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Submitted photo / Mary Lou Sanelli offers interpretive dance at the annual ARTjam event this next weekend.

Flurry of art, activities set at annual ARTjam event

With colorful and creative pieces made with paint, wood, clay, collage, metals, pastels and even light itself, the 2022 ARTjam event is bringing another bumper… Continue reading

Submitted photo / Mary Lou Sanelli offers interpretive dance at the annual ARTjam event this next weekend.
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Lavender blooming a little late, but festival is here

Farmers encourage visitors now and all summer long

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LEFTIES: Nine-run fourth inning dooms Port Angeles

Oof. Maybe the less said about Port Angeles’ 19-2 loss to the Kelowna Falcons on Tuesday night at Civic Field the better.… Continue reading

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Monday Musicale names 2022 scholarship winners

Monday Musicale has announced the winners of its 2022 music scholarships. Violinist Adam Weller and vocalist Avery Grayle Saul tied for first… Continue reading

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Schedule of Lavender Festival events

Each farm is unique with a separate experience from others as some host demos, food, live music and U-pick. Many allow pets on a leash,… Continue reading

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Teen leaders recognized in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club named the recipients of its 18th Teen Leaders awards at a ceremony in the American Legion Hall.… Continue reading

Brian Pruiett, a Republican candidate for state House of Representatives District 24, Position 2, left, speaks during a candidate debate at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Pruiett is challenging incumbent Steve Tharinger, a Democrat who’s held the seat since 2010, seated at right. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

State hopefuls trade barbs

Pruiett, Tharinger vie for House seat

Brian Pruiett, a Republican candidate for state House of Representatives District 24, Position 2, left, speaks during a candidate debate at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Pruiett is challenging incumbent Steve Tharinger, a Democrat who’s held the seat since 2010, seated at right. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Five injured in Highway 101 collision

Two airlifted to Harborview; road closed for over four hours

Sequim’s Ben Sweet watches his iron shot during a match with North Kitsap this spring. Sweet has been named the Peninsula Daily News’ All-Peninsula Golf MVP. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

ALL-PENINSULA GOLF MVP and TEAM: Sequim’s Ben Sweet finding tons of success

Olympic League champ wraps senior season with second at state

Sequim’s Ben Sweet watches his iron shot during a match with North Kitsap this spring. Sweet has been named the Peninsula Daily News’ All-Peninsula Golf MVP. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Mike Garling of Port Townsend chucks the ball for his Labradoodle Brody to fetch out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca at North Beach on a sunny day Monday. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid- to upper 60s for the rest of the week, with some clouds moving in by Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Cooling off

Mike Garling of Port Townsend chucks the ball for his Labradoodle Brody to fetch out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca at North Beach… Continue reading

Mike Garling of Port Townsend chucks the ball for his Labradoodle Brody to fetch out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca at North Beach on a sunny day Monday. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid- to upper 60s for the rest of the week, with some clouds moving in by Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Dana Cooper will play at The Palindrome on Thursday.

Dana Cooper to perform in Port Townsend

Rainshadow Concerts will present Dana Cooper, singer-songwriter and storyteller, at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery on Thursday. The concert will be at… Continue reading

Dana Cooper will play at The Palindrome on Thursday.

Federal grants available for coastal climate change projects

Coastal communities in the state that are threatened by climate change are eligible for $225 million in federal grants. Cities, counties and tribes… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A profitable extinction

In last week’s episode, we traced a cause for the degradation of our ecosystem to the elimination of spawning salmon from our creeks and rivers.… Continue reading

North Olympic Baseball and Softball’s 10U Cal Ripken baseball team has posted a 16-3-1 record this summer, including a second-place finish at the Cal Ripken 10U state tournament in Ellensburg. The squad advanced to the regional tournament in Kennewick July 21-24. Team members are, front row, from left to right, Cade Johnstad, Noah Kiser, Makai Mcafee, Kalob Helvey, Kyler Williams, JoNathan Charles, Julian Dominguez and, middle row, Jay Lieberman, Carson Greenstreet, Liam Shea, Brycen Allen, Gavin Doyle, Cooper Merritt and, back row, manager Rob Merritt, coaches Evan Kiser and Riley Shea.

Port Angeles Cal Ripken 10U team moving on to regional play

After taking second at state, the North Olympic Baseball and Softball’s 10U Cal Ripken Baseball All-Stars will head to the Pacific Northwest regional… Continue reading

North Olympic Baseball and Softball’s 10U Cal Ripken baseball team has posted a 16-3-1 record this summer, including a second-place finish at the Cal Ripken 10U state tournament in Ellensburg. The squad advanced to the regional tournament in Kennewick July 21-24. Team members are, front row, from left to right, Cade Johnstad, Noah Kiser, Makai Mcafee, Kalob Helvey, Kyler Williams, JoNathan Charles, Julian Dominguez and, middle row, Jay Lieberman, Carson Greenstreet, Liam Shea, Brycen Allen, Gavin Doyle, Cooper Merritt and, back row, manager Rob Merritt, coaches Evan Kiser and Riley Shea.
Amelia Kalagher of Port Angeles, left, and Jaedy Lee of Boston kayak near City Pier in Port Angeles on a clear day with Mount Baker off in the distance. Temperatures are forecast for the mid- to upper 60s for the rest of the week, with clouds moving in by Friday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Scenic kayaking

Amelia Kalagher of Port Angeles, left, and Jaedy Lee of Boston kayak near City Pier in Port Angeles on a clear day with Mount Baker… Continue reading

Amelia Kalagher of Port Angeles, left, and Jaedy Lee of Boston kayak near City Pier in Port Angeles on a clear day with Mount Baker off in the distance. Temperatures are forecast for the mid- to upper 60s for the rest of the week, with clouds moving in by Friday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Tear gas fills the air during protests in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 18, 2020. Questions posed by lawmakers, medical workers and experts about the safety of tear gas remain unanswered, even after more than a dozen U.S. senators asked a congressional watchdog to look into the issue. (Paula Bronstein/The Associated Press)

Senators decry lack of federal safety assessment of tear gas

In 2020, Black Lives Matter protesters were doused with tear gas, making them gasp for breath, their eyes feeling as if they… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2022
  • By Andrew Selsky The Associated Press
Tear gas fills the air during protests in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 18, 2020. Questions posed by lawmakers, medical workers and experts about the safety of tear gas remain unanswered, even after more than a dozen U.S. senators asked a congressional watchdog to look into the issue. (Paula Bronstein/The Associated Press)
The Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River is seen from the air near Colfax on May 15, 2019. The Biden administration has released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to historic levels in the Pacific Northwest. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed

The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2022
  • By Nicholas K. Geranios The Associated Press
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The Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River is seen from the air near Colfax on May 15, 2019. The Biden administration has released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to historic levels in the Pacific Northwest. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Coronavirus

COVID cases trending down; precautions urged

Health officials still recommend vaccines and masks indoors

A pilot crash landed his plane on the runway Sunday at William R. Fairchild International Airport. There were no injuries. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

No injuries after plane crash lands on runway

Landing gear not deployed, airport manager says

A pilot crash landed his plane on the runway Sunday at William R. Fairchild International Airport. There were no injuries. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. wins pair of games in Idaho

Wilder Senior got outstanding pitching performances from Beckett Jarnagin, Landon Seibel and Brian Guttormsen in winning a pair of games this weekend… Continue reading