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Public meeting on Rayonier Mill Cleanup on Tuesday

The Washington State Department of Ecology on Tuesday will hold a public meeting at Field Arts & Events Hall, 201 W. Front… Continue reading

Summer meal programs help out families in Jefferson County

Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Food Bank Association offer assistance

Port Angeles City Council taking applications for seat

A vacancy on the City Council must be filled by Sept. 28. The application period for that vacancy opened Wednesday. Applicants have… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.
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Bridge removal

Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled.… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.

Canadians coming to support community

‘Neighbours’ to march in July 4 parade

OMC updates partner process

Says it is now in ‘decision phase’

Port Angeles council begins 2026 budgeting

Looks at staffing, taxes and expenditures

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)

Sequim offers adventure app for Water Reuse Park

Game best for children with at least third-grade reading level

Pierce Andersen explores the Sequim Botanical Garden with Sequim’s new “Agents of Discovery” app via a launch party in the Water Reuse Demonstration Site. Once downloaded, the game can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular data. (City of Sequim)

Electronic edition of newspaper set Friday

Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition only on Friday. The newspaper is making the change in anticipation of Independence Day,… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)
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Legislators speak to Rotary

Legislators speak to Rotary State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by… Continue reading

State Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Angeles, right, answers a question Friday during a Sequim Sunrise Rotary meeting. He was joined by state Sen. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, left, and state Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, middle. Each legislator spoke to the Rotary club and then took questions. They agreed it was a challenging four months in Olympia, particularly with budgeting. (Sequim Sunrise Rotary)

Port Angeles City Council hopefuls discuss issues

Candidates for Position 1 on the Port Angeles City Council answered questions and provided insight into their thoughts during the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)

Port Townsend sailors win WA360

Broken record raises the bar for racers

Team Puget Sound Navigation Company from left to right; Molly Karas, Michael Karas and Anthony Boscolo celebrating with their champion belt, July 1. (Photo credit: Jim Meyers)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Oceanographer Mallory Ringham makes adjustments on a carbon dioxide sensor that will be deployed in Port Angeles Harbor.

Project aims to capture and store carbon dioxide on Port Angeles waterfront

Dye test a step in implementing electrochemical process

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Oceanographer Mallory Ringham makes adjustments on a carbon dioxide sensor that will be deployed in Port Angeles Harbor.

Reservoir change short funds

Site requires reconfiguring design

Beer garden at Clallam County Fair to extend through derby

Patrons will need admission plus tickets to event

David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.

EDC director brings a depth of experience

Former USAID diplomat returns to Washington

David Ballif in the EDC Team Jefferson office last month.
Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. The event showcased eight gardens in the Sequim and Port Angeles areas, arranged and coordinated by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Garden tour

Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual… Continue reading

Peggy Finsterbusch of Port Angeles examines an outbuilding at the Sequim home of Amy Chance and Terry Anderson, a participating garden during the 30th annual Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour. The event showcased eight gardens in the Sequim and Port Angeles areas, arranged and coordinated by the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hog Wild fundraiser brings in $86,500

Money will go to OMC Children’s Clinic and healthcare scholarships

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Low tides

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway… Continue reading

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend considers future of dock

Commissioners concerned about safety issues