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Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.

New State Patrol troopers graduate

The Washington State Patrol has announced the graduation of 43 new state troopers from the 117th Trooper Basic Training Class at a ceremony… Continue reading

Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.

New tsunami siren to cost $45K

Replacing the tsunami siren that was knocked over in an April vehicle wreck will cost about $45,000, but no replacement timeline has… Continue reading

Travis Valenti and Marlene.

Park identifies kayaker who drowned in Lake Crescent

New York man not wearing life jacket

Travis Valenti and Marlene.

Team poised to win Race to Alaska

Finish line close by late Tuesday afternoon in race that began in Port Townsend

Teen bicyclist dies after collision

PORT ANGELES – A 15-year-old boy who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck on… Continue reading

Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

NOAA pledges $3 million for new marine life center in Port Angeles

Building to replace Feiro Marine Discovery Center

Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)

8-person sailboat may reach Ketchikan today

Team captain led Sail Like a Girl to 2017 victory

Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)

Book sale continues through week

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a six-day Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD OKs 6.5-acre timber sale

Commissioners discuss July rate increase

Process set for Clallam admin

Five applicants set for county testing

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Sequim Pride Weekend to begin Thursday

Sequim Pride Weekend, a celebration of the LGBTQIA community, is set for Thursday through next Saturday, and will feature a variety of events… Continue reading

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Photo Courtesy of NOAA CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.

West End students gather for annual competition

Students from Forks Intermediate School, Lake High School, Neah Bay High School, Quileute Tribal School and the Port Townsend STEM Club recently met… Continue reading

Photo Courtesy of NOAA CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.
Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Orcas visit inaugural race in their name

Maritime fesitival offers variety over weekend

Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin on Saturday at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Chimacum High School Class of 2023

A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin… Continue reading

A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin on Saturday at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Forks High School Class of 2023

The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym.… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2023
  • By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The trio were waiting for their graduation ceremony to start on Saturday at the high school. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Quilcene High School Class of 2023

Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The… Continue reading

Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The trio were waiting for their graduation ceremony to start on Saturday at the high school. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Race to Alaska team reaches checkpoint

Team We Brake For Whales reached the checkpoint at Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday, ahead of Team Tres Equis in the… Continue reading

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

Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Overdue hiker walks out of park

A hiker overdue since Wednesday and last seen west of Deer Park campground in Olympic National Park walked out of the park via… Continue reading

Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Second retirement party set for Sequim dentist

Johnson known for holistic care of patients