A man died in a residential structure fire on Thursday afternoon in Port Hadlock. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Man dies in trailer fire in Port Hadlock

A man died in a trailer fire in Port Hadlock. East Jefferson Fire Rescue crews responded about 1:30 p.m. Thursday to the… Continue reading

A man died in a residential structure fire on Thursday afternoon in Port Hadlock. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Warrior journey

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks… Continue reading

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications are open for Port Townsend poet laureate

Process for new two-year term to close Aug. 31

Beaches, nearshore waters remain open following fuel spill

Public access to the Elwha River estuary remains open following the fuel spill that entered Indian Creek, the state Department of Ecology… Continue reading

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

Funky Grooves offers gathering place for artists

New store open Monday through Saturday

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula College to receive funding for workforce training

Computer program to help control mechanical tools

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Workers maneuver a newly-delivered vault containing a water valve at the site of a valve replacement project on Thursday at the Jones Street Reservoir in Port Angeles.

Water pressure to be reduced in Port Angeles next week

The city of Port Angeles will temporarily reduce water pressure to its utility customers beginning Monday. During the reduction, city utility customers… Continue reading

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Workers maneuver a newly-delivered vault containing a water valve at the site of a valve replacement project on Thursday at the Jones Street Reservoir in Port Angeles.
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)

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