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Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award
Before . . . and after Olympic National Park

Legendary ‘Kalaloch Big Cedar’ in Olympic National Park destroyed by storm

From Olympic National Park's Facebook post: "On March 8th, during a coastal storm, Kalaloch's Big Cedar tree split in two. "In some ways, the centuries-old… Continue reading

Before . . . and after Olympic National Park
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Oh baby! Enter your cutie in PDN’s online photo contest (Deadline is noon Tuesday)

EVERY MOTHER KNOWS she's got the cutest baby around. Share the cuteness for a chance to win gift certificates and bragging rights. (Don't you need… Continue reading

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James the Obscure

Celtic magic to swirl through Story Swap at Port Angeles Library on Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — A mortal enters the world of the faerie, unbidden. A man steals a sealskin and wins a wife. A king disrespects a… Continue reading

James the Obscure
Lucinda Eubank

Jefferson Museum of Art & History in Port Townsend opens new permanent exhibit on early settlers

PORT TOWNSEND — On Feb. 23, 1852, Lucinda Bingham Hastings stepped off of the schooner Mary Taylor and became the first non-Native American woman to… Continue reading

Lucinda Eubank
A Boy Scout practices welding techniques during a welding course. Enclume in Port Hadlock provided space and equipment for Several scouts during the merit badge clinic.

NEWS BRIEFS — Boy Scouts work on merit badges, sharpen skills . . . and other news items

Nearly 50 Boy Scouts from as far as Port Angeles and Camano Island came to the Chimacum Stake Center, Enclume Design Products and the Port… Continue reading

A Boy Scout practices welding techniques during a welding course. Enclume in Port Hadlock provided space and equipment for Several scouts during the merit badge clinic.
Neah Bay's Abraham Venske goes to the hoop against Wishkah Valley during the Red Devils' regionals win at Mount Tahoma High School last month. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay’s Venske, Moss named North Olympic League MVPs; other area honors

NEAH BAY — Postseason awards continue to roll in for North Olympic Peninsula basketball players. Neah Bay's Abraham Venske and Cierra Moss were voted North… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Abraham Venske goes to the hoop against Wishkah Valley during the Red Devils' regionals win at Mount Tahoma High School last month. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Sequim man found guilty of assault on Port Angeles police officer; sentencing slated March 18

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man is set to be sentenced March 18 after a Clallam County jury convicted him last week of trying to… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

Sequim man found guilty of assault on Port Angeles police officer; sentencing slated March 18

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man is set to be sentenced March 18 after a Clallam County jury convicted him last week of trying to… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay takes third at state tournament

SPOKANE — A slow start was too much for the Neah Bay boys basketball team to overcome in the second round of the 1B state… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS — Clallam Transit clerk earns municipal certification . . . and other local business items

PORT ANGELES — Alyeen Carlson of the Clallam Transit System has earned the Certified Municipal Clerk professional designation through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.… Continue reading

Conservation districts to hold board elections

A lone candidate will be on the ballot for the Clallam Conservation District supervisor election March 20, while in Jefferson County, only the incumbent filed… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay earns trophy with sixth-place finish

SPOKANE — The Neah Bay girls brought home a sixth-place trophy from the Class 1B state basketball tournament at Spokane Arena. Neah Bay senior Cierra… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin

Jefferson Commissioner Austin mum on re-election bid until March 18

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin will announce whether he will run for a third term at a Democratic Party function March 18.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin

NEWS BRIEFS — Lincoln Street traffic to be disrupted in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Traffic on Lincoln Street between Front and Second streets will be disrupted between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday while… Continue reading

Send us a photo of your bundle of joy!

Oh baby! Enter your cutie in PDN’s online photo contest

EVERY MOTHER KNOWS she's got the cutest baby around. Share the cuteness for a chance to win gift certificates and bragging rights. (Don't you need… Continue reading

Send us a photo of your bundle of joy!
Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

Wanted: A few good Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service award
STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys finish third; Neah Bay girls take sixth

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys finish third; Neah Bay girls take sixth

SPOKANE — The high school basketball season came to a close Saturday with Neah Bay's boys and girls basketball teams claiming trophies at Spokane Arena.… Continue reading

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys finish third; Neah Bay girls take sixth

WEEKEND: Other North Olympic Peninsula events

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 7. Drama, dancing and educational seminars are among this weekend's attractions offered on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading