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A gaping hole opens the side of a smoke and paraphernalia shop near U.S Highway 101 and Mount Pleasant Road after it was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning.

Crime & Justice

Driver cited after crashing into wall

PORT ANGELES — A driver who fell asleep at the wheel early Tuesday morning was cited for second-degree…

Meriah Bisson participates in the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction for the first time in 2021, selling her rabbit. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Life

Livestock auction to support Clallam youth

SEQUIM — Young entrepreneurs will auction off a variety of livestock at the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction…

Siblings Luke, 2, Olivia, 9, and Caleb Kalchik, 4, all from Auburn, cool off at the beach at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday. The kids were observing a sea star that had washed up on the beach. The parents were watching while sitting under the shade of an umbrella to beat the heat. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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North Olympic Peninsula sizzles in summer sun

High temperatures expected through Thursday

Mary Ellen Winborn.

News

Clallam County to take legal action against Winborn

DCD director says decision ‘unfair’

Sanctuary Superintendent Kevin Grant is in the foreground at a 2021 boat launching in Bellingham. (NOAA)

News

NOAA christens newest research vessel

Storm Petrel replaces Tatoosh at La Push

News

Clallam County man dies of COVID-19

Death toll rises to 118 throughout pandemic

News

National hotline created for mental health crisis assistance

Similar to 9-1-1, 9-8-8 seeks to aid in mental health emergencies

News

Clallam County has pledged to spend $15M in relief funds

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County has either agreed to spend or will agree to spend the entire $15…

Life

Discovery Club offers ‘Steam Stations’ at NOLS this week

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading Program will host “Steam Stations” at all its…

The Port Angeles High School Class of 1972 gathers in front of the Peninsula Golf Club clubhouse to celebrate its 50th reunion. About 100 plus spouses attended Friday and Saturday at the golf course and Vern Burton gym. The class had 369 graduates, and event emcee Bob Wheeler made a toast to the 51 who have died since they graduated. Organizers were Diane Holth, Gail Ralston and Marcia Logan. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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50-year reunion

The Port Angeles High School Class of 1972 gathers in front of the Peninsula Golf Club clubhouse to…

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Sequim School Board leaders eye revenue increase for 2022-23

General fund could see bump of almost $1 million next year

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Lance Cpl. Holly Rowan, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lays a ceremonial wreath at a Wreaths Across America event at Sequim View Cemetery on Dec. 19, 2020.

Life

Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit coming to Sequim

National tour to visit Sequim next month

“Island hopper” safety personnel race to the Starts & Stripes boat after driver Burt Roberts and navigator Nichole Heaton left the Extreme Sports Park track and crashed nose-first through a safety fence on Saturday during sprint boat races in Port Angeles. The crew was apparently uninjured in the incident and the boat was later trailered back to the pits. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Sprint boat rescue

“Island hopper” safety personnel race to the Starts & Stripes boat after driver Burt Roberts and navigator Nichole…

News

Graffiti sparks Port Angeles City Council discussion

Letter from visitor highlights racial slur

From left to right, Mr. Orange and Justin, Charlie and Joe Parker pause inside and outside their ice cream truck in Sequim. Northwest Treats has no fixed route, but travels all over Sequim and Port Angeles and in between and as far as Lake Sutherland and the lower Elwha. Joe Parker says that “people message us to come by,” using text, instagram and Facebook.  Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Business

Parker family business involves all

SEQUIM — Joe Parker was a roofer for more than 10 years, but, “it took a lot of…

News

Medicare rule timeline

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services cut reimbursements in 2018 and proposed a rule…

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EPA gives $50M to help tribes’ fish, shellfish habitat efforts

Funding doubled over five year span

Crime & Justice

Deputies: Car prowls likely connected to recent burglaries

By Brian Gawley

Clallam Fire District 4 firefighters remove a truck from a tree on Wednesday.

News

Firefighters conduct unusual rescue

By Brian Gawley

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Forums available online

The three forums are of Legislative District 24 races for Position 1 and Position 2 representatives; Jefferson County…