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Kayleen McDonald of the Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula delivers bagged lunches to a waiting car as unit director Tessa Jackson, left, looks on during a drive-thru Halloween in front of the organization’s Sequim facility last year. Besides lunch bags, trick-or-treaters were offered hats, treats and coloring books. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Halloween to be celebrated on Peninsula

Events planned in Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce and Forks

Kayleen McDonald of the Sequim unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula delivers bagged lunches to a waiting car as unit director Tessa Jackson, left, looks on during a drive-thru Halloween in front of the organization’s Sequim facility last year. Besides lunch bags, trick-or-treaters were offered hats, treats and coloring books. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Autumn full of chores for yard, garden

OCTOBER IS ONE of my most favorite times of year as our deciduous trees become a rainbow of colors. October is also the beginning of… Continue reading

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie Run and a Lawnmower Derby where people cheered on their favorites. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)

Fall Fest

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie… Continue reading

Pleasant weather held as Fall Fest entertained big crowds at Extreme Sports Park on Saturday. The festival included an Extreme Timber Sports Show, a Zombie Run and a Lawnmower Derby where people cheered on their favorites. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)

Letter: Exemptions

Exemptions I was disappointed to read that 259 employees, 16 percent of the staff, at Olympic Medical Center were granted a religious or medical exemption… Continue reading

Letter: Rogers best choice

I am a friend of Karen Rogers and going to state why I am voting for her. Karen knows the needs of our community, having… Continue reading

Waves and foam erupt from the Pacific Ocean during high tide at the mouth of the Quillayute River in La Push. In the distance is James Island and the marker light at the river’s mouth. Strong winds and rain pummeled the Peninsula on Sunday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Surf pounds shore on West End

Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News Waves and foam erupt from the Pacific Ocean during high tide at the mouth of the Quillayute River in… Continue reading

Waves and foam erupt from the Pacific Ocean during high tide at the mouth of the Quillayute River in La Push. In the distance is James Island and the marker light at the river’s mouth. Strong winds and rain pummeled the Peninsula on Sunday. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Would you be interested in investing in local businesses as part of a Local Investment Network?

Would you be interested in investing in local businesses as part of a Local Investment Network?… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2021

LETTER: Admirable convictions

As the local elections commence, selecting the best candidates to fill the various positions is essential for Port Angeles’ future. The current council members should… Continue reading

LETTER: Backs Rogers

Would you elect a candidate for an office with a personal financial interest in the decisions of that office? Most people would say, “No, that’s… Continue reading

LETTER: My choices

J. Thomas Oblak and Heather Jeffers. Port Angeles City… Continue reading

LETTER: No information

Shame on the following candidates for elected office who did not submit even a shred of information about themselves in the Jefferson County Official Local… Continue reading

LETTER: Not PA business

It amazes me how many letters on how to deal with the problems in Sequim, and who we should vote for in the upcoming election,… Continue reading

LETTER: Not the E Team

Seeing the signs around Sequim for the E Team, it occurred to me that they got it wrong by only one letter. It should be… Continue reading

LETTER: Political history

Jim MeEntire’s political history in Clallam should be reviewed because he is now running for hospital commissioner for the first time, against long-time hospital commissioner… Continue reading

LETTER: Street people

It’s election time again. The Port Angeles City Council seems unable to fix the street people problem. It’s a shame blanket coverage is used when… Continue reading

LETTER: Supports Rogers

I do not know Karen Rogers personally, but I believe she is the clear choice for OMC hospital commissioner. Karen has deep roots in Clallam… Continue reading

LETTER: Why promote confusion?

Sometimes I feel like I’m back in third grade. I say this because of the frequent accusations scattered across Facebook by opponents of the Sequim… Continue reading

Do you think there should be greater restrictions on the number of stacked shipping containers a cargo ship can reasonably/safely sail with?

Do you think there should be greater restrictions on the number of stacked shipping containers a cargo ship can reasonably/safely sail with?… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2021
A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle the loud siren noise from the tsunami warning device going off during the Great ShakeOut drill. Friends, family and co-workers were supposed to practice movements to drop, cover and hold on to build muscle memory to be prepared for an earthquake. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Great ShakeOut

Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle… Continue reading

A group of friends on a walk at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday hold their ears to muffle the loud siren noise from the tsunami warning device going off during the Great ShakeOut drill. Friends, family and co-workers were supposed to practice movements to drop, cover and hold on to build muscle memory to be prepared for an earthquake. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

House facility access limited to vaccinated through January

Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access House facilities through early… Continue reading