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Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers franchise agreement with WaveDivision

Clallam County commissioners will discuss franchise agreements with WaveDivision, LLC. in their work session that begins at 9 a.m. Monday. The meeting will be in… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Hearing to review relief grants in Jefferson, Clallam counties

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a public hearing to review the performance of COVID-19 relief grants to qualifying businesses in Jefferson and Clallam… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Peninsula virus cases hit plateau

Health officers still urge caution

Biola University 2020 dean’s list includes Port Angeles student

Karli Wilder of Port Angeles was named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at Biola University. Students must earn a term… Continue reading

Deadline extended for Clallam County districting master

Charter makes Monday deadline for hiring

Grants for Professional Educators available in Clallam and Jefferson counties

The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently announced an April 15 deadline to apply for its Grants for Professional Educators. The… Continue reading

Navy training in state parks challenged; Day of Action set Saturday

By Jessie Stensland South Whidbey Record and Leah Leach Peninsula Daily News A South Whidbey environmental group is challenging a decision by a state commission… Continue reading

The Noon Rotary Club of Sequim recently donated funds to purchase 32 computer monitors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The monitors have been placed in the computer lab at the clubs’ Port Angeles unit. The rotarians also enjoyed a virtual tour of the new facility via Zoom. Pictured, from left to right inside the newly completed computer lab, are Mary Budke, Ted Shanks, Ashley Woolsey and Janet Gray.
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Noon Rotary Club of Sequim donates to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula

The Noon Rotary Club of Sequim recently donated funds to purchase 32 computer monitors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The… Continue reading

The Noon Rotary Club of Sequim recently donated funds to purchase 32 computer monitors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The monitors have been placed in the computer lab at the clubs’ Port Angeles unit. The rotarians also enjoyed a virtual tour of the new facility via Zoom. Pictured, from left to right inside the newly completed computer lab, are Mary Budke, Ted Shanks, Ashley Woolsey and Janet Gray.
Shin Yu Pai is the new education director at Northwind Art

Northwind Art names education director

Northwind Art recently announced that Shin Yu Pai has been hired as its new education director. The new position was created by… Continue reading

Shin Yu Pai is the new education director at Northwind Art

Rotary auction supports Parton’s Imagination Library

The Port Townsend Rotary Club will conduct its annual auction online again this year. Supporters may access the auction from 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand on Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base for a temporary ice skating rink in a city parking lot along Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The rink wil be the centerpiece for the annual Port Angeles Ice Village, which would normally be held in the winter months but was moved to spring because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Skating is scheduled to begin on March 19 and run through April 18.
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Smooth moves for Ice Village preparations

Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand on Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base for a temporary ice skating rink in a city parking lot along Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The rink wil be the centerpiece for the annual Port Angeles Ice Village, which would normally be held in the winter months but was moved to spring because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Skating is scheduled to begin on March 19 and run through April 18.
Coronavirus

More to open up in the state

Phase 3 eases restrictions on businesses, sports

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Coronavirus

Biden sets May 1 target to have all adults vaccine-eligible

One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2021
  • By Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Wildfire fund passes state House

By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press OLYMPIA— A bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington easily passed the… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2021
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press

Pedestrian, 81, dies after collision on highway

Man hit while crossing 101 in the dark

Beekeeping class slated for Saturday

The East Jefferson Beekeepers Association will conduct an online beekeeping class beginning Saturday. Two prerecorded lectures will be posted each week through… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation worker Darryl Anderson, left, signals to bulldozer operator Leon Leonard as fellow employee Brooke Keohokalole curls up a guide rope after the dragon mosaic from the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield is lowered onto a trailer earlier this week in Port Angeles. Demolition has begun on the mostly wooden playground, originally built by volunteer labor in September 2002, to make way for modernized playground equipment later this year. The dragon, which once had a playground slide coming from its nose, will be put into storage and later incorporated into the new playground. (Keith Thorpe /Peninsula Daily News)
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Playground pieces

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation worker Darryl Anderson, left, signals to bulldozer operator Leon Leonard as fellow employee Brooke Keohokalole curls up a guide rope… Continue reading

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation worker Darryl Anderson, left, signals to bulldozer operator Leon Leonard as fellow employee Brooke Keohokalole curls up a guide rope after the dragon mosaic from the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield is lowered onto a trailer earlier this week in Port Angeles. Demolition has begun on the mostly wooden playground, originally built by volunteer labor in September 2002, to make way for modernized playground equipment later this year. The dragon, which once had a playground slide coming from its nose, will be put into storage and later incorporated into the new playground. (Keith Thorpe /Peninsula Daily News)
Diana Reaume is the superintendent of the Quillayute Valley School District.

Quillayute Valley district working on recovery plan

Online surveys planned in coming weeks

Diana Reaume is the superintendent of the Quillayute Valley School District.

Pedestrian killed on Highway 101

A male pedestrian was killed as he attempted to cross U.S. Highway 101 in the dark just east of Deer Park Road… Continue reading