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New restrictions have been put in place for steelhead fishing on outer coast rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Steelhead restrictions in place on outer coast

State, tribal and Olympic National Park wildlife officials are taking steps to restrict fisheries along the Washington coast to protect steelhead this… Continue reading

New restrictions have been put in place for steelhead fishing on outer coast rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Graphic designer Trish Tisdale of Port Angeles recently won awards for two graphic designs. Tisdale received awards for a logo she designed for the Washington State Auto Dealer's Association and for an annual report she laid out for the United Way of Clallam County.

Port Angeles designer recognized for her work

More than 11,000 entries for the American Graphic Design Awards

Graphic designer Trish Tisdale of Port Angeles recently won awards for two graphic designs. Tisdale received awards for a logo she designed for the Washington State Auto Dealer's Association and for an annual report she laid out for the United Way of Clallam County.
Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety… Continue reading

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)

Sequel to ‘Pride and Prejudice’ takes off in new direction

Choice: Romance or independence?

Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)
Gretta Thorson, right, presents an SHS student with a skateboard as part of the Sequim High School Winter Wishes assembly in December 2019 in this Olympic Peninsula News Group file photograph.

Sequim High School’s Winter Wishes seeking items and funds

Organizers of Sequim High School’s 2021 Winter Wishes assembly are seeking items and funds for the annual event. Hosted by the leadership class… Continue reading

Gretta Thorson, right, presents an SHS student with a skateboard as part of the Sequim High School Winter Wishes assembly in December 2019 in this Olympic Peninsula News Group file photograph.
The Art As Gifts exhibit is in the Fiber Habit window at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend.

Textile artists’ meet-and-greet set for Port Townsend farmers market

Surface Design Association artists will discuss their artwork and sell hand-crafted items at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This is… Continue reading

The Art As Gifts exhibit is in the Fiber Habit window at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend.

Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available

Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available to purchase online or from vendors on the Olympic Peninsula. To obtain a… Continue reading

Ron Richards

Precinct changes tossed at last minute

New plan recommended

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Medical assisting program at Peninsula College earns accreditation

The medical assisting program at Peninsula College has earned accreditation from the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The board voted in… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School Rotary Interact Club collecting clothes for homeless

The Port Angeles High School Rotary Interact club is conducting a clothing drive for the homeless through Friday, Dec. 10. The club… Continue reading

Sequim goes into 2022 with $31.7 million balanced budget

No utility or property tax rates passed by council

Laptop fund formed to help students

Laptops will be offered to students who are pursuing high school equivalency in the Peninsula College Transitional Program under a new collaboration… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Omicron variant not found in Washington state as of Tuesday

Health officer: Precautions work against newest version of COVID-19

Alex Schmadeke of Sequim High School signs a letter of intent to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. and compete in acro and tumbling. At her signing is her mother Kate Schmadeke, seated left and Zeke Schmadeke, seated right. Standing, from left, is coach Kelle Riley, grandmother Linda Swanson and grandparents Richard and Kathy Schmadeke. Alex also recognized her father Brent Schmadeke, who was not able to attend. (Sequim High School)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Schmadeke signs; Quilcene send-off and more

Family, friends and supporters of the Quilcene Rangers football team will be assembling at 8 a.m. Saturday in the front parking lot at… Continue reading

Alex Schmadeke of Sequim High School signs a letter of intent to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. and compete in acro and tumbling. At her signing is her mother Kate Schmadeke, seated left and Zeke Schmadeke, seated right. Standing, from left, is coach Kelle Riley, grandmother Linda Swanson and grandparents Richard and Kathy Schmadeke. Alex also recognized her father Brent Schmadeke, who was not able to attend. (Sequim High School)
Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A lifetime of seeing through to beauty

The free spirit of Imogen Cunningham, a giant of an artist who spent part of her youth in Port Angeles, is alive and well in… Continue reading

Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)

Free legal aid clinic to address housing issues

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will conduct a free legal aid clinic for residents with housing or eviction questions from noon… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 9, 2021, file photo, House members meet in the Statehouse, in Boise, Idaho. An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a nationwide right to abortion. The court with a 6-3 conservative majority on Wednesday, Dec. 1 starts hearing arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)

Most Idaho abortions banned if Roe v. Wade is overturned

An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2021
  • By Keith Ridler The Associated Press
FILE - In this March 9, 2021, file photo, House members meet in the Statehouse, in Boise, Idaho. An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a nationwide right to abortion. The court with a 6-3 conservative majority on Wednesday, Dec. 1 starts hearing arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)
Dr. Eric Kiesel, the medical examiner who performed autopsies on the bodies of Tiffany May and Darrell and Jordan Iverson in January 2019, uses a manakin to show the trajectory of bullets during Dennis Mavin Bauer’s triple murder trial Monday in Clallam County Superior Court. Michele Devlin, county Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, looks on.

Murder trial testimony details 19 gunshot wounds

Medical examiner: At least two types of ammunition used

Dr. Eric Kiesel, the medical examiner who performed autopsies on the bodies of Tiffany May and Darrell and Jordan Iverson in January 2019, uses a manakin to show the trajectory of bullets during Dennis Mavin Bauer’s triple murder trial Monday in Clallam County Superior Court. Michele Devlin, county Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, looks on.
A cabin was seen floating down the Quillayute River and a snapshot taken by Richwine Road resident Lisa Kemmerer. (Photo courtesy Lisa Kemmerer)

One cabin saved after another sent into river by floods

Port Angeles couple rescue dwelling on the Quillayute

  • Dec 1, 2021
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
A cabin was seen floating down the Quillayute River and a snapshot taken by Richwine Road resident Lisa Kemmerer. (Photo courtesy Lisa Kemmerer)

PAT NEAL: Razor clamming best way to avoid post-holiday chores

Now that Thanksgiving is over, only the drudgery of cleanup remains. Don’t get bogged down in the details as an excuse for doing nothing. A… Continue reading