Daily Update Newsletter

Representatives from the Peninsula Communications team and Port Angeles Police Department were among those from other Clallam County law enforcement agencies who participated in the 2025 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. (Jesse Major)

Clallam County’s Torch Run leads state in fundraising

Participation by multiple law enforcement agencies nets $5,000

Representatives from the Peninsula Communications team and Port Angeles Police Department were among those from other Clallam County law enforcement agencies who participated in the 2025 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. (Jesse Major)
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Firefighters, pictured training in Carlsborg, responded to more than 9,000 calls for service in the Sequim area last year.

District to ask for levy lid lift

Sequim-area agency to be on August ballot

Clallam County Fire District 3
Firefighters, pictured training in Carlsborg, responded to more than 9,000 calls for service in the Sequim area last year.
Mark Nichols.

Prosecutor discusses sentencing reform, court challenges

Nichols highlights 1984 law that standardized punishment

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
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Sequim police plan to forward charges in school vandalism case

Charges to be determined by prosecuting attorney’s office, detective says

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

A GROWING CONCERN: Sage advice for growing Mediterranean herbs

WELL, NOW THAT July is soon here (Tuesday) and the Lavender Festival is just around the corner, let us explore the great range of Mediterranean… Continue reading

Arraignment for man charged with Frugals robbery moved to July 3

The arraignment of a man who faces criminal charges related to a robbery at Frugals in December has been moved to 1… Continue reading

“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Art installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital

“Cooling Waters,” “Find a Balance” and “Healed Tree” are three of the new paintings Northwind Art has installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital… Continue reading

“Find a Balance” by Corinne Humphrey of Port Townsend is among 33 artworks newly installed at Jefferson Healthcare hospital. (Northwind Art)

Burn ban to begin in Clallam County on Tuesday

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has ordered a burn ban in unincorporated Clallam County beginning Tuesday and continuing through Oct. 1. “We… Continue reading

Emergency prep event offers robust schedule

Individual, neighborhood and agency preparation covered

Free concerts set in three Peninsula locations

Free concerts are scheduled across the Peninsula next week. They include: • Sequim Music in the Park John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns will perform… Continue reading

Glass recycling is back in Port Angeles

Two locations open for material drop-off

Jeff Bortner, Interagency Fire Management Officer employed by Olympic National Park, explains the history of a Pulaski tool often carried by wildland firefighters. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Park staff keeping an eye on weather conditions

Team ready to coordinate response to fire activity

Jeff Bortner, Interagency Fire Management Officer employed by Olympic National Park, explains the history of a Pulaski tool often carried by wildland firefighters. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Eragon Terry, 7, left, and his brother, Raphael Terry, 11, both of Port Angeles, sort the contents of free lunch bags received through the Summer Food Service Program on Wednesday at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The program, administered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, provides free meals to all youngsters younger than 18 Monday through Friday at 11 locations in Port Angeles and Sequim. About 250 meals per day are available at the Dream Playground, the Boys & Girls Club’s Turner Unit, Jefferson Elementary School, Shane Park and Evergreen Family Village in Port Angeles, as well as the Boys & Girls Club’s Carroll C. Kendall Unit, Greywolf Elementary School, Carrie Blake Park, Elk Creek Apartments, Mountain View Court Apartments and SeaBreeze Apartments in Sequim. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Summer meals

Eragon Terry, 7, left, and his brother, Raphael Terry, 11, both of Port Angeles, sort the contents of free lunch bags received through the Summer… Continue reading

Eragon Terry, 7, left, and his brother, Raphael Terry, 11, both of Port Angeles, sort the contents of free lunch bags received through the Summer Food Service Program on Wednesday at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The program, administered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, provides free meals to all youngsters younger than 18 Monday through Friday at 11 locations in Port Angeles and Sequim. About 250 meals per day are available at the Dream Playground, the Boys & Girls Club’s Turner Unit, Jefferson Elementary School, Shane Park and Evergreen Family Village in Port Angeles, as well as the Boys & Girls Club’s Carroll C. Kendall Unit, Greywolf Elementary School, Carrie Blake Park, Elk Creek Apartments, Mountain View Court Apartments and SeaBreeze Apartments in Sequim. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Amateur radio club to broadcast at Fort Worden

Morse code, voice and digital for 24 hours

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APEX Accelerator helps Peninsula businesses break into government contracting

NAVIGATING THE WORLD of government contracting can be overwhelming for small businesses, but the North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator is here to help. This no-cost… Continue reading

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Discovery Bay beaches closed to shellfish harvesting

Discovery Bay beaches have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels in shellfish samples sent to… Continue reading

Eighth Street bridges closing in Port Angeles for work

The city of Port Angeles will apply sealant to the road surface on the Eighth Street bridges next week. Both bridges will… Continue reading

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 2 work to extinguish an RV fire on Wednesday in the Lower Elwha area. (Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District 2)

Fire crews extinguish RV fire in Lower Elwha area

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 2 and the Port Angeles Fire Department extinguished a fully involved RV fire in the Lower… Continue reading

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 2 work to extinguish an RV fire on Wednesday in the Lower Elwha area. (Jay Cline/Clallam County Fire District 2)