Daily Update Newsletter

Anglers enjoyed a successful fishing outing out of Sekiu in 2021 with captain Tom Burlingame and Excel Fishing Charters.

OUTDOORS: Bigger halibut limit, more days to fish

Halibut season is coming up quickly in April with some positive changes for halibut anglers. The annual limit will be raised to six fish from… Continue reading

Anglers enjoyed a successful fishing outing out of Sekiu in 2021 with captain Tom Burlingame and Excel Fishing Charters.

PREPS: Robinson starts off strong for Rider softball

Port Angeles’ Natalie Robinson homered and added two triples and pitchers Heidi Leitz and Lynzee Reid combined on a three-hitter in an 11-1… Continue reading

Special events showcased this weekend on Peninsula

A scholarship auction and Forever Twilight festival in Forks, a Soroptimist garden gala in Sequim, a gem and mineral show in Port Angeles and community… Continue reading

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Two dentists added at North Olympic Healthcare Network

The North Olympic Healthcare Network has added two dentists to its staff. Zachary Bibb and Jon Eyre have joined the network’s family… Continue reading

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Unemployment rises in state, Peninsula

January percentages 7.1 in Clallam, 6.8 in Jefferson

East Jefferson Rivals’ catcher Breanne Huntingford gets a walk to first base after being tagged by the ball while at bat during a game against the Bremerton Knights played at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend on Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOFTBALL: East Jefferson shows flashes, but fall late

Rivals play tough against Olympic League foe

East Jefferson Rivals’ catcher Breanne Huntingford gets a walk to first base after being tagged by the ball while at bat during a game against the Bremerton Knights played at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend on Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

Bumpy section of Port Angeles’ Marine Drive to be repaved

Bids for repaving and improving Marine Drive between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street will be opened March 21 with construction… Continue reading

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Marine Drive in Port Angeles, shown Tuesday, is slated for repaving this summer to replace the aging and frequently-patched road surface.

25th Soroptimist Gala Garden Show set for this weekend

A celebration of 2½ decades of assisting local gardeners along with a bevy of community groups is set for this weekend. The 25th… Continue reading

Battle narrows to Biden and Trump

Tuesday’s primaries give each the delegates needed for a November contest

Gem, mineral show this weekend

The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association will host its annual Gem and Mineral Show this weekend. The exhibit will be from… Continue reading

Housing, projects top list in Port Angeles State of City address

$40 million to be spent on infrastructure this year

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Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.

Irrigation Festival’s carnival on hold for another year

Organizers extend free Family Fun Days another year

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Sequim Irrigation Festival organizers say they plan to extend Family Fun Days again to two days, May 4-5, and include free events, such as Strait Up Foam Fun in Carrie Blake Community Park. A schedule is to be determined, organizers said.

Port Townsend Kiwanis celebrates 75 years

Port Townsend Kiwanis will host a volunteer work party followed by a community celebration of its 75th anniversary from 9 a.m. to… Continue reading

Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction this weekend

The Forks High School Senior Class of 2024 is hosting the 60th anniversary edition of the annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction on Saturday… Continue reading

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Fuentes, Amador Jr. bringing Flamenco back to Peninsula

Tickets on sale now for shows set for March 16, 17 in PT and Gardiner

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Nominations open for Clallam Farm Family of Year

The 2024 Clallam County Fair seeks nominations for the 2024 Farm Family of the Year through June 1. This award is to… Continue reading

Peninsula College to host Healthy Communities Resource Fair

The Healthy Community Resource Fair is set for Thursday in the Pirate Union Building on the Port Angeles campus of Peninsula College.… Continue reading

Frosty Moss relay.

OUTDOOR SPORTS: Frosty Moss Relay coming this Saturday

The first Peninsula Adventure Sports endurance event of the year takes place Saturday with beautiful early spring weather and clever costumes and… Continue reading

Frosty Moss relay.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.
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Captain Mark Gripp smiles surrounded by the displays and controls in the Kennewick’s pilothouse, moments before leaving Keystone Harbor.

Ediz Hook boat launch solution could be costly

PA City: Six floats are in water for halibut season