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Broadband projects in disscussions for Brinnon

Officials working to increase internet access to South Jefferson County

Chimacum Elementary summer school teacher Michelle Moseley reads “What Do You Do with a Chance?” to her students Tuesday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Classes offer a little more support

Curriculum adds math to playground and school garden

Chimacum Elementary summer school teacher Michelle Moseley reads “What Do You Do with a Chance?” to her students Tuesday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Coast Guard rescues kitesurfer

Man unable to reach shore

Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, speaks about starting air service between Port Angeles and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during a Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dash Air selling T-shirts before tickets

Service awaits FAA approval

Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, speaks about starting air service between Port Angeles and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during a Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front of the Conrad Dyer Fountain at First and Laurel streets in Port Angeles. Thompson has been juggling since he was 9 and said he learned most of it from watching YouTube. He rides his bike downtown to entertain locals and visitors alike. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)
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For his next trick …

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front… Continue reading

Juggler Charlie Thompson, 13, shows off his stuff to passersby and Gary Ross, sitting in a chair in front of the Conrad Dyer Fountain at First and Laurel streets in Port Angeles. Thompson has been juggling since he was 9 and said he learned most of it from watching YouTube. He rides his bike downtown to entertain locals and visitors alike. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Oil diffuser kits offered at NOLS

The North Olympic Library System will distribute kits to make diffusers for essential oils starting Monday and continuing while supplies last. The… Continue reading

The Olympic Chapter of Salmon For Soldiers hosted 77 service veterans on 34 volunteer skippered fishing boats during last Sunday's Summer Salmon Slammin' event in the waters off Sekiu. Fishing was red-hot across the board as veterans enjoyed a day out on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

OUTDOORS: Veterans salmon fishing outing a huge success

The smoke cleared, then the fog burned off, and 77 service veterans enjoyed the treat that is summer salmon fishing on the Strait of Juan… Continue reading

The Olympic Chapter of Salmon For Soldiers hosted 77 service veterans on 34 volunteer skippered fishing boats during last Sunday's Summer Salmon Slammin' event in the waters off Sekiu. Fishing was red-hot across the board as veterans enjoyed a day out on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron Andrews completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Sequim student graduates Air Force basic training

A former Sequim resident recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron Andrews completed… Continue reading

U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron Andrews completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Dr. Muriel Nesbitt, who taught biology for 35 years at the University of California-San Diego, will discuss the utility and sustainability of soil amendments during her hour-long Zoom lecture, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series, on Aug. 26. Submitted photo

Soil amendments in spotlight at next Green Thumbs Zoom

Common soil additives will be discussed by Master Gardener Muriel Nesbitt during her presentation, “Soil Amendments: Where Do They Come From, and… Continue reading

Dr. Muriel Nesbitt, who taught biology for 35 years at the University of California-San Diego, will discuss the utility and sustainability of soil amendments during her hour-long Zoom lecture, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series, on Aug. 26. Submitted photo
Kevin Gallacci

Transit agency widening reach

Free fares one possibility considered

Kevin Gallacci
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - Part 5” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and the Teachings of Jesus — Part 5” at 10:30… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Unitive Way and Jesus’ Teachings - Part 5” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Coronavirus

Clallam County hits another record with virus case rate

Officials: 1 in 10 infections known in communities

Performer and teacher Kristin Smith, standing on the grass, is among the faculty members hosting a free concert by the YEA Music students this Friday at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Free concert to wrap up music camp

The finale of the YEA Music! Summer Camp arrives with a free concert on the grass at Fort Worden State Park, 200… Continue reading

Performer and teacher Kristin Smith, standing on the grass, is among the faculty members hosting a free concert by the YEA Music students this Friday at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Free storytelling presented Friday

The Out Loud Story Slam performers are lined up. The venue and the virtual connection are ready. All that is needed now: Listeners.… Continue reading

Kyle LeMaire is the new executive director of the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts, which will present this summer’s Concerts on the Pier plus two live performances in Port Angeles in September and October. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

New leader joins Peninsula-wide arts organization

JFFA director hired earlier this month

Kyle LeMaire is the new executive director of the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts, which will present this summer’s Concerts on the Pier plus two live performances in Port Angeles in September and October. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim Elks Golf Tournament set

Women’s golf results and ODT trail segment closure

Sunday dance canceled at Elks Lodge

The dance scheduled for Sunday evening at the Elks Lodge in Sequim has been canceled. The cancellation is due to the county’s new… Continue reading

More than 100 protesters fill the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Coronavirus

Mandate for health care workers sparks protest

Groups gather against measures that require vaccine

More than 100 protesters fill the corners of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue on Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Gov. Jay Inslee.
Coronavirus

Teachers ordered to be vaccinated

6,000 people in quarantine on Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee.
Port Angeles High School graduate Bob Peterson, left, meets with Egypt's Anwar Sadat, U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Isreal's Menachem Begin in the 1970s. After starring as a Roughriders football player, Peterson joined the U.S. Air Force and will be inducted into the Roughrider Hall of Fame on Saturday.

PORT ANGELES HALL OF FAME: Bob Peterson, member of 2020 class, has met kings and emperors

Port Angeles’ Bob Peterson went from playing football to “carrying the football” in his lifetime. Peterson, a three-sport star at Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School graduate Bob Peterson, left, meets with Egypt's Anwar Sadat, U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Isreal's Menachem Begin in the 1970s. After starring as a Roughriders football player, Peterson joined the U.S. Air Force and will be inducted into the Roughrider Hall of Fame on Saturday.