the Health and Human Services Department’s Syringe Services program… Continue reading

Rigel Orr, 5, center, playing a percussion instrument, might be the youngest member of the Unexpected Brass Band as they play during the Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. Dad Matt, in blue shirt, keeps a watchful eye on his son. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Dancing in the streets

Uptown Fair parade marchers prance through the glitter of tiny bubbles during the fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Rigel Orr, 5, center, playing a percussion instrument, might be the youngest member of the Unexpected Brass Band as they play during the Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. Dad Matt, in blue shirt, keeps a watchful eye on his son. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Emergency preparedness

Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations… Continue reading

Carol Riley of Port Ludlow receives a free first aid kit from Apple Martine, director of Jefferson County Public Health, during the emergency preparedness demonstrations at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Heidi Eberle of Port Angeles and her daughter, Akira Abbitt, 11 months, sort through a stack of free children’s coats during Saturday’s Port Angeles School District Back to School Fair at Jefferson Elementary School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fair prepares Port Angeles families for new school year

More than 850 backpacks distributed along with supplies, clothes, information

Heidi Eberle of Port Angeles and her daughter, Akira Abbitt, 11 months, sort through a stack of free children’s coats during Saturday’s Port Angeles School District Back to School Fair at Jefferson Elementary School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Townsend chief discusses police response to protest

All seven officers at rally had to manage crowd of 300, he says

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Ron Crawford, one of seven Washington State Fair commissioners, visited the Clallam County Fair on Saturday to evaluate it in a wide range of categories from the quality of its livestock and agricultural exhibits to cleanliness to the education value of displays. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

State commissioner gives Clallam County Fair high marks

Educational value, exhibits both cited

Ron Crawford, one of seven Washington State Fair commissioners, visited the Clallam County Fair on Saturday to evaluate it in a wide range of categories from the quality of its livestock and agricultural exhibits to cleanliness to the education value of displays. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Weekend at the fair

Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair.… Continue reading

Sophia Murphy, 8, of Port Angeles walks around the show ring with her alpaca, Julie, during Saturday’s alpaca costume parade at the Clallam County Fair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)