Winter virus season continues

Flu affecting students; RSV, COVID-19 mild

Mike McAleer.

Mike McAleer, a ‘community pillar,’ dies at 86

Volunteer work included Rotary, Sequim chamber board

Mike McAleer.
Perhaps a better start of the race shot. The eventual winner is the fellow with the SF cap named Kyle Bardwell. And directly behind him in pink is the eventual female winner Sarah Paquet. dlogan

RUN THE PENINSULA: More than 330 brave the cold at Elwha Bridge Run

More than 330 runners and walkers braved temperatures in the mid-30s, not only to race the clock and themselves, but a snowstorm… Continue reading

Perhaps a better start of the race shot. The eventual winner is the fellow with the SF cap named Kyle Bardwell. And directly behind him in pink is the eventual female winner Sarah Paquet. dlogan
Mark Simpson sits atop the Sequim Skate Park in July 2023 where he had skated for years and advocated for its expansion. Community members rallied to support him and his family through the next year as he battled cancer. He died in April 2024. Sequim Mayor Brandon Janisse has proposed naming the skate park after him for his years of dedication to skating, the park and children. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group, file)

Proposal aims to rename skate park

Sequim mayor seeks change to honor advocate

Mark Simpson sits atop the Sequim Skate Park in July 2023 where he had skated for years and advocated for its expansion. Community members rallied to support him and his family through the next year as he battled cancer. He died in April 2024. Sequim Mayor Brandon Janisse has proposed naming the skate park after him for his years of dedication to skating, the park and children. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group, file)
A part of the Sequim School District’s proposed bond includes improvements to its stadium bleachers so they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other improvements could include new or renovated bleachers, a resized track and an improved field. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Proposed Sequim schools bond would evaluate stadium, bus loop

Prior to resurfacing last summer, track was unsuitable for competition

A part of the Sequim School District’s proposed bond includes improvements to its stadium bleachers so they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other improvements could include new or renovated bleachers, a resized track and an improved field. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Fresh out of the oven, three students in the Chimacum High School culinary arts program separate cookies that were to be judged by a panel of experts during their final midterm exam on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum students learning skills to become ready for workforce

Career and technical education one way for community impact

Fresh out of the oven, three students in the Chimacum High School culinary arts program separate cookies that were to be judged by a panel of experts during their final midterm exam on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Coast Artillery Museum volunteers Ron Raplee, left, and Les Jones at the Coast Artillery Museum on Friday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Fort tenants remain optimistic

Nonprofits plan to continue robust programming

Coast Artillery Museum volunteers Ron Raplee, left, and Les Jones at the Coast Artillery Museum on Friday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
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Nominations open for Community Service awards

Forms due March 25; event scheduled for May 1

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Port Angeles launches over-the-counter permitting

The city of Port Angeles is launching an over the counter, same-day permitting program in an effort to make the process more… Continue reading

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Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday in Port Angeles. They took advantage of a mild midwinter day while facing the prospect of colder conditions forecast for the coming week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Midwinter swing

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on… Continue reading

Madeline Jones of Forks gives a push to her daughter, Amelia Jones, 2, during a family outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday in Port Angeles. They took advantage of a mild midwinter day while facing the prospect of colder conditions forecast for the coming week. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Executive Director Karly Mishko opens the Horticulture Building at Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Fairgrounds hires executive director

Karly Mishko has ambitions to expand community engagement

Executive Director Karly Mishko opens the Horticulture Building at Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Thursday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Logging pause won’t affect parcels sold

‘Legacy forests’ off agenda, for now

Port Angeles community awards to be presented Saturday

Three finalists named in each of six categories

From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

Queen, princesses named for Clallam County Fair

Royalty to represent area at festivals, parades

From left to right, Queen Aliya Gillett and princesses Keira Headrick and Julianna Getzin will represent the Clallam County Fair at various festivals, parades, Joyce Daze and the Duck Derby. (Clallam County Fair)

Employees at Port Townsend Food Co-op may form union

Workers cite workplace safety among concerns

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to 1979, had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The project will be completed before the Coho returns from its annual dry dock and engine maintenance in Anacortes. The ferry will resume its regular winter schedule on Feb. 19. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Piling replacement

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to… Continue reading

Black Ball Ferry Line is replacing the pilings on both sides of the slip that the MV Coho uses. The old pilings, which date to 1979, had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The project will be completed before the Coho returns from its annual dry dock and engine maintenance in Anacortes. The ferry will resume its regular winter schedule on Feb. 19. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles school board to host special meeting Thursday

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today. The meeting, which will include… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles looking at developing property

Agency says having committed partner is first step