Peninsula Daily News

NEWS BRIEFS: Discipleship seminar offered in Sequim this weekend . . . and other items

SEQUIM — A Biblical discipleship seminar will be offered at Dungeness Community Church, 45 Eberle Way, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from… Continue reading

Farmer education workshops scheduled to start March 23 in Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND — WSU Extension and the WSDA Small Farm and Direct Marketing Program are offering three workshops for fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crop… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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North Olympic Peninsula newspapers join debate coalition

SEATTLE — The Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum are among the news agencies that have joined the Washington State Debate Coalition. Seattle… Continue reading

Plugged culvert leads to sewer sludge spill on Port Ludlow beach

PORT LUDLOW — Olympic Water and Sewer is warning residents to avoid contact with the water in Port Ludlow Bay after water containing treated sewer… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: PlayFest 20 continues this weekend in Port Townsend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 11. PORT TOWNSEND — “An Evening with Darrah Cloud” will be presented tonight during the second weekend… Continue reading

A video interview with author Naomi Klein will be shown Saturday at the Port Townsend Library. — Kourosh Keshiri ()

WEEKEND: Video interview with Community Read book author set Saturday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A video interview with Naomi Klein, the author of the book featured in this month’s Community Read, will be presented at 2… Continue reading

A video interview with author Naomi Klein will be shown Saturday at the Port Townsend Library. — Kourosh Keshiri ()

Plugged culvert leads to sewer sludge spill on Port Ludlow beach

PORT LUDLOW — Olympic Water and Sewer is warning residents to avoid contact with the water in Port Ludlow Bay after water containing treated sewer… Continue reading

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Zika virus infection confirmed in Clallam resident; woman has recovered from illness and outbreak called unlikely

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam Department of Health and Human Services reported today that it has confirmed a Zika virus infection in a county resident.… Continue reading

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Madison shakes off illness, leads Alaska-Anchorage to conference title . . . St. Paddy’s Fun Run . . . Gymnasts excel . . . Swimmers successful

Madison and Seawolves win league title LACEY — Port Angeles High School graduate Jessica Madison played through sickness and helped the University of Alaska-Anchorage women’s… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Mail fraud information presentation set Friday in Sequim . . . and other items

SEQUIM — U.S. Postal Inspector Justin Lothyan will talk about how to avoid mail fraud at the Shipley Center at 1 p.m. Friday. The free… Continue reading

Registration open for suicide-prevention workshop starting April 20 in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Registration is being accepted now for a two-day workshop on suicide prevention. The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop will be from… Continue reading

Tickets available for Olympic Peninsula Humane Society’s fundraiser on April 30

PORT ANGELES — Tickets are available for the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society's annual dinner and auction, Meowgaritas and Mutts, set for Saturday, April 30. Tickets… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Youth wrestling starts Tuesday in Sequim . . . Baseball and softball tryouts . . . and more

EDITOR'S NOTE: Updated to correct Jessica Madison's year in school from junior to senior. Sequim Mat Rats wresting starting next week SEQUIM — Sequim Mat… Continue reading

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Emmett Oliver, Quinault Nation’s eldest member and Paddle to Seattle founder, dies at age 102

TAHOLAH — The founder of the 1989 Paddle to Seattle and oldest member of the Quinault Nation has died at the age of 102. Emmett… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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Master gardener will detail causes behind yellowing leaves in Thursday talk in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Veteran Master Gardener Muriel Nesbitt will help home gardeners diagnose plant problems exhibited by yellowing leaves at noon Thursday. The free one-hour… Continue reading

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