Coronavirus

PASD joins move to remote learning on Peninsula

The Port Angeles School District will join other districts on the North Olympic Peninsula in reverting to full remote learning Monday. The… Continue reading

State officials mull loosening COVID-19 guidelines for schools

State health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic. The… Continue reading

State hospitalizations spike but remain low on Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee has said that restrictions on business may be expanded if the growth… Continue reading

Peninsula hospitals restricting visitors

All three North Olympic Peninsula hospitals are restricting visitors amid high community prevalence of COVID-19. “There is no visitation except under special circumstances,” said Amy… Continue reading

Betsy Schultz, left, and Sue Chance work on their tree Saturday morning inside Edna’s Place. Their tree, based on the Captain Joseph House Foundation, is called “Starway to Living." Today is the last day for trees to be decorated. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees offers virtual gala, Family Days

Funds raised will go toward COVID-19 rapid testing at OMC

Betsy Schultz, left, and Sue Chance work on their tree Saturday morning inside Edna’s Place. Their tree, based on the Captain Joseph House Foundation, is called “Starway to Living." Today is the last day for trees to be decorated. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Brinnon students to shift back to hybrid model

Starting Monday, students to have three days online, two days in person

Long-term care facility reaches 22 total cases

Positive return rate ‘outstrips’ rise in testing, official says

APPLE CUP: Huskies, Cougars remain hopeful for rescheduled game

The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State scheduled for Friday was canceled Sunday due to… Continue reading

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Sequim moves to all-virtual classes

Port Angeles schools may follow based on infection rate

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Jefferson Healthcare awaits surge

Community needs to do its part, officials say

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Port Angeles School District may return to virtual learning

Superintendent targets COVID-19 infection rate of 200 per 100,000

Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Shore Aquatic Center precautions outlined

Director explains why pool can stay open with protocols

Jasper Cummins, 8, of Port Angeles practices his swimming skills on Saturday at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise

Clallam adds 58 since last Thursday; Jefferson health officer to address contingencies

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2020, file photo, a runner passes by a window displaying portraits of people wearing face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Lewiston, Maine. A deadly rise in COVID-19 infections is forcing state and local officials to adjust their blueprints for fighting a virus that is threatening to overwhelm health care systems. Schools are scrapping plans to reopen classrooms. More states are adopting mask mandates. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Explainer: Confusion over masks

By Andrew Selsky The Associated Press A lot of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus comes down to a seemingly simple concept:… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2020, file photo, a runner passes by a window displaying portraits of people wearing face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Lewiston, Maine. A deadly rise in COVID-19 infections is forcing state and local officials to adjust their blueprints for fighting a virus that is threatening to overwhelm health care systems. Schools are scrapping plans to reopen classrooms. More states are adopting mask mandates. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
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Swain's General Store employee Farrah Springfield, left, assists customer Mauricio Pena of Port Angeles with a purchase on Saturday in Port Angeles.

Retailers, groceries adjust

Some uncertainty as holidays loom

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Swain's General Store employee Farrah Springfield, left, assists customer Mauricio Pena of Port Angeles with a purchase on Saturday in Port Angeles.

State offers $135 million in grants, loans for businesses

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced $135 million in grants, loans and other assistance to help businesses… Continue reading