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AR Workshop to open DIY studio in Port Angeles

Diana Pezzino has opened an AR Workshop at 2741 E. U.S. Highway 101. AR Workshops offer a do-it-yourself studio and hands-on classes… Continue reading

Ken Hanson and his wife, Pat Todd, are back home in Port Ludlow after a harrowing night that ended with Ken's rescue by a bloodhound named Jelly. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Lost hiker with limited vision rescued

Volunteeers, search dogs comb trails

Ken Hanson and his wife, Pat Todd, are back home in Port Ludlow after a harrowing night that ended with Ken's rescue by a bloodhound named Jelly. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Olympic Medical Center recognizes education department staff

The Olympic Medical Center board of commissioners recognized staff members from the center’s education department at a recent board meeting. The education… Continue reading

Vickie DeMott

Port Townsend Paper Mill topic of series

Ian Jablonski will present “History and Operation of the Port Townsend Olympic Gravity Water System” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25. The… Continue reading

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Anne Edwards of Port Angeles takes part in the diving portion of Tuesday's first time trial meet at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles.

PREP SWIMMING: Port Angeles dives back in during first time trial

Four Port Angeles individuals and six relay teams earned district-qualifying times as the Roughriders girls swim and dive team returned to the… Continue reading

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Anne Edwards of Port Angeles takes part in the diving portion of Tuesday's first time trial meet at the Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Kennedy Bruch, 10, defends the net against East Jefferson Volleyball Team of Katie Ballard, left, and Sophie Patterson during a Tuesday game in Chimacum.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Port Angeles downs combined Jefferson team in opener

The prep volleyball season got back on the court after a 15-month COVID-19 pandemic hiatus with the Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Chimacum… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Kennedy Bruch, 10, defends the net against East Jefferson Volleyball Team of Katie Ballard, left, and Sophie Patterson during a Tuesday game in Chimacum.

Sequim schools calls special meeting

The Sequim School Board will conduct a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday. The board will meet in executive session to review the… Continue reading

Speed limits cut in Port Ludlow

Changes set for parts of Paradise Bay, Oak Bay roads

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Low-income advocate to sit on Sequim City Council

Rachel Anderson looks to bring people together

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Inslee urges in-person classes; virus school testing increased

Washington state is expanding COVID-19 testing options for many public schools, and Gov. Jay Inslee has said more students should have access to… Continue reading

State hosts webinar Thursday on COVID-19 vaccine phases

The state Department of Health will host a live webinar today to discuss the phasing and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. The webinar, “Understanding… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula health officers discuss COVID testing in other schools in state

While some school districts in the state are conducting random COVID-19 testing for students and staff using rapid tests, North Olympic Peninsula school districts have… Continue reading

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2020 file photo, Rush Limbaugh reacts as first Lady Melania Trump, and his wife Kathryn, applaud, as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Rush Limbaugh, ‘voice of American conservatism,’ dies

He announced a year ago he had lung cancer

  • Feb 17, 2021
  • By Matt Sedensky The Associated Press
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2020 file photo, Rush Limbaugh reacts as first Lady Melania Trump, and his wife Kathryn, applaud, as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Terell Stafford, seen during the 2019 Jazz Port Townsend workshop and festival, will appear again this year as Centrum brings its spring and summer programs online. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Centrum plans virtual concerts, classes

Multiple cameras, live streaming add to unique events

Terell Stafford, seen during the 2019 Jazz Port Townsend workshop and festival, will appear again this year as Centrum brings its spring and summer programs online. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County resumes in-person meetings

Commissioners also OK homelessness study

Pierre LaBossiere

COLUMN: Welcoming the return of local sports

IT’S BEEN ALMOST exactly a year. A year of dashed hopes and crushing lows. A few days of despair. Some false starts. Other days in… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere

Cyber security office proposed in wake of major data breach

Reeling from a December breach that allowed hackers to access the personal information of roughly 1.6 million… Continue reading

January's full moon lights the Salish Sea at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Getting away, six minutes away

MALDIVES OVERWATER BUNGALOWS. Barcelona five nights, $347! Such are the absurdities in my email’s “Promotions” folder from various travel newsletters. I shake my head and… Continue reading

January's full moon lights the Salish Sea at Fort Worden State Park. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Maria Melvin, ARNP joins the staff at North Olympic Healthcare Network

Health network hires new advanced RN practitioner

The North Olympic Healthcare Network has announced that Maria Melvin, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, has joined its primary care provider team.… Continue reading

Maria Melvin, ARNP joins the staff at North Olympic Healthcare Network

Housing projects receive grants

County commissioners approve $270k in funding