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Clallam Transit leaders report that, in 2020 and 2021, exclusions have gone above pre-pandemic levels, with transit operators issuing exclusions for misbehavior, mostly nuisances, while at transit facilities or while riding on a bus across Clallam County. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam Transit reports rise in misbehavior as ridership decreases

Buses safe to travel, general manager says

Clallam Transit leaders report that, in 2020 and 2021, exclusions have gone above pre-pandemic levels, with transit operators issuing exclusions for misbehavior, mostly nuisances, while at transit facilities or while riding on a bus across Clallam County. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jefferson County Public Utility District crews clear brush and wires on Taison Lane in Quilcene after the snow and wind storm in the first week of January.

County seeks federal funds for storm costs

Emergency declaration approved

Jefferson County Public Utility District crews clear brush and wires on Taison Lane in Quilcene after the snow and wind storm in the first week of January.
Malaika Rosenfeld of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will shepherd participants in next Monday’s Day of Service outing at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Day of Service, work party set

Fort Worden State Park to get volunteers’ care

Malaika Rosenfeld of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will shepherd participants in next Monday’s Day of Service outing at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

Healthcare systems creaking under COVID-19 caseload

Routine procedures have been canceled

Washington State Patrol troopers stand near the state seal in the rotunda of the Legislative Building, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, before Gov. Jay Inslee's scheduled State of the State address at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Due to cautions against COVID-19, Inslee will give the speech in the State Reception Room and it will be shown by streaming video to lawmakers meeting remotely. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Inslee calls for ‘bold’ action

Governor presents State of the State address

Washington State Patrol troopers stand near the state seal in the rotunda of the Legislative Building, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, before Gov. Jay Inslee's scheduled State of the State address at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Due to cautions against COVID-19, Inslee will give the speech in the State Reception Room and it will be shown by streaming video to lawmakers meeting remotely. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

PAT NEAL: Thank you for reading this

Thank you for reading this. Somebody must. I know this from all of the wonderful cards and letters you send. In this country, we have… Continue reading

Forks' Riley Pursley (1) eyes the ball beneath the Wahkiakum defense from left Titan Niemela, Dominic Curl, and Tanner Collupy. Looking on is Spartan Brody Lausche (22). Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREP BASKETBALL: Mules kick back against Forks in second half

Forks handled Wahkiakum in the first half of a Class 2B nonleague boys basketball game. Then the Mules shook off the four-hour bus… Continue reading

Forks' Riley Pursley (1) eyes the ball beneath the Wahkiakum defense from left Titan Niemela, Dominic Curl, and Tanner Collupy. Looking on is Spartan Brody Lausche (22). Photo by Lonnie Archibald.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Team at a crossroads — Stand pat or make major changes?

After the first losing season in more than a decade, it seems as if there will, or should, be changes coming for the… Continue reading

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  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
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Sequim council chooses new mayor

Deputy mayor Ferrell follows Armacost for two-year term

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Port Angeles Roughrider Bailee Larson signed to play soccer at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS’ SOCCER: Port Angeles’ Bailee Larson signs to play at Lower Columbia

Port Angeles’ Bailee Larson was a huge part of the Roughriders’ girls soccer team during the program’s longest stretch of success —… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughrider Bailee Larson signed to play soccer at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Georgia finally gets the best of Alabama

Confetti rained down on Georgia. The Bulldogs fans chanted “Kir-by, Kir-by!” Four decades of pent-up emotion were unleashed Monday night as the Bulldogs… Continue reading

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Brody Lausche

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brody Lausche, Forks basketball

Forks freshman post Brody Lausche has stepped up in a big way for the Spartans boys basketball team this season, according to his coach Rick… Continue reading

Brody Lausche

Exercise topic of Wednesday wellness forum

Pauline Geraci will present “The Importance of Exercise” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Greaci’s presentation is part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum… Continue reading

Clear day over Port Angeles Harbor Mount Baker looms Sunday afternoon over the Chinese-built bulk carrier Eredine and the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, anchored at two of six federally designated anchor points in Port Angeles Harbor. The Ovation of the Seas is circling the Puget Sound area until it can either go to Australia or start its Alaskan season. Only crew members are on board. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

As far as the eye can see

Mount Baker looms Sunday afternoon over the Chinese-built bulk carrier Eredine and the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, anchored at two of six federally… Continue reading

Clear day over Port Angeles Harbor Mount Baker looms Sunday afternoon over the Chinese-built bulk carrier Eredine and the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, anchored at two of six federally designated anchor points in Port Angeles Harbor. The Ovation of the Seas is circling the Puget Sound area until it can either go to Australia or start its Alaskan season. Only crew members are on board. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Dennis Marvin Bauer is escorted out of Clallam County Superior Court after he was convicted of a 2018 triple murder on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/for Peninsula Daily News)

Bauer found guilty of triple murder

Jury also finds him at fault for firearms violations

Dennis Marvin Bauer is escorted out of Clallam County Superior Court after he was convicted of a 2018 triple murder on Monday. (Rob Ollikainen/for Peninsula Daily News)
Bull elk watch as hundreds of widgeons leap from small pond in field in Sequim. (Photo courtesy John Gussman)
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Birds in flight

By John Gussman For Peninsula Daily News Bull elk watch as hundreds of widgeons leap from small pond in field in Sequim.… Continue reading

Bull elk watch as hundreds of widgeons leap from small pond in field in Sequim. (Photo courtesy John Gussman)

Exploration of S’Klallam history on tap in Zoom presentation

David Brownell will use ethnographic and research materials to “reconstruct” the Sequim-Dungeness Valley landscape on Thursday. The presentation, which will be on… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Port Angeles/Sequim/Crescent gymnastics team took second at the Sehome Invitational this weekend. From left, back row are Maddie Adams, Faith Carr, Jessamyn Schindler, Aubrie Scott and Alex Schmadeke. From left, front row are Susannah Sharp, Mei-Ying Harper-Smith and Yau Fu.

GYMNASTICS: Local girls second at Sehome Invitational

The Port Angeles/Sequim/Crescent gymnastics squad competed in the Sehome Invitational held at the Gymstar Sports Center in Ferndale on Saturday, coming in second… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Port Angeles/Sequim/Crescent gymnastics team took second at the Sehome Invitational this weekend. From left, back row are Maddie Adams, Faith Carr, Jessamyn Schindler, Aubrie Scott and Alex Schmadeke. From left, front row are Susannah Sharp, Mei-Ying Harper-Smith and Yau Fu.
Coronavirus

Health workers concerned about strain from oncoming COVID-19 surge of infections

Case rates up in both Clallam, Jefferson counties

Hood Canal Bridge to be closed overnight Wednesday, Thursday

Third attempt to schedule work