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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to mull floodplain acquisitions

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear an update on acquisitions for the Big Quilcene River floodplain project and consider authorizing negotiations with landowners when… Continue reading

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Map Your Neighborhood program available on Peninsula to prepare for disaster

Experts are available to guide North Olympic Peninsula neighborhoods and businesses through preparations for a disaster. The Map Your Neighborhood program is offered through the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Smoke briefly closes store in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM —The Safeway store in Sequim was evacuated Friday because of smoke coming from a vent, Clallam County Fire District No. 3 officials said. Thick… Continue reading

Port Angeles Elementary School spelling bee winners stand with Soroptimist Jet Set bee organizers. From left are

The bee’s knees: Port Angeles students spell their way to victory in citywide contest

PORT ANGELES — Correct spellings of “calmness” and “granola” clinched the contests for the top winners of the All-City Spelling Bee, one of whom won… Continue reading

Port Angeles Elementary School spelling bee winners stand with Soroptimist Jet Set bee organizers. From left are
Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.

2ND UPDATE: No bomb found at Port Angeles residence; evacuated neighbors allowed back in homes

PORT ANGELES — Investigators found components that possibly could be used in an explosive device but no actual bomb in an apartment at 1019 W.… Continue reading

Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.
Don Shumway

WEEKEND REWIND: Auburn angler wins Sekiu halibut derby

SEKIU — Don Shumway of Auburn won the 20th annual Clallam Bay/Sekiu Halibut Derby on Sunday. Shumway caught a 44.5-pound fish, which garnered him a… Continue reading

Don Shumway

WEEKEND REWIND: Commencement ceremonies planned across the Peninsula this month

Commencement ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula this month. Here is the schedule: Friday, June 3 ■ 5 p.m. — Quileute Tribal School,… Continue reading

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WEEKEND REWIND: Olympic Hot Springs Road repair plans under review

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Plans for a long-term temporary bridge to span a washout on Olympic Hot Springs Road have been completed and are under… Continue reading

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Kenny Riggs of Port Angeles is all smiles as he holds the 78.7-pound halibut he landed off of Ediz Hook on Sunday to win the $5

WEEKEND REWIND: Port Angeles’ Kenny Riggs wins 16th annual halibut derby [Updated: with prize winners]

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles angler Kenny Riggs landed a 78.7-pound halibut to take the $5,000 top prize in the Port Angeles Salmon Club's 16th… Continue reading

Kenny Riggs of Port Angeles is all smiles as he holds the 78.7-pound halibut he landed off of Ediz Hook on Sunday to win the $5

WEEKEND REWIND: Traffic delays planned as roadway work begins on three North Olympic Peninsula highways

Drivers can expects delays at both ends of the North Olympic Peninsula this month. Today and Thursday, drivers can expect up to 20-minute daytime delays… Continue reading

WEEKEND: 37th annual Chili Cook-off Sunday at Jefferson County Fairgrounds; horseshoe competition starts at 1 p.m.

PORT TOWNSEND — The 37th annual Chili Cook-Off will take place Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The gates will open at 12:30 p.m. at… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Berries and beach walks on the Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 3. A workshop about preserving berries in Sequim and guided beach walks in Port Townsend are among… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Last contra dance of the season Saturday at Black Diamond Community Hall

PORT ANGELES — The Black Diamond Community Hall will host the last contra dance of the season this Saturday. The dance at the hall at… Continue reading

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Runners warming up for North Olympic Discovery Marathon; Event expo, children’s race scheduled Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Runners from 30 states and a number of foreign countries — including Denmark, France and Canada — will take part in Sunday's… Continue reading

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.

2ND UPDATE: No bomb found at Port Angeles residence; evacuated neighbors allowed back in homes

PORT ANGELES — Investigators found components that possibly could be used in an explosive device but no actual bomb in an apartment at 1019 W.… Continue reading

Keith Nestor of the Washington State Patrol bomb squad prepares a robotic vehicle to enter an apartment at 1019 W. 18th St.
Veteran Master Gardeners

Advice on growing vegetables set during quick garden walk in Port Angeles on June 10

PORT ANGELES — What vegetables should be planted now? How can you conserve water in the vegetable garden? What is eating the leaves of your… Continue reading

Veteran Master Gardeners

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Motorized mayhem tonight, Saturday in Port Angeles . . . Fun run Saturday in Forks . . . Forks football players seeking odd jobs

Motorized mayhem in Port Angeles PORT ANGELES — American Thunder, a monster truck thrill show, roars into the Clallam County Fairgrounds tonight and Saturday. Monster… Continue reading

Free admission to state parks this Saturday

Entry will be free into state parks on two days this month, including this coming Saturday. Visitors will not need to display a Discover Pass… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Monday deadline for female veterans conference in Port Townsend . . . and other items

PORT TOWNSEND — The advance registration deadline is Monday for a one-day conference in Port Townsend for female veterans living in Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap… Continue reading

Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will perform free concert Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will present its free Spring Quarter Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The concert — which features performers… Continue reading