Clallam County

Sequim to plant birch trees in Pioneer Park to observe Arbor Day

Sequim Public Works will observe Arbor Day at noon Friday. The city will plant six clumping birch trees in Pioneer Park, 387 E.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Myra Walker, right, grabs a rebound from Sequim's LeeAnn Raney, left, and Hannah Wagner during a game last February at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WIAA pushes back prep seasons

The return of high school sports will be delayed by at least another month and all three prep seasons have been reduced… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Myra Walker, right, grabs a rebound from Sequim's LeeAnn Raney, left, and Hannah Wagner during a game last February at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

COVID-19 cases continue rise on Peninsula

Sequim School District reports positive infection

Clallam County OKs contract extensions for Social Distancing Center

Clallam County commissioners have approved two-month contract extensions for security, medical staff and operations of the COVID-19 Social Distancing Center. The three… Continue reading

A head-on collision between a car and semi-truck closed the Hood Canal Bridge in both directions for nearly two hours on Tuesday morning.  (State Patrol)
A head-on collision between a car and semi-truck closed the Hood Canal Bridge in both directions for nearly two hours on Tuesday morning.  (State Patrol)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: ‘Neverending Story’ shines bright

THE LIGHT BULB blazed on courtesy of Anna Andersen, director of Port Angeles High School’s production of “The Neverending Story,” to live-stream its final three… Continue reading

OMC Foundation amends annual fundraiser events

Olympic Medical Center Foundation has canceled two events scheduled for the annual Festival of Trees because of the recent rise in COVID-19… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: It’s spawning season again

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river on a dark and dismal day. It’s a favorite time of year. When the rain cleans the river of… Continue reading

Skaters make their way around the rink of the Port Angeles Ice Village in November 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles ice skating rink postponed until March

The Port Angeles Winter Ice Village has been postponed until March because of COVID-19 precautions, organizers said. The third season of the… Continue reading

Skaters make their way around the rink of the Port Angeles Ice Village in November 2019. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County enters COVID-19 high-risk category

Peninsula case rates above 75 per 100,000 for past two weeks

Vehicles make their away along a rock-strewn stretch of Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles after high waves pushed debris across a parking area and a section of roadway. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

More than 20,000 lose power across Peninsula

Storm brings wind gusts, rain that knock down trees

Vehicles make their away along a rock-strewn stretch of Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles after high waves pushed debris across a parking area and a section of roadway. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Driver leaves scene after collision with pole knocks out power

An alleged hit-and-run collision with a utility pole knocked out power to a neighborhood west of Sequim for about six hours into Monday… Continue reading

Goats culled from park

Demanding terrain, hazardous air conditions from wildfire smoke and torrential rain, snow and wind impacted Olympic National Park’s ground-based mountain goat… Continue reading

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From left, Kokopelli Grill owner Michael McQuay and general manager Brian Jennings prepare to close to dine-in to comply with Gov. Jay Inslee's recent update to COVID-19 restrictions.

New restrictions in effect today

Restaurants back to curbside service

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From left, Kokopelli Grill owner Michael McQuay and general manager Brian Jennings prepare to close to dine-in to comply with Gov. Jay Inslee's recent update to COVID-19 restrictions.

Serenity House program changes provide more rent help

Serenity House of Clallam County has announced changes to the guidelines of the existing Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) funded by federal… Continue reading

County cases reach record-high numbers

Clallam reports 16 cases in single day; Jefferson jumps into category for high risk

A crane was staged by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. last week at the former Rayonier pulp mill site in Port Angeles, where it will begin removing deck panels from a giant pier. (Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.)

Old dock at Rayonier site about to come down

Work this week to address public safety concerns

A crane was staged by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. last week at the former Rayonier pulp mill site in Port Angeles, where it will begin removing deck panels from a giant pier. (Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.)
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Clallam County commissioners, from center left, Bill Peach, Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson take part in an interview with ABC correspondent Zohreen Shah as cameraman Glenn Aust films the proceeding on Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles.
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Clallam County commissioners, from center left, Bill Peach, Mark Ozias and Randy Johnson take part in an interview with ABC correspondent Zohreen Shah as cameraman Glenn Aust films the proceeding on Friday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles.
A sign for curbside pickup is shown outside the Cascadia Grill, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in downtown Olympia, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Sunday that beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, indoor dining will not be allowed and that restaurants and bars will be limited to to-go service and outdoor dining with tables seating no more than five people. Restrictions and limitations were also announced for gyms, grocery stores, and other businesses as the state continues to combat a rising number of coronavirus cases. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

New COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms

Retail, grocery stores face new 25 percent capacity

A sign for curbside pickup is shown outside the Cascadia Grill, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in downtown Olympia, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Sunday that beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, indoor dining will not be allowed and that restaurants and bars will be limited to to-go service and outdoor dining with tables seating no more than five people. Restrictions and limitations were also announced for gyms, grocery stores, and other businesses as the state continues to combat a rising number of coronavirus cases. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)