Benji Astrachan of Sisterland Farms collects bins of unwanted food collected by restaurants at the Wharf in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Certification connects businesses, sustainable practices

Green Wheel designation focusing on diverting waste from landfills

Benji Astrachan of Sisterland Farms collects bins of unwanted food collected by restaurants at the Wharf in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Health report prompts concerns

Food bank leaders: Rodent problem being addressed

Port Angeles approves funds for housing project

City also OKs five-year police body-worn camera contract

Investigators seeking woman who used ATM

Items involved in officer-involved shooting sent to state crime lab

Greywolf Elementary shelters in place during police activity

A man has been arrested following police activity in the Carlsborg area Thursday morning that led to Greywolf Elementary School going into a… Continue reading

Fish passage project begins today

Work crews will begin another fish passage improvement project on U.S. Highway 101 west of Lake Crescent today. The project is located between… Continue reading

Sequim schools plan cuts to staff

District aims to reduce force by 28 positions

Timeline set to replace Port Townsend City Council member

Applications open in June, candidate selected in August

Turns restricted during roundabout construction

Drivers will not be able to make left turns at the intersection of state highways 104 and 19 on Memorial Day, the state… Continue reading

Scheduled bridge closures canceled

Overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 previously scheduled for May 22-23 and May 28-31 have been canceled. Contractor… Continue reading

The rhododendrons in front of the Clallam County Courthouse are in full bloom on Monday. Spring weather will turn to showers for the rest of this week with high temperatures in the high 50s to low 60s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

In full bloom

The rhododendrons in front of the Clallam County Courthouse are in full bloom on Monday. Spring weather will turn to showers for the rest of… Continue reading

The rhododendrons in front of the Clallam County Courthouse are in full bloom on Monday. Spring weather will turn to showers for the rest of this week with high temperatures in the high 50s to low 60s. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam commissioners reject McDonald Creek fish passage bid

Estimate more than doubles engineer’s projection

Habitat of Clallam County to open homes for veterans

Ribbon cutting for four-unit project set for May 28

U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, with Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Kilmer recognized by committee as Fiscal Hero

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer has been recognized as Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.… Continue reading

U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, with Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Officials cautious about shelter

Jefferson considers taking over operations

Sen. Kevin Van de Wege.

Van de Wege honored as Legislator of Year

The Washington Farm Bureau has recognized state Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Lake Sutherland, as a 2024 Legislator of the Year. The farm… Continue reading

Sen. Kevin Van de Wege.
Volunteers work to construct the main play structure of the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Sunday, the last day of a five-day community build to replace play equipment destroyed by arson in December. The playground, built entirely with donated labor, will be substantially complete with primarily detail work and play surface installation still to come. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Finishing touches

Volunteers work to construct the main play structure of the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Sunday, the last day of a… Continue reading

Volunteers work to construct the main play structure of the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Sunday, the last day of a five-day community build to replace play equipment destroyed by arson in December. The playground, built entirely with donated labor, will be substantially complete with primarily detail work and play surface installation still to come. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam to develop Salt Creek campsites for trail

Estimated development cost is $15,000 with annual maintenance at $1,500

Seabrook CEO Casey Roloff talks with community members about a planned 500- to 600-home development near Sequim Bay on April 23 at John Wayne Marina. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim site could include 600 homes

Developer eyeing property near John Wayne Marina

Seabrook CEO Casey Roloff talks with community members about a planned 500- to 600-home development near Sequim Bay on April 23 at John Wayne Marina. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Wait times at Olympic Medical Center emergency department improving, board told

Hospital aims to see patients within 30 minutes of arrival