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Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher, Judge Bruce Hanify and Forks City Council member Vilkesh Patel.

Patel sworn in as newest Forks City Council member

Originally from India, business opportunities brought him to West End

Forks Mayor Tim Fletcher, Judge Bruce Hanify and Forks City Council member Vilkesh Patel.
Sequim Sunrise Rotarians, from left, President Bill Benedict and members Ann Flack and Charlie Johnson stand in the storage unit as they ready for Memorial Day distribution. The club’s Flag Subscription Program has more than 600 American flags that are placed across Sequim with funds going to local and international groups and projects and high school scholarships. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Rotary flag program honors service members

Subscription service raises money for service groups, scholarships

Sequim Sunrise Rotarians, from left, President Bill Benedict and members Ann Flack and Charlie Johnson stand in the storage unit as they ready for Memorial Day distribution. The club’s Flag Subscription Program has more than 600 American flags that are placed across Sequim with funds going to local and international groups and projects and high school scholarships. (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

Chip sealing scheduled in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Public Works has scheduled 8 projects for chip sealing this summer. “Work will begin as soon as roads are prepped… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Boards and commissions scheduled to meet next week

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Screen grab from CTS security camera footage of the little scofflaw.

Marmot takes trip to downtown Port Angeles

Camera captures furry bus passenger on adventure

Screen grab from CTS security camera footage of the little scofflaw.

Peninsula College closing Fort Worden campus

Will finish current academic year

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Woodworker Michael Clemens, left, with help from Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and fourth-grade teacher Tony Seidl, right, erect a dragon-themed arbor at the student garden at Dry Creek School on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Permanent art installed at Dry Creek Elementary

Art by local artists graces gardens

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Woodworker Michael Clemens, left, with help from Christine Loewe, executive director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and fourth-grade teacher Tony Seidl, right, erect a dragon-themed arbor at the student garden at Dry Creek School on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Port Angeles draft capital plan includes 29 new projects

Opportunity for public comment during June council sessions

STR class change forces building updates

Work session scheduled for November

A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

East Jefferson Fire Rescue burns cabin in training exercise

Lake Gibbs cabin was set for demolition

A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Gardiner boat ramp replacement moves forward

Elmore sale efforts stall

Healthy Families braces for cuts

Organization could lose 30 percent of funding

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

YMCA Early Learning Center breaks ground in Port Angeles

‘Y Kids’ on hand to kick off construction

  • May 30, 2025
  • Peninsula Daily News
Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

Port of Port Angeles approves decree for harbor cleanup

Cleanup schedule, requirements outlined in plan

Jaman settles with YMCA, City of Port Townsend

Agreement doesn’t lift ban or admit liability

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.
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Art under a microscope

Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.

Board touring park in special meeting

The Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board will tour Camas Prairie Park during a special meeting at 3:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Clallam adopts 5-year homeless plan

Measurable goals need to be added

Eighth Street bridges closing in Port Angeles for work

The city of Port Angeles will apply sealant to the road surfaces on the Eighth Street bridges next week. Both bridges will… Continue reading