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ELECTION UPDATE — Discovery Bay fire district bond passes after second count of ballots

PORT TOWNSEND — A $530,000 bond to replace a Discovery Bay Fire & Rescue station has passed. The bond measure, which appeared to be failing… Continue reading

Artist, historian to tell of influential painter Wednesday in Port Ludlow

PORT LUDLOW — Gary Faigin, co-founder and artistic director of Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, will discuss a “bad boy” of art at the… Continue reading

Fire in Port Ludlow deemed accidental

PORT LUDLOW — A house fire in Port Ludlow was determined to be accidental. The owners of the two-story log cabin got out of the… Continue reading

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WANTED: Clallam heroes for Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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WANTED: Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Clallam Bay Library celebrates Valentine’s Day early today with full slate of events

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Feb. 12. CLALLAM BAY — The Clallam Bay Library will celebrate Valentine's Day a little early, with events… Continue reading

Performers from Hamilton's Hansel and Gretel in September 2014

WEEKEND: Hamilton Elementary students in Port Angeles to perform in Missoula Children’s Theatre performances tonight, Saturday

Today and tonight refer to Friday, Feb. 12. PORT ANGELES — Hamilton Elementary School’s performance of “The Jungle Book,” produced and directed by Missoula (Mont.)… Continue reading

Performers from Hamilton's Hansel and Gretel in September 2014
(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Peninsula wineries pair red wine and chocolate with annual tour set to start Saturday

Ten artisan wineries and cideries from Chimacum to Port Angeles will celebrate the beginning of the end of winter during the two-weekend Red Wine &… Continue reading

(Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Valentine’s Day to be celebrated across Peninsula with myriad events

Activities celebrating love are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula in honor of Valentine's Day on Sunday. Here is the list: PORT ANGELES Singing valentines… Continue reading

AAUW Port Townsend plans silent auction for Feb. 20

PORT TOWNSEND — An array of new or gently used items and special experiences will be up for bid at AAUW Port Townsend's annual silent… Continue reading

The family of Jaime Campos poses with Port Angeles High School Leadership students. From left in front row are Maracella

Benefit talent show Friday to aid Port Angeles family

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles High School Leadership Class will host its seventh annual Benefit & Talent Show on Friday. The show will be… Continue reading

The family of Jaime Campos poses with Port Angeles High School Leadership students. From left in front row are Maracella

Haggen auction rescheduled anew for Feb. 22

The auction of Haggen’s core stores, which includes a store in Port Angeles, has been rescheduled once again. The new time and date for the… Continue reading

The state Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on state Highway 112 at milepost 36.2 due to slide activity. (Department of Transportation)

NEWS BRIEFS: Speed limit cut temporarily to 25 mph on portion of Highway 112 due to slide activity . . . and other items

JOYCE — The state Department of Transportation has temporarily cut the speed limit in a slide-prone area of state Highway 112 west of Twin. The… Continue reading

The state Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on state Highway 112 at milepost 36.2 due to slide activity. (Department of Transportation)
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Police: Burglar enters Port Angeles house while residents sleep

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police are seeking a person who burgled a house while the residents slept. At 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, police received a… Continue reading

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WANTED: Clallam heroes for Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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WANTED: Jefferson County heroes for Heart of Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Long-standing swim records fall . . . Sequim skate park fundraiser . . . and more

Long-standing Port Angeles Swim Club records fall PORT ANGELES — Two Port Angeles Swim Club members broke 41-year-old records at the January Challenge Meet at… Continue reading

Entries due March 18 for River & Ocean Film Festival in Forks

FORKS — Entries are being accepted for filmmakers looking to take part in the third annual River & Ocean Film Festival. Short films must be… Continue reading

Clallam County Election workers Susan Johnson

SPECIAL ELECTION: Sequim, Chimacum school bonds losing in first count; Port Townsend bond wins handily

The Sequim School District's proposed $54 million construction bond was losing in the first count of special election ballots Tuesday night, while a bond for… Continue reading

Clallam County Election workers Susan Johnson
Bicyclist Mark Langeberg of Sequim takes a break on the original main span over the Dungeness River at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim on Tuesday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()

Trail detour to be in place during temporary Railroad Bridge closure starting Monday

SEQUIM — Railroad Bridge will be closed beginning Monday for up to five weeks to allow ramp and redecking work. The action will close the… Continue reading

Bicyclist Mark Langeberg of Sequim takes a break on the original main span over the Dungeness River at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim on Tuesday. — Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News ()