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PAT NEAL: Searching for solitude

Now that the tourists are here, it’s easy to see why we put a season on them in the first place. From the acidified ocean… Continue reading

Shelter offered through August

Social Distancing Center averaging 36 per night

A Washington State Patrol officer was seriously injured Tuesday morning when the driver of a stolen pickup struck his vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 at Discovery Bay. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

Authorities: Gas station fire, stolen pickup lead to crash on 101

State Patrol officer, truck driver airlifted to Harborview

A Washington State Patrol officer was seriously injured Tuesday morning when the driver of a stolen pickup struck his vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 at Discovery Bay. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)
Coronavirus

Clallam County investigating COVID-19 cases at long-term care facility

Jefferson County returns to low-risk category

Grace Johnson, left, and Hope Glasser.

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Pirates’ student-athletes honored

Nordland’s Grace Johnson and Sequim’s Hope Glasser were among the six athletic award winners announced by the Peninsula College athletic department during… Continue reading

Grace Johnson, left, and Hope Glasser.
Wilder Senior Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. wins two out of three

Wilder Sr. won two out of three games at the Ephrata Tournament on Sunday and Monday, busting out for an eight-run inning in… Continue reading

Wilder Senior Baseball Club.

Daytime delays expected at Morse Creek

PORT ANGELES – Daytime delays are likely on U.S. Highway 101 around Morse Creek beginning Wednesday. Active Construction Inc. crews working for the state Department… Continue reading

Feds: Unemployment fraud suspect tried to bilk IRS of $1.6M

A suspended Nigerian government official accused of stealing $350,000 from Washington state as part of a massive pandemic-related fraud also sought to bilk… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2021
  • The Associated Press
Flames shoot from the roof of a house on East Hawthorne Place on Sunday. Port Angeles Fire Department crews responded and knocked down the majority of the blaze within 10 minutes of arrival.

House fire displaces Port Angeles City Council member

Two dogs and a cat rescued from structure; no injuries reported

Flames shoot from the roof of a house on East Hawthorne Place on Sunday. Port Angeles Fire Department crews responded and knocked down the majority of the blaze within 10 minutes of arrival.
Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of the Marvin Shields Post 26 American Legion color guard during a joint Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Fort Worden Cemetery. Elks trustee David Crozier carried the Elks flag as part of the day’s color guard. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Memorial Day service

Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of… Continue reading

Elks Lodge 317 members, from left, Mark Banks, trustee; Shirley Beck, leading knight; James Aman, loyal knight; and Greg Carroll, chaplain, stand in front of the Marvin Shields Post 26 American Legion color guard during a joint Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Fort Worden Cemetery. Elks trustee David Crozier carried the Elks flag as part of the day’s color guard. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
These conceptual drawings from American Ramp Company/Velosolutions show the BMX pump track planned for Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers hope to open the track in October.

Port Angeles City Council to consider contract for pump track

Erickson Playfield site would be near existing skate park

These conceptual drawings from American Ramp Company/Velosolutions show the BMX pump track planned for Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Organizers hope to open the track in October.
Navy veteran Rod Lee salutes a wreath he presented Monday representing VFW of Carlsborg at Sequim View Cemetery. About 100 people gathered for the short ceremony on Memorial Day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Salute for service

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Navy veteran Rod Lee salutes a wreath he presented Monday representing VFW of Carlsborg at Sequim View Cemetery. About… Continue reading

Navy veteran Rod Lee salutes a wreath he presented Monday representing VFW of Carlsborg at Sequim View Cemetery. About 100 people gathered for the short ceremony on Memorial Day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Schools aim for full-time class in fall

Plans call for in-person instruction with masks

Coronavirus

Peninsula health officers concerned about case numbers rising statewide

Clallam, Jefferson counties remain in moderate risk

Peninsula’s Hope Glasser, a graduate of Sequim High School, right, tries to slip around the defense of Olympic’s Jasmani Apker-Montoya, a Port Townsend High School graduate, during Saturday’s game in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates hang on to beat Olympic

Sequim’s Glasser: 16 points, eight boards, five steals, five assists

Peninsula’s Hope Glasser, a graduate of Sequim High School, right, tries to slip around the defense of Olympic’s Jasmani Apker-Montoya, a Port Townsend High School graduate, during Saturday’s game in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: (Updated) Forks boys basketball team wins in OT

The Forks boys basketball team kept its perfect record intact, but had to go to overtime to beat a tough Northwest Christian team… Continue reading

Jason Reid

‘Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey’ screening Thursday

Hikers and other adventurers will learn more about the exploits of Pacific Northwest mountain climber Fred Beckey in a special evening Studium… Continue reading

Jason Reid
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior splits a pair at Ephrata Tournament

Wilder Senior was on both ends of big innings late Saturday, splitting a pair of games at the Ephrata Tournament, beating the River… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Sequim High School senior Kalli Wiker has signed a letter of intent to play college tennis at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim standout Kalli Wiker to play college tennis at George Fox

Peninsula College Athletics hosting golf fundraiser June 5

Sequim High School senior Kalli Wiker has signed a letter of intent to play college tennis at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore.
The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Brinnon fire chief grateful for new equipment

Vehicles funded by 2019 passage of a bond finally arrive

The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)