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Chimacum Creek early education program could see cuts this year

Governor’s budget says reducing slots could save state $19.5 million

 

Port Angeles turns off its license plate-reading cameras

City waiting for state legislation on issue

 

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Sequim musician’s epic songs remain a staple for athletes at Olympics

‘Rise of the Phoenix’ helps Japan figure skating team win silver

 

4PA volunteers Kathy and Vern Daugaard pick up litter on the edge of the Tumwater Truck Route this week. 4PA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to a clean and safe community. The efforts of staff and volunteers have resulted in the Touchstone Campus Project, which is being constructed in the 200 block of East First Street, with transitional housing for Port Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Those interested in volunteering or donating can visit 4PA.org. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Volunteer work

4PA volunteers Kathy and Vern Daugaard pick up litter on the edge of the Tumwater Truck Route this week. 4PA is a nonprofit organization dedicated… Continue reading

4PA volunteers Kathy and Vern Daugaard pick up litter on the edge of the Tumwater Truck Route this week. 4PA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to a clean and safe community. The efforts of staff and volunteers have resulted in the Touchstone Campus Project, which is being constructed in the 200 block of East First Street, with transitional housing for Port Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Those interested in volunteering or donating can visit 4PA.org. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Home Fund proposals now accepted at Olympic View Community Foundation

Requests due March 13 from Peninsula nonprofits

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Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Board President Richard Schwarz gets a rundown of the systems installed in a lobster boat built on campus by Iain Rainey, a recent graduate and current Marine Systems Prothero intern. (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Port Hadlock boatbuilding school sees leadership shift

Organization welcomes interim director as well as new board members

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Board President Richard Schwarz gets a rundown of the systems installed in a lobster boat built on campus by Iain Rainey, a recent graduate and current Marine Systems Prothero intern. (Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)
Robin Presnelli, known to many as Robin Tweter, poses shortly before her heart transplant surgery.

Transplant recipient to speak at luncheon

With a new heart, Presnelli now helps others on same path

Robin Presnelli, known to many as Robin Tweter, poses shortly before her heart transplant surgery.

Jury finds Fisher guilty of manslaughter

Sentencing slated for March 31

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County voters supporting school district measures, fire lid lifts

Port Townsend approving 20-year, $99.25 million construction bond

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Interim hospital CEO praises partnership, legacy

Gregson says goal is to solidify pact with UW Medicine in coming months

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Fisher takes stand in his defense at trial

Says he ‘reacted’ after confrontation

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that was stuck in the sand for weeks on a beach at the Water Front Inn on Washington Street in Port Townsend. The boat had been sunk off of Indian Point for weeks before a series of storms pushed it to this beach last week. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Derelict boat removal

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that was stuck in the sand for weeks on a beach at the Water Front Inn on Washington Street in Port Townsend. The boat had been sunk off of Indian Point for weeks before a series of storms pushed it to this beach last week. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Opening remarks kick off trial

Cases made for aggression, self defense

Olympic Peninsula News Group photo by Pierre LaBossiere/ Runners in the Run The Peninsula’s Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning.

Sequim 13-year-old wins women’s division of Elwha Bridge Run

Run the Peninsula organizers report nearly 500 participants compete

Olympic Peninsula News Group photo by Pierre LaBossiere/ Runners in the Run The Peninsula’s Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning.
Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

Centrum signs lease to remain at Fort Worden for next 35 years

Executive director will transition into role focused on fundraising

Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

Clallam approves contracts with several agencies

Funding for reimbursement, equipment replacement

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Rhody coronation

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen… Continue reading

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson considering new site for solid waste

Commissioners direct further exploration

Jury selection in murder trial to continue

Fisher previously pleaded not guilty

Public feedback still shaping Clallam ordinance on RV usage

Community Development department set to move sections of its proposal