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School districts losing little staff to mandate

Most vaccinated in Clallam, Jefferson counties

EYE ON CLALLAM: County reviews proposed 2022 budget

The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss the recommended 2022 budget in their weekly work session Monday/weekly business meeting Tuesday. The meeting can be viewed… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider redistricting plan

The three Jefferson County commissioners will be updated on the 2021 redistricting plan with draft maps when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting… Continue reading

Ethan Raup

Commissioners tap choice for county administrator

Contract negotiations to begin

Ethan Raup

Beluga whale spotted in Puget Sound

Two reports of a beluga whale sighting were reported in Puget Sound waters near Tacoma and Seattle this week, according… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2021
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Quinton Chastain of Olympia carries an insulated barrel on Thursday while setting up an outdoor kitchen for this weekend's Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival near the Port Angeles waterfront. The three-day festival begins today
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Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival begins near Port Angeles waterfront

Quinton Chastain of Olympia carries an insulated barrel on Thursday while setting up an outdoor kitchen for this weekend’s Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival near… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Quinton Chastain of Olympia carries an insulated barrel on Thursday while setting up an outdoor kitchen for this weekend's Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival near the Port Angeles waterfront. The three-day festival begins today
Pima County Constable Kristen Randall, left, speaks to a rental resident letting them know about their eviction notice Sept. 24 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Eviction confusion seen nationwide

Chandra Dobbs was stunned when the constable showed up on her doorstep with a fat packet of eviction papers. She thought she… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2021
Pima County Constable Kristen Randall, left, speaks to a rental resident letting them know about their eviction notice Sept. 24 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Foreclosures on hold for now

Hundreds in process on Peninsula

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2021 file photo Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin addresses a rally on the Statehouse steps in Boise, Idaho. Idaho Gov. Brad Little said he will rescind an executive order involving COVID-19 vaccines by McGeachin, and the commanding general of the Idaho National Guard also on Tuesday, Oct. 5 told McGeachin she can’t activate troops to send to the U.S.-Mexico border. Little and Major General Michael J. Garshak made the decisions as McGeachin attempted to exercise her authority as acting governor with Little out of the state. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler,File)

Idaho governor repeals political rival’s executive order

The Idaho governor issued an executive order repealing his political rival’s executive order from the previous… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2021
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2021 file photo Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin addresses a rally on the Statehouse steps in Boise, Idaho. Idaho Gov. Brad Little said he will rescind an executive order involving COVID-19 vaccines by McGeachin, and the commanding general of the Idaho National Guard also on Tuesday, Oct. 5 told McGeachin she can’t activate troops to send to the U.S.-Mexico border. Little and Major General Michael J. Garshak made the decisions as McGeachin attempted to exercise her authority as acting governor with Little out of the state. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler,File)

Jefferson Healthcare offers flu shots

Jefferson Healthcare will offer a weekend drive-through clinic for flu vaccines beginning this Sunday. It will be in the parking lot on… Continue reading

Lane shift may be required at Siebert Creek site

Westbound traffic on U.S.Highway 101 may shift to the new bridge over Siebert Creek as early as 10 a.m. Friday. The lane… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center board candidates mull abortion services

Death With Dignity Act also discussed

Coronavirus

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at facility

Newest one of four in Clallam County

Port Angeles Farmers Market moves for CrabFest

The Port Angeles Farmers Market will temporarily relocate on Saturday to make space for the CrabFest. The market will move the parking… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Community transmission is widespread in Forks, West End

Health officer says increased mitigation measures are needed

Matt Huish.

Contract finalized for Sequim city manager

Interim city manager Deschenes to return as assistant city manager

Matt Huish.

Forum set for Jefferson County administrator finalists

Three candidates to interview Friday

October supply drive benefit Serenity House

Express Employment Professionals will host a supply drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays throughout the month of October.… Continue reading

Tom Young serves to other members of the Port Townsend Pickleball Club during a game in the sun at the courts in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to cool off over the next few days. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Pickleball service

Tom Young serves to other members of the Port Townsend Pickleball Club during a game in the sun at the courts in front of the… Continue reading

Tom Young serves to other members of the Port Townsend Pickleball Club during a game in the sun at the courts in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to cool off over the next few days. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles woman rolls car

A Port Angeles woman was treated and discharged from Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles after her car rolled on U.S. Highway… Continue reading