Jefferson County is eying short-term rental regulations

Feedback to be presented to Planning Commission

 

Clallam PUD seeking faster solution for West End outages

County commissioners, coalition support idea of expanded right of way

 

From left to right, Sean Coleman, Colleen Robinson, Brown Maloney and Todd Ortloff display the awards they earned Friday during the annual gala of the Clallam County Economic Development Council at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles (Lorie Fazio/Clallam County EDC)

Coleman named Olympic Leader of the Year at EDC gala

Habitat for Humanity, Radio Pacific also win awards during event

 

Casey and Karen Proud, both of Sequim, look at a selection of St. Patrick’s Day hats and other souvenirs for participating in Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle & Pub Crawl in downtown Port Angeles. The event, a benefit for the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation, allowed crawlers to receive six tasting tokens for libations at participating bars and restaurants in the downtown area with a drawing for additional prizes. Numerous downtown businesses also offered sale discounts for purchases during the crawl. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Winter sports benefit in Port Angeles

Casey and Karen Proud, both of Sequim, look at a selection of St. Patrick’s Day hats and other souvenirs for participating in Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle… Continue reading

Casey and Karen Proud, both of Sequim, look at a selection of St. Patrick’s Day hats and other souvenirs for participating in Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle & Pub Crawl in downtown Port Angeles. The event, a benefit for the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation, allowed crawlers to receive six tasting tokens for libations at participating bars and restaurants in the downtown area with a drawing for additional prizes. Numerous downtown businesses also offered sale discounts for purchases during the crawl. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Historic bell missing from Camp Parsons

Property crime up in Brinnon area, director says

Clallam PUD seeks applicants for vacant seat

The commissioners of Clallam County Public Utility District are accepting letters of interest from applicants for the district’s vacant District 3 seat until… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, right, discusses emergency services on Thursday during a roundtable session with emergency managers from across the region, including Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, left, and Clallam County Administrator Todd Mielke in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam seeks additional funds for emergency operations center

Administrator says $10 million still needed for proposed project

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, right, discusses emergency services on Thursday during a roundtable session with emergency managers from across the region, including Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, left, and Clallam County Administrator Todd Mielke in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Committee forms to support Quilcene school levy

Lack of communication cited for failed vote

Coroner’s probe reveals man was rape suspect believed long dead

A coroner’s investigation into the death of a man in Los Angeles last month revealed he was a suspect in a 2008… Continue reading

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)
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.

Unemployment rises in state, Peninsula

January percentages 7.1 in Clallam, 6.8 in Jefferson

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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.

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

$40 million to be spent on infrastructure this year

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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

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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.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.