Clallam County

Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Senate Republicans release education funding plan

Senate Republicans have released an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with… Continue reading

Democrats confer on the Senate floor as the Republican side sits empty during a recess Friday in Olympia. Senators were debating whether to vote on the “levy cliff” bill, which would delay a reduction in the amount of money school districts can collect though property taxes. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)

Thousands join anti-abortion rally in D.C.

Members of the anti-abortion movement gathered for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the… Continue reading

Anti-abortion activists and supporters of President Donald Trump march up Constitution Avenue en route to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday during the 44th annual March for Life. (Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press)
Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration

A Port Angeles man who attended President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration said the country’s 45th president is off to a great start in… Continue reading

Trump doing well, says Port Angeles man who attended inauguration
Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels

Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels

Lilly Kodama, who was one of the first Japanese Americans forced into an internment camp 75 years ago, fears the United States… Continue reading

Japanese American recalls internment amid fears of modern parallels

Port of Port Angeles to state: Allow highest volume of timber harvest

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will urge the state Board of Natural Resources to pick a sustainable harvest calculation that allows Clallam… Continue reading

Peninsula first responders train for emergencies

Peninsula first responders train for emergencies

Their rescue skills aren’t needed every day, but when they are, it can be a life-or-death situation. That’s why first responders from… Continue reading

Peninsula first responders train for emergencies
Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Forks mayor tells of State of the City

Mayor Bryon Monohon emphasized a need for emergency preparedness and discussed the Elwha River bridge replacement and other issues confronting the city of… Continue reading

Forks mayor tells of State of the City
Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls

Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls

It added up to $26,582. The $1 bills that covered the walls of Fat Smitty’s restaurant in Discovery Bay were taken down… Continue reading

Discovery Bay eatery pulls $26,000 donation off its walls
Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

A Port Ludlow man emerged apparently unscathed from a small plane crash in Discovery Bay on Tuesday. Jeffrey Dow was flying the… Continue reading

Plane goes down in Discovery Bay; pilot unharmed, reports say

Federal funds to support McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Clallam County has obligated federal construction funds to expedite the replacement of the Old Olympic Highway bridge over McDonald Creek. Commissioners voted… Continue reading

Clallam, Jefferson push to see populations get flu vaccinations

Jefferson and Clallam counties have struggled in recent years to get their populations vaccinated against the flu, an effort underscored by the… Continue reading

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing

If you’ve had the flu this winter you’re not alone. Health officials say it’s the worst outbreak in recent memory, with hospitals and clinics reporting… Continue reading

Flu outbreak on Peninsula called worst in recent memory as season enters full swing
You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section

You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section

YOU SPOKE AND we listened. The Peninsula Daily News has repackaged Peninsula Spotlight and Peninsula Weekend into one handy section named, Arts &Entertainment. Everything you… Continue reading

You spoke, we listened: Peninsula Daily News rolls out new Arts & Entertainment section
Construction of a new Navy pier at Ediz Hook along the shoreline of Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles will be delayed until July. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Navy pier construction in Port Angeles set for July

Construction on the Navy’s 425-foot submarine-escort-vessel pier project in Port Angeles Harbor will be delayed until after July 16, when piles will… Continue reading

Construction of a new Navy pier at Ediz Hook along the shoreline of Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles will be delayed until July. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags

World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags

More than 75 years later, their legacies live on. Two Pearl Harbor veterans who call Sequim home received unexpected tributes in early January… Continue reading

World War II veterans in Sequim honored with flags
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Young writers to read selections of their work in Sequim tonight

Writers on the Spit will host the Fourth Friday Readings tonight. The free readings will be in the Media Room of The Lodge… Continue reading

Harley Davidson
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ premieres today

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ premieres today

A young cast of characters, a man in a dress and a plot full of witty… Continue reading

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ premieres today
Folk concerts scheduled in Port Angeles

Folk concerts scheduled in Port Angeles

Two folk concerts presented by the Juan de Fuca Foundation are coming to Studio Bob, with the first tonight. “These are part… Continue reading

Folk concerts scheduled in Port Angeles

Forks man gets 5 years for heroin possession, intent to sell

A 28-year-old Forks man has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession of heroin with intent to deliver. John Planck… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Take time for hello and goodbye with Godspeed

OUR DAILY SALUTATIONS and valedictions to each other are often rote. “Hey, how ya doin’?” “Morning.” “See ya later” might even be reduced to “Later.”… Continue reading