Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Thursday. Surface removal paves the way for rebuilding the playground, currently scheduled as a volunteer community effort on May 15-19. A large portion of the playground was destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Playground progress in Port Angeles

Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in… Continue reading

Kelly Couthlin of Port Angeles-based RJ Services Inc. uses an excavator to remove damaged surface padding tiles at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Thursday. Surface removal paves the way for rebuilding the playground, currently scheduled as a volunteer community effort on May 15-19. A large portion of the playground was destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ballots mailed for Quilcene special election

Ballots for the April 23 special election for a school levy in Quilcene have been mailed. Quilcene was the only community in Clallam… Continue reading

District, PAPEA continue to bargain

Strike authorized without deal by Monday

Jefferson County Public Health names heroes

Jefferson County Public Health has announced its 2024 Public Health Heroes in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards honor people… Continue reading

Tara McCauley.

Jefferson historical society names new director

McCauley brings 25 years of museum experience

Tara McCauley.

Port Angeles approves paving project for Marine Drive

City also moves $1.5M to cover Waste Connections payment

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Makah Tribe to receive federal funds to support ocean mapping capabilities

The Makah Indian Tribe will receive $288,482 in federal funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support its ocean data… Continue reading

Utility hopefuls interview for seat

Three candidates remain for Clallam PUD position

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U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at MP 177 for a roll over collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator.

Highway 101 fully blocked after wreck

U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at milepost 177, near the Hoh River, due to a rollover collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator, according… Continue reading

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U.S. Highway 101 is fully blocked at MP 177 for a roll over collision involving a trailer hauling an excavator.

DOT plans traffic circles between PA and Sequim

Four roundabouts on Highway 101 in pre-design phase

PT port to move ahead with stormwater project

Agency receives $3.1 million from state supplemental budget

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Training wheels

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday.… Continue reading

Dane Schoonover of Port Townsend helps his daughter Lyra, 8, learn how to skateboard at the Port Townsend Skateboard Park on Monday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioners to call for bids on Towne Road next week

$2.7 million project to be funded with grant, road fund, real estate tax

Jefferson County to update fire danger management

Officials look at models for changing, communicating restrictions

McNulty to receive North Olympic Land Trust conservation award

Tim McNulty is set to receive the 11th Out Standing in the Field Award at the North Olympic Land Trust Conservation Breakfast… Continue reading

North Hood Canal chamber to host meeting Thursday

The North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce will host a Quilcene-Brinnon Connections meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The informal business and community gathering… Continue reading

Peninsula College receives federal funds for dental hygiene program

Peninsula College has received $1.963 million for a dental hygienist program it is planning to start. The funds announced Friday are part… Continue reading

Soroptimist International club honors members with scholarships, awards

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles recognized several women with awards and scholarships at a luncheon at Joshua’s Restaurant. Chardonney Porter, Bezuayehu “Zoey”… Continue reading