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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to consider amending housing code

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

 

The first graduating cohort of EDC Team Jefferson's business advisors training stands with certificates. From left to right are George Sawyer, Kit Malone, Devin Rodriguez, Charlotte Richardson and Justine Wagner. Standing is the EDC's Executive Director David Bailiff. Sitting is the EDC's Program and Finance Manager Phoebe Reid and course instructor Ray Sparrowe.

Five business advisors graduate

Cohort studied accounting, marketing in 40-week program

 

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Home Fund contributes to OMC cancer center

Funding supports patient navigator program’s effort to remove barriers

 

Victoria Helwick.

Seaview Academy becoming popular option for online K-12 education

Port Angeles School District has about 375 students enrolled in program

Victoria Helwick.
Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sidewalk setup

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt… Continue reading

Workers from Van Ness Construction in Port Hadlock, one holding a grade rod with a laser pointer, left, and another driving the backhoe, scrape dirt for a new sidewalk of civic improvements at Walker and Washington streets in Port Townsend on Thursday. The sidewalks will be poured in early February and extend down the hill on Washington Street and along Walker Street next to the pickle ball courts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Listening post

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in… Continue reading

April Messenger, left, and Olympic National Park Ranger Chris Erickson share ideas on Wednesday during a listening session at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. Nearly 150 people provided feedback about a new Hurricane Ridge Lodge project following the 2023 fire that destroyed the original structure. Nine easels were set up with questions and notes were provided for people to express their goals for a new lodge. The earliest construction can begin is in 2028, and it would take two to three years to complete, weather permitting. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Future of Oceans program to focus on puffins

Expert spent 37 years studying seabirds in Alaska

The city of Port Angeles has put out a request for proposals for the sale of the historic fire hall at 215 S. Lincoln St. (City of Port Angeles)

Port Angeles is seeking a buyer for fire hall, prioritizes affordable housing

Historic preservation also noted for city’s landmark property

The city of Port Angeles has put out a request for proposals for the sale of the historic fire hall at 215 S. Lincoln St. (City of Port Angeles)

Port of Port Townsend to pursue grant for airport

Funds aimed to spur small industrial work

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Going for a ride

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend… Continue reading

A standup paddle boarder and his dog take advantage of mild temperatures and calm waters on Tuesday to go for a ride on Port Townsend Bay. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Northwest Maritime CEO to take six-month sabbatical

Northwest Maritime CEO Jake Beattie will take a planned six-month sabbatical from March 1 through Sept. 1. During that time, Chief Operating… Continue reading

Port of Port Angeles seeking design team

Building intended for aerospace production

Rachel Anderson.

Sequim City Council elects Anderson as mayor

The Sequim City Council elected Rachel Anderson as mayor and Nicole Hartman as deputy mayor. Both are two-year terms that expire on Dec.… Continue reading

Rachel Anderson.
Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)

Superintendent says national park had more than 3.6M visitors in ’25

Construction projects to affect amenities in ONP this summer

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs answers questions Wednesday during the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Red Lion Inn. (Emily Hanson/Peninsula Daily News)
Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Let’s go fly a kite

Wender Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. He was with his father, Rick Klebanow, in 16… Continue reading

Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Evan Small.

Emergency department director says many factors drive wait times

Small: Repeated OMC violations didn’t involve issues with patient care

Dr. Evan Small.

Finalists named for annual Port Angeles Community Awards

Finalists for the 2025 Port Angeles Community Awards have been named in six categories by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. A… Continue reading

Nominations open for Sequim chamber awards

Nominations for 2025 Citizen of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year are being accepted by the Sequim-Dungeness Chamber of Commerce through… Continue reading

Port Townsend plans for street projects in 2026

Sales tax, grants to fund expanded effort

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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ICE protest

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in… Continue reading

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)