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An American flag marks a grave at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Memorial Day ceremonies planned on Peninsula

Memorial Day observances, honoring those who died while serving their country in foreign wars, are scheduled throughout the North Olympic Peninsula on Monday. The ceremonies,… Continue reading

An American flag marks a grave at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles on Wednesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Special patrols to focus on seat belt use

North Olympic Peninsula officers are conducting special patrols focused on the correct use of seat belts and child safety seats during the Memorial Day weekend.… Continue reading

SPORTS: Eight area high school golfers finish in state top 40

While Joe Barnes was leading Port Angeles to one of its best finishes ever in boys golf, Sequim and Port Angeles girls in 2A and… Continue reading

SPORTS: State prep title weekend begins; Sequim softball set to defend championship

Memorial Day weekend for high school sports parents and fans means the end of the line for the 2011-2012 school year. Finals in all spring… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

A bike show and poker run, a show and shine, walks, music and art are among the attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.… Continue reading

Flowery artwork created by a Franklin Elementary School second-grader named Jenna adorns a window at Maurices in Port Angeles as friends Cody Thompson and Amber Martin walk by Thursday. The artwork is part of the Young@Art project. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

Young@Art Show open through Tuesday in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The student artwork of the second annual Young@Art Exhibit is on display throughout downtown Port Angeles through Tuesday. Artwork will be displayed… Continue reading

Flowery artwork created by a Franklin Elementary School second-grader named Jenna adorns a window at Maurices in Port Angeles as friends Cody Thompson and Amber Martin walk by Thursday. The artwork is part of the Young@Art project. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

Youths to get summer deal on bus passes

North Olympic Peninsula transit agencies are offering youth passes for the summer. Both Clallam Transit and Jefferson Transit are offering $20 passes. The pass is… Continue reading

Church concert to help AIDS orphans

PORT TOWNSEND — Pianist Lisa Lanza will bring together the cream of Port Townsend’s young musicians and some of their equally talented elders to present… Continue reading

SPORTS: All Peninsula track teams gear up for state meets

Sequim and Port Angeles open state track competition at the 2A level today while Port Townsend, Chimacum, Forks, Crescent, Neah Bay and Clallam Bay all… Continue reading

SPORTS: Barnes sparks Port Angeles boys golf team to fifth place in state

SPANAWAY — Joe Barnes finished his magical first year in golf by capturing sixth place at the 2A boys state championship at The Classic Golf… Continue reading

Two riding clinics scheduled at fairgrounds, Port Townsend arena

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson Equestrian Association will sponsor two clinics this weekend. The all-day equestrian clinics are with world-renowned riding instructor Mitzi Summers. The… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Library unveils its big new ‘living room’

In the photo at right, the central hall of the Port Angeles Library receives patrons Tuesday after the area’s reopening following a two-week renovation. The… Continue reading

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The new site for Price Ford Lincoln at 3311 E. U.S. Highway 101 on the east side of Port Angeles nears completion Tuesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Price Ford Lincoln dealership to be previewed Thursday

PORT ANGELES — Price Ford Lincoln, one of the North Olympic Peninsula's largest auto dealerships, will open Saturday in a new location just west of… Continue reading

The new site for Price Ford Lincoln at 3311 E. U.S. Highway 101 on the east side of Port Angeles nears completion Tuesday. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Salesman Rob White prepares some of the cars for a six-day auto sale that will take place at the old Ford dealership south of Port Townsend.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend gets a car dealership again — temporarily

PORT TOWNSEND — For the second time in a year, Port Townsend has a car dealership. And for a second time, the dealership is temporary.… Continue reading

Salesman Rob White prepares some of the cars for a six-day auto sale that will take place at the old Ford dealership south of Port Townsend.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene hatchery releases juvenile coho

QUILCENE — Quilcene National Fish Hatchery’s recent releases of nearly 600,000 juvenile coho salmon into Hood Canal and Puget Sound waters marked the 101st consecutive… Continue reading

SPORTS: Golfers swing into action as state week opens for prep teams

Golf competition opens high school state championship week with 2A boys and girls from Port Angeles and Sequim, and 1A boys from Chimacum set to… Continue reading

SPORTS: Wilder Baseball starts 2012 season with a bang

Wilder Baseball, loaded with top players from all over the North Olympic Peninsula, opened the 2012 season by winning three of four games last weekend.… Continue reading

Power restored to paper mill, Ediz Hook

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles city public works crews restored power about 9 a.m. to the Nippon Paper Industries USA mill and Ediz Hook after… Continue reading

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Children’s Advocacy Center opens doors

PORT ANGELES — A new “child-friendly” facility at Healthy Families of Clallam County provides a place for children who have been assaulted, sexually abused or… Continue reading

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Tsunami-debris presentation slated tonight

PORT ANGELES — Oceanographer Curt Ebbesmeyer will give a presentation on tsunami debris tonight, May 21. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. in at… Continue reading