Clallam County

Kilmer re-elected to 6th Congressional District

Congressman Derek Kilmer retained his seat for a fifth term against challenger Elizabeth Kreiselmaier in Tuesday’s general election. The Democrat representing the 6th Congressional District… Continue reading

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Paschall leads Clallam PUD seat race

Rick Paschall of Sequim led Patti Morris of Port Angeles for the Clallam County Public Utility District No. 2 position after a second count of… Continue reading

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Rally ‘round the ballots

About 40 people join a rally and walk in downtown Sequim on Wednesday afternoon to support the counting of all ballots in the 2020 general… Continue reading

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Two charged in window-shooting spree in Port Angeles

Two men were charged Wednesday in connection with a mid-October window-shooting spree in Port Angeles that police say caused $10,520 damage. Kevin… Continue reading

Voter turnout over 74 percent in Clallam, 80 percent in Jefferson

Voter turnout after a second count of general election ballots on Wednesday swelled to 74 percent in Clallam County and to 80.12 percent in Jefferson… Continue reading

Voters approve Port Angeles School District replacement levy

Port Angeles School District voters have approved a $5.6 million education programs and operations replacement levy set to begin in 2022. A… Continue reading

Voters decide proposed amendments to Clallam County Charter

A proposed amendment to the Clallam County Charter to change the system of electing county commissioners appeared to be passing after a… Continue reading

Two new COVID-19 cases in Clallam; one in Jefferson

Both counties on edge between low, moderate risk categories

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Olympic National Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum walks across a new bridge on the Spruce Railroad Trail abutting the recently renovated Daley-Rankin Tunnel at the start of a ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the soon-to-be-open trail on the north shore of Lake Crescent.

Soon the be open: Spruce Railroad trail refurbished

Ribbon-cutting anticipates public access

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum walks across a new bridge on the Spruce Railroad Trail abutting the recently renovated Daley-Rankin Tunnel at the start of a ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the soon-to-be-open trail on the north shore of Lake Crescent.

Port Angeles High School roof fire said to be suspicious

A suspicious fire at Port Angeles High School’s automotive building early Tuesday morning that appeared to begin on the roof was extinguished… Continue reading

A labyrinth is tucked into the forest at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Walks of life, indoors and out

RUSHING TO CATCH the water taxi, I shifted into high walking speed. All day I’d wandered Venice, taking in as much of the Biennale, a… Continue reading

A labyrinth is tucked into the forest at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum. photo Diane Urbani de la Paz

Oregon man in custody after church incident

Casey Strege allegedly assaulted two security guards in Port Angeles

PAT NEAL: The day after the election

“THE WHOLE COUNTRY is going to hell in a bucket now that we’ve elected those idiots,” my fancy friend shrieked the day after the election.… Continue reading

Danny Romero, left, and Petal Ruch, both of Port Angeles, fill out ballots at portable polling stations at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles on Election Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Danny Romero, left, and Petal Ruch, both of Port Angeles, fill out ballots at portable polling stations at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles on Election Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Group could consider West End judge hopefuls

Screening committee would review applications

Angi Klahn, left, Clallam County Auditor's Office accountant, helped process voter registration Friday for Seth Russell, formerly of Santa Cruz, Calif., who recently moved to Port Angeles with his partner and her brother. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

President, state offices on ballot with local races

Turnout exceeds 70 percent in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Angi Klahn, left, Clallam County Auditor's Office accountant, helped process voter registration Friday for Seth Russell, formerly of Santa Cruz, Calif., who recently moved to Port Angeles with his partner and her brother. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim native Cindy Teitzel purchased Solar City and Boutique.

Sequim native purchases tanning salon

Theresa Rubens has sold Solar City and Boutique to Sequim native Cindy Teitzel. The tanning salon and boutique is at 135 W. Washington… Continue reading

Sequim native Cindy Teitzel purchased Solar City and Boutique.

Sequim’s Lowe named to state Women’s Commission

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed three commissioners to the Washington State Women’s Commission in September, including Sequim resident Vicki Lowe, who serves as executive… Continue reading