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Mike Hill takes his oath of office on Friday from acting city clerk Heather Robley to become the City of Sequim’s new police chief. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Hill Sequim’s new police chief

Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community members, Mike Hill last week officially stepped into the role of Sequim’s new police chief. Following… Continue reading

Mike Hill takes his oath of office on Friday from acting city clerk Heather Robley to become the City of Sequim’s new police chief. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jefferson County to form task force for pool

Members to explore locations, construction options

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim office demolished

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown… Continue reading

Demolition continued last week by Jamestown Excavation at the former doctor’s office building at 103 W. Cedar St., adjacent to the Sequim Civic Center. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe leaders told city staff in October 2022 that they intend to turn the space into an art gallery/gift shop. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Closures for fish passages shortened

DOT says Tumwater Creek project down to 80 days

CrabFest under new leadership; Nagel leaves popular attraction

This year’s festival will remain at Red Lion Hotel paring lot, City Pier

Small sinkhole opens at Washington Street in Port Angeles

No water customers affected, public works department says

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ski season opens

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to… Continue reading

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles School District, paraeducators aren’t closer to a new contract

Membership voted to go on strike April 8 without agreement

Port Hadlock man to be arraigned Friday

Kingsland charged with burglary, theft

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play Fields at Carrie Blake Park. The two-day festival, hosted by the City of Sequim, also featured food, music, youth activities, a craft fair and a drone show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sunshine festival

Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play… Continue reading

Participants in the Sequim Sunshine Festival 5K Sun Fun Color Run navigate through a gauntlet of tempera paint on Saturday at the Albert Haller Play Fields at Carrie Blake Park. The two-day festival, hosted by the City of Sequim, also featured food, music, youth activities, a craft fair and a drone show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Melissa Klein takes a break from her work in her studio located north of Sequim. Joining her is her dog Stormy. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

American Legion Post, Sequim artist collaborating on a mural

Patriotic colors, soldiers, war-themed machines featured

Melissa Klein takes a break from her work in her studio located north of Sequim. Joining her is her dog Stormy. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Boat stranded on rocks, boater rescued Saturday

Second person aboard swam to safety without help from Coast Guard

A Coast Guard helicopter lowers a swimmer on Saturday to a vessel that was on the rocks off Marrowstone Island. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Unburned portions of the Port Angeles Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield stand on Thursday next to an area that was burned in an arson fire in December. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles’ Dream Playground to be rebuilt a third time

Community donating money, time for project

Unburned portions of the Port Angeles Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield stand on Thursday next to an area that was burned in an arson fire in December. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

After first vote failed, Quilcene voters to be asked to approve school levy

Measure that failed crucial for school funding, board members say

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Coffee customer Lauren Wright of Port Angeles, right, gets assistance at the counter from Career and Technical Education program students, from left, Jordis Vance, 17, Rayin Blewett, 18, and Maple Romberg, 16, on Friday's opening day of the Wildcat Cafe at Lincoln Center in Port Angeles.

Cafe opens at Lincoln High School

CTE program first phase for alternative school

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Coffee customer Lauren Wright of Port Angeles, right, gets assistance at the counter from Career and Technical Education program students, from left, Jordis Vance, 17, Rayin Blewett, 18, and Maple Romberg, 16, on Friday's opening day of the Wildcat Cafe at Lincoln Center in Port Angeles.
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Clallam commissioner announces bid for third term

Housing, timber revenue among several priorities

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Ridge ski season opens Saturday

Finally, enough snow falls for winter sports