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Radiation readings available at EPA, health websites

The federal Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Health are posting radiation readings from monitoring stations online. The EPA website, www.epa.gov/cdx, displays a… Continue reading

Radiation sensors detect very low levels of radiation in Washington state

Radiation thought to be from Japan has been detected in minute amounts in the United States, including in Washington state. Minuscule quantities of the radioactive… Continue reading

Reader’s Digest extends cheers contest; Sequim marketing director urges participation

SEQUIM — A Reader’s Digest contest that encourages Americans to cheer for their city and tell their stories has been extended — and Sequim’s marketing… Continue reading

Sustainability in arts topic of Monday talk at Sequim’s Museum & Arts Center

SEQUIM — “Sustainability in the Arts: What Does That Mean?” is the topic for discussion Monday as the Sequim Humanities & Arts Alliance encourages creative… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Shane Park benefit

PORT ANGELES — A special benefit dinner and dance will raise funds for new playground equipment at Shane Park on Saturday. The Shane Park Playground… Continue reading

Disaster in Japan — see it all in photos, maps and video

For the latest news from The Associated Press about developments in Japan, click on "Nation/World" in the toolbar at our website (above) JAPAN REELS FROM… Continue reading

Garage sale, garden gala among events on North Olympic Peninsula

A community garage sale and a garden gala as well as music, dances, book-signings and tree-plantings are scheduled this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sequim shuts out Port Townsend 4-0 in boys soccer; other prep reports

PORT TOWNSEND — Sequim scored four goals in the first half and cruised to a nonleague boys soccer win over Port Townsend on Thursday. The… Continue reading

Victorian Heritage Days celebrates colorful past

PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend, the people of Port Townsend will take a step back into the city's past. Those dressed in Victorian finery will… Continue reading

Update: All clear on Highway 101 near Blyn

Downed electrical power lines which were blocking both directions of U.S. Highway 101 near Blyn on Thursday evening have been cleared and the road reopened.… Continue reading

Hearing for woman charged with vehicular homicide postponed until Friday

PORT ANGELES — Amber D. Steim’s court appearance that was scheduled for today has been postponed until Friday. The 24-year-old Port Angeles woman is charged… Continue reading

Contract awarded for Nippon paper mill water treatment upgrades

Work is expected to begin this summer on a more than $4 million project to protect Nippon Paper Industries’ water supply from tons of sediment… Continue reading

Film portrays suffrage struggle of U.S. women

“Iron Jawed Angels,” a docudrama about the struggles of U.S. women to secure the right to vote, will be screened in Port Angeles and Sequim… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Halibut quota up for new season

OLYMPIA — There might be a few more fish around, but recreational halibut seasons will still look a lot like last year on the North… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sequim scores nine runs in first inning, beats Chimacum in softball; Chimacum baseball beats Kingston

SEQUIM — The rain let up just enough for Sequim and Chimacum to get in a nonleague softball game Wednesday afternoon. Even though the varsity… Continue reading

Tours, fashion shows, games prepared for Heritage Days in Port Townsend

Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Historic homes, fashion shows, tours and the human relationships with whales are among the myriad events planned during Victoria… Continue reading

Smorgasbord of services offered Thursday in Port Angeles to homeless, those at risk

PORT ANGELES — At least 360 people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless are expected to avail themselves of services at the… Continue reading

SPORTS: Sequim holds off Chimacum 2-1 in boys soccer action; other prep reports

SEQUIM — Nick Camporini scored the winning goal with eight minutes left in the game as Sequim held off Chimacum 2-1 in nonleague boys soccer… Continue reading

Woman accused of vehicular homicide sent back to jail

PORT ANGELES — The woman charged with vehicular homicide and drunken driving from a March 6 wreck that killed a home health nurse was placed… Continue reading

Two Clallam County deputies assaulted; man in jail

SEQUIM — Two Clallam County deputies were assaulted during a domestic violence call outside Sequim on Monday, Sheriff Bill Benedict. Deputies Michael Dick and Todd… Continue reading