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Two candidates vie for Port Angeles School District director

Ballots for primary to be mailed July 16

Recovery efforts underway after man falls at Sol Duc

The Olympic National Park search and rescue team is preparing to recover the body of an 18-year-old man who fell over the… Continue reading

Ethan Davidson, 16, left, competes with his brother, Pierce Davidson, 12, both of Dallas, Texas, in a paddleboard race on a temporary course set up at East Boat Haven in Port Angeles as part of the weekend’s Maritime Career Fair & Festival. The two-day event, hosted by the Port of Port Angeles, featured informational displays, children’s activities, maritime demonstrations, food, music and a fishing derby. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Paddleboard race

Ethan Davidson, 16, left, competes with his brother, Pierce Davidson, 12, both of Dallas, Texas, in a paddleboard race on a temporary course set up… Continue reading

Ethan Davidson, 16, left, competes with his brother, Pierce Davidson, 12, both of Dallas, Texas, in a paddleboard race on a temporary course set up at East Boat Haven in Port Angeles as part of the weekend’s Maritime Career Fair & Festival. The two-day event, hosted by the Port of Port Angeles, featured informational displays, children’s activities, maritime demonstrations, food, music and a fishing derby. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Calawah River bridge to be resurfaced

Work crews from the state Department of Transportation will resurface the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Calawah River north of Forks through… Continue reading

Flag Day ceremony slated for Saturday

The American Legion’s Jack Grennan Post 62 will host a Flag Day celebration at 2 p.m. Saturday. The ceremony will be at the… Continue reading

Jefferson County commissioners pass $465K in budget appropriations

Election security grant will help pay for software services

Towne Road is now finished

Overview highlights years-long project

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Ivy Karlinsky of Seattle has her two daughters Isla, 6, and Ellie, 3, help her over the finish line during the last 20 meters of her half-marathon race at the Port Angeles Pier on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: A hot time was had by all

They came, they ran and they conquered the elements in the 23rd annual North Olympic Discovery Marathon on Sunday. Runners from all… Continue reading

Ivy Karlinsky of Seattle has her two daughters Isla, 6, and Ellie, 3, help her over the finish line during the last 20 meters of her half-marathon race at the Port Angeles Pier on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Best of the Peninsula 2025.

Nomination round open for Best of the Peninsula

Nominations are being accepted for the Best of Clallam and Jefferson counties and Best of the West End. Pick your favorites in… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula 2025.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Rite Aid will close June 26 after its parent company announced its second filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early May. Pharmacy accounts will be transferred to Sequim’s QFC. The Port Angeles store at 621 S. Lincoln St. will also close, but a date has not been set.

Rite Aid stores are set to close

QFC to take on Sequim pharmacy accounts

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Rite Aid will close June 26 after its parent company announced its second filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early May. Pharmacy accounts will be transferred to Sequim’s QFC. The Port Angeles store at 621 S. Lincoln St. will also close, but a date has not been set.

Sequim Habitat project goes before hearing examiner

Decision expected soon on homes

Aiden Murdoch, 11, and his sister, Sylvia Murdoch, 8, both of Akron, Ohio, examine a display of animal silhouettes, skulls and tracks on Friday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The pair were on a family vacation to the park with a stop at the visitor center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Animal tracks

Aiden Murdoch, 11, and his sister, Sylvia Murdoch, 8, both of Akron, Ohio, examine a display of animal silhouettes, skulls and tracks on Friday at… Continue reading

Aiden Murdoch, 11, and his sister, Sylvia Murdoch, 8, both of Akron, Ohio, examine a display of animal silhouettes, skulls and tracks on Friday at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The pair were on a family vacation to the park with a stop at the visitor center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to review Towne Road

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Foundation to host town hall for nonprofit organizations

The Olympic View Community Foundation is inviting Clallam County nonprofit organizations to a nonprofit town hall meeting. The event will be from 9… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD may raise its rates

Increase would address aging infrastructure

Judge hears oral arguments in case that centers on DNR logging

Decision on possible injunction should come within next 90 days

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The former Lincoln School, shown on Friday, is the subject of an offer by the city to purchase the building and surrounding property from the North Olympic History Center for redevelopment of the site into multifamiy housing.

Port Angeles offers to purchase Lincoln School property

Offer totals $788K with land swap included

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The former Lincoln School, shown on Friday, is the subject of an offer by the city to purchase the building and surrounding property from the North Olympic History Center for redevelopment of the site into multifamiy housing.
Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration garden at 2711 Woodcock Road near Sequim. The Woodcock Garden, operated through the Washington State University Extension office, features a classroom and an outdoor pavilion for seasonal lectures and workshops and is open to the public during daylight hours year-round. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Demonstration garden

Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration… Continue reading

Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration garden at 2711 Woodcock Road near Sequim. The Woodcock Garden, operated through the Washington State University Extension office, features a classroom and an outdoor pavilion for seasonal lectures and workshops and is open to the public during daylight hours year-round. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Artists, creators to be highlighted at Port Townsend Pride

Organizers raise $30,000 for annual event