Daily Update Newsletter

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula equestrians compete, feature at fairs

WEATHER WISE, WE’RE certainly experiencing some delightful riding weather this summer! Lots of bright, warm (and even hot) sunshine, few clouds and rain’s been scarce… Continue reading

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)
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Traffic makes its way along State Highway 112 west of Port Angeles on Friday..

NOAA grant to fund Highway 112 project

Part of $75 million for Washington coast

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Traffic makes its way along State Highway 112 west of Port Angeles on Friday..

Public comment extended

The City of Port Angeles Department of Community & Economic Development has extended the public comment period for one of Morrison Excavating’s… Continue reading

Spirit of Ubuntu screening set at Field Hall

Pato Banton and Antoinette Rootsdaw will host a screening of “The Spirit of Ubuntu” at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The free film screening… Continue reading

First Fed lays off 20 employees

Fewer than half in Clallam County

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Erin Jaszczak, senior Program Operations Manager of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, assembles a display about the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in preparation for the sanctuary's 30th birthday on Friday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. The celebration included informational presentations, a film festival and a collection of outdoor displays and activities in nearby Pebble Beach Park.

Birthday sanctuary in Port Angeles

Erin Jaszczak, senior Program Operations Manager of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, assembles a display about the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in preparation for… Continue reading

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Erin Jaszczak, senior Program Operations Manager of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, assembles a display about the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in preparation for the sanctuary's 30th birthday on Friday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. The celebration included informational presentations, a film festival and a collection of outdoor displays and activities in nearby Pebble Beach Park.

Federal fire ban now in effect for ONP, ONF

Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest have banned any fire that produces ash in all areas of the national forest and… Continue reading

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John Raske of Port Angeles, right, tees off on the first hole at the Cedars at Dungeness during Friday's Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic as teammates George Wood, left, and Gary Reidel, both of Port Angeles, watch his drive.

SONNY SIXKILLER CLASSIC: Huskies purple takes over

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS John Raske of Port Angeles, right, tees off on the first hole at the Cedars at Dungeness during Friday’s Sonny Sixkiller… Continue reading

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John Raske of Port Angeles, right, tees off on the first hole at the Cedars at Dungeness during Friday's Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic as teammates George Wood, left, and Gary Reidel, both of Port Angeles, watch his drive.
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The late-season halibut fishery opens on the outer coast and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on August 16.

OUTDOORS: Late summer halibut season updated; annual limits raised

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its halibut season, opening late season all-depth recreational halibut fishing beginning Aug. 16 and raising… Continue reading

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The late-season halibut fishery opens on the outer coast and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on August 16.

Clallam County, Port Angeles join Kroger Opioid Settlement

$48 million to be distributed across Washington

Free outdoor concerts presented on Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Kalan Wolfe & The Shift will perform from 6 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

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Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather made for a pleasant day next to the water.

Giggles in the grass at Sequim Bay

Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather… Continue reading

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Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather made for a pleasant day next to the water.

Live music, theater shows highlight weekend activities

The sounds of summer are set to fill the air as live music and theater productions hit Peninsula stages this weekend. • The Summertime Singers… Continue reading

One-woman show extended

Phina Pipia’s sold-out show, “Ha Ha Da Vinci,” has been extended for three more shows 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading

Overdose response having impact in area

Sharp details community paramedics program

Symphony passes now on sale

Season passes are on sale for the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season. The symphony will celebrate Jonathan Pasternack’s 10th year as… Continue reading

Paula Hunt

Voters weighing levy for hospital district

Would generate approximately $12 million in funding

Paula Hunt

Chimacum man sentenced to 9 months after guilty plea

Probation, evaluation and treatment additional

Financial reports given to hospital commission

Says May and June ‘look good’