Unemployment rises in state, Peninsula

January percentages 7.1 in Clallam, 6.8 in Jefferson

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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

Bumpy section of Port Angeles’ Marine Drive to be repaved

Bids for repaving and improving Marine Drive between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street will be opened March 21 with construction… Continue reading

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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

Housing, projects top list in Port Angeles State of City address

$40 million to be spent on infrastructure this year

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Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.

Irrigation Festival’s carnival on hold for another year

Organizers extend free Family Fun Days another year

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Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.

Ediz Hook boat launch solution could be costly

PA City: Six floats are in water for halibut season

A currently undeveloped area next to the Field Arts & Events Hall will make up the rest of the Port Angeles Waterfront Center — the future home of the Marine Discovery Center and the Lower Elwha Klallam Cultural Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Millions allocated to Peninsula

Housing, infrastructure projects awarded funds

A currently undeveloped area next to the Field Arts & Events Hall will make up the rest of the Port Angeles Waterfront Center — the future home of the Marine Discovery Center and the Lower Elwha Klallam Cultural Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

New ferries to bolster fleet still years away

Washington’s ferry system is in jeopardy. It is struggling to meet the demands of its routes, and officials say it may be three to four… Continue reading

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Joe Rantz Rotary Youth Fund presentation set

Community members are invited to join the Sequim Bay Yacht Club for a complimentary presentation on the Joe Rantz Rotary Youth Fund, starting… Continue reading

Forever Twilight in Forks Equinox set for this weekend

Twilight will return to Forks this weekend in the form of Forever Twilight in Forks Equinox from Friday through Sunday. The annual festival… Continue reading

Lake Pleasant pilings to be replaced this summer

Boat launch pilings damaged in a storm will be replaced this summer after the Clallam County commissioners approved a call for bids… Continue reading

Presidential primary election ballots due today

Vote determines delegates to national conventions

Sequim Noon Rotary members present an adaptive tricycle to representatives from Camp Beausite Northwest in January 2023. Pictured, from left, are Rotarian Judy Shanks; Camp Beausite Northwest Executive Director Raina Baker; Rotarians Stuart Dille, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ted Shanks and Margot Hewitt; camp community development coordinator Tinna Barnet, and Rotarians Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen, Bob Macaulay and Kelly Macaulay.

Sequim Noon Rotary to disband later this year

Members will continue service with Sequim Sunrise Rotary, other clubs

Sequim Noon Rotary members present an adaptive tricycle to representatives from Camp Beausite Northwest in January 2023. Pictured, from left, are Rotarian Judy Shanks; Camp Beausite Northwest Executive Director Raina Baker; Rotarians Stuart Dille, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ted Shanks and Margot Hewitt; camp community development coordinator Tinna Barnet, and Rotarians Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen, Bob Macaulay and Kelly Macaulay.

Temporary bridge to open to single-lane traffic south of Forks

The temporary bridge on U.S. Highway 101 at the Clallam and Jefferson county line south of Forks will open to single lane alternating… Continue reading

Training exercises planned this week

Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Wednesday. Training activities will take place on the magazine’s pier and… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for pool task force

Options for Jefferson County location considered

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s booth at the 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show on Saturday at Port Angeles High School. The two-day event, hosted by KONP Radio, featured 120 exhibitor booths showcasing a wide variety of goods and services with primary sponsorship by Clallam County Public Utilities District, Lumber Traders and Leitz Farm Supply. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Home show exhibit

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s… Continue reading

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s booth at the 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show on Saturday at Port Angeles High School. The two-day event, hosted by KONP Radio, featured 120 exhibitor booths showcasing a wide variety of goods and services with primary sponsorship by Clallam County Public Utilities District, Lumber Traders and Leitz Farm Supply. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Animal Storytime set for Tuesday

Cathy Kelsay will present “Animal Storytime with Mother Goose” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The free storytime is in Rainshadow Hall at the Dungeness… Continue reading

Attic fire extinguished in Port Angeles

An early morning attic fire has made a single-family residence uninhabitable until repairs can be made. No one was in the building… Continue reading

Indivisible Port Townsend to host candidates Tuesday

Indivisible Port Townsend will host Emily Randall and Eric Pickens as part of its 2024 election series at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March… Continue reading