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MAT clinic ruling appears to end litigation

Community groups and leaders call for kindness

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Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society to present talk on diurnal raptors

Sue Cottrell will present “Diurnal Raptors of Western Washington” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, hosted by the Olympic Peninsula Audubon… Continue reading

Peninsula College to host Running Start information nights

Peninsula College will host information nights for its Running Start program starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. The free presentations, geared… Continue reading

Port Angeles program to fund 2 full-time paramedics

Grant expands project through ’23

Carmen Geyer is the new communications coordinator for the Port Angeles School District.

Port Angeles School District hires communications and outreach coordinator

The Port Angeles School District has announced that Carmen Geyer is its new communications and community outreach coordinator. In this position, Geyer… Continue reading

Carmen Geyer is the new communications coordinator for the Port Angeles School District.
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Two queens named for Clallam County Fair

This court can boast of two ruling figures. Clallam County Fair representatives have announced there will be two queens presiding over the fair’s activities in… Continue reading

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Jefferson Healthcare to resume first doses

Appointments being made from notification list

Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.

Sequim City Council applicants talk priorities, views

Second forum moved to Monday night

Six of nine candidates for the vacant Sequim city council seat participated in a forum hosted by the Sequim Good Governance League on Feb. 9. They included, clockwise from top left, Vicki Lowe, Daryl Scott Ness, Janine Bocciardi, Kathy Downer, Rachel Anderson and Lowell Rathbun. David Rich could not participate due to a family obligation, Cynthia Dinan was ill and Autumn Wolfgang could not be reached. Candidates will be interviewed in a special meeting by city councilors Monday.
Tire tracks in the snow are present at the site of a future luxury hotel planned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles hotel project stirs awake

Tribe submits paperwork for review

Tire tracks in the snow are present at the site of a future luxury hotel planned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympics protect most of Peninsula from new snow

The rainshadow effect largely came to the aid of the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend as the area avoided the heavy snow… Continue reading

Woman dies; driver faces new charges

Man accused of vehicular homicide pleads not guilty

EYE ON CLALLAM: Board of Health to hear about vaccinations

The Clallam County Board of Health commissioners will hear an update on COVID-19 vaccinations when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday. The meeting will be… Continue reading

Health officer: New COVID case numbers down, but don’t relax yet

New COVID-19 cases on the North Olympic Peninsula continue to remain few, but Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Tom Locke warned people… Continue reading

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‘Micro-plantings’ restore natural habitat

Salmon coalition adapts to COVID-19 pandemic

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Andrew May/Peninsula Daily News Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

A GROWING CONCERN: Snow makes for winter workload

WELL, THAT DANG groundhog sure was a smart aleck varmint. It truly is still winter! It was only this time last year we were under… Continue reading

Andrew May/Peninsula Daily News Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

Candle chandelier cause of Forks fire

An early-morning West End fire began when a chandelier candle dropped on a recliner, activating a smoke alarm that likely saved the homeowner’s… Continue reading

District 24 telephone town hall set for Monday

The District 24 contingent will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. Sen. Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim, Rep. Steve Tharinger… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. For information email info@portangeles.org. • Forks Chamber of Commerce — Virtual… Continue reading

Forks Best of Awards presented

Rod Fleck named Citizen of the Year

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Trainer teaches horses to trust human companions

and respected by — the horses they train. Ken Seifer strives to become that… Continue reading

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)