Clallam County

Port Angeles chamber to present community awards

Virtual presentation set Saturday evening

Ballots out for Sequim’s two school levy proposals

Ballots are either in the hands of or on their way to voters in the Sequim School District for two school levy proposals… Continue reading

Diversity goal for Port of Port Angeles chief

Applicant plan update Feb. 18

Hospitality sector drives jobless claims on North Olympic Peninsula

one weather-related, the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Digging the Ozette potato

POTATOES MUST BE my favorite thing to dig, next to clams, but clam season is closed so I’m digging potatoes. I know what you’re thinking,… Continue reading

Nicole Rasmussen, water quality biologist for the Quileute Tribe (right), and Meghan Adamire, conservation planner for Clallam Conservation District, standing along the edge of the Quillayute River with the Hermison Road restoration project in the background. (Submitted photo)

Quileute Tribe, Clallam Conservation District receive award

Clallam Conservation District and the Quileute Tribe were recently honored by the Washington Association of Conservation Districts with the 2020 Conservation District… Continue reading

Nicole Rasmussen, water quality biologist for the Quileute Tribe (right), and Meghan Adamire, conservation planner for Clallam Conservation District, standing along the edge of the Quillayute River with the Hermison Road restoration project in the background. (Submitted photo)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Dept. workers, from left, Brooke Keohokaloke, Leon Leonard, Darryl Anderson and Elijah Hammel perform maintenance on a city boat dock on Ediz Hook on Tuesday. An approach ramp from the shore to the first float was damaged, necessitating the repair.
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Ramp repaired on Ediz Hook dock

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department workers, from left, Brooke Keohokaloke, Leon Leonard, Darryl Anderson and Elijah Hammel perform maintenance on a city boat dock… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Dept. workers, from left, Brooke Keohokaloke, Leon Leonard, Darryl Anderson and Elijah Hammel perform maintenance on a city boat dock on Ediz Hook on Tuesday. An approach ramp from the shore to the first float was damaged, necessitating the repair.
Jane Pryne was selected to serve as interim superintendent of Sequim School District.

School board picks Pryne for interim role, extends contract

From acting superintendent to interim, Jane Pryne now has a contract for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year now that former superintendent… Continue reading

Jane Pryne was selected to serve as interim superintendent of Sequim School District.
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Sequim council OKs city manager severance

Two members attempt to review decision

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Sequim mayor to host Coffee with the Mayor on Thursday

William Armacost will host Coffee with the Mayor at 8 a.m. Thursday. The informal meeting will be broadcast on KSQM radio, 91.5 FM,… Continue reading

Clallam and Jefferson health officials seek volunteers for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Some vaccination clinics resuming next week

Raisa Mathisen of Port Angeles performs on an electric piano in the 100 block of South Oak Street next to Country Aire in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday. Mathisen said she was busking to help cover living expenses. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Busking to get by

Raisa Mathisen of Port Angeles performs on an electric piano in the 100 block of South Oak Street next to Country Aire in downtown Port… Continue reading

Raisa Mathisen of Port Angeles performs on an electric piano in the 100 block of South Oak Street next to Country Aire in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday. Mathisen said she was busking to help cover living expenses. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Report gives qualified approval of Dungeness reservoir

Site being assessed in potental sale to county

More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush. The Sequim City Council was set to vote Monday night on Bush’s severance package after a majority of council members voted to call for his resignation on Jan. 11. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Support for city manager

More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager… Continue reading

More than 100 community members rallied at the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Monday afternoon holding signs to support Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush. The Sequim City Council was set to vote Monday night on Bush’s severance package after a majority of council members voted to call for his resignation on Jan. 11. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

COVID-19 case rates down on Peninsula

Vaccination clinics on hold as Clallam, Jefferson restock supplies

Susie and Larry Ormbrek of Sequim enjoy a sunny Tuesday to play a game of backgammon while eating lunch near the shore of Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marine in Sequim. The pair said they often try to take advantage of nice weather for outdoor dining. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Backgammon al fresco

Susie and Larry Ormbrek of Sequim enjoy a sunny day last week to play a game of backgammon while eating lunch near the shore of… Continue reading

Susie and Larry Ormbrek of Sequim enjoy a sunny Tuesday to play a game of backgammon while eating lunch near the shore of Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marine in Sequim. The pair said they often try to take advantage of nice weather for outdoor dining. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam Conservation District’s plant sale closes Thursday

The Clallam Conservation District is accepting orders for the organization’s annual Native Plant Sale through Thursday. Orders can be placed online through… Continue reading

Poet Lauren Davis, also a bookseller and instructor at Imprint Books and the Writers' Workshoppe in Port Townsend, has published "The Missing Ones," a collection of poems about a woman who disappeared at Lake Crescent. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Love, loss and poetry at Lake Crescent

Port Townsend author transfixed by woman’s story

Poet Lauren Davis, also a bookseller and instructor at Imprint Books and the Writers' Workshoppe in Port Townsend, has published "The Missing Ones," a collection of poems about a woman who disappeared at Lake Crescent. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

OMC Foundation donates $155K to Olympic Medical Center for equipment

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation has presented a $155,000 donation to Olympic Medical Center. The money given Wednesday at the hospital commission… Continue reading

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Triple murder trial postponed

COVID-19 precautions lead to emergency order

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