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Now that pennies will no longer be minted, what will you do with the pennies you have?

While we are experiencing technical difficulties, look for the poll to pop up in your browser window. Thank you for your patience! Now that pennies… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2025
The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)

Paddle Journey, Forever Twilight earn top awards at conference

About 40,000 people, more than 100 canoes visit Lower Elwha Tribe

The Washington Festival and Events Association’s 2025 Pacific Northwest Summit Award winners were presented Oct. 30 at the WFEA Awards Dinner and Auction in the Regency Ballroom in Bellevue. The event of the year award in the small market category was the Lower Elwha Canoe Paddle, accepted by tribal chair Frances Charles. (Shanna Paxton Photography)
Curt Queyrouze.

First Fed CEO to focus on community banking

Queyrouze says bank needs to ‘regain that trust and respect’

Curt Queyrouze.
First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed

Why community banking still matters: A conversation with First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze

In an age of digital innovation and financial giants, community banks continue to stand out by building strong relationships and investing where it matters most… Continue reading

First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed
Photo courtesy Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula/ There was no shortage of enthusiastic bidders during the live auction at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula's annual fundraiser held Saturday night, Nov. 8 in Sequim.

Record-breaking $781,500 raised at Boys Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula’s Annual Auction

Event took place in Sequim on Saturday, Nov. 8

Photo courtesy Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula/ There was no shortage of enthusiastic bidders during the live auction at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula's annual fundraiser held Saturday night, Nov. 8 in Sequim.

Are you worried that ongoing air travel issues may impact your holiday plans?

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  • Nov 12, 2025
Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Community honors veterans with music, recognition

Ceremony hosted at PAHS auditorium instead of hangar on Ediz Hook

Retired Capt. John Hakanson of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps speaks about his military experience on Tuesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Port Angeles High School auditorium. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Do you think this season’s Seahawks team is good enough to make it to the Super Bowl?

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  • Nov 11, 2025
Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday. Soroptimists were even selling their annual Elegant Gourmet Coupon Book for $10. They can also be purchased at Blackbird Coffee House, Fogtown Coffee Bar, Jim’s Pharmacy, Odyssey Book Store, Sweet Spot Sequim and Sequim Shoe Repair. More than a dozen vendors filled the building for holiday shoppers. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Craft fair

Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday.… Continue reading

Gwyn Gallis, left, helps Pauline Olsen at the Soroptimist booth at the Port Angeles Senior and Community Center during a holiday craft fair on Saturday. Soroptimists were even selling their annual Elegant Gourmet Coupon Book for $10. They can also be purchased at Blackbird Coffee House, Fogtown Coffee Bar, Jim’s Pharmacy, Odyssey Book Store, Sweet Spot Sequim and Sequim Shoe Repair. More than a dozen vendors filled the building for holiday shoppers. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
“My Heart Is Good” co-authors Ron Charles, left, and Josh Wisniewski, on the shore west of Port Angeles near Deep Creek, will discuss their new book at three public events. (Empty Bowl Press)

‘My Heart Is Good’ tells ‘an untold story’

Book focuses on tribal leader who worked on fishing rights

“My Heart Is Good” co-authors Ron Charles, left, and Josh Wisniewski, on the shore west of Port Angeles near Deep Creek, will discuss their new book at three public events. (Empty Bowl Press)
The Hung Dance ensemble will bring its performance titled “Birdy” to Field Arts & Events Hall on Wednesday. (K2 Tsai)

Hung Dance to fly into Field Hall with ‘Birdy’

Eight-person ensemble blends contemporary dance with tai chi

The Hung Dance ensemble will bring its performance titled “Birdy” to Field Arts & Events Hall on Wednesday. (K2 Tsai)

Should the US Supreme Court halt an order to fully fund food stamps benefits for 42 million Americans?

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  • Nov 10, 2025

Attorney assigned in murder case

Five-day trial now set for Dec. 15

Dale Allen Jaff, at left with his defense attorney Alex Stalker, will is scheduled to go to trial in January for allegedly robbing Kitsap Bank in Sequim in April. (Clallam County Superior Court)

Sequim bank robbery trial now set for January

Port Hadlock man pleaded not guilty in May

Dale Allen Jaff, at left with his defense attorney Alex Stalker, will is scheduled to go to trial in January for allegedly robbing Kitsap Bank in Sequim in April. (Clallam County Superior Court)

Are you, or an immediate family member, a veteran?

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  • Nov 9, 2025

A GROWING CONCERN: Twinkle, twinkle little garden

WELL, AS EVERYONE now can see (or not), darkness is setting in every day now. It is dark by 5 p.m., which sets a perfect… Continue reading

Steve Burke.

Auditors: PA pool lacks controls

Report: Director benefitted financially over 6-year period

Steve Burke.

LETTER: Defining ‘great’

President Donald Trump has pledged to make America great, but he has never, to my knowledge, defined greatness. Here are some dos and don’ts for… Continue reading

LETTER: Thoughtful trade policy

For decades, the strength of American manufacturing has been built on open access to global markets and the steady reduction of trade barriers. U.S. industries… Continue reading

Community Services Director Melody Sky Weaver at the Port Townsend Carnegie Library. The library will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The library was opened in 1913 and the gift is to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend, Port Angeles libraries to receive $10K as part of celebration

Corporation to provide funding in honor of country’s 250th birthday

Community Services Director Melody Sky Weaver at the Port Townsend Carnegie Library. The library will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The library was opened in 1913 and the gift is to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)