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Ice skating free for active duty military on Friday

Active duty military members and their families will be able to skate for free on Friday at the Winter… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour.

Letter supports breaching dams

Jefferson County Commissioners encourage implementation of controversial proposal

Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour.

Port Angeles Harbor cleanup plan to be discussed

Public meeting to cover damage asssessment, restoration

Public hearing set on proposed comprehensive plan changes

County commissioners to discuss proposals April 19

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation replaced damaged guardrail and repaired some of the ditches Monday along the eastbound U.S. Highway 101 offramp to state Highway 117 in Port Angeles. The road was closed through the afternoon as drivers followed a detour via South Airport Road and West Lauridsen Boulevard. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
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Roadside repairs

Peninsula Daily News Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation replaced damaged guardrail and repaired some of the ditches Monday along the eastbound U.S.… Continue reading

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation replaced damaged guardrail and repaired some of the ditches Monday along the eastbound U.S. Highway 101 offramp to state Highway 117 in Port Angeles. The road was closed through the afternoon as drivers followed a detour via South Airport Road and West Lauridsen Boulevard. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
Western Washington University Sequim native Sarah Shea, now golfing for Western Washington University, was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the week Monday.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Sarah Shea named GNAC Women’s Golfer of the Week

Western Washington University sophomore Sarah Shea, a Sequim High School alumna, has been selected as… Continue reading

Western Washington University Sequim native Sarah Shea, now golfing for Western Washington University, was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the week Monday.
Coronavirus

State seeing ‘significant surge’ of virus variant

Health officials encourage masking, distance

Arson arraignment delayed for mental health check

A 29-year-old woman’s mental health will be evaluated to determine the direction of first-degree arson and residential burglary charges against her. Amanda… Continue reading

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula College men, women fall to Everett in home opener

The Peninsula College basketball men held a seven-point lead halfway through the second half in their home opener against Everett but the… Continue reading

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The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50 worshippers gathered in a circle near the back entrance of the church at 7 a.m. in 40-degree but sunny weather. The group sang songs and heard the story of Jesus' resurrection. The Rev. Matt Paul, in beret, lead the service while Bruce Emery led the music. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Easter Sunrise Service

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50… Continue reading

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles held an Easter Sunrise Service modified to meet COVID-19 protocols. Almost 50 worshippers gathered in a circle near the back entrance of the church at 7 a.m. in 40-degree but sunny weather. The group sang songs and heard the story of Jesus' resurrection. The Rev. Matt Paul, in beret, lead the service while Bruce Emery led the music. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Meghan Mix of Hopscotch Farm is among dozens of vendors at the Port Townsend Farmers Market’s opening day Saturday. She had a busy day at her stand, selling salad greens, pickles and her popular beet relish. The market is on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Uptown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Farmers market opens

Meghan Mix of Hopscotch Farm is among dozens of vendors at the Port Townsend Farmers Market’s opening day Saturday. She had a busy day at… Continue reading

Meghan Mix of Hopscotch Farm is among dozens of vendors at the Port Townsend Farmers Market’s opening day Saturday. She had a busy day at her stand, selling salad greens, pickles and her popular beet relish. The market is on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Uptown Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim Irrigation Festival’s 2021 royalty get their first look at the float set for this year’s schedule of parades at a reveal event on Saturday at 7 Cedars Hotel and Casino. Pictured, from left, are princesses Allie Gale and Zoee Kuperus, queen Hannah Hampton and princess Sydney VanProyen. The float bears the theme “A Place For You to Rome,” complete with Roman architecture and designs overseen by longtime float builder/coordinator Guy Horton. The reveal preceded the annual Kick Off Dinner and Auction, a major annual fundraiser for the festival. With some COVID-related restrictions still in place, most of the events have been moved to May 8. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Irrigation Festival float

Sequim’s annual Irrigation Festival, Washington state’s longest continuous community festival now in its 126th year, kicked off the parade season with the float reveal at… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival’s 2021 royalty get their first look at the float set for this year’s schedule of parades at a reveal event on Saturday at 7 Cedars Hotel and Casino. Pictured, from left, are princesses Allie Gale and Zoee Kuperus, queen Hannah Hampton and princess Sydney VanProyen. The float bears the theme “A Place For You to Rome,” complete with Roman architecture and designs overseen by longtime float builder/coordinator Guy Horton. The reveal preceded the annual Kick Off Dinner and Auction, a major annual fundraiser for the festival. With some COVID-related restrictions still in place, most of the events have been moved to May 8. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty.

Jefferson Community Foundation fund moves to second phase

COVID relief turns to look toward recovery

Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty.

Jefferson County agencies to provide meals to students, families over Spring Break

Community agencies will provide five days of meals for students over Spring Break. Meals will be available for pickup or delivery for… Continue reading

Plans to expand Sequim’s Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory are in early stages, but the biggest priority is connecting to the City of Sequim’s water and sewer lines so the site can support more people and projects, said Genevra Harker-Klimes, director of coastal sciences for the Sequim lab. (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

National laboratory in Sequim planning facilities expansion

Contractors sought for both current and future projects

Plans to expand Sequim’s Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory are in early stages, but the biggest priority is connecting to the City of Sequim’s water and sewer lines so the site can support more people and projects, said Genevra Harker-Klimes, director of coastal sciences for the Sequim lab. (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gage Berry puts the shot a personal best of 35 feet, 7 inches during a meet Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School against the Klahowya Eagles. Gage finished second to teammate Anson Jones, who went 37-41/2.

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson track outduels Klahowya; Sequim softball, soccer win

East Jefferson track and field athletes dominated the field events as the boys and girls teams beat Klahowya in a dual meet… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gage Berry puts the shot a personal best of 35 feet, 7 inches during a meet Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School against the Klahowya Eagles. Gage finished second to teammate Anson Jones, who went 37-41/2.

Sequim City Council agrees to future salary increases

Positions, not people, funded

Coronavirus

Fourth wave coming — but so is more vaccine

‘Big push’ for inoculations this month

Recovering from electrocution, Eduardo Garcia relearns his skills as a chef in "Charged," the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic for April. photo courtesy of Port Townsend Film Festival and Implement Productions

‘Charged’ to stream this week from Port Townsend

Film about ‘flipping the script’

Recovering from electrocution, Eduardo Garcia relearns his skills as a chef in "Charged," the Port Townsend Film Festival Pic for April. photo courtesy of Port Townsend Film Festival and Implement Productions
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Lt. Cmdr. Gordon H. MacLane U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard, circa 1960.

BACK WHEN: Sometimes, rescuers need rescuing

YOU HAVE GONE out on a search-and-rescue mission. People need your help. After the mission ends, you are on your way back to your base… Continue reading

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Lt. Cmdr. Gordon H. MacLane U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard, circa 1960.