Peninsula Communications

09/06/2026

Help prevent fires at the Transfer Station ⚠

Fires in the solid waste industry are on the rise, and the leading cause is the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

These batteries are commonly found in cell phones, laptops, power tools, and rechargeable household devices. When they’re thrown in the trash or household recycling, they can become damaged and cause fires that put employees, equipment, and the community at risk.

Never place lithium-ion or rechargeable batteries in your household trash or recycling bin.

Instead, take them to the appropriate facility for safe recycling. The Home Depot, located in Sequim, will accept power tool batteries for recycling.

Any other lithium-ion batteries must be taken to the Moderate Risk Waste Facility located at the Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station (3501 W 18th Street). The Moderate Risk Waste Facility is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to safely handle your hazardous household waste.

For more info, contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for doing your part!

09/04/2026

Yippee! Our new 911 center is FINALLY happening!

Port Angeles – Clallam County and City of Port Angeles will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the Clallam County Joint Public Safety Facility on Tuesday, September 15, at 4:15 p.m. Located near Fairchild Airport, the facility will house the

08/25/2026

Reminders from our friends in FD3

Not Every Medical Concern Requires 911.

When you, or a loved one, are sick or injured it can be hard to know where to go for medical care. For true emergencies, always call 911. But for many non-life-threatening medical concerns, a local walk-in clinic or your primary care doctor may be the better place to start.

Walk-In clinics and primary care doctors provide care for non-emergency medical needs and can often see patients faster than waiting in the Emergency Room for conditions that are not life-threatening. Using walk-in clinics and primary care providers for minor illnesses and injuries also helps keep emergency responders and emergency rooms available for life-threatening conditions.

The walk-in clinic and primary care doctors may be most appropriate for things like:
-Cold, cough, flu, or COVID-like symptoms
-Sore throat or earaches
-Sinus infections
-Minor cuts, scrapes, or burns
-Sprains, strains, or minor injuries
-Rashes or minor skin infections
-Mild allergic reactions without breathing problems
-Urinary tract infection symptoms
-Minor eye irritation
-Medication questions or minor illness concerns

Call 911 or go to the Emergency Room for conditions such as:
-Chest pain or pressure
-Trouble breathing
-Stroke symptoms, including face drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty
-Severe bleeding
-Major trauma or serious injury
-Loss of consciousness
-Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty
-Seizures
-Severe burns
-Sudden severe pain
-Any condition that feels life-threatening

Choosing the right level of care matters. If your condition is not an emergency, going directly to the walk-in clinic or your primary care doctor may save you time and help emergency responders remain available for critical calls.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026. Life Saving Award to be presented. On 08/18/2026, the City of Port Angeles Police Department will be presenting the Life Saving Award to one of our Pencom 9-1-1 Public Safety Telecommunicators at our City of Port Angeles City Council meeting at 6 pm tonight in chambers.

On 06/28/2026, PST Tiffany Lozano received a 9-1-1 call reporting a female patient down. Tiffany took immediate control of the call and recognized that telephone CPR (T-CPR) was needed. She started T-CPR instructions in 8 seconds of answering this call. She then performed T-CPR instructions for 11 minutes until an Elwha Officer arrived. This officer took over physical CPR from the caller, and within 6 minutes of his arrival, the medics from Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue arrived on scene, confirmed CPR, and delivered an AED shock to the patient. Shortly after the shock was delivered, the patient recovered a pulse. The patient was transported to the local hospital and was later transported to another facility.

The recommended standard for recognizing the need for CPR is within 90 seconds of receiving the phone call, and CPR should be delivered within 150 seconds. Tiffany's outstanding recognition, immediate initiation of T-CPR instructions, and eleven minutes of helping the caller remain focused while performing effective CPR are outstanding and deserving of this commendation.

08/14/2026

Way to go Communications Officer Kendall!

https://www.sequimgazette.com/2026/08/12/couple-credit-first-responders-life-flight-with-heart-attack-recovery/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATsDEBjbGNrBOwLR3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeoC-fpBO0W5gJ4ojkz440cx8GtzKkx8I5OLA9zj4CA8d98XZcF3TS2N1tCPU_aem_yIonKvpodEO_UaOFF4I5Zg

Doctors find no damage to 79-year-old’s heart muscle

08/08/2026

Effective Friday, August 7, 2026, a full burn ban is in effect. All outdoor burning including campfires, w**d abatement, and charcoal grills is prohibited.

07/04/2026

Hwy 101 closed currently around the lake. DOT set up at HWY 113 (Burnt Mountain Rd) and Hwy 112 to advise of detours.
Expected reopening time on 7/4 is unknown.

US 101 in Clallam County has reopened after a large tree blocked both directions.

07/03/2026

Celebrate safely folks!

07/02/2026

residents and visitors are reminded that the discharge of consumer fireworks is banned within the Sequim city limits.

Remember that 911 is an emergency telephone line. A fireworks violation is typically not an emergency.

Please join us for the 4th of July Party at the Park from 4:00 to 10:30 p.m. at Carrie Blake Park. Have a safe holiday, everyone!

07/02/2026

Good Luck in the future Mikkiah!