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Race continues today with vessels leaving Victoria en route — maybe — to Alaska

VICTORIA — The starting horn will blow at noon today for the 29 teams continuing the inaugural 750-mile Race to Alaska. Of the 53 craft… Continue reading

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U.S. Maria Cantwell

Sen. Maria Cantwell hears about ’96-hour’ rule for critical-access hospitals as she tours Port Townsend hospital

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell gathered information during a tour of Jefferson Healthcare hospital about a rule that a bill now in Congress… Continue reading

U.S. Maria Cantwell
Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula

Snohomish County woman plans walk across North Olympic Peninsula to protest Navy electronic warfare training plan; first leg starts today

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison of Snohomish County is preparing for a 200-mile protest walk across the North Olympic Peninsula, with the first leg beginning Sunday. During… Continue reading

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula
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Tour de Forts bicycle ride in Port Townsend starts 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. today

PORT TOWNSEND — Bicycle enthusiasts will descend in droves upon Port Townsend today (Sunday) to participate in the inaugural Tour de Forts, a reboot of… Continue reading

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Racers cross the starting line off Port Townsend to begin the Race to Alaska at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

And they’re off! Powered by sails or oars, boats race across the Strait in first leg of Race to Alaska

PORT TOWNSEND — More than half of the 53 motorless watercraft that embarked Thursday morning on the first leg of the inaugural 750-mile Race to… Continue reading

Racers cross the starting line off Port Townsend to begin the Race to Alaska at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula

Snohomish County woman plans walk across North Olympic Peninsula to protest Navy electronic warfare training plan; first leg starts Sunday

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison of Snohomish County is preparing for a 200-mile protest walk across the North Olympic Peninsula, with the first leg beginning Sunday. During… Continue reading

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula
The 36th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. Competitors from 2014 from left are Chris Trapp of Edmond

WEEKEND: Port Townsend to spice weekend up with chili cook-off this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Heated competition is expected among “chili-heads” seeking to craft the tastiest chili and cornbread around during Sunday's 36th annual Port Townsend Chili… Continue reading

The 36th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. Competitors from 2014 from left are Chris Trapp of Edmond

WEEKEND: Tour de Forts bicycle ride scheduled Sunday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bicycle enthusiasts will descend in droves upon Port Townsend on Sunday to participate in the inaugural Tour de Forts, a reboot of… Continue reading

Duke the bulldog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society on Tuesday. (KOMO News)

Bulldog that attacked Port Angeles woman to be euthanized Sunday

SEQUIM — The American bulldog that injured an elderly Port Angeles woman last week is scheduled to be euthanized Sunday. The 9-month-old dog, named Duke,… Continue reading

Duke the bulldog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society on Tuesday. (KOMO News)
Duke the bulldog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society on Tuesday. (KOMO News)

Bulldog that attacked Port Angeles woman to be euthanized Sunday [WITH VIDEO REPORT]

EDITOR'S NOTE:Video above from KOMO-TV in Seattle. If you don't see the above video player (if you have an iPad, or don't use Flash), click… Continue reading

Duke the bulldog at the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society on Tuesday. (KOMO News)
Bailey Boyce

Metropolitan park district to support Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center would allow permanent tax levies without voter approval

SEQUIM — The creation of a metropolitan park district to support the Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center will allow a newly elected board to levy a… Continue reading

Bailey Boyce
Scott A. Capestany

Television pilot expected to be filmed on North Olympic Peninsula this summer

BLYN — Filming for the pilot of a new television show, “The Rainforest,” is expected to begin in several North Olympic Peninsula locations this summer.… Continue reading

Scott A. Capestany
Racers cross the starting line off Port Townsend to begin the Race to Alaska at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

And they’re off! Powered by sails or oars, boats race across the Strait in first leg of Race to Alaska

PORT TOWNSEND — More than half of the 53 motorless watercraft that embarked Thursday morning on the first leg of the inaugural 750-mile Race to… Continue reading

Racers cross the starting line off Port Townsend to begin the Race to Alaska at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula

Snohomish County woman plans walk across North Olympic Peninsula to protest Navy electronic warfare training plan; first leg starts Sunday

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison of Snohomish County is preparing for a 200-mile protest walk across the North Olympic Peninsula, with the first leg beginning Sunday. During… Continue reading

Sallie “Spirit” Harrison is preparing for a 200-mile walk across the North Olympic Peninsula
The 36th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. Competitors from 2014 from left are Chris Trapp of Edmond

WEEKEND: Port Townsend to spice weekend up with chili cook-off this Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Heated competition is expected among “chili-heads” seeking to craft the tastiest chili and cornbread around during Sunday's 36th annual Port Townsend Chili… Continue reading

The 36th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Port Townsend. Competitors from 2014 from left are Chris Trapp of Edmond

WEEKEND: Tour de Forts bicycle ride scheduled Sunday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bicycle enthusiasts will descend in droves upon Port Townsend on Sunday to participate in the inaugural Tour de Forts, a reboot of… Continue reading

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Sequim School Board offers interim superintendent contract to Gary Neal

SEQUIM — The Sequim School Board has successfully concluded contract negotiations with Gary Neal, who will serve as interim superintendent from July 1 through June… Continue reading

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Wanda Bean of Sequim models clothing available at the Sequim-Dungeness thrift shop last week during the guild's annual luncheon and fashion show at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild gives over $27,000 to area medical groups

BLYN — The Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild has given more than $27,000 in gifts and donations to the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, the School… Continue reading

Wanda Bean of Sequim models clothing available at the Sequim-Dungeness thrift shop last week during the guild's annual luncheon and fashion show at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn. (Chris McDaniel/Peninsula Daily News)

Elderly woman mauled by bulldog in west Port Angeles; canine may be euthanized

PORT ANGELES — An elderly woman is recovering from severe injuries after being attacked by an American bulldog while walking to her mailbox. The bulldog,… Continue reading

Scott A. Capestany

Television pilot expected to be filmed on North Olympic Peninsula this summer

BLYN — Filming for the pilot of a new television show, “The Rainforest,” is expected to begin in several North Olympic Peninsula locations this summer.… Continue reading

Scott A. Capestany