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Fire consumes 2.5 acres of hay fields near Sequim

SEQUIM — A hay field fire charred several acres and cast a smoky pall over farms during Lavender Weekend before being extinguished by a multiple-agency… Continue reading

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don’t need a purple camera!)

HAVE YOU CAPTURED an incredible lavender picture? An expansive purple field in Sequim? A family meandering among the flowers? The majestic Olympic Mountains and a… Continue reading

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)
BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties

NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA Voter Guide, produced as a public service by the Peninsula Daily News, is now available online. Click on: http://issuu.com/peninsuladailynews/docs/vote072015web?e=1313114/14224028 Included in the… Continue reading

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties
'Peninsula Pets' — another bonus publication from the PDN

‘Peninsula Pets’ — another bonus publication from the PDN

A BONUS PUBLICATION was in Friday-Saturday's Peninsula Daily News print edition — "Peninsula Pets." This 12-page publication has stories and advertising for pet lovers across… Continue reading

'Peninsula Pets' — another bonus publication from the PDN
A summer bounty of free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

A summer bounty of free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE of free outdoor music on the North Olympic Peninsula: â–    SEQUIM MUSIC IN THE PARK — Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

A summer bounty of free open-air concerts in Jefferson, Clallam counties this week

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s business meetings

â–    Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly luncheon meetings are held on the first and third Mondays at noon in the second-floor… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend City Council to consider declaring emergency in face of drought

The Port Townsend City Council will consider declaring an emergency related to water supply and fire hazards when it meets Monday. The meeting will begin… Continue reading

Free early learning directory updated for parents

A free, updated directory of preschools and other programs for families with young children is available now. Prevention Works!, a community coalition of Clallam County,… Continue reading

Gleaners ask for volunteer help to pick fruit

PORT TOWNSEND — Warm temperatures are ripening fruit around the area earlier than usual, and Quimper Community Harvest, also known as the Gleaners, is asking… Continue reading

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Historical Elwha Ranger Station closed for renovation

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The historic Elwha Ranger Station was closed Saturday for upgrades to the interior and the public restroom and to add entry… Continue reading

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Investment firm gives $4,000 to promote classical music concerts in Peninsula schools

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Symphony announced Thursday that the local investment firm D.A. Davidson Companies has contributed $4,000 to the Adventures in Music… Continue reading

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Rhys Thomas

Jugglemania performer pays return visit Tuesday in Sequim, Port Angeles

Unicyclist, juggler and comic Rhys Thomas is heading back to Clallam County for two shows in one day — Tuesday — and both are free.… Continue reading

Rhys Thomas

Nominations open for Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards

OLYMPIA — The state Arts Commission, aka ArtsWA, has opened the nomination process for the Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards. ArtsWA, the organizer and producer… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors

North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors

OLYMPIA — North Olympic Peninsula marijuana retail stores passed the first round of checks on compliance with laws directing no sales be made to those… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors
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North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors

North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors

OLYMPIA — North Olympic Peninsula marijuana retail stores passed the first round of checks on compliance with laws directing no sales be made to those… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula recreational pot stores pass compliance checks on rule against sales to minors
'Peninsula Pets' — another bonus publication in today's print PDN

‘Peninsula Pets’ — another bonus publication in today’s print PDN

A BONUS PUBLICATION in today's weekend Peninsula Daily News print edition — "Peninsula Pets." This 12-page publication has stories and advertising for pet lovers across… Continue reading

'Peninsula Pets' — another bonus publication in today's print PDN
Olympic Crosscutters third baseman Lane Dotson prepares to catch a throw as Olympic Tigers base runner Tommy Fernandez slides safely into third base at Civic Field last month. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

BASEBALL: Crosscutters host district American Legion tournament this weekend at Civic Field

PORT ANGELES — The postseason has come to the Olympic Crosscutters. The area team is hosting the American Legion AA District 2 baseball tournament this… Continue reading

Olympic Crosscutters third baseman Lane Dotson prepares to catch a throw as Olympic Tigers base runner Tommy Fernandez slides safely into third base at Civic Field last month. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties. It's in today's PDN

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties. It’s in today’s PDN

BALLOTS WERE MAILED Wednesday to North Olympic Peninsula jurisdictions in which primary elections will be held Aug. 4. And just in time for the all-mail… Continue reading

BEFORE YOU VOTE — Check out our voter guide for primary elections in Clallam, Jefferson counties. It's in today's PDN
Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don’t need a purple camera!)

HAVE YOU CAPTURED an incredible lavender picture? An expansive purple field in Sequim? A family meandering among the flowers? The majestic Olympic Mountains and a… Continue reading

Enter our Lavender Photo Contest (you don't need a purple camera!)