Woman airlifted to hospital after collision on Highway 101

A Quilcene woman was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a two-car collision south of Mount Walker. Ashley R. Barrow, 34, was driving… Continue reading

Wreaths Across America set for Saturday

The Michael Trebert chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate Wreaths Across America at 9 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony… Continue reading

WSDOT still cleaning up after bomb cyclone

Transportation budget faces uncertainty in coming state session

Sequim passes its 2025 budget

Capital projects include expanded utilities

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

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday spirit

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured… Continue reading

Sam Grello, the executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings lights on a tree in downtown Port Angeles on Thursday. The district procured professional-grade lights to last several years and will work to brighten the downtown area for the holiday season. (Kelley Lane/Peninsula Daily News)

Mauro recognized by city management association

John Mauro has been recognized by the Washington City Management Association with its 2024 Award for Management Excellence. Mauro, the city manager… Continue reading

Overnight lane closures to start Sunday on US Highway 101

Contractor crews will close lanes overnight on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles during the next two weeks. The lanes will… Continue reading

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Behavioral Health breaks ground on 36-unit housing project

North View to serve those chronically homeless

From left to right, donors Ann Soule and Dave Shreffler, Clallam County commissioner Randy Johnson, Peninsula Behavioral Health (PBH) CEO Wendy Sisk, PBH Board President Dave Arand and Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West break ground for PBH’s new housing project, North View. Once completed next December, North View will have 36 units available to provide permanent, supportive housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness. (Emma Maple/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center to explore outside partnership

Process to explore long-term viability

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider potential partnerships with other health organizations to help the hospital’s long-term viability. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

City of Port Angeles adopts balanced budget

Revenue, expenses set about $157 million

Health care model relies on reimbursement

Olympic Medical Center is unlike almost any other business on the North Olympic Peninsula. It can’t turn away any customer — paying,… Continue reading

The Commons at Fort Worden to close through winter

Hospitality services will move to The Guardhouse beginning Monday

After learning about each other through a genealogy service 15 years ago and speaking on the phone for years, Steven Hanson of Montevideo, Minn., and Sue Harrison of Sequim met for the first time a few weeks ago. The siblings were placed for adoption by their biological mother about 10 years apart. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Adopted as babies, siblings meet decades later

Sequim woman started search for biological family 15 years ago

After learning about each other through a genealogy service 15 years ago and speaking on the phone for years, Steven Hanson of Montevideo, Minn., and Sue Harrison of Sequim met for the first time a few weeks ago. The siblings were placed for adoption by their biological mother about 10 years apart. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
From left to right: Special Olympics Washington Athlete, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith, East Wenatchee Police Officer Brandon Johnson, Port Angeles Deputy Chief Jason Viada, Undersheriff Lorraine Shore, Sheriff Brian King, Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy and Fife Police Officer Patrick Gilbert. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

Clallam County undersheriff named Torch Run Sheriff of the Year

Clallam County Undersheriff Lorraine Shore has been selected as the Law Enforcement Torch Run 2024 Sheriff of the Year. She has been… Continue reading

From left to right: Special Olympics Washington Athlete, Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith, East Wenatchee Police Officer Brandon Johnson, Port Angeles Deputy Chief Jason Viada, Undersheriff Lorraine Shore, Sheriff Brian King, Chief Criminal Deputy Amy Bundy and Fife Police Officer Patrick Gilbert. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
Jefferson County PUD General Manager Kevin Streett plans to retire next summer. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County PUD general manager to retire

Kevin Streett plan to serve until June 2025

Jefferson County PUD General Manager Kevin Streett plans to retire next summer. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Derek Kilmer.

Kilmer looking to next chapter

Politician stepping down after 20 years

Derek Kilmer.

Port Angeles, waterfront district agree to three-year deal

Funds from parking, quarterly billing to help with public events