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Port Angeles schools report stronger financial position after November closes

Superintendent cites rapid progress with district’s capital projects

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

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Scalf plans to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Port Ludlow woman aims to listen to community

From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Quilcene Fire Rescue gains wildland engine

DNR provides 25 surplus engines to wildfire-prone areas

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Attention to detail

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee…

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Judge orders mental exam

Arraignment in murder case reset for late January

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Couple investigated for identify theft, fraud

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim couple has been arrested following an investigation in a residential burglary and multiple…

Logan Gear, 3 1/2, uses a garden hose to wash the family car in Port Angeles. His mother Rachel Gear said it was sunny and it was a chance “to get out of the house and do something constructive.” (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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A break in the rain

Logan Gear, 3 1/2, uses a garden hose to wash the family car in Port Angeles. His mother…

Carleen Bensen, right, is sworn in as Clallam County Hospital District 2 commissioner by Gena Winningham at the Olympic Medical Center’s board of commissioners meeting on Wednesday. New commissioners Gerald Stephanz and Penney Sanders also were sworn in. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Hospital board swears in members

Recent survey results ‘excellent,’ interim CEO says

Amy Howard has been elected Port Townsend mayor in her 10th year on the Port Townsend City Council. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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New Port Townsend mayor hopes to return care that she received

Amy Howard reflects on events that brought her to current position

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Port Angeles City Council sets its legislative priorities

Mayor, deputy mayor roles to be determined at Jan. 20 meeting

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Jury selection Monday in child abuse case

Infant was found to have 11 fractures, including ribs, leg

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Clallam County fees are updated

Community Development costs reviewed annually

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Port Townsend Police Department joins program to fund immediate needs

Donations would allow officers to purchase meals, blankets, gas

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Listening session set for input on new Hurricane Ridge lodge

Public invited to bring questions, photos from past visits to building

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend, underwent exterior demolition on Monday to clear the lot for a 50-room hotel to be built by BJC Group of Port Orchard. Interior demolition started last week and the site should to be cleared in about a week and a half. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Building demolition

The Sanderling Building, a vacant office building on Water Street across from Quimper Mercantile in downtown Port Townsend,…

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the first baby born on the North Olympic Peninsula in 2026. Helen weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and has three siblings ages 9, 5 and 1. Matiase-Pablo, who speaks three languages, said she migrated to the United States more than 10 years ago. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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It’s a girl!

Raquel Matiase-Pablo and Ruben Rameriz of Forks welcomed Helen into the world at 6:28 p.m. on Friday, the…

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Peninsula flu and RSV cases both on rise, following a statewide trend

Health officer says change to federal schedule ‘concerning’

Mark Ozias.

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Clallam County commissioner to travel to Washington, D.C.

Mark Ozias to participate in annual conference

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Murder suspect returns to court

Charges refiled in his mother’s death

North Olympic Library System staff report that construction funds for the renovation and expansion of the Sequim Library will mostly come from timber revenue via state forest trust lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim library to open in 2026

Timber revenues help fund construction