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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

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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

Law would end driver’s license suspensions over unpaid fines

State lawmakers have proposed a measure that would prevent a driver’s license from being suspended if a person cannot pay… Continue reading

Legislature passes graduation waiver measure

The state Legislature has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of… Continue reading

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A log boom tug works the waters at the west end of Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday. The tugs are used for coralling logs for later pickup and tending the containing booms.

Log boom tug works waters in Port Angeles

A log boom tug works the waters at the west end of Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday. The tugs are used for corralling logs for… Continue reading

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A log boom tug works the waters at the west end of Port Angeles Harbor on Tuesday. The tugs are used for coralling logs for later pickup and tending the containing booms.
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New staff members join Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue has hired Firefighter/Paramedic Erik Sundin and Firefighter/EMT Elizabeth Hagaman. Sundin has 25 years of fire service experience, is certified… Continue reading

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PAT NEAL: A history of pandemics

IN LAST WEEK’S episode, we were discovering Discovery Bay, a favorite scenic waterway known for its beauty ever since Captain Vancouver anchored up in 1792.… Continue reading

Danette Grady, executive director of Peninsula Friends Of Animals, on left, receives a $1,000 donation from Cynthia Tolman.

Tolman is the owner of Best Friend Nutrition: The Natural Pet Market.

According to a press release, the gift will be used to support the friends' mission to spay/neuter, rescue and arrange adoption for homeless, neglected or abused animals.

Peninsula Friends of Animals receives $1,000 donation

Danette Grady, executive director of Peninsula Friends of Animals, left, receives a $1,000 donation from Cynthia Tolman, who is the owner of Best Friend Nutrition:… Continue reading

Danette Grady, executive director of Peninsula Friends Of Animals, on left, receives a $1,000 donation from Cynthia Tolman.

Tolman is the owner of Best Friend Nutrition: The Natural Pet Market.

According to a press release, the gift will be used to support the friends' mission to spay/neuter, rescue and arrange adoption for homeless, neglected or abused animals.

Port Angeles man accused in Sequim theft

Expensive guitars recovered from nearby apartment complex

Erika Hansen-Dahlin is the new commodore of the Port Angeles Yacht Club

Port Angeles Yacht Club swears in new officers

The Port Angeles Yacht Club swore in new officers during a recent online change of watch meeting. Commodore Erika Hansen-Dahlin was sworn in along with… Continue reading

Erika Hansen-Dahlin is the new commodore of the Port Angeles Yacht Club

Port Ludlow Marina recognized as Elite Fleet Marina

The Port Ludlow Marina has been named as an Elite Fleet Marina in the marinas.com 2020 Boaters’ Choice Awards. The award, bestowed… Continue reading

State’s South Central Region OK’d to ease COVID rules

Six counties in south-central Washington have been approved to move to Phase 2 of reopening and can immediately ease COVID… Continue reading