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Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Firefighters sent to interior park

Crew members to help visitors in North Fork Quinault, Skyline areas

Small plumes of smoke rise from the Eagle Point Fire, as seen from the Hurricane Hill Trail, as rain moves into the area. (Olympic National Park)

Gravel pit project withdrawn

Applicant: Threats to family led to decision

Memorial services set this weekend for Tokitae

Memorials for Tokitae are planned in Tacoma and Coupeville this weekend. Tokitae, the last of the captured Southern Resident orcas, died Aug. 18 at Miami… Continue reading

Navy conducting security exercise

Naval Magazine Indian Island is conducting a security training exercise today. Training activities are near and on the installation. They include the… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center to talk finances at public forum series

Olympic Medical Center will share information on its plan for financial recovery at three public forums next week in Sequim, Port Angeles and via the… Continue reading

Bainbridge terminal open for passengers only

The Bainbridge Island to Seattle ferry will be reduced to one-boat service for walk-on passengers only today through Wednesday, Sept. 13. There… Continue reading

Dash Air: Aircraft gets OK

Scheduled flights closer, firm says

Feedback to shape stock plan program

Port Townsend, Jefferson County work toward building designs

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Canoe docks in Port Townsend

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after… Continue reading

People line the dock at the Northwest Maritime Center to greet the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hōkūleʻa, as it prepares to dock in Port Townsend after it was towed from Tacoma early Tuesday. The Hawaii-based Hōkūleʻa began its journey in Juneau, Alaska, and will visit 36 countries and nearly 100 indigenous territories before reaching its final destination in Japan. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Counseling services available for Forks High School students after boy’s death

Superintendent: ‘Whole school community is grieving the loss’

COVID is on rise; few seen in hospitals

Official: ‘This is not going back to 2020’

Firefighting continues in park, forest locations

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open

UPDATE: Polynesian voyaging canoe expected in Port Townsend on Tuesday

A Polynesian voyaging canoe will arrive in Port Townsend today at approximately 4 p.m. and be welcomed by a local delegation at… Continue reading

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

Tribes consider how to combat climate change

Native nations gather west of Port Angeles to discuss practices

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Arson suspected in fire on Lower Elwha Road

Clallam County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fire on Lower Elwha Road as an arson. No one was injured in the early… Continue reading

Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Judge: Growler flights continue

Navy must redo impact statement

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)

Ridge fire 75 percent contained, park says

Hurricane Ridge Road open to public

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)
Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Centennial celebration

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port… Continue reading

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coalition: Bureaucracy hampering winter Hurricane Ridge access

Lack of detail from park a point of frustration

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Colonial Festival

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted… Continue reading

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)