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Some local and state leaders said $30.5 million to construct the U.S. Highway 101 East Sequim Road Project — including completion of the Simdars Road interchange — could be moved to in-progress larger projects if Initiative 2117 passes as state transportation funds may be reduced to compensate for reduced funding for efforts to reduce the state’s carbon footprint. The Sequim project is near the top of the state’s Move Ahead Washington grant program and funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which would be repealed if I-2117 is passed in the Nov. 5 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Corridor project may hinge on vote

Officials: Bypass could be shelved if I-2117 passes

Some local and state leaders said $30.5 million to construct the U.S. Highway 101 East Sequim Road Project — including completion of the Simdars Road interchange — could be moved to in-progress larger projects if Initiative 2117 passes as state transportation funds may be reduced to compensate for reduced funding for efforts to reduce the state’s carbon footprint. The Sequim project is near the top of the state’s Move Ahead Washington grant program and funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which would be repealed if I-2117 is passed in the Nov. 5 general election. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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, the Royal… Continue reading

Sequim, first responders considering Naloxone distribution spots

Effort could provide medicine to help reverse opioid overdose

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Forks' Estevan Ramos is tackled by Meridian defenders in a game Friday in Forks. The Spartans lost 54-7 in a nonleague game against the 1A powerhouse. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene wins in a nailbiter

All other Olympic Peninsula teams in lopsided games

Forks' Estevan Ramos is tackled by Meridian defenders in a game Friday in Forks. The Spartans lost 54-7 in a nonleague game against the 1A powerhouse. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Riders swim team handles East Jefferson, Kingston

The Port Angeles girls swim team turned in a powerful performance this weekend, easily defeating Kingston and East Jefferson at home. The… Continue reading

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men remain perfect on the season

The No. 1-ranked Peninsula College men’s soccer team remained perfect, hanging on for a tough 3-1 win over Shoreline on Saturday. Three of the… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let frost leave you out in the cold

AS WE NOW complete our first full week of autumn and evening temperatures have dropped significantly, let us re-familiarize ourselves with our infamous friend, Jack… Continue reading

Contractor plans to hire local suppliers for Stevens Middle School

Informational webinar draws 40 participants

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss coroner services

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Grants to fund two clean energy projects in Clallam County

One focuses on wood byproducts while the other includes a microgrid

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth staffed by Rob Banes and Liz Maier, both health advisers for the state Department of Health, during the Dungeness River Festival on Friday at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event brought a variety of environmental and educational agencies in a celebration of the outdoors and conservation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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River fest

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth… Continue reading

Helen Haller Elementary third-graders Annyah Beck, 9, left, and Accasia Andertson, 8, examine a water quality display using an oyster for demonstration at a booth staffed by Rob Banes and Liz Maier, both health advisers for the state Department of Health, during the Dungeness River Festival on Friday at the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The event brought a variety of environmental and educational agencies in a celebration of the outdoors and conservation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Speed limit increased for section of road under construction

The state Department of Transportation will raise the speed limit on U.S. Highway 101 near Wisen Creek on Monday. The speed limit was… Continue reading

State preps for takeover

Parks will manage area if PDA dissolves

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through the Blyn area this season. The crew from Patrick Walker, Inc. of Port Orchard, a landscape contractor, installs the lights on trees and bushes at the Jamestown Blyn Campus, Longhouse Market, 7 Cedars Casino and hotel, Jamestown Medical Center and The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. The task will take more than a month to complete. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Headstart for holidays in Blyn

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through… Continue reading

Juan Reyes of Patrick Walker, Inc. gets a head start on installing the holiday lights that will delight those driving along U.S. Highway 101 through the Blyn area this season. The crew from Patrick Walker, Inc. of Port Orchard, a landscape contractor, installs the lights on trees and bushes at the Jamestown Blyn Campus, Longhouse Market, 7 Cedars Casino and hotel, Jamestown Medical Center and The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course. The task will take more than a month to complete. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

130 cats seized at Brinnon property

Animals are being examined, receiving treatment

Clallam County lifts fire ban

The Clallam County Fire Marshal has lifted fire restrictions in unincorporated Clallam County. “With the fall rains returning a little early, it… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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New building in Port Angeles

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new… Continue reading

Platypus Marine is building a new facility for its boat-building business on Marine Drive in Port Angeles directly east of its current building. The new facility has about 17,000 square feet of space. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles gathers feedback during three-day storefront studio process

Focus areas potentially incorporated into comprehensive plan

Port Angeles, Port Townsend orchestras set for performances

Two orchestra performances, additional music entertainment and an electronics recycling event highlight weekend events on the Peninsula. • The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music… Continue reading