Two vehicles totaled, two transported to hospital

Two individuals were transported to the hospital after a two-car crash, according to a Washington State Patrol memo. Both vehicles involved in the… Continue reading

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Clallam County Fire Marshal upgrades burn ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has upgraded fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County to a full burn ban. “With the extended dry… Continue reading

A large brush fire that charred a vacant lot near 13th and K streets on the west side of Port Angeles on Monday underscores the current level of fire danger. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Construction night crews plan work on Highways 19 and 104

Work crews will be completing the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of state Highway 19 and state Highway 104 during… Continue reading

Indigent defense caseloads may decrease

Local stakeholders express opposed perspectives on potential implications

Marine sanctuary plans birthday festivities

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is inviting the public to join it in celebrating its 30th birthday Friday and Saturday at… Continue reading

Public comment being sought on Project Macoma

The state Department of Ecology is collecting public comments regarding a proposed pilot project to use seawater to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.… Continue reading

Mike Chapman

State senate candidates debate policy differences

Chapman, Kelbon vie for 24th District

Mike Chapman

Two banned from Port Angeles senior center

Outside food policy at center of controversy

Jennifer Gold.

‘Polite Calamities’ novel to launch Saturday

Author to provide reading, discussion at Imprint Books

Jennifer Gold.

Animal board to help with dogs

Clallam County seeking solutions to Bark House closure

Chip sealing, striping on highways this week

Drivers on opposite ends of the North Olympic Peninsula will encounter highway resurfacing work beginning this week. Contractors working for the state… Continue reading

Jefferson County increases fire danger from ‘high’ to ‘very high’

Fire marshal cites months of drought conditions, increased risk of lightning

Summertime Singers to perform this weekend

The Summertime Singers will perform concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Both performances will be at Grace Lutheran Church,… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Francis Charles leads tribal members in a ceremony across the length of the new Elwha River bridge, which opened Sunday afternoon. The tribal members dedicated the surface with cedar bows as members of the bridge crew watched from left. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Sweeping ceremony

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Francis Charles leads tribal members in a ceremony across the length of the new Elwha River bridge, which opened Sunday… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Francis Charles leads tribal members in a ceremony across the length of the new Elwha River bridge, which opened Sunday afternoon. The tribal members dedicated the surface with cedar bows as members of the bridge crew watched from left. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Temporary bypass lanes to open near Ruby Beach

Work crews will open temporary bypass lanes around two new fish passage improvement projects on U.S. Highway 101 near Ruby Beach this week.… Continue reading

Crystal Heap of Lynden admires a lavender bouquet as her daughter, Lillian, 6, looks on at Old Barn Lavender Company near Sequim on Saturday, part of Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fresh lavender in Sequim fields

Crystal Heap of Lynden admires a lavender bouquet as her daughter, Lillian, 6, looks on at Old Barn Lavender Company near Sequim on Saturday, part… Continue reading

Crystal Heap of Lynden admires a lavender bouquet as her daughter, Lillian, 6, looks on at Old Barn Lavender Company near Sequim on Saturday, part of Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Remember Me,” the large-scale mural on the American Legion-Jack Grennan Post 62 hall, was unveiled at a public event on Saturday. (Melissa Klein)

American Legion mural displays World War I hero

‘Remember Me’ includes portrait of Jack Grennan

“Remember Me,” the large-scale mural on the American Legion-Jack Grennan Post 62 hall, was unveiled at a public event on Saturday. (Melissa Klein)

District adding community paramedic

Program designed to help frequent 9-1-1 callers

Operations scheduled at Bentinck range this week

The land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and July… Continue reading

Sequim council enacts remote public comment procedure

Participants who want to speak remotely must sign in by 3 p.m. on meeting day