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End of Life presentation offers information, discussion

The League of Women Voters of Clallam County will present information and host a community discussion with a panel of local providers… Continue reading

End of life program set

Volunteers from End of Life Washington will present “End of Life Ready” at noon Friday. The free presentation… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Bringing back the dodo

THESE DAYS, SCIENTISTS are saying we are living through the sixth mass extinction on Earth. Five mass extinctions have happened over the last half a… Continue reading

Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.”

Photographer recognized in state art competition

Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.” The… Continue reading

Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.”

Police identify two accused of drag race on Ediz Hook

Charges of reckless driving, hit-and-run and accomplice to hit-and-run have been recommended for the two people allegedly involved in Friday evening’s drag… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Rita Frangione, John Goepferd, Karen Riel, Stephen Evans, Robin Pangborn, Jim Aman, Shirlee Beck and Jerry Lucas.

Port Townsend Elks make donation

Port Townsend Elks Lodge No. 317 recently donated $2,000 to the Community Outreach Association Shelter Team. The donation, which will support the local homeless shelter,… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Rita Frangione, John Goepferd, Karen Riel, Stephen Evans, Robin Pangborn, Jim Aman, Shirlee Beck and Jerry Lucas.

Power outage scheduled in Forks Wednesday night

A scheduled power outage will affect electric service Wednesday beginning at 9:30 p.m. and will last until about 1 a.m., Clallam County Public… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Lindsay Smith, left, stretches for a rebound as Olympic's Kylee Murphy during a Jan. 20 game in Port Angeles. The Roughriders play in regionals Friday night.

PREP BASKETBALL: Five Olympic Peninsula squads travel all over state for state regionals

Times, locations and dates have been set for five Olympic Peninsula prep basketball teams playing in state regional games this weekend. All the… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Lindsay Smith, left, stretches for a rebound as Olympic's Kylee Murphy during a Jan. 20 game in Port Angeles. The Roughriders play in regionals Friday night.

Scholarships available from University Women

The University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County is accepting applications for its scholarships to universities, community and technical schools. Applications are due… Continue reading

Jerilyn Smith.

Sequim body is identified from foot

DNA testing leads to closure of 2018 case

Jerilyn Smith.
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An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Sportsman’s Warehouse files to move into old Office Depot spot

The former Office Depot space in Sequim Village Marketplace is tentatively set to become a Sportsman’s Warehouse. Staff with the City of Sequim… Continue reading

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An application has been approved to remodel the former Office Depot space into a Sportsman’s Warehouse, but City of Sequim staff await final fees be paid before a building permit can be issued.

Travelers journal series to discuss Madagascar trip

Ken and Mary Campbell will present “Madagascar – Island of Lemurs and Other Extraordinary Creatures” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The pair will speak… Continue reading

A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

That’s using your head

A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Port Angeles and Sequim boys swimming teams that competed at the state swim and dive championships in Federal Way this weekend. From left, are Nolan Medgin, Colby Ellefson (Sequim High School), Blake Nahory, Will Roening, Alex Che, Keane McClain, Landon Close, Jacob Miller, Davis Hueter, Max Baeder, Finn Thompson and Aidan Butterworth. (Courtesy photo)

STATE SWIM AND DIVE: PA boys 16th at state; Sequim’s Ellefson picks up eighth place

The Port Angeles boys swim team placed two relay teams and an individual swimmer in the finals, finishing 16th overall as a… Continue reading

The Port Angeles and Sequim boys swimming teams that competed at the state swim and dive championships in Federal Way this weekend. From left, are Nolan Medgin, Colby Ellefson (Sequim High School), Blake Nahory, Will Roening, Alex Che, Keane McClain, Landon Close, Jacob Miller, Davis Hueter, Max Baeder, Finn Thompson and Aidan Butterworth. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by Mike Newbry 

Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby  fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.

‘Firewise Landscaping’ presented Thursday

A state Department of Natural Resources’ wildland fire specialist will discuss “Firewise Landscaping” during a Green Thumb Education Series presentation on Thursday.… Continue reading

Photo by Mike Newbry 

Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby  fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.
Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

All lined up

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on… Continue reading

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sloan Tumaua, Forks wrestling

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sloan Tumaua, Forks wrestling

Forks’ Sloan Tumaua is the latest state champion for the Forks boys wrestling program. The Forks wrestling team had its best showing at the Mat… Continue reading

Sloan Tumaua, Forks wrestling

Burglar sentenced to 15 years

Multiple shotguns taken from Coastal Farm store

Cold weather headed for Peninsula

Below freezing temperatures overnight; chance of snow later this week