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Vintage at Sequim, 1009 W. Brackett Road, is among five apartment complexes in Western Washington that have been sued by the state attorney general, along with their California-based management company, for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive practices that have impacted senior tenants. (Kathy Cruz/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Complex for seniors sued by AG

Executive says company follows letter, spirit of law

Vintage at Sequim, 1009 W. Brackett Road, is among five apartment complexes in Western Washington that have been sued by the state attorney general, along with their California-based management company, for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive practices that have impacted senior tenants. (Kathy Cruz/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Children’s books remain a popular draw at the Friends of Sequim Library sale on the second Saturday of each month at Rock Plaza. Organizers said they plan to increase opportunities to purchase materials this year. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Friends of Sequim Library seek new space

Volunteers hope to continue efforts, grow support

Children’s books remain a popular draw at the Friends of Sequim Library sale on the second Saturday of each month at Rock Plaza. Organizers said they plan to increase opportunities to purchase materials this year. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Artists Heather Sparks, left, and Zeo Boekbinder set up a stencil of a fern leaf in an effort to decorate an otherwise-drab concrete roadside divider along Race Street south of Lauridsen Boulevard on Wednesday in Port Angeles. The divider work was part of a larger project to beautify the Race Street corridor from Eighth Street to Hurricane Ridge Road, which included improved traffic lanes, pedestrian and bicycle lanes and decorative lighting. Long-term plans call for similar improvements to Race Street, extending to First and Front streets. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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A touch of color

Artists Heather Sparks, left, and Zeo Boekbinder set up a stencil of a fern leaf in an effort to decorate an otherwise-drab concrete roadside divider… Continue reading

Artists Heather Sparks, left, and Zeo Boekbinder set up a stencil of a fern leaf in an effort to decorate an otherwise-drab concrete roadside divider along Race Street south of Lauridsen Boulevard on Wednesday in Port Angeles. The divider work was part of a larger project to beautify the Race Street corridor from Eighth Street to Hurricane Ridge Road, which included improved traffic lanes, pedestrian and bicycle lanes and decorative lighting. Long-term plans call for similar improvements to Race Street, extending to First and Front streets. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Charter Review commission to hear draft proposal

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Foundation donates $1 million to hospital

Recipients include residency program, scholarships and cancer care center

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks of Sequim, perform at a Good Trouble community gathering and picnic on Thursday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers of the event, one of numerous gatherings across the United States, decided to forego conventional politics while commemorating the life of civil rights activist John Lewis. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Good trouble rally

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks… Continue reading

Members of the musical group Soupbones, from left, Ed Schmid of Port Angeles, Ron Munro of Sequim, Carly List of Port Angeles and Hugh Starks of Sequim, perform at a Good Trouble community gathering and picnic on Thursday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers of the event, one of numerous gatherings across the United States, decided to forego conventional politics while commemorating the life of civil rights activist John Lewis. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A former teacher, Larry Jeffryes moved to Sequim with his wife in 2013. He was appointed to the Sequim School Board in September 2019, elected by voters in November of that year and was elected again in 2023. Before his resignation, Jeffryes’ term was set to go through November 2027. (Larry Jeffryes)

Sequim school board director resigns after six years in seat

District opens process to apply for position

A former teacher, Larry Jeffryes moved to Sequim with his wife in 2013. He was appointed to the Sequim School Board in September 2019, elected by voters in November of that year and was elected again in 2023. Before his resignation, Jeffryes’ term was set to go through November 2027. (Larry Jeffryes)

State funds to benefit coastal habitat

Clallam, Jefferson awarded $1.6M

A tanker truck overturned into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles, according to the State Patrol and the state Department of Transportation. U.S. Highway 101 was closed Friday afternoon at milepost 238 near Herrick Road, and traffic was being diverted to state Highway 112. (Katherine Weatherwax via X)

Highway 101 reopens after tanker truck overturns into creek

Port Angeles asks utility customers to conserve water

A tanker truck overturned into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles, according to the State Patrol and the state Department of Transportation. U.S. Highway 101 was closed Friday afternoon at milepost 238 near Herrick Road, and traffic was being diverted to state Highway 112. (Katherine Weatherwax via X)
Lisa Hansen of Port Angeles, center, takes a cellphone photo of her son, Cooper Hansen, 3, as Hansen’s mother, Tracy Hansen, right, looks on during a warm day at Hollywood Beach on the Port Angeles waterfront on Wednesday. The trio were enjoying a sunny summer afternoon next to the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Picture perfect

Lisa Hansen of Port Angeles, center, takes a cellphone photo of her son, Cooper Hansen, 3, as Hansen’s mother, Tracy Hansen, right, looks on during… Continue reading

Lisa Hansen of Port Angeles, center, takes a cellphone photo of her son, Cooper Hansen, 3, as Hansen’s mother, Tracy Hansen, right, looks on during a warm day at Hollywood Beach on the Port Angeles waterfront on Wednesday. The trio were enjoying a sunny summer afternoon next to the water. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Claim against First Fed alleges $100M fraud

First Fed plans to ‘vigorously defend’ loans

Marius Gerber, 13, front, and his sister, Tirza Gerber, 12, both of Zurich, Switzerland, examine information boards after a hike on Tuesday at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Sequim. The main trail through the refuge provides access to Dungeness Spit and Dungeness Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dungeness hike

Marius Gerber, 13, front, and his sister, Tirza Gerber, 12, both of Zurich, Switzerland, examine information boards after a hike on Tuesday at the Dungeness… Continue reading

Marius Gerber, 13, front, and his sister, Tirza Gerber, 12, both of Zurich, Switzerland, examine information boards after a hike on Tuesday at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Sequim. The main trail through the refuge provides access to Dungeness Spit and Dungeness Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Firefighters put out 5-acre Belgian Fire

The Belgian Fire, a 5-acre wildland fire which claimed two structures and saw many evacuate their homes, has been extinguished and 100 percent… Continue reading

Jefferson County library to host community conversation

Jefferson County will continue its Community Conversations series from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The next meeting will be at the… Continue reading

Joseph Wilson, left, and Kevin Streett.

Jefferson PUD names new general manager

Wilson comes with 30 years of experience

Joseph Wilson, left, and Kevin Streett.

Navy security exercises set for next week

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct harbor security training exercises from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Training activities… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO says Medicaid cuts will hit hard

Darryl Wolfe tells board entire state will feel impact

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue oversee a brush fire Wednesday in the area of Baker Farm Road. (Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Woman airlifted to hospital following bicycle crash

U.S. Highway 101 was closed for about 45 minutes as paramedics and EMTs from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue responded to a remote section… Continue reading

Firefighters from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue oversee a brush fire Wednesday in the area of Baker Farm Road. (Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Budget goals discussed at Port Angeles council meeting

Ideas sorted into short- and long-term goals