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Fireworks are banned in most areas on Olympic Peninsula

Unincorporated areas west of Elwha River follow state rules

Jefferson County considering a youth commission

Highs schoolers would address issues of concern

Randy Nobbs of Sequim attempts to get a kite to take flight on Wednesday at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. A line of sheltering trees made it difficult to launch the kite until he received help from family members to get the aerial glider above the tree line and into the breeze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Taking flight

Randy Nobbs of Sequim attempts to get a kite to take flight on Wednesday at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. A line of sheltering trees… Continue reading

Randy Nobbs of Sequim attempts to get a kite to take flight on Wednesday at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. A line of sheltering trees made it difficult to launch the kite until he received help from family members to get the aerial glider above the tree line and into the breeze. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Council hopefuls share vision

Candidates for Port Angeles office debate at forum

Man faces multiple charges after robbery investigation

Port Angeles police still searching for second suspect in December incident

Reforecasting budget helps Port Angeles port, staff says

Agency highlights sources of grant funding for capital projects

Helen and Richard “Rico” Vinh of the band Pistil play onstage at the first Tarboo Fest on July 4, 2024. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Three-day festival set at Quilcene barn

‘Indie’ music featured with Peninsula bands from July 3-5

Helen and Richard “Rico” Vinh of the band Pistil play onstage at the first Tarboo Fest on July 4, 2024. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Cooling centers would extend hours, if needed

Summer forecast calls for warmer, smokier conditions, public health specialist says

Elwha River bridge set to be demolished

Clallam commissioners receive road construction updates

Peninsula College nursing students, from left, Emily Haddock of Lewiston, Idaho, Jordan Hegtvedt of Sequim and Chaela Cashman of Port Angeles adjust each other’s mortar boards in preparation for commencement ceremonies on Saturday on the college’s Port Angeles campus. A total of 328 students were expected to take part in two ceremonies with 530 students eligible for diplomas and certificates for the 2024-25 academic year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Graduation prep

Peninsula College nursing students, from left, Emily Haddock of Lewiston, Idaho, Jordan Hegtvedt of Sequim and Chaela Cashman of Port Angeles adjust each other’s mortar… Continue reading

Peninsula College nursing students, from left, Emily Haddock of Lewiston, Idaho, Jordan Hegtvedt of Sequim and Chaela Cashman of Port Angeles adjust each other’s mortar boards in preparation for commencement ceremonies on Saturday on the college’s Port Angeles campus. A total of 328 students were expected to take part in two ceremonies with 530 students eligible for diplomas and certificates for the 2024-25 academic year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Next steps outlined in Olympic Medical Center process

CEO: Update on status will be ‘coming soon’

Sequim city staff are considering next options for a house and various outbuildings in Gerhardt Park after a recent surplus auction resulted in no bids. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim considers options for house in park

Public provided no bids during process that ended June 6

Sequim city staff are considering next options for a house and various outbuildings in Gerhardt Park after a recent surplus auction resulted in no bids. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Carissa Guiley of Silverdale, left, along with daughters Mia Guiley, 5, and Evelyn Guiley, 8, peer over a rocky bluff at a sea stack in Crescent Bay on Saturday near Port Crescent. The family was on an outing at Salt Creek County Recreation Area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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What’s over the edge?

Carissa Guiley of Silverdale, left, along with daughters Mia Guiley, 5, and Evelyn Guiley, 8, peer over a rocky bluff at a sea stack in… Continue reading

Carissa Guiley of Silverdale, left, along with daughters Mia Guiley, 5, and Evelyn Guiley, 8, peer over a rocky bluff at a sea stack in Crescent Bay on Saturday near Port Crescent. The family was on an outing at Salt Creek County Recreation Area. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Examiner approves Habitat project

Wetland buffer limits size to 45 units

Sequim caps municipal funding for next year’s budget

Council members share concerns about deadlines, limits

Reading Specialist Christine MacDougall Danielson signs fifth-grader Orion Schmit’s “last day of school” shirt with help from paraeducator Elizabeth Joers. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim teachers retire after three decades

Couple spent much of their careers in elementary schools

Reading Specialist Christine MacDougall Danielson signs fifth-grader Orion Schmit’s “last day of school” shirt with help from paraeducator Elizabeth Joers. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS June Ward, 10, examines a wooden paddle she is decorating as her father, Jack Ward of Port Angeles, works on his own paddle during a craft-making session on Friday at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center in Port Angeles. The paddles are among the thousands of gifts being created for participants in the 2025 Tribal Canoe Journey, hosted this year by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. The event begins with the landing of dozens of native canoes at the mouth of the Elwha River on July 31 and continues with five days of celebration on the Lower Elwha reservation west of Port Angeles. As many as 10,000 indigenous peoples are expected to take part. The public is invited to help with giftmaking sessions, scheduled daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Center.
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Canoe paddle crafts

June Ward, 10, examines a wooden paddle she is decorating as her father, Jack Ward of Port Angeles, works on his own paddle during a… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS June Ward, 10, examines a wooden paddle she is decorating as her father, Jack Ward of Port Angeles, works on his own paddle during a craft-making session on Friday at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center in Port Angeles. The paddles are among the thousands of gifts being created for participants in the 2025 Tribal Canoe Journey, hosted this year by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. The event begins with the landing of dozens of native canoes at the mouth of the Elwha River on July 31 and continues with five days of celebration on the Lower Elwha reservation west of Port Angeles. As many as 10,000 indigenous peoples are expected to take part. The public is invited to help with giftmaking sessions, scheduled daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Center.

Cox again refuses court appearance

Standoff suspect to get competency evaluation

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.

Long lost sailor to be honored at graduation

An honorary diploma will be presented to the family of former Chimacum High School student, Ralph Henry Keil, who died in the attack… Continue reading

Ralph Henry Keil and Ginny Grimm.

Singers to workshop vocal instruments at Fort Worden

One hundred and fifty singers to join together in song