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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners eye Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider letters of support for reauthorizing the federal Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act when they meet Tuesday. The… Continue reading

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Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with $1,043

EDITOR'S NOTE: See accompanying story today, "Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings." You can donate to… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Date change for benefit concert in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The date of a benefit concert at the Metta Room in Port Angeles has been changed because of a scheduling conflict. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles motorist involved in chase appears in court; companion released

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles woman arrested after a stolen car report triggered a multi-agency search near Peninsula College remained in jail Saturday after… Continue reading

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Putting together a 2015 speakers list? PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

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Winter’s chill theme at Story Swap on Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — “Tongue Tied,” “Snow Queen with the Cold, Cold Heart” and “Snow Child” are some of the stories Pat Ferris will tell in… Continue reading

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The scene Saturday morning on Highway 20 near Eaglemount. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

UPDATED — Felony vehicular assault charge may result from early morning wreck near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The State Patrol plans to seek a felony vehicular assault charge against a Port Townsend driver whose pickup truck crashed into a… Continue reading

The scene Saturday morning on Highway 20 near Eaglemount. (Bill Beezley/East Jefferson Fire-Rescue)

Port Angeles woman in jail, man released after pursuit

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles woman arrested after a stolen car report triggered a multi-agency search near Peninsula College remained in jail Saturday after… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men, women sweep Whatcom for first time in six years

BELLINGHAM — The Peninsula College basketball team swept Whatcom for the first time since 2009 to earn a pair of significant North West Athletic North… Continue reading

Sequim's Jackson Oliver (21) knocks the ball out of the hands of Chimacum's Lane Dotson and forces a turnover as Chimacum's Brendon Naylor (24) looks on. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim boys rally in second half to defeat Chimacum; other area reports

CHIMACUM — A strong second half helped the Sequim boys basketball team defeat Chimacum 63-49 in nonleague action. The Cowboys led 11-10 after one quarter… Continue reading

Sequim's Jackson Oliver (21) knocks the ball out of the hands of Chimacum's Lane Dotson and forces a turnover as Chimacum's Brendon Naylor (24) looks on. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Putting together a 2015 speakers list? PDN speakers available to address clubs, organizations and other gatherings

PORT ANGELES — Representatives of the Peninsula Daily News are available to speak to clubs, organizations and at other gatherings across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

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SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles hosts youth hoops tourney this weekend . . . Stevens Middle School drops Blue Heron in boys basketball

Port Angeles hosting youth hoops tourney this weekend PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department and Port Angeles boys and girls basketball… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Eight-course Chinese dinner Saturday in Port Townsend to benefit women, girls group

PORT TOWNSEND — A traditional eight-course Chinese dinner will benefit the Jefferson County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls on Saturday. The “Year of… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Impacts of Japan’s 2011 tsunami topic of Port Angeles discussion Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Washington CoastSavers coordinator Jon Schmidt will talk about tsunamis and trash in Japan during a presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 16. Survey sea stars, hear talks on foreign lands, learn to dance or try out for a… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Rehearsals begin Sunday for Port Townsend community chorus

PORT TOWNSEND — All singers ages 16 and older are invited to join the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County as rehearsals… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Saving stories topic of Saturday historical society lecture in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bill Tennent, executive director of the Jefferson County Historical Society, will present a short video and speak on “Saving Stories Yesterday, Today… Continue reading

League of Women Voters to hold forum on Port Angeles school ballot measures tonight

PORT ANGELES — The League of Women Voters of Clallam County will sponsor a forum tonight on the two Port Angeles School District measures that… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles school bond, levy info meeting set Tuesday . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — An informational session about two measures the Port Angeles School District has on the Feb. 10 ballot is planned for 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Benefit for Forks’ Diane Schostak at Lake Crescent tonight

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 16. PORT ANGELES — A benefit for Diane Schostak, former executive director of the Forks Chamber of… Continue reading