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Atreyu Jones, 5, watches at Daisy Acedvado of Olympic Medica Center puts a fake cast on his arm at the Port Angeles School District’s 16th back to school fair for families and students on Saturday at Jefferson Elementary. Free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing were available for students, and health and community resource information was provided for parents. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Haircuts, supplies provided at back to school event

Parents, students pick up resources at Jefferson Elementary School

Atreyu Jones, 5, watches at Daisy Acedvado of Olympic Medica Center puts a fake cast on his arm at the Port Angeles School District’s 16th back to school fair for families and students on Saturday at Jefferson Elementary. Free haircuts, backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing were available for students, and health and community resource information was provided for parents. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Frankie Adamson, 6, of Port Townsend swings his hips to the tunes of local band Intensive Porpoises during the 32nd Port Townsend Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Uptown street fair

Frankie Adamson, 6, of Port Townsend swings his hips to the tunes of local band Intensive Porpoises during the 32nd Port Townsend Uptown Street Fair… Continue reading

Frankie Adamson, 6, of Port Townsend swings his hips to the tunes of local band Intensive Porpoises during the 32nd Port Townsend Uptown Street Fair on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Should President Joe Biden be impeached for abuse of power and obstruction?

Should President Joe Biden be impeached for abuse of power and obstruction?… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2024
Sarah Scagliotti.

Youth development leader hired at Olympic Peninsula YMCA

Scagliotti previously worked as a mental health therapist in Jefferson County

Sarah Scagliotti.
Sequim Valley Chapel supports families beyond the funeral arrangements with a range of grief support services.

Navigating loss with compassion and care

Sequim Valley Chapel offers personalized support for grieving families.

Sequim Valley Chapel supports families beyond the funeral arrangements with a range of grief support services.

Do you plan to watch the Democratic National Convention this week?

Do you plan to watch the Democratic National Convention this week?… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2024
Tim Schilling.

‘Lonesome Road’ author to sign book in Port Angeles

Memoir deals with family struggles, path to priesthood

Tim Schilling.

A GROWING CONCERN: Keep cut flowers fresh as a daisy

NOW THAT AUGUST is finally here, lovely flowers should be everywhere in your garden. Fresh cut flowers bring joy and make every room beautiful. So… Continue reading

Expenses outpacing revenues for Port of Port Townsend

Boat Haven, RV camping, moorage down from last year

LETTER: Can’t prove rising oceans

In U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer’s newsletter, he is happy about the funding he helped procure to protect against rising sea levels on Washington’s coast. NOAA… Continue reading

LETTER: Fix potholes

I’m wondering if the city of Port Angeles has lost its marbles. Things are bad enough, dodging the potholes and broken asphalt on the already-narrow… Continue reading

LETTER: Pay county employees

On July 11, I attended the Teamsters Local Union 589 meeting with Clallam County employees. It was the worst meeting of its kind I’ve ever… Continue reading

LETTER: Road projects

The letter, “Road Work,” (PDN, Aug. 10) hit the nail on the head. Before, I had no problem with the traffic lights or curbs downtown,… Continue reading

LETTER: Wrong on climate change

You might think, since rising ocean level and ever-stronger hurricanes and tornadoes threaten all of southern Florida, including Mar A Lago, that Mr. Trump would… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

An aerial view of the 2620 Road fire taken by state Department of Natural Resources personnel. (Department of Natural Resources)

Wildfire spreads to 445 acres

Poor visibility grounds aircraft fighting blaze

An aerial view of the 2620 Road fire taken by state Department of Natural Resources personnel. (Department of Natural Resources)

Have you ever had to evacuate due to an emergency or disaster?

Have you ever had to evacuate due to an emergency or disaster?… Continue reading

  • Aug 16, 2024

ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘You that are simple, turn in here!’

SOMETIMES, WE, THE people, can get off track; we lose our collective way, and not know what we’re about. We can forget what exactly it… Continue reading

Conductor and artistic director Jonathan Pasternack is beginning his 10th season leading the Port Angeles Symphony. (Port Angeles Symphony)

Port Angeles conductor poised to celebrate milestone season

Pasternack and soloists part of 12 concerts in Port Angeles, Sequim

Conductor and artistic director Jonathan Pasternack is beginning his 10th season leading the Port Angeles Symphony. (Port Angeles Symphony)

Quilute Tribe awarded grant to expand dental care access

The Quileute Tribal Health Center has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the Arcora Foundation to expand dental care access for American… Continue reading