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Lower Elwha tribe named Conservationist of Year

PORT ANGELES — The Lower Elwha Klallam tribe is the Conservationist of the Year, according to the Society of Ecological Restoration’s Northwest Chapter. The award,… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula sprint boat teams will vie for points Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Saturday's sprint boat races at Extreme Sports Park, just west of Port Angeles, marks the midway point in the six-race season. Last… Continue reading

Sequim Balloon Festival tickets are now on sale — at a discount

SEQUIM — Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Sequim Balloon Festival, set Sept. 1-3, and those buying early can get a discount. “For… Continue reading

WEEKEND: 4-H cat club selling raffle tickets at Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s Paws-N-Claws 4-H Club is selling $1 raffle tickets for its annual fundraising raffle at the Jefferson County Fair today through… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Bug chef, salmon bake among culinary treats this weekend

Culinary insects (yes, insects!) salmon, ice cream and other goodies will be served on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. Events range from health talks… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Fort Discovery to host patriotic celebration

GARDINER — A patriotic celebration dedicated to law enforcement and first responders is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Hosted… Continue reading

Clallam contests confirmed after second count

PORT ANGELES — November general election races for contested Clallam County races for Superior Court judge and county commissioner were unchanged after a second count… Continue reading

Patriotic celebration set at Fort Discovery

GARDINER — Military music, police dog demonstrations and helicopters — including an Army Apache gunship — are only some of the attractions planned at the… Continue reading

PERFUME ALERT — Contact the PDN if you have ‘scent issues’

THIS SUNDAY'S PENINSULA Daily News will carry perfume samples inside advertising inserts from Macy’s. To minimize exposure of the fragrance, the perfume samples are on… Continue reading

Sequim Balloon Festival tickets are now on sale — at a discount

SEQUIM — Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Sequim Balloon Festival, set Sept. 1-3, and those buying early can get a discount. “For… Continue reading

Wave Broadband acquired by equity firms; deal termed a refinancing with no impact on customers

KIRKLAND — Wave Broadband has announced that the company has been sold to two private equity firms and members of Wave's management team. GI Partners,… Continue reading

PERFUME ALERT — Contact the PDN if you have ‘scent issues’

THIS SUNDAY'S PENINSULA Daily News will carry perfume samples inside advertising inserts from Macy’s. To minimize exposure of the fragrance, the perfume samples are on… Continue reading

Tim Nebel

Port Townsend middle school students launch skin products line

Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Enterprising 11-year-olds Alana McCleese and Karley Caseber recently launched their own line of sugar scrubs and bubbly bath salts.… Continue reading

Tim Nebel

Free stamp show Saturday in Sequim

SEQUIM — The Strait Stamp Society promises something of interest for all ages at a free stamp show Saturday. The show — featuring stamp dealers… Continue reading

Sequim Balloon Festival tickets are now on sale — at a discount

SEQUIM — Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Sequim Balloon Festival, set Sept. 1-3, and those buying early can get a discount. “For… Continue reading

Some candidates will automatically advance to Nov. 6

Candidates in races in which only two people filed will automatically advance to the general election regardless of primary election results. They include Republican Geoff… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge copies election reports for distribution to those visiting the courthouse on Tuesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

UPDATED — First JEFFERSON COUNTY returns: Sullivan and Thomas. Harper and Bierbaum.

Attorney and part-time judge Keith Harper and attorney Peggy Ann Bierbaum appear to be the finalists in the race for Jefferson County Superior Court judge.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge copies election reports for distribution to those visiting the courthouse on Tuesday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Superior Court judge candidates Erik Rohrer

UPDATED — First count of CLALLAM COUNTY returns: Chapman and Roth, Rohrer and Melly. PA Civic Field lagging. Sequim sales tax issue being approved.

Incumbent Mike Chapman and his Republican challenger, Maggie Roth, are the two top vote-getters in the primary race for Commissioner District 2. Clallam County District… Continue reading

Superior Court judge candidates Erik Rohrer

Some candidates will automatically advance to Nov. 6

Candidates in races in which only two people filed will automatically advance to the general election regardless of primary election results. They include Republican Geoff… Continue reading

Roman Barten-Sherman Jack Olmsted

VIDEO — A 9-year-old plays the blues in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — If you want to play the blues, you shouldn't think about it too much. “The way to play the blues isn't written… Continue reading

Roman Barten-Sherman Jack Olmsted