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Port Angeles man charged with pointing shotgun at another

PORT ANGELES — A 27-year-old Port Angeles man who allegedly pointed a shotgun at another man during an argument Wednesday has been charged in Clallam… Continue reading

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Summer high school league tips off Thursday at Peninsula College

PORT ANGELES — Seven area high school boys basketball programs begin play in the Peninsula College High School Summer League today. Each of the eight… Continue reading

Olympic's Gavin Velarde left

BASEBALL: Crosscutters hold back Klahowya at Civic Field

PORT ANGELES — Daniel Harker shut down Klahowya’s rally to secure the Olympic Crosscutters’ 5-3 win at Civic Field. The Crosscutters built up a 5-0… Continue reading

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: New hours set for boutique in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — Karol’s Accessories Boutique, 609 W. Washington St., No. 6, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays starting this Monday. The… Continue reading

Input being sought on state ferry fare increase proposal

OLYMPIA — The state ferry system plans fare increases beginning in October and is taking public comment on the proposal now. Fares would be increased… Continue reading

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Jail fight under investigation; Clallam County prosecutor to mull charges

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County jail inmate could face new charges after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate. Nicholas J. Johnson, 26, is being held… Continue reading

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The new Sequim Civic Center

Making room: Sequim Civic Center up and running, on display [ GALLERY, VIDEO ]

THE NEW SEQUIM Civic Center is built to last. “Another 30, 40 or 50 years,” City Manager Steve Burkett said at its grand opening a… Continue reading

The new Sequim Civic Center

Motorcyclist hospitalized after deer hit on state Highway 112 near Joyce

JOYCE — A motorcyclist was treated and released Wednesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a deer on state Highway 112. At 6:33 a.m., John… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Dry weather prompts tree farm closures in Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason counties . . . and other items

Olympic Resource Management, a Pope Resources company, will temporarily close all general public access to its Hood Canal Tree Farm properties in Jefferson, Kitsap and… Continue reading

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Vote for your favorites in Swain’s Little Slugger Photo Contest!

THE ENTRIES ARE in, and voting is under way to determine the winners of prizes in Swain's General Store's 58th anniversary Little Slugger Photo Contest!… Continue reading

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FINAL DAY! Enter your young baseball player in Swain’s Little Slugger Photo Contest!

AS PART OF SWAIN'S General Store's 58th anniversary and special sales at its Port Angeles store . . . be part of Swain's Little Slugger… Continue reading

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Jail fight under investigation; Clallam County prosecutor to consider charges

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County jail inmate could face new charges after allegedly assaulting a fellow inmate. Nicholas J. Johnson, 26, is being held… Continue reading

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Motorcyclist sent to hospital after hitting deer on state Highway 112 near Joyce

JOYCE — A motorcyclist was treated and released this morning after his motorcycle collided with a deer on state Highway 112. At 6:33 a.m., John… Continue reading

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UPDATE: Paradise Fire grows to 949 acres in Jefferson County; growth rate reined in by weather

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Cooler temperatures and higher humidity slowed the growth of the Paradise Fire in the Queets River valley to about 150 new… Continue reading

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The aurora borealis viewed from the west side of Port Angeles at about 2 a.m. Tuesday morning. — Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News ()

Aurora borealis lights leap up in North Olympic Peninsula skies

PORT ANGELES — There’s a chance that the vivid purple and green lights of the aurora borealis could be seen across the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

The aurora borealis viewed from the west side of Port Angeles at about 2 a.m. Tuesday morning. — Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News ()
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Bans on outdoor burning now across entire Peninsula

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue has initiated a burn ban in Jefferson County, following the state’s lead in light of unusually dry weather. Burn… Continue reading

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BASEBALL: No-hitter, home run highlight Wilder’s third-place finish in Ephrata

EPHRATA — Wilder Baseball had a no-hitter, a home run and a tie game during its third-place finish at the High Desert Classic. The Senior… Continue reading

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Concert on the Pier tonight in Port Angeles; free outdoor concerts start next week in Sequim, Port Townsend

PORT ANGELES — Free outdoor concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula kick off summer with the inaugural 2015 Concert on the Pier in Port Angeles… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFLY . . . SonSparks Labs vacation Bible school to start in July, and other items of interest

Kids invited to vacation Bible school PORT ANGELES — Bethany Pentecostal Church, 506 S. Francis St., invites all children to join in SonSparks Labs, this… Continue reading

Pink Up PA to host table at tonight’s Concert on the Pier in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Free items, cookies and pink jewelry and clothing will be offered at a Pink Up Port Angeles table at the Concert on… Continue reading