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Julia Buggy of Sequim knees on a flatbed trailer as she lays her hands on a traveling totem created by carvers from the Lummi Nation during a stop on Tuesday at Port Angeles City Pier. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Totem pole welcomed before summer’s journey

Lummi carving to travel from Washington state to Washington, D.C.

Julia Buggy of Sequim knees on a flatbed trailer as she lays her hands on a traveling totem created by carvers from the Lummi Nation during a stop on Tuesday at Port Angeles City Pier. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County to host grief groups in June

A five-week grief support group series will begin June 7 in Sequim and a six-week grief support group series will start June 8 in Port… Continue reading

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Caution urged over Memorial Day weekend

Outdoor activities recommended

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, left, and North Kitsap's Mia McNair jostle for a rebound on Saturday evening at Port Angeles High School.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Perfect Riders crush North Kitsap Vikings

No shots falling? No problem for versatile Port Angeles

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, left, and North Kitsap's Mia McNair jostle for a rebound on Saturday evening at Port Angeles High School.
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: After a one-year hiatus, Wilder Sr. begins season with pair of wins

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club began its 2021 season after a one-year hiatus with a pair of big wins over South Kitsap… Continue reading

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Brinnon Garden Club to host plant sale at community center

The Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club will conduct a fundraising plant sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The annual sale… Continue reading

The Clallam County COVID-19 Social Distancing Center is shown Sunday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County may extend social distancing center for three more months

Serenity House expansion expected to be finished in July

The Clallam County COVID-19 Social Distancing Center is shown Sunday. (Rob Ollikainen/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County passes new leash law

Animal control code updated

Jefferson County Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell used golf balls Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse to conduct the lot draw for the order of candidates’ name on the primary election ballot. The Aug. 3 election includes hopefuls for Port Townsend City Council, Port Ludlow Fire District No. 3, Sequim School Board and Clallam County Fire District No. 3, which includes a portion of East Jefferson County. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Lot draw selection in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell used golf balls Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse to conduct the… Continue reading

Jefferson County Auditor Rose Ann Carroll, left, and Election Coordinator Quinn Grewell used golf balls Monday morning at the Jefferson County Courthouse to conduct the lot draw for the order of candidates’ name on the primary election ballot. The Aug. 3 election includes hopefuls for Port Townsend City Council, Port Ludlow Fire District No. 3, Sequim School Board and Clallam County Fire District No. 3, which includes a portion of East Jefferson County. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Queen of Angels School has announced that Ceci Kimball will be promoted to principal at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

New principal at Queen of Angels named

Queen of Angels School has announced that Ceci Kimball will be promoted to principal at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.… Continue reading

Queen of Angels School has announced that Ceci Kimball will be promoted to principal at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society receives $7,500 grant

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society received a $7,500 grant from Petco Love. Petco Love, which was formerly known as the Petco Foundation,… Continue reading

Marty Melcher of Port Angeles was awarded a 2021 Toyota Corolla when her duck was pulled Sunday as the winner of the 32nd Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby at Lincoln Park. “I’m totally flummoxed,” she said. Wilder Toyota donated the vehicle for the annual fundraiser, which brought in a record $115,000 for the Olympic Medical Foundation.
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One lucky duck

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Marty Melcher of Port Angeles was awarded a 2021 Toyota Corolla when her duck was pulled Sunday as the… Continue reading

Marty Melcher of Port Angeles was awarded a 2021 Toyota Corolla when her duck was pulled Sunday as the winner of the 32nd Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby at Lincoln Park. “I’m totally flummoxed,” she said. Wilder Toyota donated the vehicle for the annual fundraiser, which brought in a record $115,000 for the Olympic Medical Foundation.
P.E. teacher Logan Stegner and life skills teacher Jennifer Kruse co-created a Wednesday library program to help Port Townsend High School students deal with pandemic-related challenges. For their efforts, they received the Howard Learned Award for Community Education Engagement. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pair of Port Townsend teachers honored for their dedication

Duo work to connect with students during difficult circumstances

P.E. teacher Logan Stegner and life skills teacher Jennifer Kruse co-created a Wednesday library program to help Port Townsend High School students deal with pandemic-related challenges. For their efforts, they received the Howard Learned Award for Community Education Engagement. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles resident graduates from Central College in Pella, Iowa

Marina Paul of Port Angeles graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa, at a May 15 commencement. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree… Continue reading

The Port Angeles School District board of directors approved Julie Bryant as the new principal at Dry Creek Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year.

Port Angeles School District names new principal at Dry Creek Elementary

New Dry Creek Elementary teacher named

The Port Angeles School District board of directors approved Julie Bryant as the new principal at Dry Creek Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year.

Port Townsend Paper Mill lecture series continues Thursday

Karen Lené Rudd, Dana Squires and Dana Weir will present “Artist Talk: Using Recycled Brown Kraft Paper from the Port Townsend Paper… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Northern Peninsula Football Club keeper, Hayden Price, #25, makes the save during a semi-pro match on Sunday against the Gala FC from Mill Creek played in Port Townsend's memorial Field. Teammates Silas DeWyse, 14, Raul Medina, 21 and Trillium DeWyse, 2, look on.

PREMIER SOCCER: Northern Peninsula Football Club improves to 2-0

The fledgling Northern Peninsula Football Club waited more than a year to finally get on the pitch, and the team has gotten… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Northern Peninsula Football Club keeper, Hayden Price, #25, makes the save during a semi-pro match on Sunday against the Gala FC from Mill Creek played in Port Townsend's memorial Field. Teammates Silas DeWyse, 14, Raul Medina, 21 and Trillium DeWyse, 2, look on.

PREP BASEBALL, SOFTBALL: Forks players, coaches win all-league honors

The Forks baseball and softball teams, which both played for the Southwest District championships, had numerous players named to the Pacific League baseball… Continue reading

Volunteers Janet and Dale Russell of Port Angeles plant a variety of annual flowers along First Street near Country Aire as part of the Big Spring Spruce Up. The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce hosted a flower planting party early Sunday. Dozens of volunteers planted annual flowers in the 20 triangle-shaped planters along First and Front streets in the downtown area. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Sprucing up downtown

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Volunteers Janet and Dale Russell of Port Angeles plant a variety of annual flowers along First Street near Country… Continue reading

Volunteers Janet and Dale Russell of Port Angeles plant a variety of annual flowers along First Street near Country Aire as part of the Big Spring Spruce Up. The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce hosted a flower planting party early Sunday. Dozens of volunteers planted annual flowers in the 20 triangle-shaped planters along First and Front streets in the downtown area. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Strait Turners to meet via Zoom

Strait Turners, a local woodturners group, will meet at noon Tuesday. The meeting will stream on Zoom. Richard Bumgarner will demonstrate how to… Continue reading