Daily Update Newsletter

Members of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association gather on Lincoln Street on Sunday morning, a day before a planned strike if an agreement cannot be reached with the Port Angeles School District over a new contract. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

No deal: Port Angeles Paraeducators Association to strike

Port Angeles School District to be closed Monday

Members of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association gather on Lincoln Street on Sunday morning, a day before a planned strike if an agreement cannot be reached with the Port Angeles School District over a new contract. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Human remains found in burned out Freshwater Bay home

Human remains were discovered in a house that burned down, Clallam County Fire District 4 Chief Greg Waters said. The Clallam County… Continue reading

Port Angeles girl airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with gunshot wound

A 5-year-old Port Angeles girl was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after she was shot with a 9mm handgun, the… Continue reading

Bettylou Doern of Sequim and her dog, Gypsy, take a walk at the Japanese Garden at Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park on Wednesday. Fruit trees at the park are in full blossom while the nearby botanical garden is beginning to come into bloom as spring gets into full swing across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Bloom with a view in Carrie Blake Park

Bettylou Doern of Sequim and her dog, Gypsy, take a walk at the Japanese Garden at Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park on Wednesday. Fruit trees at… Continue reading

Bettylou Doern of Sequim and her dog, Gypsy, take a walk at the Japanese Garden at Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park on Wednesday. Fruit trees at the park are in full blossom while the nearby botanical garden is beginning to come into bloom as spring gets into full swing across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Gunmetal Blues’ playing at Key City Theatre through April

“Gunmetal Blues,” a hard-boiled detective tale disguised as a lounge act, will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Now is the perfect time to lay down some rich, organic compost and rake in a high quality grass seed for a beautiful lawn come summer.

A GROWING CONCERN: Garden chore list grows in spring

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, the grass has risen, now’s the time to get down to business. And the business is your yard and garden. This is… Continue reading

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News Now is the perfect time to lay down some rich, organic compost and rake in a high quality grass seed for a beautiful lawn come summer.

Clallam County commissioners to consider $295K grant for Forks sewer project

Funding would allow construction in spring 2025

Seven candidates set for open Sequim City Council seat

Former mayor Ferrell resigned in March after being reelected

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Candidates to be interviewed for open board seats

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Port Angeles schools could be closed on Monday

District, union to meet Sunday before possible strike

Forks man sent to Seattle hospital after pickup crash

A Forks man was listed in serious condition Friday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his pickup truck left the… Continue reading

Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Thursday. Surface removal paves the way for rebuilding the playground, currently scheduled as a volunteer community effort on May 15-19. A large portion of the playground was destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Playground progress in Port Angeles

Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in… Continue reading

Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Thursday. Surface removal paves the way for rebuilding the playground, currently scheduled as a volunteer community effort on May 15-19. A large portion of the playground was destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Art walks highlight weekend events on Peninsula

Art walk events in Sequim and Port Townsend, plus live music and other events are set for the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • First… Continue reading

Ballots mailed for Quilcene special election

Ballots for the April 23 special election for a school levy in Quilcene have been mailed. Quilcene was the only community in Clallam… Continue reading

District, PAPEA continue to bargain

Strike authorized without deal by Monday

Jefferson County Public Health names heroes

Jefferson County Public Health has announced its 2024 Public Health Heroes in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards honor people… Continue reading

Tara McCauley.

Jefferson historical society names new director

McCauley brings 25 years of museum experience

Tara McCauley.
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Peninsula Fiber Artists to open ‘Color Play’ on Sunday

Peninsula Fiber Artists will host a reception for the opening of “Color Play” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The fiber art… Continue reading

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Port Angeles approves paving project for Marine Drive

City also moves $1.5M to cover Waste Connections payment

Port Townsend Farmers Market opening ceremony set for Saturday

The Port Townsend Farmers Market will host an opening celebration with more than 80 vendors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading