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The Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Sara Hopf make a qualifying run on Saturday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles.

SPRINT BOATS: Tough day in the channels for area racing teams

Fear Not No. 623, Bandit No. 47 and Team Kiwi No. 35 claim victories

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The Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Sara Hopf make a qualifying run on Saturday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles.
The North Olympic Library System will host “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” Tuesday on Zoom. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System

North Olympic Library System to host ‘The History of Cannabis and Its Prohibition’

As part of its Summer Reading Program, the North Olympic Library System will present “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” at… Continue reading

The North Olympic Library System will host “The History of Cannabis and its Prohibition” Tuesday on Zoom. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System
Terell Stafford is among the players to appear in the Jazz on Littlefield Green concert next Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Jazz performers to take stage at Fort Worden

For people thirsty for live music — people like Centrum’s Gregg Miller — this coming Saturday is “like an oasis in the… Continue reading

Terell Stafford is among the players to appear in the Jazz on Littlefield Green concert next Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

A GROWING CONCERN: Tips and tricks to keep the blooms coming

SINCE I AM continually tending all flowers I have planted, as well as employing homeowners to help in the garden care, let me continue this… Continue reading

Conservation urged in water systems

A request for voluntary water conservation affects 2.379 households using the Fairview, Evergreen, Carlsborg and Panoramic Heights water systems. The Clallam County… Continue reading

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Cutline: OPEN, a  horse rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organization held a fundraising event earlier this month at Layton Hill Horse Camp. Participants who enjoyed a weekend of fun, festivities  and learning included from left: Cody Craig, Mark Jackson, Pulsed Electromagnic Field Therapist Dayna Killam, Farrier Joe Marceau, OPEN board members Rachel and Ben Rowland.

HORSEPLAY: Campout raises funds for Olympic Peninsula Equine Network

OPEN THE TRAILS! It’s a theme most fitting for the Olympic Peninsula Equine Network’s (OPEN) campout celebration and fundraiser held at the privately owned Layton… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2021
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Cutline: OPEN, a  horse rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organization held a fundraising event earlier this month at Layton Hill Horse Camp. Participants who enjoyed a weekend of fun, festivities  and learning included from left: Cody Craig, Mark Jackson, Pulsed Electromagnic Field Therapist Dayna Killam, Farrier Joe Marceau, OPEN board members Rachel and Ben Rowland.
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Lefties designated hitter Luke Saunders bats against Ridgefield on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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Lefties designated hitter Luke Saunders bats against Ridgefield on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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A truck makes its way around a curve on a newly-divided section of U.S. Highway 101 on Saturday as the road descends into Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.

Morse Creek curve work completed

Result is safer, says legislator

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A truck makes its way around a curve on a newly-divided section of U.S. Highway 101 on Saturday as the road descends into Morse Creek Valley east of Port Angeles.

National association supports mandating vaccinations

The American Hospital Association said last week it supports hospitals and health care systems that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel. Vaccinations are not required for… Continue reading

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Nominate a local hero for 2021 award

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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Peninsula fire danger high

Complete burn bans in place

Please bear with us

Hiring is a challenge now for many businesses. The Peninsula Daily News is no exception. Many newspaper carriers have retired, moved or become too ill… Continue reading

Port Angeles Friends of the Library bookstore reopening

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will reopen its bookstore at 10 a.m. Monday. The store is located in the Port… Continue reading

Teaching artists Bry Kifolo, left, Brendan Chambers and Maggie Bulkley will lead two youth theater workshops -- one for 8- to 12-year-olds and one for 13- to 17-year-olds -- in Quilcene next month.  Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Teaching artists Bry Kifolo, left, Brendan Chambers and Maggie Bulkley will lead two youth theater workshops -- one for 8- to 12-year-olds and one for 13- to 17-year-olds -- in Quilcene next month.  Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Dustin Clark, a Port Angeles boys basketball assistant and a two-time state champion back at Elma High School, has been selected to coach the Roughrider football team.

PREPS: Dustin Clark selected as new Roughriders football coach

Boys basketball assistant coach connected to PAHS community

Dustin Clark, a Port Angeles boys basketball assistant and a two-time state champion back at Elma High School, has been selected to coach the Roughrider football team.
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Signs not recycled

Last October, with the presidential election near, the Jefferson County Democrats ordered a batch of Biden-Harris signs from Capitol City Press in… Continue reading

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Extreme Sports Park personnel and emergency medical workers assist navigator Lisa Bowman, left, and driver Steven Church of the Ron Domoe Racing crew after their Bad Influence sprint boat was catapulted over an embankment into the track's spin-out pool and immediately sank, leaving both briefly trapped under water during a qualifying race on Saturday in Port Angeles. For results, see Sports on Monday.

Sprint boats on the water in Port Angeles

Extreme Sports Park personnel and emergency medical workers assist navigator Lisa Bowman, left, and driver Steven Church of the Ron Domoe Racing crew after their… Continue reading

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Extreme Sports Park personnel and emergency medical workers assist navigator Lisa Bowman, left, and driver Steven Church of the Ron Domoe Racing crew after their Bad Influence sprint boat was catapulted over an embankment into the track's spin-out pool and immediately sank, leaving both briefly trapped under water during a qualifying race on Saturday in Port Angeles. For results, see Sports on Monday.

Theater workshops offered in Quilcene

Key City Public Theatre is inviting children and teens to sign up for two youth theater workshops Aug. 14-15 at the Linger Longer… Continue reading

Tidepool exploration offered in Clallam Bay

The Summer Reading Program and the Feiro Marine Life Center will host a morning of tidepool exploration at 9 a.m. Monday. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council names new PDA board

Eight members to have first meeting Wednesday