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Wedner Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. She was with her father, Rick Klebanow, in 16 mph winds, strong enough for the kite to perform certain stunts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Let’s go fly a kite

Wender Klebanow uses both arms to control a kite at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday. He was…

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Port Townsend plans for street projects in 2026

Sales tax, grants to fund expanded effort

Dr. Evan Small.

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Emergency department director says many factors drive wait times

Small: Repeated OMC violations didn’t involve issues with patient care

Tuba player Tyler Benedict is the featured soloist in concerts this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

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‘Music to warm the soul’ in Sequim and Port Angeles

Tuba soloist, orchestra to present first concerts of ’26

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in front of the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. Many held signs denouncing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after an agent shot and killed a Minnesota woman in her car last week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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ICE protest

Miki White, left, is among about 100 demonstrators who filled both sides of Lincoln Street on Saturday in…

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Clallam mulling lodging tax funds

Seven entities could get share of $1.5 million

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Jefferson County officials highlight legislative priorities for this session

Prosecuting attorney cautions against any ‘resentencing’ bills

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Port Angeles High School band students to travel to Disneyland

Highlight includes sight-reading opportunity during soundtrack recording session

Dozens of law enforcement vehicles assisted with the arrest of Justin Cox last June after he allegedly shot at officers and bystanders as he was sheltering inside a home. On Dec. 22, he received an order for civil commitment for inpatient psychiatric treatment. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim man sent to state hospital

Charges could be refiled in Carlsborg standoff case

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Father and son KC Eaton and Hayden Eaton became the new owners of Bill’s Plumbing & Sanikan on Dec. 31. They purchased it from Judy Kimler, the daughter of business founders Bill and Ann Kimler, who started the plumbing business in 1959.

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Sequim’s Bill’s Plumbing sold after 60-plus years

New owners say they are committed to community

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The Answer for Youth helps at-risk population

Home Fund contributes $3,000 grant for meals, car parts and shelter

Joel D. McKeen.

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Coffee with fire marshal set for Wednesday

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Fire Department will host a public opportunity to get some questions answered.

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina on Friday. The class participants are known to show up in all weather. On Friday, it was 40 degrees and breezy. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Outdoor fitness class

TJ Plastow, right, in purple coat, leads Let’s Keep Moving, an outdoor fitness class at Port Ludlow Marina…

Cole Douglas, who was sentenced Thursday after he pleaded guilty to the March 2025 hit and run that seriously injured Sequim middle-schooler Colton Dufour, listens to Judge Elizabeth Stanley as Colton’s mother, Cherie Tachell, seated several rows back, smiles at her son just minutes before Douglas was taken into custody to begin serving a 12-month jail sentence. Seated beside them is victims advocate Molly Ramsey, who works in the Clallam County prosecuting attorney’s office and read a victim’s impact statement to the court during hearing. (Clallam County Superior Court)

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Sequim man gets 1 year in hit-and-run

Teenager was seriously injured in March collision

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Port Angeles schools report stronger financial position after November closes

Superintendent cites rapid progress with district’s capital projects

Anji Scalf of Port Ludlow has announced plans to run for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

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Scalf plans to run for Jefferson County commissioner

Port Ludlow woman aims to listen to community

From left, state Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, Quilcene Fire Rescue Chief Tim Mckern and Quilcene Fire Rescue Commissioner Marcia Kelbon. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Quilcene Fire Rescue gains wildland engine

DNR provides 25 surplus engines to wildfire-prone areas

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee at his favorite cafe. Stone has fished the lakes and streams in Washington and once caught 70 while fishing in Quilcene. Sixty-six were catch and release; he kept four. Although a hobbyist, Stone has sold the occasional fly to fellow enthusiasts. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Attention to detail

Tim Stone of Port Townsend practices his hobby of tying fishing flies while enjoying a cup of coffee…

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Judge orders mental exam

Arraignment in murder case reset for late January

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Couple investigated for identify theft, fraud

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim couple has been arrested following an investigation in a residential burglary and multiple…

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