Daily Update Newsletter

Nine charges filed against Port Angeles man in brutal assault

Elderly woman reported threatened, raped, beaten

Quilcene Rangers

PREP FOOTBALL: Rangers finish regular season unbeaten

Playing in their final regular-season game of the year, the Quilcene Rangers scored seven offensive touchdowns on only 23 plays and romped over… Continue reading

Quilcene Rangers

Six honored for selfless service

Volunteers tell of joy in helping others

Debra Lekanoff, the only Native American in the state Legislature, and she feels the weight of clearing the way for others to follow. House Democrats photo

State’s only Native American lawmaker clears her own path

Lekanoff: Trust builds understanding for better policies

  • Mar 14, 2021
  • By Patric Haerle WNPA News Service
Debra Lekanoff, the only Native American in the state Legislature, and she feels the weight of clearing the way for others to follow. House Democrats photo

Foster mother accused in rape case delays plea decision

The wife of a Forks man who pleaded guilty Wednesday to child rape delayed deciding on a potential plea deal Thursday in… Continue reading

Navy training in state parks challenged; Day of Action set Saturday

By Jessie Stensland South Whidbey Record and Leah Leach Peninsula Daily News A South Whidbey environmental group is challenging a decision by a state commission… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts wants plays on theme of resilience

Olympic Theatre Arts is seeking original, 10-minute play scripts for the New Works Showcase. OTA is looking for writers, both seasoned and beginner,… Continue reading

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 Jim Weaver and Karen Halberg Weaver stand among Tamworth pigs in a covered enclosure on their Wild Edge Farm west of Port Angeles.

Online Farm & Food Finder aims to feed Peninsula

Eat Local First Collaborative farms launch new tool

<strong>Keith Thorpe</strong>/Peninsula Daily News
 Jim Weaver and Karen Halberg Weaver stand among Tamworth pigs in a covered enclosure on their Wild Edge Farm west of Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Symphony conductor and music director Jonathan Pasternack offers virtual music lessons -- in a topic of the high bidder's choice -- during tonight's Applause! Auction. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra virtual auction set tonight

A little tango music, a lot of weed-pulling: Both are part of the Applause! Virtual Auction, a fundraiser for the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles Symphony conductor and music director Jonathan Pasternack offers virtual music lessons -- in a topic of the high bidder's choice -- during tonight's Applause! Auction. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.

PREP SPORTS: Forks’ three-sport star Colton Duncan engaged and active

When a high school senior is discussed in glowing terms at Forks’ Chamber of Commerce meetings, it’s easy to tell you are dealing… Continue reading

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Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand on Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base for a temporary ice skating rink in a city parking lot along Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The rink wil be the centerpiece for the annual Port Angeles Ice Village, which would normally be held in the winter months but was moved to spring because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Skating is scheduled to begin on March 19 and run through April 18.

Smooth moves for Ice Village preparations

Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base… Continue reading

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Richard Brandt of Lakeside Industries uses a steam roller on a layer of sand on Thursday to create a level surface that will become the base for a temporary ice skating rink in a city parking lot along Front Street in downtown Port Angeles. The rink wil be the centerpiece for the annual Port Angeles Ice Village, which would normally be held in the winter months but was moved to spring because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Skating is scheduled to begin on March 19 and run through April 18.

More to open up in the state

Phase 3 eases restrictions on businesses, sports

Pedestrian, 81, dies after collision on highway

Man hit while crossing 101 in the dark

David Allen of Forks is led away to the Clallam County jail Wednesday to await sentencing after pleading guilty to two counts of child rape. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Foster father pleads guilty to child rape; sentencing set

Man’s wife to have hearing on related charges this Friday

David Allen of Forks is led away to the Clallam County jail Wednesday to await sentencing after pleading guilty to two counts of child rape. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Beekeeping class slated for Saturday

The East Jefferson Beekeepers Association will conduct an online beekeeping class beginning Saturday. Two prerecorded lectures will be posted each week through… Continue reading

Bruce Cowan was flocked for the first time Tuesday night by the Port Townsend High School seniors, who are using flamingoes to fundraise for their Grad Night party. Wednesday morning, after discovering the birds, he slipped a donation into the pouch provided. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Flamingo ‘flocking’ a rare fundraiser

Money to help pay for high school seniors’ celebration

Bruce Cowan was flocked for the first time Tuesday night by the Port Townsend High School seniors, who are using flamingoes to fundraise for their Grad Night party. Wednesday morning, after discovering the birds, he slipped a donation into the pouch provided. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Hearing Friday on alleged violent sexual assault of elderly woman

A judge determined Wednesday there is probable cause to jail a Port Angeles man on $250,000 bail pending possible charges that he… Continue reading

King County approves grocery worker pandemic pay

The King County Council has approved $4-per-hour pay raises for grocery workers in unincorporated areas of the county during the… Continue reading