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Washington state orders the killing of up to 2 wolves

The state of Washington on Thursday ordered the killing of one or two wolves from the Togo pack in Ferry County in response… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2021
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
Cadet Kade Kirsch, pictured here with his father Matt Kirsch, completed his first powered solo flight on Aug. 10.

Young Peninsula pilots reach new heights

Kade Kirsch, a 16-year-old Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadet chief master sergeant, earned a pair of major personal milestones recently, highlighted by… Continue reading

Cadet Kade Kirsch, pictured here with his father Matt Kirsch, completed his first powered solo flight on Aug. 10.
Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS COLUMN: Triumph in a place called Misery

Once upon a time, I climbed mountains. Big, scary mountains. I climbed two 14ers in California, I climbed El Capitan, I climbed Half Dome, I… Continue reading

Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Northwind Art Executive Director Teresa Verraes shows off the just-finished collective painting at the close of “The Big Reveal,” the fundraiser held at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Artists create pieces of bigger picture

‘Big Reveal’ a fundraiser for Northwind Art

Northwind Art Executive Director Teresa Verraes shows off the just-finished collective painting at the close of “The Big Reveal,” the fundraiser held at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

County to consider hearing on approving RVs on lots

Planners want separate track for affordable housing

Frank Ducceschi in 2018. (Family photo)

Former newspaper publisher dies

Frank Ducceschi oversaw change to morning delivery

Frank Ducceschi in 2018. (Family photo)

Jefferson County Library makes changes to Storytime schedule

The Jefferson County Library has announced changes to its Storytime schedule for the month of September. Outdoor Storytime will… Continue reading

No injuries in garbage truck fire

A garbage truck caught fire on West Front Street near the Field Arts and Events Hall early Monday, the Port Angeles Fire… Continue reading

Paraeducator Ginni Beard, right, hands out breakfast bags to kindergarten students during the first day of school for Quilcene School District. Quilcene and Brinnon school districts both began instruction Monday, with COVID-19 prevention protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing for students and staff. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene, Brinnon welcome students back full-time

Safety precautions include mask wearing, social distancing

Paraeducator Ginni Beard, right, hands out breakfast bags to kindergarten students during the first day of school for Quilcene School District. Quilcene and Brinnon school districts both began instruction Monday, with COVID-19 prevention protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing for students and staff. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim candidate forum canceled

The Independent Advisory Association on Monday canceled a Sequim City Council candidate forum it had planned on Wednesday. Instead of a forum in… Continue reading

Erik Smith

PAPD promotion announced

Chief of Police Brian S. Smith has sworn in Patrol Cpl. Erik Smith. Cpl. Smith participated in a competitive promotion process during… Continue reading

Erik Smith
Coronavirus

No peak yet for new virus cases

Clallam records 161 over weekend; Jefferson adds 17

Peninsula College Pirates.

COLLEGE SOCCER: (Updated) Peninsula College men beat Spokane; women draw

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team finished up its two-game preconference series at the Starfire Soccer Complex with a 2-1 win over Spokane,… Continue reading

Peninsula College Pirates.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Special education kindergarten teacher Amy DelaBarre of Port Angeles gives an emotional hug to Betsy Schulz, founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation in Port Angeles, after DelaBarre completed the bicycle portion of "Run for Joe," a solo triathelion on Saturday to raise funds in support of Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in military action. The Captain Joseph House, a former bed-and-breakfast which was converted to give respite to military families, is named for Schultz' son, Joseph Schultz, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 29, 2011.
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‘Run for Joe’

Special education kindergarten teacher Amy DelaBarre of Port Angeles gives an emotional hug to Betsy Schulz, founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation in Port… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Special education kindergarten teacher Amy DelaBarre of Port Angeles gives an emotional hug to Betsy Schulz, founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation in Port Angeles, after DelaBarre completed the bicycle portion of "Run for Joe," a solo triathelion on Saturday to raise funds in support of Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in military action. The Captain Joseph House, a former bed-and-breakfast which was converted to give respite to military families, is named for Schultz' son, Joseph Schultz, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 29, 2011.

Art fair, concert scheduled Sunday in Port Ludlow

The Port Ludlow Art Fair and Outdoor Concert will entertain on Sunday. The art fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3… Continue reading

Man accused of hate crime ordered into treatment

Court finds him not competent to stand trial

Michael Osborne's Lady Washingvton will be featured in September at Port Townsend Gallery.

Osborne, Woodcock exhibited at Port Townsend Gallery

Mitchel Osborne’s photographs and Margaret Woodcock’s work will be featured at Port Townsend Gallery in September. The gallery, at 715 Water St.,… Continue reading

Michael Osborne's Lady Washingvton will be featured in September at Port Townsend Gallery.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife just released its Hunting Prospects for the 2021 hunting seasons. Cody Nelson/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

OUTDOORS: WDFW releases Hunting Prospects for fall 2021

Fall marks the start of hunting seasons for deer, elk, waterfowl and upland game birds in many areas of Washington and to help… Continue reading

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife just released its Hunting Prospects for the 2021 hunting seasons. Cody Nelson/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

School supply drive through September

Express Employment Professionals will host a school supply drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays throughout the month of… Continue reading

Ian Mackay, right, briefs motorized wheelchair riders, from left, Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson as they prepare to participate in a leg of Ian’s Ride on Saturday at Port Angeles City Pier. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sea to Sound illustrates accessibility of ODT

Clallam, Jefferson commissioners join in on wheelchairs

Ian Mackay, right, briefs motorized wheelchair riders, from left, Jefferson County Commissioner Greg Brotherton and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson as they prepare to participate in a leg of Ian’s Ride on Saturday at Port Angeles City Pier. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)