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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

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Port Angeles’ newest radio station will focus on classic hits from late 1960s until early 1990s, owner says

PORT ANGELES — A second commercial Port Angeles radio station will focus on music rather than talk when it debuts in mid-July. KSTI-FM will start… Continue reading

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Quimper geology topic of lecture at Jefferson library Friday

PORT HADLOCK — Hank Schasse of Olympia will discuss the geology of the Port Townsend and Quimper Peninsula region with a one-hour illustrated lecture at… Continue reading

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Unemployment rate remains below 8% on North Olympic Peninsula

PORT ANGELES — Unemployment remained below 8 percent on the North Olympic Peninsula as the Clallam and Jefferson County labor forces grew by a combined… Continue reading

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Wings of Freedom restored WWII planes to touch down in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Three pieces of aviation history will land at the William R. Fairchild International Airport as the Wings of Freedom tour begins today.… 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)

Free summer outdoor concerts begin Wednesday on Port Angeles pier; Sequim, Port Townsend coming next week

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

Commercial FM station to start in Port Angeles next month

Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — A second commercial Port Angeles radio station will take to the airwaves out of Port Angeles next month. KSTI-FM… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New bistro, wine manager at Sequim business

SEQUIM — Wind Rose Cellars, located at 143 W. Washington St., has a new bistro and wine bar manager, Lauren Holloway. Holloway manages the wine… Continue reading

Chattanooga film festival reaches out to Port Angeles, other ‘Best Town Ever’ contenders with free ticket offer

PORT ANGELES — Less than a month after pulling off its second victory in Outside magazine’s “Best Town Ever” contest, Chattanooga, Tenn., is reaching out… Continue reading

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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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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