Mark Swanson

Clallam eligible for federal aid for windstorm repairs

Clallam County agencies now can apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance to fix damage from the Aug. 29 windstorm. FEMA announced last… Continue reading

Five new steel sections of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge trestle started arriving by flatbed truck last week. They are being made in Minnesota and transported to the trestle reconstruction site's west end via East Runnion Road. Larry Jeffryes

Steel truss sections arrive for $1.53 million Railroad Bridge project in Sequim

SEQUIM — Five of the 12 steel truss sections have arrived for a $1.53 million replacement of the Railroad Bridge trestle damaged in February flooding.… Continue reading

Five new steel sections of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge trestle started arriving by flatbed truck last week. They are being made in Minnesota and transported to the trestle reconstruction site's west end via East Runnion Road. Larry Jeffryes
Five new steel sections of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge trestle started arriving by flatbed truck last week. They are being made in Minnesota and transported to the trestle reconstruction site's west end via East Runnion Road. Larry Jeffryes

Steel truss sections arrive for $1.53 million Railroad Bridge project in Sequim

SEQUIM — Five of the 12 steel truss sections have arrived for a $1.53 million replacement of the Railroad Bridge trestle damaged in February flooding.… Continue reading

Five new steel sections of the Dungeness River Railroad Bridge trestle started arriving by flatbed truck last week. They are being made in Minnesota and transported to the trestle reconstruction site's west end via East Runnion Road. Larry Jeffryes
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state’s congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National parks, forests and wildlife refuges could end up short of funding this year because Congress has not reauthorized one major revenue… Continue reading

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas
Events today across Peninsula to raise awareness of Building for America's Bravest, a nonprofit program for injured veterans

Events today across Peninsula to raise awareness of Building for America’s Bravest, a nonprofit program for injured veterans

PORT ANGELES — A North Olympic Peninsula carpet retailer will host today an event to raise awareness for Building for America's Bravest, a nonprofit program… Continue reading

Events today across Peninsula to raise awareness of Building for America's Bravest, a nonprofit program for injured veterans
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state’s congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National parks, forests and wildlife refuges could end up short of funding this year because Congress has not reauthorized one major revenue… Continue reading

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state’s congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National parks, forests and wildlife refuges could end up short of funding this year because Congress has not reauthorized one major revenue… Continue reading

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund allowed to expire; state's congressional delegation urges action on key funding for national outdoors areas
A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill

Non-native bluegill fish discovered in Lake Sutherland; officials worry over newcomer’s impact on resident species

LAKE SUTHERLAND — Predatory bluegill fish have been found in Lake Sutherland, a situation that could stymie efforts to protect other species. The bluegills “shouldn't… Continue reading

A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill
A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill

Non-native bluegill fish discovered in Lake Sutherland; officials worry over newcomer’s impact on resident species

LAKE SUTHERLAND — Predatory bluegill fish have been found in Lake Sutherland, a situation that could stymie efforts to protect other species. The bluegills “shouldn't… Continue reading

A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill
Eighth Street Bridge

Eighth Street jumper report unfounded, police say

PORT ANGELES — A false report of a jumper from one of the two Eighth Street bridges electrified social media Wednesday. Police responded to a… Continue reading

Eighth Street Bridge
A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill

Non-native bluegill fish discovered in Lake Sutherland; officials worry over newcomer’s impact on resident species

LAKE SUTHERLAND — Predatory bluegill fish have been found in Lake Sutherland, a situation that could stymie efforts to protect other species. The bluegills “shouldn't… Continue reading

A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill
A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill

Non-native bluegill fish discovered in Lake Sutherland; officials worry over newcomer’s impact on resident species

LAKE SUTHERLAND — Predatory bluegill fish have been found in Lake Sutherland, a situation that could stymie efforts to protect other species. The bluegills “shouldn't… Continue reading

A sign at Lake Sutherland west of Port Angeles instructs boat launch users to guard against introducing non-native species like the bluegill
Bob Grattan

Closing tonight: Bushwhacker restaurant owner bowing out after nearly 40 years

EDITOR'S NOTE: A version of this story was originally published Sunday. PORT ANGELES — As much as he loves the business, it's time to let… Continue reading

Bob Grattan
Bob Grattan

Closing time: Bushwhacker restaurant owner bowing out after nearly 40 years

PORT ANGELES — As much as he loves the business, it's time to let it go, owner Bob Grattan said of the landmark Bushwhacker restaurant.… Continue reading

Bob Grattan
Bob Grattan

Closing time: Bushwhacker restaurant owner bowing out after nearly 40 years

PORT ANGELES — As much as he loves the business, it's time to let it go, owner Bob Grattan said of the landmark Bushwhacker restaurant.… Continue reading

Bob Grattan

Quinault tribe given $19 million for land buy-back program

QUINAULT — The Quinault Indian Nation will receive $19 million from the federal government that will allow it to buy back communal land taken from… Continue reading

Salvation Army Majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles in order to concentrate on other programs to help the needy. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Salvation Army overnight shelter for homeless in Port Angeles to close doors Oct. 1

PORT ANGELES — The homeless will have no place to sleep indoors downtown after Oct. 1 when the Salvation Army closes its overnight shelter at… Continue reading

Salvation Army Majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles in order to concentrate on other programs to help the needy. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Graham Kerr

UPDATE — Former ‘Galloping Gourmet’ chef bows out of this year’s Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles; Victoria chef signs on to event

PORT ANGELES — Scott Nagel, organizer of the 14th annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, has announced that Garrett Schack, executive chef of Vista18 Restaurant… Continue reading

Graham Kerr
Salvation Army Majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles in order to concentrate on other programs to help the needy. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Salvation Army overnight shelter for homeless in Port Angeles to close doors Oct. 1

PORT ANGELES — The homeless will have no place to sleep indoors downtown after Oct. 1 when the Salvation Army closes its overnight shelter at… Continue reading

Salvation Army Majors Sabrina and John Tumey plan to cease overnight shelter operations at the organization's new community service center at Second and Peabody streets in Port Angeles in order to concentrate on other programs to help the needy. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Graham Kerr

Former ‘Galloping Gourmet’ chef bows out of this year’s Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Organizers of the 14th annual Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival are hoping the loss of one headline chef will open the door… Continue reading

Graham Kerr