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Roadwork on U.S. Highway 101 set for Monday

The off-ramp from eastbound U.S. Highway 101 to state Highway 117, west of Port Angeles, will be closed from 8 a.m. to… Continue reading

Sequim's Riley Pyeatt, left, and Port Angeles' Lauren Larson race during the 800-meter run at a track meet held in Sequim on Wednesday. Larson won the 800 and the 1,600 run while Pyeatt claimed the 100- and 400-meter races. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim, Port Angeles split dual track meet

Pyeatt, Vaara, Laxson multi-event winners for Wolves; Riders led by Larson, McGuffey, Gelder

Sequim's Riley Pyeatt, left, and Port Angeles' Lauren Larson race during the 800-meter run at a track meet held in Sequim on Wednesday. Larson won the 800 and the 1,600 run while Pyeatt claimed the 100- and 400-meter races. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Tourism marketing project grant funds available in Clallam County

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is seeking applications for qualified tourism marketing project grants, primarily targeted to non-peak season activities within Clallam… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Clallam officials suspect U.K. variant in three cases

Clallam County officials suspect that three COVID-19 cases are of the U.K. variant of the novel coronavirus, officials reported Thursday. If tests confirm the mutated… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles teammates congratulate Natalie Robinson, center in mask, after her three-run home run in the fifth inning helped the Roughriders beat the Sequim Wolves 11-6.

PREP SOFTBALL: Booming bats lift Port Angeles past slugging Sequim

Sequim produced a five-run fourth inning to catch up to Port Angeles only to see the Roughriders’ bats break the game back open… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles teammates congratulate Natalie Robinson, center in mask, after her three-run home run in the fifth inning helped the Roughriders beat the Sequim Wolves 11-6.
The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula by building strong families. Some of its services include maternity support, parental coaching and assistance, and drop-in centers that help with clothing, diapers, formula, access to phones and other services. Pictured, left to right, are Elisa Simonsen, Venita Lynn, Kathy Murphy Carey and Tyrone Beatty.
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Bank donates to First Step Family Support Center

Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes… Continue reading

The Port Angeles branch of 1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to First Step Family Support Center. The Port Angeles-based nonprofit promotes the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula by building strong families. Some of its services include maternity support, parental coaching and assistance, and drop-in centers that help with clothing, diapers, formula, access to phones and other services. Pictured, left to right, are Elisa Simonsen, Venita Lynn, Kathy Murphy Carey and Tyrone Beatty.
Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in Sequim on Wednesday as his brother, Bennet, 4, tends to a freshly caught fish. The Sequim boys were taking advantage of a mostly sunny day on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Casting call

Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in… Continue reading

Weston Web, 6, prepares to cast a line at the children’s fishing pond at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site Next to Carrie Blake Park in Sequim on Wednesday as his brother, Bennet, 4, tends to a freshly caught fish. The Sequim boys were taking advantage of a mostly sunny day on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim freshman Hope Glasser, right, will be counted on heavily by the Peninsula College women's basketball team this season. (Conor Dowley/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women happy to have opportunity to play in 2021

Peninsula College women’s basketball returns to the court this week, and head coach Ali Crumb, in her 12th year, has a strong… Continue reading

Sequim freshman Hope Glasser, right, will be counted on heavily by the Peninsula College women's basketball team this season. (Conor Dowley/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Easter egg hunt set Saturday

While most Easter egg hunts on the North Olympic Peninsula have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PNW Mobile Detailing will host… Continue reading

First Friday talk on art, electrochemistry

Another virtual program in the “Art of Making” speaker series, this one focusing on jewelry, is set for 7 p.m. Friday courtesy… Continue reading

Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Museum of Art & History debuts three exhibits Friday

Historical society hopes to expand later this spring

Artist Peggy Smith-Venturi prepares to unveil “Unwrapped,” her new exhibition at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. The downtown Port Townsend museum reopens Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System offers Big Library Read

The North Olympic Library System invites patrons to join the Big Library Read’s discussion of “The Art of Taking It Easy” by… Continue reading

Anne Chastain, Clallam County emergency operations coordinator, discusses the county’s response to COVID-19 at the Port Angeles Business Association’s breakfast meeting. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

Official: Clallam County could see herd immunity by June

Emergency Operations Center chief discusses vaccine program

Anne Chastain, Clallam County emergency operations coordinator, discusses the county’s response to COVID-19 at the Port Angeles Business Association’s breakfast meeting. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.

Olympic Medical Center adds advanced-practice registered nurse to cardiology staff

Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced-practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center has hired Amy Kalisek, an advanced practice registered nurse, to join the cardiology team at the Olympic Medical Heart Center.

Port Townsend School District tells of more schedule changes

Most Salish students to return to classrooms

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles’ Desser, Williams notch first goals in win over East Jefferson

Forks baseball romps, East Jefferson boys win golf match and Neah Bay in command at NOL track meet

A proposed expansion of the Sequim Library includes a new entryway. Artwork courtesy of North Olympic Library System

Proposed legislation likely to fund Sequim Library expansion

Project rated fifth in list of library priorities

A proposed expansion of the Sequim Library includes a new entryway. Artwork courtesy of North Olympic Library System
Coronavirus

State confirms cases of vaccinated people getting COVID-19

The state Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than… Continue reading

Coronavirus

State vaccine eligibility expands to 16 and older April 15

Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Peninsula counties tops in state in vaccination percentages

‘Huge achievement,’ health officer says