A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Demolition of old Elwha River bridge has begun

Demolition of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge across the Elwha River is underway. Work crews have… Continue reading

Deadline set to declare steelhead protection

Finding originally was due in August 2023

Jefferson County to pursue private recycling

Solid waste manager says program could cost $372 per year

Port of Port Angeles to purchase downtown building

Location ideal to support Marine Trade Center, official says

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Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, speaks with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and Vice Chair Russ Hefner before a news conference on Sunday at the confluence of Indian Creek and the Elwha River after a fuel spill into the creek on Friday forced a shutdown of the Port Angeles municipal water system. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Governor calls crash into river ‘heartbreaking’

Ecology official says hundreds of fish died after fuel spill

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Actor John Wayne’s family sought to build a resort adjacent to the John Wayne Marina for several decades, but now a plan is before Sequim city staff by Seabrook Land Company to develop 600 lots on and around the John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort with the Wayne family’s blessing, developers have said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Developer brings proposal to Sequim

Master Plan includes building up to 650 units

Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel offers compassionate, step-by-step guidance to help individuals make informed end-of-life decisions – easing the burden on loved ones and providing peace of mind for the future.

Peace of mind in planning: How Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel helps families prepare for the future

Traditional burials to eco cremation – why caring, personalized funeral planning matters

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Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday, part of the 2025 Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm Continue reading...

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Traditional salmon

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon Continue reading...

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Artists Heather Sparks, left, and Zeo Boekbinder set up a stencil of a fern leaf in an effort to decorate an otherwise-drab concrete roadside divider along Race Street south of Lauridsen Boulevard on Wednesday in Port Angeles. The divider work was part of a larger project to beautify the Race Street corridor from Eighth Street to Hurricane Ridge Road, which included improved traffic lanes, pedestrian and bicycle lanes and decorative lighting. Long-term plans call for similar improvements to Race Street, extending to First and Front streets. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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A touch of color

Artists Heather Sparks, left, and Zeo Boekbinder set up a stencil of a fern leaf in an effort to decorate Continue reading...

Marius Gerber, 13, front, and his sister, Tirza Gerber, 12, both of Zurich, Switzerland, examine information boards after a hike on Tuesday at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Sequim. The main trail through the refuge provides access to Dungeness Spit and Dungeness Bay. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dungeness hike

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A state Department of Transportation crew constructs a temporary diversion dam under the former and current U.S. Highway 101 bridges on Saturday in preparation for the demolition of the old bridge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Demolition of old Elwha River bridge has begun

Demolition of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge across the Elwha River is underway. Work crews have… Continue reading

 

Deadline set to declare steelhead protection

Finding originally was due in August 2023

 

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Deadline set to declare steelhead protection

Finding originally was due in August 2023

 

Port of Port Angeles to purchase downtown building

Location ideal to support Marine Trade Center, official says

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Jefferson County to pursue private recycling

Solid waste manager says program could cost $372 per year

 

Sequim, Port Townsend bands to combine for performances

The Sequim City Band and the Port Townsend Summer Band will present… Continue reading

 

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The 1988 Sequim High School basketball team. Coach Rick Kaps and player Ryan Kaps were inducted in the first Sequim HOF class, while Derrin Doty, also a member of the team, will be inducted in September as an individual.

SEQUIM SPORTS: Second Sequim Hall of Fame class announced

The Sequim Athletic Educational Foundation and Sequim Hall of Fame Committee will induct eight individuals and two teams… Continue reading

 

BABE RUTH NW REGIONALS: North Olympic opens tourney 3-0

The North Olyympic Babe Ruth squad opened strong at the 13U Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championships… Continue reading

 

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Murder trial date to be reset in August

Defense attorney says he needs more time to review discovery

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Retrial of murder case to be set at hearing

State Supreme Court denies reconsideration after it was overturned

 

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding faith that there is ‘somebody out there’

I’VE ALWAYS HAD a passion for music, especially ’80s music. Back in May, I went to a music festival in… Continue reading

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The Rev. Larry Schellink will present the program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the minister of record at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will lead a discussion regarding “Lessons in Truth” by Emilie Cady at 10:30… Continue reading

 

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Various activities set for Port Angeles’ Day of Play

The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department will host its Day of Play from 9 a.m. to… Continue reading

 

Sequim, Port Townsend bands to combine for performances

The Sequim City Band and the Port Townsend Summer Band will present “Music Together” with free concerts in both Sequim… Continue reading

 

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