Clallam County

Taylor leads Suggs in close Port Angeles City Council race

City Council positions were contested Tuesday in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, challenger James Taylor was leading incumbent LaTrisha Suggs… Continue reading

Stephanz Jr. leads incumbent Henninger for Olympic Medical Center board

Three contested positions on the seven-member Olympic Medical Center board of commissioners and two seats on the Jefferson Healthcare hospital board were on Tuesday’s general… Continue reading

Incumbents win seats for ports of Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Two incumbents have won their races for both the Port of Port Angeles and the Port of Port Townsend. In Port Angeles, incumbent Colleen McAleer… Continue reading

Coroner duties to be removed from Clallam prosecuting attorney

One Clallam County measure and one in Jefferson County were passing in initial ballot returns Tuesday night. In Clallam County, a charter amendment that would… Continue reading

Search efforts for missing man suspended

Missing dog found and reunited with family, Sheriff’s Office says

Clallam expects hike in insurance risk pool

Administrator provides options to commissioners

Bonny Cates, portraying Big Mama Thornton, sings during rehearsal flanked by Boneita Smith and Patty Davis.

Clallam Mosaic to perform Elvis-inspired show

PORT ANGELES – Clallam Mosaic will present “Swingin’ On a Dream” at 5 p.m. Thursday. The Elvis-inspired show will be staged at The Hub, 117… Continue reading

Bonny Cates, portraying Big Mama Thornton, sings during rehearsal flanked by Boneita Smith and Patty Davis.

General election ballots due today

Drop boxes will be open until 8 p.m.

Honda Aircraft Company has acquired Angeles Composite Technologies, Inc. and will be located on Port of Port Angeles property. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Honda Aircraft Company acquires Port Angeles business

Port transfers pair of leases to Port Angeles Composite LLC

Honda Aircraft Company has acquired Angeles Composite Technologies, Inc. and will be located on Port of Port Angeles property. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jim’s Pharmacy purchases Project Scrubs

Rachel Alton has sold the Project Scrubs Company to Jim’s Pharmacy. The company’s full inventory of scrub tops and bottoms, shoe lines… Continue reading

Las Cafeteras returns to Field Hall

Las Cafeteras will perform from its new musical production, “Hasta La Muerte,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The concert will be in the… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to host public hearing on proposed budget

Olympic Medical Center interim CEO Mark Gregson and interim CFO Dennis Stillman will present the proposed 2026 budget at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School Thespian Society to stage ‘Footloose the Musical’

The Port Angeles High School Thespian Society will present “Footloose the Musical” with shows at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and a… Continue reading

Raincon slated in Forks this weekend

Raincon will return to Forks from 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. The free comic… Continue reading

From left, Port Angeles Education Foundation vice president Terri Longin, PAEF board member Annette Wendel, Elizabeth Shaw, Becca Manson, Julianna Getzin, Jensen Wolfe, Killian Waknitz, Andre Campbell, Ian Smithson, Phillip Grubbs and PAEF board member John Gallagher. Not pictured is Grant Butterworth.

Students recognized for academic excellence

The Port Angeles Education Foundation Academic Excellence Award luncheon at Port Angeles High School recognized nine high school seniors who earned a… Continue reading

From left, Port Angeles Education Foundation vice president Terri Longin, PAEF board member Annette Wendel, Elizabeth Shaw, Becca Manson, Julianna Getzin, Jensen Wolfe, Killian Waknitz, Andre Campbell, Ian Smithson, Phillip Grubbs and PAEF board member John Gallagher. Not pictured is Grant Butterworth.

Troxler to discuss art inspirations at Studium Generale

Molly Troxler will talk about her art at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. Troxler’s talk will be part of the Studium Generale lecture series… Continue reading

From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer to paint at the Habitat For Humanity Project on Wednesday at the corner of West Hazel Street and South Fairmount Avenue. About 14 bankers from two branches volunteered as part of the bank’s Community Spirit Month to paint the future home of the Ketchum Veteran Cottages. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Photo

Volunteer work

From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer… Continue reading

From left to right, Melissa Smith, Grace Possinger, Danny Vollin and Trevor Elder, First Fed employees at the Sixth Street branch in Port Angeles, volunteer to paint at the Habitat For Humanity Project on Wednesday at the corner of West Hazel Street and South Fairmount Avenue. About 14 bankers from two branches volunteered as part of the bank’s Community Spirit Month to paint the future home of the Ketchum Veteran Cottages. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jaclyn Wagner, co-owner of Sunshine Cafe and Bar, carries out an order to customers. She and her partner Alex Kirchner bought the restaurant just over a year ago and encourage locals to make it a weekly stop, whether for lunch or just coffee. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim business owners reflect on staying positive

Sunshine, Cardquest leaders talk about efforts to grow

Jaclyn Wagner, co-owner of Sunshine Cafe and Bar, carries out an order to customers. She and her partner Alex Kirchner bought the restaurant just over a year ago and encourage locals to make it a weekly stop, whether for lunch or just coffee. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim High School’s auditorium and all other Sequim School District facilities and fields will have revised rental rates following approval by the district’s board of directors. District leaders said they also created a new pilot program for renters that exceed 750-plus hours of use. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim approves rental hikes

Most tiers see increase from 2019 rates

Sequim High School’s auditorium and all other Sequim School District facilities and fields will have revised rental rates following approval by the district’s board of directors. District leaders said they also created a new pilot program for renters that exceed 750-plus hours of use. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Judy Lange stands in the craft store at the Shipley Center amid items made by the fiber arts group she leads. Items from the store will be sold at the Shipley Center Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Friday and Saturday. (Reba Renner)

Shipley Center kicks off holiday bazaars

Vendors to sell items Friday and Saturday

Judy Lange stands in the craft store at the Shipley Center amid items made by the fiber arts group she leads. Items from the store will be sold at the Shipley Center Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Friday and Saturday. (Reba Renner)