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Port Angeles school board to host special meeting Thursday

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today. The meeting, which will include… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles looking at developing property

Agency says having committed partner is first step

Erik Evans of Port Angeles, known as the “Parking Lot Piper,” performs on Tuesday at Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. Evans often gives a free lunchtime concert on bagpipes at various locations in the Port Angeles area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Parking lot piper

Erik Evans of Port Angeles, known as the “Parking Lot Piper,” performs on Tuesday at Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Erik Evans of Port Angeles, known as the “Parking Lot Piper,” performs on Tuesday at Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles. Evans often gives a free lunchtime concert on bagpipes at various locations in the Port Angeles area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
After a levy lid lift was approved in November, Clallam County Fire District 2 hired Kevin Denton to fill the deputy chief position that had been vacant for almost a year due to budget constraints. Denton comes to the department with more than 20 years of experience in fire service, many of them spent on the Olympic Peninsula. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Clallam fire district 2 hires deputy chief

Position refilled after almost one year of vacancy

After a levy lid lift was approved in November, Clallam County Fire District 2 hired Kevin Denton to fill the deputy chief position that had been vacant for almost a year due to budget constraints. Denton comes to the department with more than 20 years of experience in fire service, many of them spent on the Olympic Peninsula. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Port of Port Angeles gains foreign trade zone designation

Area would allow businesses to import, export without excise taxes.

Prosecutor reviewing possible lawsuit

DNR- managed forestland at center of dispute

Two transported to hospital after single-car crash

Two people were injured and four transported to Forks Community Hospital after a car left the roadway and struck an embankment, the State… Continue reading

Water Street sewer repair project underway

Work expected to continue until mid-May

Chimacum location selected for a pool

Public facilities district could change site

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Clallam County names second poet laureate

Two-year term set to begin in April

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Port Angeles school board agrees on salary for next superintendent

Directors say $220K will help them in competitive search

Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers Elle Macy, center, and Dylan Wald take their bows with pianist Paige Roberts Molloy at Sunday’s Winter Ballet Gala. Roberts Molloy played Beethoven’s Sonata in F minor, the “Appassionata,” as Macy and Wald danced across the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center stage. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Taking a bow

Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers Elle Macy, center, and Dylan Wald take their bows with pianist Paige Roberts Molloy at Sunday’s Winter Ballet Gala. Roberts Molloy… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers Elle Macy, center, and Dylan Wald take their bows with pianist Paige Roberts Molloy at Sunday’s Winter Ballet Gala. Roberts Molloy played Beethoven’s Sonata in F minor, the “Appassionata,” as Macy and Wald danced across the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center stage. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Claus Janssen, left, and Glenn Jansen, members of Port Townsend Urban Sketchers, sketch the fountain at Manresa Castle in Port Townsend. The group chooses a different location every month and meets at 10 a.m. and sketches until noon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Urban sketching

Claus Janssen, left, and Glenn Jansen, members of Port Townsend Urban Sketchers, sketch the fountain at Manresa Castle in Port Townsend. The group chooses a… Continue reading

Claus Janssen, left, and Glenn Jansen, members of Port Townsend Urban Sketchers, sketch the fountain at Manresa Castle in Port Townsend. The group chooses a different location every month and meets at 10 a.m. and sketches until noon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Creative District to transfer to PT

Creating year-round arts economy program’s goal

Kindergartener Zoey Griffin eats lunch with classmates in Amy Skogsberg’s class. For most of Greywolf Elementary’s history, students have eaten in their classrooms as the school was built without a dedicated cafeteria. A bond proposal includes building a cafeteria at the school, improving its parking lot and bus loop, and updating its air handler and heating units. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools bond would include cafeteria at Greywolf Elementary

Transportation center also needs attention, staff say

Kindergartener Zoey Griffin eats lunch with classmates in Amy Skogsberg’s class. For most of Greywolf Elementary’s history, students have eaten in their classrooms as the school was built without a dedicated cafeteria. A bond proposal includes building a cafeteria at the school, improving its parking lot and bus loop, and updating its air handler and heating units. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Kathy Downer, a Sequim City Council member, resigned on Jan. 13 to spend more time with family. She was elected to office in 2021 and reelected to a different position in 2023. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Interviews are set for Sequim opening

Special meeting Feb. 3 for council candidates

Kathy Downer, a Sequim City Council member, resigned on Jan. 13 to spend more time with family. She was elected to office in 2021 and reelected to a different position in 2023. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Layla Forêt is the new market director for the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market. She formerly served as marketing manager. (Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market)

Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market hires director

Forêt has worked in marketing for past decade

Layla Forêt is the new market director for the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market. She formerly served as marketing manager. (Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market)

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

Commander R.J. Jameson, center, exits the change of command ceremony following his assumption of the role on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Naval Magazine Indian Island sees change in command

Cmdr. R.J. Jameson steps into role after duties across world

Commander R.J. Jameson, center, exits the change of command ceremony following his assumption of the role on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
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Physician officer goes back to roots

OMC’s new hire aims to build services

Allen Chen.