Burn ban ordered due to forecast

Peninsula expecting temperatures near 90

Habitat project moves forward with infrastructure funds

Clallam County to provide $800K for Lyon’s Landing

Humane Society to house dangerous animals again

Contract with Clallam County to go through 2026

Port Angeles shade tree program open for applications

The City Shade Tree Program is returning for a third year in Port Angeles. The Shade Street Tree Program, developed by Paul… Continue reading

Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port Angeles. The event featured hundreds of antique and vintage automobiles from across the region as well as food, music and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Classic show

Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port… Continue reading

Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port Angeles. The event featured hundreds of antique and vintage automobiles from across the region as well as food, music and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim volunteer Emily Westcott has led the flower basket program along Washington Street since 1996. This year she’s retired to focus on other endeavors, and the city of Sequim and the Sequim School District will continue the partnership. Westcott is still seeking donations for downtown Sequim Christmas decorations through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim flower basket program shifts to city, school partnership

Westcott retires, plans to keep decorating downtown for Christmas

Sequim volunteer Emily Westcott has led the flower basket program along Washington Street since 1996. This year she’s retired to focus on other endeavors, and the city of Sequim and the Sequim School District will continue the partnership. Westcott is still seeking donations for downtown Sequim Christmas decorations through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim School District officials report it could take upwards of 2 1/2 years to break ground on a new elementary school. Voters approved a $146 million, 20-year construction bond in a Feb. 11 special election that includes a new elementary school, renovated high school and more. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools eye bond timeline

Bigger projects may be 2 years away

Sequim School District officials report it could take upwards of 2 1/2 years to break ground on a new elementary school. Voters approved a $146 million, 20-year construction bond in a Feb. 11 special election that includes a new elementary school, renovated high school and more. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam first in state to implement jail healthcare program

County eligible to apply for Medicare reimbursement for services

Firefighters extinguish blaze in fifth-floor hotel room

Firefighters from East Jefferson Fire Rescue and Navy Region Northwest extinguished a fifth-floor fire early Friday morning at the Old Alcohol Plant… Continue reading

Mowing operation scheduled along Lake Crescent on Tuesday

Work crews from the state Department of Transportation will mow and cut overgrown vegetation along U.S. Highway 101 along Lake Crescent from… Continue reading

Writers to converge in Port Townsend to work on craft

Free readings open to the public next week

Peninsula Behavioral Health head discusses the fallout from federal bill

Anticipated cuts to Medicaid could devastate rural communities like Clallam County, leading to more emergency room visits, law enforcement calls and preventable suffering, according to… Continue reading

Fire restriction implemented on federal lands

Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park have restricted campfires to established fire rings starting today. Backcountry and dispersed area campfires, charcoal grills… Continue reading

Interdependence Day celebration set for Sunday

Chimacum will host its 14th Interdependence Day celebration on Sunday. The annual all-ages and all-together day celebrates arts, food, culture and community. Activities… Continue reading

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Thomas Praisewater, a site manager with the Washington Dept. of Ecology, right, discusses environmental cleanup sites with Madelynne Jones, left, and Thomas Beatty, both of Port Angeles, during an open house on the status cleanup of the former Rayonier mill site on Tuesday at the Field Arts & Events Hall.

Rayonier Mill cleanup update given at community meeting

Public comments on plans for site

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Thomas Praisewater, a site manager with the Washington Dept. of Ecology, right, discusses environmental cleanup sites with Madelynne Jones, left, and Thomas Beatty, both of Port Angeles, during an open house on the status cleanup of the former Rayonier mill site on Tuesday at the Field Arts & Events Hall.

Tool library to open in Port Townsend

Drills, saws and more available to borrow

Matthew P. Deines, Outgoing President/CEO, First Fed

First Fed CEO resigns

Bank begins search for replacement

  • Jul 10, 2025
  • By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News
Matthew P. Deines, Outgoing President/CEO, First Fed

PAHS class of 1975 reunion planned

The Port Angeles High School Class of 1975 is planning its 50th reunion on August 7 through 9. Class members are invited… Continue reading

Forks institutes voluntary water conservation measures

The city of Forks is requesting residents to follow voluntary conservation measures to reduce water use. The city is seeing a drop in… Continue reading