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Committee forms to support Quilcene school levy

Lack of communication cited for failed vote

Herb Beck Marina improvements in the works

New concrete boat launch among the plans

More than 100 educators appeared at Thursday’s Port Angeles School District board meeting to show their support for paraeducators, who are seeking a 3.7 percent pay raise and have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Paraeducators fill school board meeting

Labor group asking for same raise teachers received

More than 100 educators appeared at Thursday’s Port Angeles School District board meeting to show their support for paraeducators, who are seeking a 3.7 percent pay raise and have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Kniskern, Sonny’s Spaw and Self Wash owner, shares a moment with Casey, a Great Dane who was rescued after suffering a gunshot wound and the effects of severe hunger in February. (Welfare for Animals Guild)
Mary Kniskern, Sonny’s Spaw and Self Wash owner, shares a moment with Casey, a Great Dane who was rescued after suffering a gunshot wound and the effects of severe hunger in February. (Welfare for Animals Guild)
Members of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue rescued an injured driver who was ejected from their vehicle when it went over a cliff on South Discovery Road on Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Car reported to drive off cliff

A Port Hadlock man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon after blacking out and launching his car… Continue reading

Members of East Jefferson Fire-Rescue rescued an injured driver who was ejected from their vehicle when it went over a cliff on South Discovery Road on Wednesday. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Clallam County to set up a revenue committee

County officials want input from junior districts

Leah Leach, left, and Brian McLean.

New leadership takes over Peninsula Daily News newsroom

Executive editor retires, worked 18 years in posts at newspaper

Leah Leach, left, and Brian McLean.
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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

Bumpy section of Port Angeles’ Marine Drive to be repaved

Bids for repaving and improving Marine Drive between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street will be opened March 21 with construction… Continue reading

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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

Battle narrows to Biden and Trump

Tuesday’s primaries give each the delegates needed for a November contest

Housing, projects top list in Port Angeles State of City address

$40 million to be spent on infrastructure this year

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group 

Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.

Irrigation Festival’s carnival on hold for another year

Organizers extend free Family Fun Days another year

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group 

Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.
Luisa Loi / Whidbey News Group
Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.

Ediz Hook boat launch solution could be costly

PA City: Six floats are in water for halibut season

A currently undeveloped area next to the Field Arts & Events Hall will make up the rest of the Port Angeles Waterfront Center — the future home of the Marine Discovery Center and the Lower Elwha Klallam Cultural Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Millions allocated to Peninsula

Housing, infrastructure projects awarded funds

A currently undeveloped area next to the Field Arts & Events Hall will make up the rest of the Port Angeles Waterfront Center — the future home of the Marine Discovery Center and the Lower Elwha Klallam Cultural Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Rustics

Youth to offer production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

A version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set on the remote west coast of Ireland has been the focus of 26… Continue reading

The Rustics

Lake Pleasant pilings to be replaced this summer

Boat launch pilings damaged in a storm will be replaced this summer after the Clallam County commissioners approved a call for bids… Continue reading

Presidential primary election ballots due today

Vote determines delegates to national conventions

Volunteers sought for pool task force

Options for Jefferson County location considered

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s booth at the 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show on Saturday at Port Angeles High School. The two-day event, hosted by KONP Radio, featured 120 exhibitor booths showcasing a wide variety of goods and services with primary sponsorship by Clallam County Public Utilities District, Lumber Traders and Leitz Farm Supply. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Home show exhibit

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s… Continue reading

Brenda Close of Port Angeles, left, talks with Cutco Cutlery representative Allison Gilman, right, as Matt Makowicz of Cutco uses his calculator at the company’s booth at the 39th annual Clallam County Home and Lifestyle Show on Saturday at Port Angeles High School. The two-day event, hosted by KONP Radio, featured 120 exhibitor booths showcasing a wide variety of goods and services with primary sponsorship by Clallam County Public Utilities District, Lumber Traders and Leitz Farm Supply. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center commissioners hear about psychiatric facility, dental clinic

Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club recognized for handmade care items