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New principal sought for Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend

New leader named at OCEAN

Port Angeles resident named to president’s list at Coastal Carolina University

Jacklyn Jung of Port Angeles was named to the spring 2021 president’s list at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Jung is… Continue reading

Sequim City Council considers expanding utility discount program

Larger commercial utility base rates could increase in 2022

Dr. Ann Sabatino comes this week to Chimacum on the Smilemobile, which provides dental care to babies, children and adults who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. To make an appointment, phone 888-286-9105. photo courtesy of the Smilemobile

Smilemobile in Chimacum this week

The Smilemobile, provider of dental care for babies, children, teenagers and adults, will pull up this coming week beside the Tri-Area Community Center… Continue reading

Dr. Ann Sabatino comes this week to Chimacum on the Smilemobile, which provides dental care to babies, children and adults who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. To make an appointment, phone 888-286-9105. photo courtesy of the Smilemobile

Teen hurt in bicycle wreck in stable condition

A teenage girl was in stable condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday after she was struck by a car… Continue reading

Trial set for knife attack

Verdict could lead to life in prison

United Way hiking program begins Monday

United Way of Clallam County will host “United We Hike” beginning Monday and continuing through the end of July. Hikers will join… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Richie Amavizca of the Lefties is forced out at home on a bases loaded infield hit against Driveline on Sunday.

LEFTIES: Bats explode for PA; 30 runs in two wins

The Port Angeles Lefties’ bats erupted over the weekend, scoring 15 runs in a 15-12 win over Driveline on Saturday and another… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Richie Amavizca of the Lefties is forced out at home on a bases loaded infield hit against Driveline on Sunday.
Coronavirus

Gamma variant infections increasing statewide

Vaccination clinics set on North Olympic Peninsula

The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

Guide book explores Washington

Peninsula: ‘Wild in the extreme’

The newly rebuilt trail to the summit of Hurricane Hill was opened by Olympic National Park in August 2020. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Worm your way into vermiculture

SINCE I PROMISED, as a New Year’s resolution, to give all you gardeners more eco-friendly information in order to better both your yard and planet,… Continue reading

Swain's captured the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball championship with a 12-7 win over Athlete's Choice. Team members and coaches are from left, coach Eric Flodstrom, Jude Wallace, Jordan Shumway, Hunter Tennell, Khyler Thompson, Joseph Ritchie, Aiden Swenson, Bryton Amsdill, Trae Hanson (behind trophy), Tanner Jacobsen, Luke Flodstrom, Tate Alton, coach Tim Adams, Ryland Proettie and Cody Martin.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Swain’s claims Olympic Junior Babe Ruth championship; Millie Long scores 25, hits game-winner at West Sound all-star game

Swain’s came out on top of the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth pack with a… Continue reading

Swain's captured the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball championship with a 12-7 win over Athlete's Choice. Team members and coaches are from left, coach Eric Flodstrom, Jude Wallace, Jordan Shumway, Hunter Tennell, Khyler Thompson, Joseph Ritchie, Aiden Swenson, Bryton Amsdill, Trae Hanson (behind trophy), Tanner Jacobsen, Luke Flodstrom, Tate Alton, coach Tim Adams, Ryland Proettie and Cody Martin.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteers bore holes and prepare the site on Friday for the beginning of a community build of the Generation II Dream Playground, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles.

Community build begins Tuesday

Volunteers to create Dream Playground II

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Volunteers bore holes and prepare the site on Friday for the beginning of a community build of the Generation II Dream Playground, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles.
Coronavirus

Jefferson County masking mandate expected to end June 30

State requirements for unvaccinated residents to mask believed to continue

Jefferson Transit Authority board discusses bus service for homeless

Long-range plan under development

"Half Opened Pink Parasol Under Green Lime Sun" by Annell Livingston of El Prado, N.M. is among the selections offered in a Northwind Art Best Gallery exhibit.

Lost Words theme of new exhibit at Northwind Art gallery

Northwind Art Best Gallery presents Lost Words: A Juried Exhibit of Art and Poetry. The exhibit, a national showing of poets and… Continue reading

"Half Opened Pink Parasol Under Green Lime Sun" by Annell Livingston of El Prado, N.M. is among the selections offered in a Northwind Art Best Gallery exhibit.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The site of a proposed 106-room hotel being planned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe near the downtown Port Angeles waterfront sits idle on Friday as the tribe works with the city on infrastructure and environmental issues.

More delay for Elwha Hotel

Hurdles mount for $25 million project

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The site of a proposed 106-room hotel being planned by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe near the downtown Port Angeles waterfront sits idle on Friday as the tribe works with the city on infrastructure and environmental issues.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula College graduate Mackenzie Jay of Sequim looks at her cellphone in Pirate Square prior to the beginning of Saturday's ceremony to award associate of arts degrees on the Port Angeles campus. A total of 413 students were qualified to receive degrees and certificates as part of the Class of 2020 and 2021.
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Peninsula College graduation held Saturday

Peninsula College graduate Mackenzie Jay of Sequim looks at her cellphone in Pirate Square prior to the beginning of Saturday’s ceremony to award associate of… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula College graduate Mackenzie Jay of Sequim looks at her cellphone in Pirate Square prior to the beginning of Saturday's ceremony to award associate of arts degrees on the Port Angeles campus. A total of 413 students were qualified to receive degrees and certificates as part of the Class of 2020 and 2021.
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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center welcomes new executive director

Christine Loewe is the new executive director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The organization earlier this month announced the hiring… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles Navy JROTC Precision Air Rifle Team became the first Port Angeles High School to qualify for the Navy JROTC National Championship. The team finished fifth in the nation in the virtual event. Team members from left are, back row, Meagan McCann and Kaeden Murphy and front, Cheyenne Maggard and Jenna Sanders.

SHOOTING SPORTS: Port Angeles Navy JROTC rifilists aim is true

Port Angeles Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members have been busy honing their precision air rifle skills in recent months. Cheyenne… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Navy JROTC Precision Air Rifle Team became the first Port Angeles High School to qualify for the Navy JROTC National Championship. The team finished fifth in the nation in the virtual event. Team members from left are, back row, Meagan McCann and Kaeden Murphy and front, Cheyenne Maggard and Jenna Sanders.