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After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Sharing tunes at Fort Worden Commons on Tuesday afternoon are, from left: WB Reid of Seattle, Paul Rangell and son Benny of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Suzy Thompson of Berkeley, Calif. Thompson is a past Artistic Director of the Fiddle Tunes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fiddle tunes

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green… Continue reading

After a three-year hiatus, the popular Fiddle Tunes is back at Centrum with workshops and performances culminating in a Fiddle Tunes finale on Littlefield Green at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday. Sharing tunes at Fort Worden Commons on Tuesday afternoon are, from left: WB Reid of Seattle, Paul Rangell and son Benny of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Suzy Thompson of Berkeley, Calif. Thompson is a past Artistic Director of the Fiddle Tunes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Inslee prohibits Washington State Patrol from aiding abortion investigations

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive instructing the Washington State Patrol to not cooperate with out-of-state abortion investigations, a preemptive move in… Continue reading

Lavender Tour seeking volunteers

The Tour de Lavender cycling event is looking for volunteers to help run the Aug. 6 event along the Olympic Discovery Trail through… Continue reading

New study says decrease in salmon threatens killer whales

Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study… Continue reading

State justices blast racist questioning by prosecutor

The state Supreme Court has unanimously overturned a man’s conviction for assaulting police officers, blasting a series of racist remarks by the prosecutor… Continue reading

Two workers killed after trench collapses in Shoreline

Two workers were killed after a trench collapsed in Shoreline and the slope was too unstable to recover their bodies Monday so efforts… Continue reading

With UCLA and USC leaving for the Big Ten in 2024, what should the Pac-12 do?

With UCLA and USC leaving for the Big Ten in 2024, what should the Pac-12 do?… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2022
Brandon Elliott, right, of Port Angeles, ate 7 1/2 hot dogs to win a contest Monday next to the Wharf in downtown Port Angeles. Richard Wright, left, of Port Angeles finished second and K.T. Nall of Santa Barbara, Calif., placed third. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Hot dogs, apple pie highlight Fourth of July

Contest winners take home cash as part of festivities

Brandon Elliott, right, of Port Angeles, ate 7 1/2 hot dogs to win a contest Monday next to the Wharf in downtown Port Angeles. Richard Wright, left, of Port Angeles finished second and K.T. Nall of Santa Barbara, Calif., placed third. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

What’s your favorite part of the Fourth of July?

What's your favorite part of the Fourth of July?… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2022
First Fed District Branch Manager Jody Copeland and her team members are ready to help you maximize your savings.

Higher Interest Rates are Good News for Savings

Rising mortgage interest rates are making headlines this year. However, higher interest rates are great news for savings. If you have cash to invest, now… Continue reading

First Fed District Branch Manager Jody Copeland and her team members are ready to help you maximize your savings.
Ian Mackay rides his motorized wheelchair on a section of the Olympic Discovery Trail at Robin Hill County Park west of Sequim on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ian Mackay sets wheelchair record

Mouth-controlled ride measures 184.4 miles

Ian Mackay rides his motorized wheelchair on a section of the Olympic Discovery Trail at Robin Hill County Park west of Sequim on Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Please vote

On Monday, June 27, I participated in election observer training at the courthouse. I was very impressed by the painstaking safeguards in place to make… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray winds up against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sunday. Ray struck out 12 batters in a 2-1 Seattle victory. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

SEATTLE MARINERS: It’s the Ray and Julio show in win over A’s

Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas’ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and the Seattle… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray winds up against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sunday. Ray struck out 12 batters in a 2-1 Seattle victory. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Should Midway Metals face criminal charges for the unlawful dumping of solid waste?

Should Midway Metals face criminal charges for the unlawful dumping of solid waste?… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2022
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Best Metabolism Boosters That Work

Boosting your metabolism is the easiest way for you to lose weight. Your metabolism refers to a series of natural bodily processes in which you… Continue reading

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A GROWING CONCERN: Shift summer garden chores into high gear

SINCE I MOVED here 27 years ago, I’ve always heard, “It rains on the Fourth of July … And the next day summer begins!” Well,… Continue reading

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In an effort to clean up its site due in part to illegal dumping, Midway Metals, at 258010 U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, shut down in April 2021 over environmental concerns and an unsightly appearance that prompted Clallam County officials to call it an eyesore.

Criminal action sought for Midway Metals

Sheriff requests charge for illegal dumping

Paul Dunn/Peninsula Daily News
In an effort to clean up its site due in part to illegal dumping, Midway Metals, at 258010 U.S. Highway 101 between Sequim and Port Angeles, shut down in April 2021 over environmental concerns and an unsightly appearance that prompted Clallam County officials to call it an eyesore.

LETTER:Get an education

I graduated with 50 classmates from a rural high school amid the mountains and river valleys of northeast Washington. Though small, it offered a variety… Continue reading

LETTER:Outraged by court

I am outraged at the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. Six of the nine Supreme Court Justices are Catholic, including Chief Justice… Continue reading

LETTER:Party belief

When I heard about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, I immediately thought about all my Republican friends who have told… Continue reading