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A young Roosevelt elk searches for food among the ferns which flourish along the Hoh River. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Hoh Campground closed temporarily due to rutting elk

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The Hoh Campground will be closed to overnight use starting at noon today because the elk are in rut. The campground… Continue reading

A young Roosevelt elk searches for food among the ferns which flourish along the Hoh River. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County

Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County

PORT ANGELES — A man arrested in Sequim on a felony warrant from San Diego, Calif., remained in the Clallam County jail Wednesday on $1… Continue reading

Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County
Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal

Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal

SILVERDALE — The U.S. Navy has released its final environmental impact statement on its proposals for use of sonar and explosives for training and testing… Continue reading

Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal

NEWS BRIEFS: Japanese students to visit Port Angeles through Monday . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — A delegation of students and their chaperones have arrived from Mutsu City, Japan, for a short visit to Port Angeles. The Tanabu… Continue reading

Port Angeles on course for second year of motel taxes record

Port Angeles on course for second year of motel taxes record

PORT ANGELES — This year could be this town's best ever for the second-place winner in the national “Best Town Ever” contest. Perhaps buoyed by… Continue reading

Port Angeles on course for second year of motel taxes record
Sequim's Gavin Velarde leaves Coupeville defenders in his wake as he dances along the sideline last month. George Leinonen/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim facing road test with postseason implications; other area previews

BELFAIR — Sequim's postseason hopes will either receive a boost or take a hit in tonight's game at North Mason. The Wolves (1-1, 3-1) are… Continue reading

Sequim's Gavin Velarde leaves Coupeville defenders in his wake as he dances along the sideline last month. George Leinonen/for Peninsula Daily News
Five Sequim runners

PREP SPORTS: Sequim boys and girls teams sweep cross country meet with Port Angeles and Port Townsend; other area reports

PORT TOWNSEND — Sequim teams swept all three cross country races against area foes Port Angeles and Port Townsend at Port Townsend Golf Club. The… Continue reading

Five Sequim runners

Sequim schools set tour, forums about proposed bond measure; events to start Tuesday

SEQUIM — The Sequim School District plans a guided walking tour of school facilities and three public forums on its proposed $49.3 million school construction… Continue reading

WEEKEND: A dinner-auction and more on Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 9. A dinner and auction and an Art Blast party are among the activities planned on the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Brew Fest to raise funds for children’s food program in Port Ludlow on Saturday

PORT LUDLOW — A celebration of local beer will enrich adult palates while raising money for the Backpacks for Kids Weekend Nutrition program. Brew Fest… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Clallam Transit to fete its 35th year with presentation Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit will celebrate its 35th anniversary Sunday. A public presentation will be held at The Gateway transit center downtown at 11… Continue reading

Jack Merrick

WEEKEND: Forks celebrates timber heritage with Hickory Shirt/Heritage Days festival this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 9. FORKS — Hickory Shirt/Heritage Days ramps up for a weekend of high school football, an arts… Continue reading

Jack Merrick
Casey MacGill

WEEKEND: Hapa-haole pair to perform at Port Townsend’s Key City Playhouse Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The sound of vintage Hawaiian jazz will fill the snug Key City Playhouse as Casey MacGill and Orville Johnson, specialists in what's… Continue reading

Casey MacGill
Dave Stringer will lead a kirtan concert at Port Townsend's Madrona MindBody Institute this Sunday.

WEEKEND: Kirtan concert on tap Sunday in Port Townsend’s Madrona MindBody Institute

PORT TOWNSEND — Dave Stringer, a performer who blends traditional Indian instruments with American gospel music and the harmonies of Appalachia, is coming to the… Continue reading

Dave Stringer will lead a kirtan concert at Port Townsend's Madrona MindBody Institute this Sunday.

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Library marks Carnegie building’s 102nd anniversary today

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 9. PORT TOWNSEND — The 102nd anniversary of the opening of the Carnegie building that is now… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Volunteers sought for butterfly bush removal at Morse Creek on Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Salmon Coalition seeks volunteers for a weed-removal party at Morse Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers… Continue reading

Melanie Stambaugh

WEEKEND: Young politician to speak at Jefferson County GOP Oktoberfest on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — State Rep. Melanie Stambaugh, R-Puyallup, will be the guest speaker at the GOP Oktoberfest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Melanie Stambaugh
Gloria Lamson

Artist to speak about new show at Peninsula College today

PORT ANGELES — “Life Stream,” an art installation created by Gloria Lamson of Port Townsend, awaits visitors at the PUB Gallery of Art at Peninsula… Continue reading

Gloria Lamson
Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at ‘The Bear’ in Sequim

WEEKDAY BREAKFAST CUSTOMERS at the Black Bear Diner in Sequim are getting something FREE with their entrée. Can you guess what that is? Read more… Continue reading

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim
Marc and Pat Thomsen

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Vintage shop now open in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — Stage Right Vintage Outfitters is now open at 106 N. Laurel St. This vintage shop, which opened Sept. 26, specializes in mid-century… Continue reading

Marc and Pat Thomsen