Daily Update Newsletter

Deputies: Scammer directs employees to break into ATM

Employees at a gas station broke open an automatic teller machine inside the business after they were contacted by a scammer, the Clallam… Continue reading

Firefighters rescue person, dog from house fire

One person and their golden retriever were rescued following a residential structure fire in the 1500 block of West Seventh Street in… Continue reading

Free concerts set next week across Peninsula

The last week of free summer concerts is scheduled at venues across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park Sound… Continue reading

Man charged with multiple felonies, including burglary

Report: Suspect stole vehicle, body cameras

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Pat Marcy stands by the organ in Faith Lutheran Church that she’s played since it was built in 1991. This summer marks her 50th year leading music at the church, and with her retirement, a new director of parish music started on Aug. 3.

Musician retires after 50 years at Faith Lutheran

Pat Marcy also taught students in Sequim school choir classes

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Pat Marcy stands by the organ in Faith Lutheran Church that she’s played since it was built in 1991. This summer marks her 50th year leading music at the church, and with her retirement, a new director of parish music started on Aug. 3.

Port Angeles customers asked to conserve water

A Stage II water shortage has been declared by the city of Port Angeles due to low flows in the Elwha River,… Continue reading

Port Angeles expanding permitting program

Temporary position to become full time

Port Angeles School District board approves annual budget

Salaries, benefits top list of expenses

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department employee Jessica Adams scrapes off flaking paint from a bollard along the parking area at Haynes Viewpoint on Thursday in Port Angeles. Adams said the bollards and adjoining guard chains are scheduled for future repainting. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Beautification efforts

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department employee Jessica Adams scrapes off flaking paint from a bollard along the parking area at Haynes Viewpoint on Thursday… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department employee Jessica Adams scrapes off flaking paint from a bollard along the parking area at Haynes Viewpoint on Thursday in Port Angeles. Adams said the bollards and adjoining guard chains are scheduled for future repainting. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Counties awarded $2.1M in grant funds

Agencies aim to protect near-shore habitat

Highway reopens to traffic near Kalaloch Campground

Work crews have completed emergency repairs on U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. Both lanes of the highway are open to traffic, the… Continue reading

Library system seeking public feedback on strategic process

North Olympic Library System is seeking public input for its five-year strategic roadmap. The public is invited to fill out a survey… Continue reading

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Longtime Quilcene fisherman lost at sea

Loved ones remember him for his work, personality

Joel Kawahara prepares his famous fish head stew in 2018. (Kellie Henwood)

Makah Days, Butoh festival slated this weekend

Makah Days, a history center fundraiser and the Salish Sea Butoh Festival highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Makah Days, the… Continue reading

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OMC hires interim CEO, works to resolve CMS issues

Hospital has fixed many deficiencies cited by state agency

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Tickets on sale for Clallam County Republicans luncheon

Tickets are on sale for the Clallam County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Luncheon and Auction. The annual fundraiser will be at the… Continue reading

Val and Tim Cullinan of Sequim walk past stalks of sunflowers on their way to the pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The sunflowers are among several towering stands in the park and surrounding area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sunflower scenery

Val and Tim Cullinan of Sequim walk past stalks of sunflowers on their way to the pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The… Continue reading

Val and Tim Cullinan of Sequim walk past stalks of sunflowers on their way to the pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The sunflowers are among several towering stands in the park and surrounding area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Butoh performances set at Fort Worden

Dance form seeks to connect with the primordial

Council narrows vacancy to three

Candidates to be interviewed Sept. 2