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Dona Cloud and Kathy Estes, who call themselves the “Garbage Grannies,” volunteer each Wednesday to pick up trash near their neighborhood on the west side of Port Angeles. They have been friends for years and said they have been doing their part to keep the city clean for five years now. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Garbage grannies

Dona Cloud and Kathy Estes, who call themselves the “Garbage Grannies,” volunteer each Wednesday to pick up trash near their neighborhood on the west side… Continue reading

 

Clallam Transit purchases vehicles for interlink service

Total ridership in December was highest in seven years, official says

 

Director: OlyCAP’s services contributed $3.4M in 2024

Nonprofit provided weatherization updates, energy and utility assistance

 

Port Angeles will install eight mini roundabouts along Laurel, Sixth and Second streets in an effort to reduce speed and traffic incidents in highly used uncontrolled intersections. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Eight traffic circles to be placed in residential Port Angeles areas

Goal to slow down traffic, improve safety

Port Angeles will install eight mini roundabouts along Laurel, Sixth and Second streets in an effort to reduce speed and traffic incidents in highly used uncontrolled intersections. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Vet clinic to offer free vaccines, microchips

Pet owners can take their dogs and cats to the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital in Sequim from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday… Continue reading

Community survey available for school superintendent search

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors is encouraging public participation in the search for a new superintendent. The district has… Continue reading

No refunds issued for Fort Worden guests

Remaining hospitality assets directed by lender

Report: No charges in fatal shooting

Prosecutor: Officers acted appropriately

A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine Action Group, was set on Martin Luther King Jr. day for a national mobilization for peace and justice, according to a press release. They were to focus on workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, environmental justice and a free Palestine. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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‘Peace and justice’

A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine… Continue reading

A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine Action Group, was set on Martin Luther King Jr. day for a national mobilization for peace and justice, according to a press release. They were to focus on workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, environmental justice and a free Palestine. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Chaplain Kathi Gregoire poses with Scout, her 4-year-old mixed breed dog. Scout is training to be a therapy dog to join Gregoire on future community calls with either the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office or the Washington State Patrol. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Clallam County chaplain adding K9 to team

Volunteer duo working to become certified

Chaplain Kathi Gregoire poses with Scout, her 4-year-old mixed breed dog. Scout is training to be a therapy dog to join Gregoire on future community calls with either the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office or the Washington State Patrol. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Gesturing toward the Olympic Mountains, Erik Kingfisher of Jefferson Land Trust leads a site tour with project architect Richard Berg and Olympic Housing Trust board trustee Kristina Stimson. (Olympic Housing Trust)

Jefferson Land Trust secures housing grant from Commerce

Partner agency now developing plans for affordable homes

Gesturing toward the Olympic Mountains, Erik Kingfisher of Jefferson Land Trust leads a site tour with project architect Richard Berg and Olympic Housing Trust board trustee Kristina Stimson. (Olympic Housing Trust)

Timeline set for Port Angeles School District search

Board expects to name leader in March

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News About 700 participants took part in the 2025 People's March on Saturday in Port Townsend.The march went from the Quimper Mercantile parking lot to Pope Marine Park, a distance of 5 blocks. Formerly known as the Women's March, the name was changed this year to the People's March in order to be more inclusive.
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People’s March in Port Townsend

About 700 participants took part in the 2025 People’s March on Saturday in Port Townsend.The march went from the Quimper Mercantile parking lot to Pope… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News About 700 participants took part in the 2025 People's March on Saturday in Port Townsend.The march went from the Quimper Mercantile parking lot to Pope Marine Park, a distance of 5 blocks. Formerly known as the Women's March, the name was changed this year to the People's March in order to be more inclusive.
Clallam County Fire District 3 firefighters look to contain a fire in 2024. Calls for fires were down last year, but general calls for service were up from 2023. (Beau Sylte/Clallam County Fire District 3)

Fire districts in Sequim, Port Angeles see record numbers in 2024

Departments adding staff, focusing on connecting patients to resources

Clallam County Fire District 3 firefighters look to contain a fire in 2024. Calls for fires were down last year, but general calls for service were up from 2023. (Beau Sylte/Clallam County Fire District 3)
Rod Dirks enjoys affection from his 2-year-old daughter Maeli, who expresses confidence that doctors will heal her dad’s cancer. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim man fighting rare form of cancer

Family faces uncertainty buoyed by community support

Rod Dirks enjoys affection from his 2-year-old daughter Maeli, who expresses confidence that doctors will heal her dad’s cancer. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Due to Helen Haller Elementary’s age, antiquated equipment, limited amenities, such as bathrooms, costs for renovation and many other factors, Sequim School District leaders are proposing a new elementary school as part of the Feb. 11 construction bond. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim school bond aims to address safety

Special election ballots mailed Wednesday

Due to Helen Haller Elementary’s age, antiquated equipment, limited amenities, such as bathrooms, costs for renovation and many other factors, Sequim School District leaders are proposing a new elementary school as part of the Feb. 11 construction bond. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ballots to be mailed Wednesday for special election

Four school districts put forward measures

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam, Jefferson commissioners to meet Tuesday

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

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Readers give $108K in donations to Home Fund

Donations can be made for community grants this spring

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Connor Cunningham of Port Townsend, an employee of the Port of Port Townsend, hangs a sign for new business owner Lori Hanemann of Port Townsend on Friday at her shop in what was a former moorage office at Point Hudson Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Shop sign

Connor Cunningham of Port Townsend, an employee of the Port of Port Townsend, hangs a sign for new business owner Lori Hanemann of Port Townsend… Continue reading

Connor Cunningham of Port Townsend, an employee of the Port of Port Townsend, hangs a sign for new business owner Lori Hanemann of Port Townsend on Friday at her shop in what was a former moorage office at Point Hudson Marina. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)