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A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

East Jefferson Fire Rescue burns cabin in training exercise

Lake Gibbs cabin was set for demolition

A 1949 built cabin at Lake Gibbs in Chimacum, was used for a live structure fire training by East Jefferson Fire Rescue Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Gardiner boat ramp replacement moves forward

Elmore sale efforts stall

Healthy Families braces for cuts

Organization could lose 30 percent of funding

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

YMCA Early Learning Center breaks ground in Port Angeles

‘Y Kids’ on hand to kick off construction

  • May 30, 2025
  • Peninsula Daily News
Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

Port of Port Angeles approves decree for harbor cleanup

Cleanup schedule, requirements outlined in plan

Jaman settles with YMCA, City of Port Townsend

Agreement doesn’t lift ban or admit liability

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.
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Art under a microscope

Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.

Clallam adopts 5-year homeless plan

Measurable goals need to be added

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue

Fire destroys house, structures

Limited water supply impacts fight

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue

Student musicians train with masters

A week at Fort Worden with Dover Quartet

Court denies request to halt logging activity in Elwha Watershed

DNR compelled to produce records by June 18

Family, friends and co-workers give Corey Alton a spirited send-off to celebrate the final shift of the Port Angeles driver's 36 years with UPS. Alton drove about 3.5 million miles over the course of his career without an accident or a ticket. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Driver delivers his last truckload

Travels 3.6 million miles to supply Peninsula

Family, friends and co-workers give Corey Alton a spirited send-off to celebrate the final shift of the Port Angeles driver's 36 years with UPS. Alton drove about 3.5 million miles over the course of his career without an accident or a ticket. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Historical Society may present to commissioners

Providing access and expanding cultural awareness

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Trimming causes widespread outage in Jefferson County

Jefferson County PUD reported that a power outage, beginning around 12:30 p.m., affected 17,500 customers Tuesday. At 2:28 p.m., all but around… Continue reading

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Kelsey Macias, left, a U.S. Marine veteran, played taps on her bugle on Monday at Mount Angeles Cemetery. At the conclusion of the Memorial Day Service, a three-gun salute was fired by a veteran honor guard. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Memories of fallen honored in Memorial Day ceremony

Small flags mark graves of military veterans at cemetery

Kelsey Macias, left, a U.S. Marine veteran, played taps on her bugle on Monday at Mount Angeles Cemetery. At the conclusion of the Memorial Day Service, a three-gun salute was fired by a veteran honor guard. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Northwest Watershed Institute’s field restoration crew, from left to right, are Megan Brookens, Grace Burke, Hanna Petersen, Bernt Goodson, Eva Ellis, Veronica Phelan, Zach Hawkes and Wesley Meyers. They worked at a restoration site at the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve. (Northwest Watershed Institute)

NWI plants 19,000 native trees, shrubs

Conservation nonprofit continues mission to restore Tarboo Valley

Northwest Watershed Institute’s field restoration crew, from left to right, are Megan Brookens, Grace Burke, Hanna Petersen, Bernt Goodson, Eva Ellis, Veronica Phelan, Zach Hawkes and Wesley Meyers. They worked at a restoration site at the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve. (Northwest Watershed Institute)

Port Angeles School District’s enrollment numbers holding steady

$30M bond sale to focus on design process

Woman sentenced to nearly 12 years for burglaries

Jury convicts Woods after nine-day trial

Edmond Mills, 4, and his brother, Avery Mills, 10, both of Port Angeles, enjoy ice cream on Saturday at the Juan de Fuca Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sights and sounds of Juan de Fuca Festival

Edmond Mills, 4, and his brother, Avery Mills, 10, both of Port Angeles, enjoy ice cream on Saturday at the Juan de Fuca Festival.… Continue reading

Edmond Mills, 4, and his brother, Avery Mills, 10, both of Port Angeles, enjoy ice cream on Saturday at the Juan de Fuca Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications for Home Fund grants due May 31

Nonprofits can apply online until Saturday