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Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit County Park north of Sequim on Tuesday. The couple and their pets, who recently moved from California, took advantage of the area’s recreational opportunities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dog days of summer

Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit… Continue reading

Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit County Park north of Sequim on Tuesday. The couple and their pets, who recently moved from California, took advantage of the area’s recreational opportunities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

Emergency highway repairs underway near Kalaloch campground

Work crews have begun emergency repairs to U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. The southbound lane has been closed due to failure of… Continue reading

First Fed Bank adds board member amid settlement proceedings

SEC filings show institution includes $5.8M for ‘legal matter’

Port Angeles wants full site cleanup

Ecology prefers different plan for Rayonier

Port Townsend reviews its vision statement

Comp plan intro hasn’t been updated in 30 years, official says

A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Demolition of old Elwha River bridge has begun

Demolition of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge across the Elwha River is underway. Work crews have placed a temporary dyke to… Continue reading

A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Deadline set to declare steelhead protection

Finding originally was due in August 2023

Hearing set Friday for annual $5 fee

Conservation district would use funds to continue programs

Jefferson County to pursue private recycling

Solid waste manager says program could cost $372 per year

Port of Port Angeles to purchase downtown building

Location ideal to support Marine Trade Center, official says

Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, speaks with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and Vice Chair Russ Hefner before a news conference on Sunday at the confluence of Indian Creek and the Elwha River after a fuel spill into the creek on Friday forced a shutdown of the Port Angeles municipal water system. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Governor calls crash into river ‘heartbreaking’

Ecology official says hundreds of fish died after fuel spill

Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, speaks with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and Vice Chair Russ Hefner before a news conference on Sunday at the confluence of Indian Creek and the Elwha River after a fuel spill into the creek on Friday forced a shutdown of the Port Angeles municipal water system. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam board OKs emergency declaration

Administrator: Test results delayed lift of ban

Actor John Wayne’s family sought to build a resort adjacent to the John Wayne Marina for several decades, but now a plan is before Sequim city staff by Seabrook Land Company to develop 600 lots on and around the John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort with the Wayne family’s blessing, developers have said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Developer brings proposal to Sequim

Master Plan includes building up to 650 units

Actor John Wayne’s family sought to build a resort adjacent to the John Wayne Marina for several decades, but now a plan is before Sequim city staff by Seabrook Land Company to develop 600 lots on and around the John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort with the Wayne family’s blessing, developers have said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jefferson commissioners to host joint meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a joint special meeting with the Washington State Association of Counties and the Kitsap County… Continue reading

Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday, part of the 2025 Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Purple paradise

Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday,… Continue reading

Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday, part of the 2025 Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Summertime Singers will perform concerts Friday night and Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend.

Summertime Singers to perform this weekend

The Summertime Singers will present “Buried Treasure” in concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Both performances will be at… Continue reading

The Summertime Singers will perform concerts Friday night and Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend.
With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Traditional salmon

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2025
  • By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Child, 4, injured in mountain lion attack at Hurricane Ridge

Rangers locate, dispatch animal on Monday, park officials say

Ben Hecht, a geologist with environmental consulting firm Landau Associates, takes a sample of raw drinking water taken at the city of Port Angeles’ ranney collector on Saturday at the Elwha River, downstream from Friday’s tanker crash that dumped petroleum products into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Do not drink’ order lifted for Port Angeles water customers

Conservation encouraged for reservoir recharge

Ben Hecht, a geologist with environmental consulting firm Landau Associates, takes a sample of raw drinking water taken at the city of Port Angeles’ ranney collector on Saturday at the Elwha River, downstream from Friday’s tanker crash that dumped petroleum products into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)