Clallam County

Clallam officials suspect U.K. variant in three cases

Clallam County officials suspect that three COVID-19 cases are of the U.K. variant of the novel coronavirus, officials reported Thursday. If tests confirm the mutated… Continue reading

The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula by building strong families. Some of its services include maternity support, parental coaching and assistance, and drop-in centers that help with clothing, diapers, formula, access to phones and other services. Pictured, left to right, are Elisa Simonsen, Venita Lynn, Kathy Murphy Carey and Tyrone Beatty.
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Bank donates to First Step Family Support Center

Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes… Continue reading

The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula by building strong families. Some of its services include maternity support, parental coaching and assistance, and drop-in centers that help with clothing, diapers, formula, access to phones and other services. Pictured, left to right, are Elisa Simonsen, Venita Lynn, Kathy Murphy Carey and Tyrone Beatty.
Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in Sequim on Wednesday as his brother, Bennet, 4, tends to a freshly caught fish. The Sequim boys were taking advantage of a mostly sunny day on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Casting call

Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in… Continue reading

Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in Sequim on Wednesday as his brother, Bennet, 4, tends to a freshly caught fish. The Sequim boys were taking advantage of a mostly sunny day on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Easter egg hunt set Saturday

While most Easter egg hunts on the North Olympic Peninsula have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PNW Mobile Detailing will host… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System offers Big Library Read

The North Olympic Library System invites patrons to join the Big Library Read’s discussion of “The Art of Taking It Easy” by… Continue reading

Anne Chastain, Clallam County emergency operations coordinator, discusses the county’s response to COVID-19 at the Port Angeles Business Association’s breakfast meeting. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Official: Clallam County could see herd immunity by June

Emergency Operations Center chief discusses vaccine program

Anne Chastain, Clallam County emergency operations coordinator, discusses the county’s response to COVID-19 at the Port Angeles Business Association’s breakfast meeting. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.

Olympic Medical Center adds advanced-practice registered nurse to cardiology staff

Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced-practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.
A proposed expansion of the Sequim Library includes a new entryway. Artwork courtesy of North Olympic Library System

Proposed legislation likely to fund Sequim Library expansion

Project rated fifth in list of library priorities

A proposed expansion of the Sequim Library includes a new entryway. Artwork courtesy of North Olympic Library System

State vaccine eligibility expands to 16 and older April 15

Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting… Continue reading

Peninsula counties tops in state in vaccination percentages

‘Huge achievement,’ health officer says

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Crains set at the site of the new U.S. 101 bridge over Siebert Creek between Port Angeles and Sequim after three out of six 175-foot-long concrete girders were hoisted into place on Tuesday. Traffic delays of up to 20 minutes at the site are possible today to accommodate heavy machinery used to place the remaning girders occupy the parallel bridge. The project was designed to replace an aging culvert that was a hinderance to fish passage in Siebert Creek with additional culvert removed underway at nearby Bagley Creek. Traffic has been reduced to a single lane in each direction at both construction sites.
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Bridges under construction on U.S. Highway 101

Cranes sit at the site of the new U.S. Highway 101 bridge over Siebert Creek between Port Angeles and Sequim after three out of six… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Crains set at the site of the new U.S. 101 bridge over Siebert Creek between Port Angeles and Sequim after three out of six 175-foot-long concrete girders were hoisted into place on Tuesday. Traffic delays of up to 20 minutes at the site are possible today to accommodate heavy machinery used to place the remaning girders occupy the parallel bridge. The project was designed to replace an aging culvert that was a hinderance to fish passage in Siebert Creek with additional culvert removed underway at nearby Bagley Creek. Traffic has been reduced to a single lane in each direction at both construction sites.

Jobless rate rises slightly on Peninsula

‘It’s like treading water’

Amy Miller

Outreach programs solve problems to cut arrests, ER visits

Main goal: To improve people’s lives

Amy Miller
Rachel Anderson of Sequim speaks to a crowd of about 30 people about how she supports the Asian American community and how attacks on women need to stop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim rally supports Asian American community

About 30 people gathered in downtown Sequim to stand against Asian American hate crimes. Co-organizer Carlos Osorio said Saturday’s two-hour rally was organized… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson of Sequim speaks to a crowd of about 30 people about how she supports the Asian American community and how attacks on women need to stop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

More now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Among them: Restaurant workers, those with chronic illness

Sequim city councilor Mike Pence. Photo courtesy of City of Sequim

Sequim council member urged to resign over résumé discrepancies

Pence denies wrongdoing, saying his qualifications are true

Sequim city councilor Mike Pence. Photo courtesy of City of Sequim

Coast Guard rescues pair in tandem kayak off Dungeness Spit

Two people treated for exhaustion at John Wayne Marina

North Olympic Library System, brewery to host ‘Books and Libations’

The North Olympic Library System and Angeles Brewing Supplies and Taproom will host “Books and Libations” at 7 p.m. Tuesdays during the… Continue reading

Port Angeles resident on dean’s list at Emerson College

Port Angeles resident Amelie Atwater was named on the fall 2020 dean’s list at Emerson College. Atwater, a member of the class of… Continue reading

Region needs services, study says

Mental health issues higher than state average