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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss homeless plan

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Highway 101 reopens at Tumwater Creek

The state Department of Transportation has reopened U.S. Highway 101 at Tumwater Creek. Traffic had been detoured through downtown Port Angeles and… Continue reading

Jefferson EDC hires executive director

Ballif previously led economic initiatives for USAID

Manhole replacement next week in Sequim

Work crews contracted by the city of Sequim will begin replacing manholes on Washington Harbor Loop on Tuesday. Work is scheduled from 7… Continue reading

Ty Coone, 21, was an avid fisherman, family and friends said. Family members will hold a memorial service at 1 p.m. May 31 at Sequim Community Church and a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. June 14 at the big barn at 702 Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim. (Michele Scott Duncan)

Memorial scheduled for missing kayaker

Ty Coone remembered as someone who loved everyone

Ty Coone, 21, was an avid fisherman, family and friends said. Family members will hold a memorial service at 1 p.m. May 31 at Sequim Community Church and a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. June 14 at the big barn at 702 Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim. (Michele Scott Duncan)
Members of the Crescent High School Jazz Band, from left, Lilly Svenson, Axel Teel, Avery Griffin and Samuel Kitts, perform as Friday’s opening act at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Dozens of musical acts, along with food, activities and a craft fair are highlighted across five stages during the three-day festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Opening act

Members of the Crescent High School Jazz Band, from left, Lilly Svenson, Axel Teel, Avery Griffin and Samuel Kitts, perform as Friday’s opening act at… Continue reading

Members of the Crescent High School Jazz Band, from left, Lilly Svenson, Axel Teel, Avery Griffin and Samuel Kitts, perform as Friday’s opening act at the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Dozens of musical acts, along with food, activities and a craft fair are highlighted across five stages during the three-day festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Tourism dips from decreased Canadian visits

Leaders cite many factors, including Trump’s statements

First responders assess a structure fire Thursday night on U.S. Highway 101 between Quilcene and Brinnon. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office via X)

Bystanders rescue two from structure fire at Mount Walker

Two people were rescued from an aggressive structure fire which burned a residence on U.S. Highway 101 near milepost 301. The fire was… Continue reading

First responders assess a structure fire Thursday night on U.S. Highway 101 between Quilcene and Brinnon. (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office via X)
Kayla Oakes, former director of the Juan de Fuca Festival Foundation and current director of education for Field Arts & Events Hall, hangs student artwork in the Port Angeles City Hall atrium on Thursday in preparation for this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. The three-day festival features music, food, a craft market and other entertainment spread over four stages. Additional festival information is available at jffa.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Festival preparation

Kayla Oakes, former director of the Juan de Fuca Festival Foundation and current director of education for Field Arts & Events Hall, hangs student artwork… Continue reading

Kayla Oakes, former director of the Juan de Fuca Festival Foundation and current director of education for Field Arts & Events Hall, hangs student artwork in the Port Angeles City Hall atrium on Thursday in preparation for this weekend’s Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts. The three-day festival features music, food, a craft market and other entertainment spread over four stages. Additional festival information is available at jffa.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day services set for three-day weekend

Ceremonies across Peninsula to take place Monday

Olympic Medical Center commissioners vote to move forward

Hospital will continue to pursue partners

Operation Shielding Hope helping to reduce overdose deaths

Clallam County drops from second-highest death rate to 11th in state

Properties suggested for conservation

Project locations around Quilcene

Arrest made in Sequim hit and run

Suspect found in Oklahoma

A crane lifts the framework for a new scoreboard being installed at Port Angeles Civic Field. The nearly $1 million, 40-foot-wide scoreboard, which dwarfs the field’s old board, is expected to be operational in time for opening day of the Port Angeles Lefties baseball season on May 30. About $800,000 came from state funding through the West Coast League, and $120,000 in Port Angeles Lodging Tax funds also were awarded. Due to technical issues, final placement of the structure was postponed on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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New scoreboard

A crane lifts the framework for a new scoreboard being installed at Port Angeles Civic Field. The nearly $1 million, 40-foot-wide scoreboard, which dwarfs the… Continue reading

A crane lifts the framework for a new scoreboard being installed at Port Angeles Civic Field. The nearly $1 million, 40-foot-wide scoreboard, which dwarfs the field’s old board, is expected to be operational in time for opening day of the Port Angeles Lefties baseball season on May 30. About $800,000 came from state funding through the West Coast League, and $120,000 in Port Angeles Lodging Tax funds also were awarded. Due to technical issues, final placement of the structure was postponed on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications open for tourism marketing grants

Visit Port Angeles is accepting applications for six $2,500 tourism marketing grants through June 9. Online applications may be submitted to www.visitportangeles.com/grant-application.… Continue reading

Chimacum High School to host Memorial Day program

Chimacum High School will host a Memorial Day program for local veterans, community members and the student body at 1:15 p.m. Friday in… Continue reading

Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)

Clallam Transit appoints McNickle as its interim general manager

Operations manager will move into new role starting Aug. 1

Jason McNickle. (Clallam Transit System)
Port Angeles Fire Department Capt. Travis McFarland, left, and firefighter/EMT Tom Muir spread landscaping bark as part of a project to beautify the landscape around the fire hall. Fire department personnel spent time on Tuesday sprucing up the station grounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Fire hall landscaping

Port Angeles Fire Department Capt. Travis McFarland, left, and firefighter/EMT Tom Muir spread landscaping bark as part of a project to beautify the landscape around… Continue reading

Port Angeles Fire Department Capt. Travis McFarland, left, and firefighter/EMT Tom Muir spread landscaping bark as part of a project to beautify the landscape around the fire hall. Fire department personnel spent time on Tuesday sprucing up the station grounds. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Joint Public Safety Facility pared down

Clallam County, Port Angeles aim for bids in August