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15 offices with multiple candidates

Filing week continues through end of business Friday

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Chimacum High School band celebrates achievements

The Chimacum High School marching band recently participated in the Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach. The band was awarded the Loyalty Days… Continue reading

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Sequim High School’s cheerleaders wave to the crowd at last year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. Organizers said at least 110 entries will return for Saturday’s event, which is set to begin at noon. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Grand Finale set for festival’s 130th year

Parade, car show, operetta set through weekend

Sequim High School’s cheerleaders wave to the crowd at last year’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. Organizers said at least 110 entries will return for Saturday’s event, which is set to begin at noon. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

New roundabout to open on Highway 104

Work crews will route traffic onto the new roundabout at Paradise Bay and Shine roads at 6 a.m. Friday. The two-lane, metered roundabout… Continue reading

Peninsula seeing pertussis clusters

Treatable with antibiotics, health officer says

Port Angeles to pay for mineral cleanup

Port Angeles will pay $55,000 for the cleanup of a mineral oil spill, caused by vandalism, on the Rayonier Mill site. This… Continue reading

Type I rental definition updated

Six units to be affected in Port Angeles

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New road

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to… Continue reading

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend. The asphalt work may be finished by today to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

More candidates file to run for public office

Fifty-nine people running in Clallam, Jefferson counties

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by Wednesday to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New road rolling

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by… Continue reading

A road roller from Northern Asphalt compacts the dirt on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Monday. The asphalt work may be finished by Wednesday to allow for striping so the street will be open in time for Saturday’s Farmers Market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Waterfront District aims for downtown improvements

Executive director working on becoming a Main Street Community

Upper Hoh Road to reopen

Ribbon-cutting ceremony set Thursday

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Race to the Strait

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of… Continue reading

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Electronic equipment recycling event set for Saturday

Olympic Kiwanis, in partnership with Friendly Earth International Recycling, will host an electronics recycling collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Medicaid program cuts could have ‘devastating’ impacts

Healthcare leaders say hospital services may be dropped

Two to be awarded scholarships at annual fundraiser

Feiro Marine Life Center will award scholarships to two Sequim students at its Making Waves Gala and Auction on Friday. The annual… Continue reading

Hopefuls file for public office

Forty-four people sign up for races in two counties

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

March honors missing indigenous people

Member of state cold case unit addresses crowd

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Motorcycle rider dies in crash north of Brinnon

A motorcycle rider died after he collided with the truck in front of him as the driver was attempting a U-turn on U.S.… Continue reading

UPDATED: Hood Canal Bridge reopens after mechanical issue

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic following a mechanical issue, the state Department of Transportation reported. The bridge reopened at 9:26… Continue reading