Clallam County

Peninsula jobless rate rises slightly

More than 500 North Olympic Peninsula residents joined the labor force in November as Clallam and Jefferson County unemployment rates each rose by one tenth… Continue reading

Minimum wage to increase to $13.50 an hour

Washington state’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 an hour in the new year, the final of four set increases… Continue reading

Home and well again with Home Fund

Home and well again with Home Fund

Home Fund provides grant to fix van needed for ailing child

Home and well again with Home Fund

A GROWING CONCERN: New year, new you, same chores

out with the old, in with the new! Next week I’ll get all of you (and me, I’m healed!)… Continue reading

Coho ferry marks 60th anniversary

Coho ferry marks 60th anniversary

Don’t be alarmed if the iconic horn from the MV Coho ferry blares a bit longer than normal today. Today marks the… Continue reading

Coho ferry marks 60th anniversary

Deadline approaching for Planning Commission applications

The city of Port Angeles is seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy on its Planning Commission. Applications are due by 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Flags lowered in ceremony at Valley Creek Estuary

Flags lowered in ceremony at Valley Creek Estuary

Valley Creek flags Representatives of the Soroptimist International of Port Angeles and the Michael Trebert Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently conducted… Continue reading

Flags lowered in ceremony at Valley Creek Estuary

HELP LINE: A fond farewell and friendly advice

I’M FIGHTING OFF the urge to begin with, “The time has come, the walrus said …” But the time has come: I’m retiring. And after… Continue reading

Home Fund contributors give a hand up

Home Fund contributors give a hand up

Here is a list of the most recent donors whose Home Fund contributions were processed between Dec. 19 and Dec. 25 Name and amount The… Continue reading

Home Fund contributors give a hand up
A sign indicating a ban on camping or overnight parking is posted near the front gate of a parcel Washington State Fish and Wildlife land in the Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.                                (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Illegal campsites prompt closure of Morse Creek Unit just east of Port Angeles

State Fish and Wildlife officers have closed the 133-acre Morse Creek Unit off the U.S. Highway 101 Morse Creek curve so they… Continue reading

A sign indicating a ban on camping or overnight parking is posted near the front gate of a parcel Washington State Fish and Wildlife land in the Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.                                (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

New car and booster seat regulations go into effect in 2020

In less than a week, some kids may need to remain in booster seats well into… Continue reading

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles

The Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles inducted its newest member at a club meeting Nov. 7. Pictured, from left, are Darcey Beck, Peggy Norris and… Continue reading

New member inducted into Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles
North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates

North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates

Regional Direct Delivery Fire Academy class 19-5 recently graduated 15 firefighters from six North Olympic Fire Departments. The regional direct delivery model pairs… Continue reading

North Olympic Fire Departments have academy graduates
Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula

Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula

The Port Angeles Chapter IV of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) recently presented a $400 check to the Boys and Girls Club of The Olympic… Continue reading

Philanthropic Education Organization donates $400 to Boys and Girls’ Club of The Olympic Peninsula
Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

The Clallam County Opportunity Fund Advisory Board will consider a funding request from the City of Port Angeles for the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles requests Opportunity Fund money for waterfront center costs

State Patrol on alert for impaired drivers

The State Patrol will have troopers out looking for impaired drivers this week as the new year approaches. The increased patrols will include… Continue reading

Sequim Rotary names student of the month

Sequim Rotary names student of the month

Ashton Drew, shown with Russ Mellon, left, and Bret Keehn, right, was recently named Sequim Sunrise Rotary’s Middle School Student of the Month.… Continue reading

Sequim Rotary names student of the month
Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award

Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently announced that Anna Nichols won its fall Green Thumb award. Nichols received the award for excellence… Continue reading

Port Angeles Garden Club gives fall Green Thumb award
First ride for Christmas bike

First ride for Christmas bike

Even though it was overcast and lightly raining this week, it didn’t dampen the Christmas joy of getting a new bicycle. Grace… Continue reading

First ride for Christmas bike