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Did you vote in your local primary election?… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2017

CYCLING: Saddle up and ride among the lavender

Sequim’s lavender fields aren’t just for a single weekend. Organizers of the fifth Tour de Lavender are inviting locals… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles marina in need of improvements

We enjoy coming into Port Angeles on our sailboat. But seriously, we feel you are missing the boat (pun intended). The Port Angeles Boat Haven… Continue reading

Taylor Shellfish paying $160,000 in racial harassment case

One of the nation’s largest producers of shellfish has agreed to settle allegations of racial harassment against a black maintenance mechanic for $160,000.… Continue reading

LETTER: Trump’s revision to Lincoln quote proves he’s better than everyone else

including the current president — that our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, had a subtle feel for understanding his electorate. The following quote… Continue reading

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Are you having to change your habits to comply with the new distracted-driving law?… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2017
Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing

Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing

Olympic National Park officials are weighing several options to remove or kill mountain goats in… Continue reading

Olympic National Park issues draft mountain goat plan; options include relocation, killing

LETTER: Cal Thomas’ use of partisan think tank research disguished as honest study

Cal Thomas’ July 20 column on the Peninsula Daily News’ Commentary page, “Porking Out On Your Money,” refers to the Federal Aviation Administration through the… Continue reading

LETTER: Cheri Van Hoover has the right stuff for Jefferson Hospital District 2

Cheri Van Hoover is exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the Jefferson County Hospital District 2 board of commissioners. I’m impressed with her thoughtful and clear… Continue reading

LETTER: Get a better understanding of the Family Health and Sexual Health program

The time is coming to send children back to school. There, they will be exposed to the Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) program. The… Continue reading

LETTER: Our vote is with Steve Chinn as Clallam Fire District 3 commissioner

We support the election of Steve Chinn as a Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioner. Steve is a dedicated leader. He goes over and above… Continue reading

LETTER: When we protest against abortion, we’re doing it out of love — for everyone

Why do you suppose Christians get so wrapped up in the abortion issue? I was even told by a protester who was supporting Planned Parenthood… Continue reading

Elizabeth Huston, who grew up in Port Angeles, won a $60,000 grant from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in June to execute a presentation of KLANG, Karl Stockhausen’s unfinished and final cycle of 21 compositions, in Philadelphia. (Daniel Mezick)

Peninsula native to undertake 14-hour piece

Port Angeles nurtured her appreciation of alternative, avant-garde art. Bellingham affirmed her love of modern harp music. And now Philadelphia has granted… Continue reading

Elizabeth Huston, who grew up in Port Angeles, won a $60,000 grant from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in June to execute a presentation of KLANG, Karl Stockhausen’s unfinished and final cycle of 21 compositions, in Philadelphia. (Daniel Mezick)

Port Townsend Stand Down to offer services to those who served

Like those who served, Voices for Veterans seeks to provide a trusted service year after year — one that’s deserving of its… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man killed in wreck with log truck on Highway 112; several hurt in second wreck

A Port Angeles man who died when his pickup collided with a log truck on state Highway 112 was described as generous… Continue reading

An empty log truck blocks state Highway 112 at Wasankari Road west of Port Angeles after colliding with a pickup truck Friday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

In its 43rd year, internationally attended Jazz Port Townsend will feature three mainstage concerts tonight and Saturday. And that doesn’t include the… Continue reading

Jazz Port Townsend presents music all over town

Car show, veterans standdown this coming week on Peninsula

A legal justice fundraiser, a car show and a veterans stand down are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

LETTER: Lack of traffic control during Sequim Lavender Weekend created dangerous situation

A very bad traffic congestion situation was created this past weekend during the 2017 Sequim Lavender Weekend at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and… Continue reading

LETTER: Lee Whetham’s fine qualities should make him shoo-in for another council term

Through my participation on the Port Angeles Utility Advisory Committee, I work with one of our current City Council members, Lee Whetham. I have found… Continue reading

Jorge Baron, executive director of Northwest Immigration Rights Project, will speak at the Clallam-Jefferson Pro Bono Lawyers’ fundraiser.

Panel to discuss immigration rights

The attorney who challenged President Donald Trump’s travel ban, the executive director of the Northwest Immigration Rights Project and an award-winning immigration… Continue reading

Jorge Baron, executive director of Northwest Immigration Rights Project, will speak at the Clallam-Jefferson Pro Bono Lawyers’ fundraiser.