Clallam County to consider energy efficiency projects

Two buildings are out of compliance with state law

Firefighters extinguish vehicle fires near Sequim

Firefighters from Clallam County Fire District 3 extinguished two vehicle fires early Sunday morning. Crews were dispatched from the district’s Carlsborg station at… Continue reading

Port Angeles School Distict to host meetings with firms

The Port Angeles School District’s board of directors will interview architectural firms vying to design the new Franklin Elementary School and Port… Continue reading

Public comment sought on Port Angeles’ housing plan

Draft targets six areas of focus in comprehensive strategy

The pink salmon were running close enough to shore to attract at least dozen anglers to the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Pinks are running

The pink salmon were running close enough to shore to attract at least dozen anglers to the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port… Continue reading

The pink salmon were running close enough to shore to attract at least dozen anglers to the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Tammy Blessing holds up her cell phone through which she is communicating with her daughter, Taylor White. She and her husband Cassidy Blessing (behind her) shop for a new pair of school shoes for Taylor with a gift card provided by H.U.M.A.N., a new Sequim nonprofit created by Cassidy’s former bosses, Darrin and Alicia Liggins. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Nonprofit provides students with shoes for school

Shopping event provides 25 kids with $100 gift cards

Tammy Blessing holds up her cell phone through which she is communicating with her daughter, Taylor White. She and her husband Cassidy Blessing (behind her) shop for a new pair of school shoes for Taylor with a gift card provided by H.U.M.A.N., a new Sequim nonprofit created by Cassidy’s former bosses, Darrin and Alicia Liggins. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
If negotiations between Sequim School District staff and The Wenaha Group are finalized, the firm will lead construction management of the voter-approved bond projects, such as building a new Helen Haller Elementary School, a new wing at Sequim High School along with construction of the Career Technical Education building. (Sequim School District)

Sequim schools narrow choices

District negotiating on its bond projects

If negotiations between Sequim School District staff and The Wenaha Group are finalized, the firm will lead construction management of the voter-approved bond projects, such as building a new Helen Haller Elementary School, a new wing at Sequim High School along with construction of the Career Technical Education building. (Sequim School District)
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Gary Young’s innovative approach to surfboard building led him to use the same concept for constructing a tiny home that he intends to ship to Hawaii, allowing him to split his time between there and Sequim. He relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2018 after he lost his home and workshop in the Kilauea lava flow.

Surf board builder crafting ultralight tiny home

Innovative structures could help with housing crisis, he says

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Gary Young’s innovative approach to surfboard building led him to use the same concept for constructing a tiny home that he intends to ship to Hawaii, allowing him to split his time between there and Sequim. He relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2018 after he lost his home and workshop in the Kilauea lava flow.
Workers with A&R Solar, Millican Crane Service and Trane Technologies guide a battery energy storage system into place Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The city received a $450,000 grant from the state Department of Commerce to install the battery system and a solar array — solar cells wired together to create energy — to provide heating and cooling in case of a power outage. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Battery system installation

Workers with A&R Solar, Millican Crane Service and Trane Technologies guide a battery energy storage system into place Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center.… Continue reading

Workers with A&R Solar, Millican Crane Service and Trane Technologies guide a battery energy storage system into place Friday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The city received a $450,000 grant from the state Department of Commerce to install the battery system and a solar array — solar cells wired together to create energy — to provide heating and cooling in case of a power outage. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula food banks bracing for SNAP cuts

Demand could outpace supply, executive director says

Port Angeles school board reviews renaming Stevens

Discussion, decision expected in September

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50 for the experience of holding the raptor that is used as a stand-in for great horned owls due to their resemblance. Dugle described the experience as “wonderful and exciting.” The Raptor Experience will be showing other raptors today and Sunday during the fair. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Raptor Experience

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50… Continue reading

Abby Dugle of Sebastopol, Calif., holds Marvin, a Eurasian eagle owl, during a Raptor Experience at the Jefferson County Fair on Friday. Dugle paid $50 for the experience of holding the raptor that is used as a stand-in for great horned owls due to their resemblance. Dugle described the experience as “wonderful and exciting.” The Raptor Experience will be showing other raptors today and Sunday during the fair. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital selects interim executive

Gregson one of four candidates for position

Hospital expected to hire executive

Commission to interview fourth candidate Friday

Flutter By Pizza Pie owner and operator Mark Ennis pulls a cheese pizza from the oven. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Pizza restaurant reopens its doors

Owner strives for delicious, affordable food

Flutter By Pizza Pie owner and operator Mark Ennis pulls a cheese pizza from the oven. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Voters approve levy lid lift for fire district in Sequim

Board president says measure will maintain service

Port Angeles Police officers Kenneth McKnight, left, and Lilliana Emery give a canine demonstration with Freddy, a trained police dog, during Tuesday’s National Night Out at Port Angeles Civic Field. The nationwide event brought law enforcement agencies, watch groups and civic organizations together for an evening of community building, featuring informational displays, children’s activities and a large-screen movie presentation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

National Night Out

Port Angeles Police officers Kenneth McKnight, left, and Lilliana Emery give a canine demonstration with Freddy, a trained police dog, during Tuesday’s National Night Out… Continue reading

Port Angeles Police officers Kenneth McKnight, left, and Lilliana Emery give a canine demonstration with Freddy, a trained police dog, during Tuesday’s National Night Out at Port Angeles Civic Field. The nationwide event brought law enforcement agencies, watch groups and civic organizations together for an evening of community building, featuring informational displays, children’s activities and a large-screen movie presentation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Quileute tribal member Devin Coberly-Black carries the tribe's banner as dancers enter the performance area at the Paddle to Elwha 2025 celebration on Tuesday at the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Reservation west of Port Angeles. Native bands from around the region took part in the five-day event following the arrival of dozens of tribal canoes last Thursday. Festivities concluded on Tuesday with traditional dances and songs by native groups from across the Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional performance

Quileute tribal member Devin Coberly-Black carries the tribe’s banner as dancers enter the performance area at the Paddle to Elwha 2025 celebration on Tuesday at… Continue reading

Quileute tribal member Devin Coberly-Black carries the tribe's banner as dancers enter the performance area at the Paddle to Elwha 2025 celebration on Tuesday at the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Reservation west of Port Angeles. Native bands from around the region took part in the five-day event following the arrival of dozens of tribal canoes last Thursday. Festivities concluded on Tuesday with traditional dances and songs by native groups from across the Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County to ask voters for levy lid lift

One-year measure will appear on November ballot