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Two rescued from boat fire off Paradise Bay

Two people were rescued early Friday afternoon from a boat fire about three miles off of Paradise Bay, East Jefferson Fire Rescue… Continue reading

FILE - In this handout photo taken from video released by Prigozhin Press Service on Friday, March 3, 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group military company, addresses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking him to withdraw the remaining Ukrainian forces from Bakhmut to save their lives, at an unspecified location in Ukraine. Prigozhin's criticism of the top military brass is in stark contrast with more than two decades of rigidly controlled rule by President Vladimir Putin without any sign of infighting among his top lieutenants. (Prigozhin Press Service via AP, File)

Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered Russia city

The owner of the Wagner private military contractor made his most direct challenge to the Kremlin yet on Friday,… Continue reading

FILE - In this handout photo taken from video released by Prigozhin Press Service on Friday, March 3, 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group military company, addresses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking him to withdraw the remaining Ukrainian forces from Bakhmut to save their lives, at an unspecified location in Ukraine. Prigozhin's criticism of the top military brass is in stark contrast with more than two decades of rigidly controlled rule by President Vladimir Putin without any sign of infighting among his top lieutenants. (Prigozhin Press Service via AP, File)

Do you agree with deporting dangerous and/or criminal people as a priority over others?

Do you agree with deporting dangerous and/or criminal people as a priority over others?… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2023
Clallam County 4-H participants Cole Anderson, left, and Zoey Van Gordon practice judging and evaluating Boer goats at a practice session for the state Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday in Moses Lake. Last year’s team of Anderson, Van Gordon, Asha Swanberg and Lukas Teague won first place in the team competition. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County 4-H participants Cole Anderson, left, and Zoey Van Gordon practice judging and evaluating Boer goats at a practice session for the state Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday in Moses Lake. Last year’s team of Anderson, Van Gordon, Asha Swanberg and Lukas Teague won first place in the team competition. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: A growing problem: The church and domestic violence

THE CHURCH IS too often implicated in and guilty of putting domestic violence on the backs of those abused (often but not always women) and… Continue reading

LETTER:Shared crisis

Olympic Medical Center (OMC) is in financial crisis and that means all of us are in crisis. We are an isolated senior citizen community in… Continue reading

Would you eat chicken made from lab-cultivated cells?

Would you eat chicken made from lab-cultivated cells?… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2023

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Summer sports camps on the Peninsula

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Clallam County approves homelessness funding

Clallam County Commissioners approved $1.4 million in funding agreements with nine area organizations to provide homeless services. The homelessness funding approved Tuesday… Continue reading

LETTER:Dislikes Biden

A recent writer (“His Accomplishments,” PDN, June 13) was perplexed as to why Biden doesn’t have the support she thinks he should. She listed some… Continue reading

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Andrew Lumm, as a pirate, and Rivers Maynard, as Peter Pan, face off with their swords in a pose reminiscent of one of the scenes in Sequim Acrobatics’ upcoming production, “Neverland,” set to be performed this Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Sequim High School auditorium.

Sequim Acrobats to splash, soar in ‘Neverland’

Sequim Acrobatics Academy performers have been working for a year to bring a “jaw dropping, thrilling experience” to audiences, according to Alicia Laxson,… Continue reading

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Andrew Lumm, as a pirate, and Rivers Maynard, as Peter Pan, face off with their swords in a pose reminiscent of one of the scenes in Sequim Acrobatics’ upcoming production, “Neverland,” set to be performed this Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Sequim High School auditorium.

Will Hunter Biden’s guilty plea on federal tax offenses affect President Joe Biden’s re-election chances?

Will Hunter Biden's guilty plea on federal tax offenses affect President Joe Biden's re-election chances?… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2023
From left, mother Alicia Ferro-May, Conner Ferro-May, sister Chloe Ferro-May and stepfather Rich Albaugh celebrate Crescent senior Conner Ferro-May signing a letter of intent to participate in track and field at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Ore. (Crescent High School)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Ferro-May signs with Mount Hood CC

Crescent senior Conner Ferro-May signed a letter of intent last week to join the track and field team for Mount Hood Community College… Continue reading

From left, mother Alicia Ferro-May, Conner Ferro-May, sister Chloe Ferro-May and stepfather Rich Albaugh celebrate Crescent senior Conner Ferro-May signing a letter of intent to participate in track and field at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Ore. (Crescent High School)

LETTER:Go to work

Our governor recently visited our town. He praised the facilities he visited, saying we were pumping on all cylinders, citing the college’s effort to train… Continue reading

LETTER:Wants shooting ranges

Want to set off a fire storm from the left? Mention “gun range” and watch them melt down. What a terrible idea, they would say,… Continue reading

Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb's Slough outside of St. John, in Whitman County. Live Wire made it to the final eight in both the 800 and unlimited classes of the jet sprint boat races. Sprint boat racing returns to the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles on July 29-30 and Sept. 9-10. (Olivia Harnack/Whitman County Gazette)

SPRINT BOAT: Live Wire team competes in St. John races

Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb’s Slough outside of St.… Continue reading

Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb's Slough outside of St. John, in Whitman County. Live Wire made it to the final eight in both the 800 and unlimited classes of the jet sprint boat races. Sprint boat racing returns to the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles on July 29-30 and Sept. 9-10. (Olivia Harnack/Whitman County Gazette)

Should the US continue to push China for better communications between both countries’ militaries?

Should the US continue to push China for better communications between both countries' militaries?… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2023
Noah Erickson, 2, snips a flower head with the help of his father, Chris Erickson of Port Angeles, while making a solstice crown headdress during the Summertide Solstice Art Festival on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and adjoining Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park. The event served as a celebration of the coming of summer with a variety of food, music and outdoor activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Artists, poets ring in beginning of new season

Solstice event draws in families for arts exhibitions

Noah Erickson, 2, snips a flower head with the help of his father, Chris Erickson of Port Angeles, while making a solstice crown headdress during the Summertide Solstice Art Festival on Saturday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center and adjoining Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park. The event served as a celebration of the coming of summer with a variety of food, music and outdoor activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Local 155 is the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion. From left, back row, are coach Kelly Perry, coach Travis Waddell, coach Mike Mudd, Ian Smithson, Chris Jaynes, Brandt Perry, Jaron Tolliver, Bryce Deleon and coach Jackson Alvord. From left, front row, are Isaac Charles, Felix Gonzales, Carson Waddell, Alik Ross and Ethan Barbre. Not pictured is coach Seth Scofield. (Courtesy photo)

OLYMPIC JUNIOR BABE RUTH: Walk-off double wins title for Local 155

It came down to the wire last week at Volunteer Park with Local 155 taking a 3-2 victory over Athletes Choice on… Continue reading

Local 155 is the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion. From left, back row, are coach Kelly Perry, coach Travis Waddell, coach Mike Mudd, Ian Smithson, Chris Jaynes, Brandt Perry, Jaron Tolliver, Bryce Deleon and coach Jackson Alvord. From left, front row, are Isaac Charles, Felix Gonzales, Carson Waddell, Alik Ross and Ethan Barbre. Not pictured is coach Seth Scofield. (Courtesy photo)

Port of Port Townsend to apply for $2.3 million grant

Dissenting commissioner wants to take more time