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Eagles electrocuted; cause power blip in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Electrical power in downtown Port Angeles was off momentarily this afternoon after two eagles landed on parallel power lines and touched, killing… Continue reading

Schedule for local commencements

Neah Bay High School celebrated its commencement last weekend. Other North Olympic Peninsula school graduations are coming up. â–  Sequim High School: 6 p.m. today… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

Drag racing, roller derby, plane rides for youngsters and hikes for people of all ages are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Angeles Relay For Life schedule

Friday â–  3 p.m. — First lap. â–  4 p.m. — Trinity Avenue performs. â–  5 p.m. — Purple glove dance. â–  6 p.m. —… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Scale-model show Saturday at Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula Modelers Society will hold its seventh annual scale-model show and contest at Building 204 at Fort Worden State… Continue reading

Prosecutor to seek high court review in double slaying

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney Deb Kelly is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state Supreme Court’s May 10 ruling calling… Continue reading

Port Angeles adventurer Chris Duff is seen preparing for his journey from Scotland to Iceland on his boat

VIdeo Link — Sea kayaker Chris Duff in the Faroe Islands

PORT ANGELES-BASED adventurer and author Chris Duff recently reached a major milestone in his attempt to row from Scotland to Iceland — the Faroe Islands.… Continue reading

Port Angeles adventurer Chris Duff is seen preparing for his journey from Scotland to Iceland on his boat
Derek Kilmer will appear at the Elwha Heritage Training Center tonight.

Kilmer to kick off campaign in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Congressional candidate Derek Kilmer will kick off his campaign in his hometown tonight. Kilmer and supporters will appear at 6 p.m. at… Continue reading

Derek Kilmer will appear at the Elwha Heritage Training Center tonight.

Master Gardeners to present information on squash, pumpkins

The two Master Gardeners will provide tips on choosing squash and pumpkin varieties, how to grow them, protect them from pests and disease, store them… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Port Angeles, Sequim dominate all-league lists

Some North Olympic Peninsula baseball and softball teams are piling up the end-of-season awards. Port Angeles swept the Olympic League baseball and softball MVP awards,… Continue reading

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Patrick B. Drum is led off by authorities following his capture following a 3.5-hour manhunt Sunday afternoon. Clallam County Sheriff's Office

HOMICIDE UPDATE: Second body found in Sequim; suspect remains in jail

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County sheriff's deputies are now saying that two homicides were committed Sunday at separate locations, and that the 34-year-old man they… Continue reading

Patrick B. Drum is led off by authorities following his capture following a 3.5-hour manhunt Sunday afternoon. Clallam County Sheriff's Office

Local poets to give reading in Port Angeles Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — Just before taking a summer break, North Coast Writers will host another free First Tuesday reading. Port Angeles High School special-education teacher… Continue reading

Sirens to sound today in warning system test

All Hazard Alert Broadcast System warning sirens will sound in communities along the North Olympic Peninsula coast at noon today. Sirens will sound at three… Continue reading

Patrick Drum

UPDATE — Man taken into custody after manhunt following homicide

Patrick Drum, a person of interest in a homicide this morning, was taken into custody at about 2:30 p.m. today. Earlier story: ---------------------- The Clallam… Continue reading

Patrick Drum
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Get ready — GO! The 10th annual North Olympic Discovery Marathon is today

PORT ANGELES — Recent knee surgery wasn't going to keep Robert Eichelsdoerfer from the 2012 North Olympic Discovery Marathon. The 51-year-old Bothell resident was one… Continue reading

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Frances Charles Lower Elwha Klalllam

Lower Elwha tribal chair re-elected by 70 percent

EDITOR'S NOTE — This story has been changed to correct the spelling of Charles' first name. PORT ANGELES — Frances Charles has been re-elected as… Continue reading

Frances Charles Lower Elwha Klalllam
Rebecca Thompson grins after receiving her diploma from Neah Bay High School on Saturday. Brian Harmon/for Peninsula Daily News

16 students graduate in Neah Bay Class of 2012

All 16 students of the Neah Bay High School Class of 2012 received diplomas Saturday during the first commencement on the North Olympic Peninsula this… Continue reading

Rebecca Thompson grins after receiving her diploma from Neah Bay High School on Saturday. Brian Harmon/for Peninsula Daily News

Anderson Lake remains closed after toxin test

PORT TOWNSEND — Anderson Lake remained closed — and the status of other East Jefferson County lakes was unchanged — after the most recent test… Continue reading

Ferry reservation system remodeled

PORT TOWNSEND — Passengers on the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry will be able to make reservations up to six months in advance beginning June 13. The… Continue reading

One of original faculty members to speak at Peninsula College ceremony

PORT ANGELES — One of the original dozen full-time faculty members at Peninsula College will speak to 2012 graduates during the college’s 50th commencement ceremony… Continue reading