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Sam White was selected as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's new police chief. White, a member of the tribe, started work March 18. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)

Lower Elwha chief named to state executive board

Lower Elwha Police Chief Sam White has been appointed to the board of directors of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.… Continue reading

Sam White was selected as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe's new police chief. White, a member of the tribe, started work March 18. (Jesse Major/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter finished fifth at the Northwest Region Cross Country championships, as the Roughrider boys ran to a regional title. (Rodger Johnson/Port Angeles Cross Country)

PREPS: Fall sports flew past; here’s a look back at what happened

The “fall” prep sports season, which began in earnest in late winter and wrapped with culminating contests after the vernal equinox last Saturday, is now… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter finished fifth at the Northwest Region Cross Country championships, as the Roughrider boys ran to a regional title. (Rodger Johnson/Port Angeles Cross Country)

Seattle Proud Boys leader pleads not guilty in Capitol siege

A Seattle-area man and a leader of the far-right Proud Boys have pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him… Continue reading

Sequim man sentenced again for child sex crimes

A Sequim man was resentenced this week to 11½ years in prison on multiple convictions including child rape after the state Court… Continue reading

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Sequim seeks concepts before allocating funds to downtown redesign

Staff say preliminary funding would help with grant requests

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‘May’s Vote’ performance available online

Key City Public Theatre and the Jefferson County Historical Society will present virtual performances of “May’s Vote,” with the first this year… Continue reading

Arts advisory commission taking applications

The city of Sequim is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on its Arts Advisory Commission. The four-year term expires Dec. 31,… Continue reading

Clallam County courthouse offices reopening

With the county moving into Phase 3 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, the Clallam County commissioners have announced that offices… Continue reading

Construction on a roundabout at the intersection of Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road could begin this July and finish by September. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Clallam County’s first roundabout slated

Project will take about two months to complete

Construction on a roundabout at the intersection of Sequim-Dungeness Way and Woodcock Road could begin this July and finish by September. Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Crescent School Board to meet Thursday

The Crescent School Board will consider the facilities portion of a strategic plan when it meets at 7 p.m. Thursday. Up to 45… Continue reading

The Crab Shack at The Cedars at Dungeness offers grab-and-go food, snacks and beverages. (Photo courtesy of Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe)

Dining venues to reopen at The Cedars

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is reopening dining venues — both Stymie’s Bar & Grill and Double Eagle Steak & Seafood — at The… Continue reading

The Crab Shack at The Cedars at Dungeness offers grab-and-go food, snacks and beverages. (Photo courtesy of Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe)
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Olympic Medical Center recognizes case management staff

The commissioners of Olympic Medical Center recognized three members of the center’s case management staff at a recent board meeting. Melissa Crocker,… Continue reading

Melissa Crocker

PAT NEAL: The Orca Task Force

Last week we examined the tragic results of capturing the orca for captivity in theme parks and aquariums, where an estimated 164 captive orca died… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District board to review declining enrollment report

The Port Angeles School Board will review a report that maps declining enrollment in the district when it meets in regular session… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School seniors planning a tennis court prom this spring are, clockwise from left, Finn O’Donnell, Sorina Johnston, Stella Jorgensen and Melanie Bakin. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend High School seniors planning a tennis court prom this spring are, clockwise from left, Finn O’Donnell, Sorina Johnston, Stella Jorgensen and Melanie Bakin. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Race Street portion damaged by water main break reopens

South Race Street has reopened between Park Avenue and Lauridsen Boulevard after a five-week closure because of a water main break. Port… Continue reading