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LETTER: Rescue bill applause

I was very proud to be a Democrat when President Joe Biden signed the pandemic rescue bill. The new law does far more than give… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2021
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“Miss Lillian: More than a President’s Mother,” is a new documentary film inspired by Carol Swarbrick Dries of Sequim’s one-woman show. The movie is part of the online Cinejoy film festival this Saturday through 
March 30.
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“Miss Lillian: More than a President’s Mother,” is a new documentary film inspired by Carol Swarbrick Dries of Sequim’s one-woman show. The movie is part of the online Cinejoy film festival this Saturday through 
March 30.
Tammy Ann Leask pleaded guilty Wednesday to four rape charges. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Paraeducator to be sentenced for child rape next month

A former Quillayute Valley School District paraeducator who pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of second-degree child rape could serve up to… Continue reading

Tammy Ann Leask pleaded guilty Wednesday to four rape charges. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

Plan for delays on U.S. Highway 101 near Siebert Creek

Construction to improve fish passage along U.S. Highway 101 at Siebert Creek between Sequim and Port Angeles is expected to cause traffic delays later this… Continue reading

Soroptimist speaker offers insurance information

Sequim attorney Deborah Nelson will present “What You Need to Know About Insurance to Keep You and Your Family Safe” at noon… Continue reading

Vaccination appointments open now for the next tier

Those in the Phase 1B2 category for COVID-19 vaccinations are now able to schedule appointments at clinics across the North Olympic Peninsula. The tier of… Continue reading

After COVID weighed

If all take precautions, area could be free of virus by summer

Port Townsend Film Festival board member Rafael Urquia and Executive Director Janette Force, seen during the 2019 festival, will get together virtually for “A Toast to the Future,” a free online event Thursday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Toast to the Future’ premieres short film

Former festival guests speak in feature

Port Townsend Film Festival board member Rafael Urquia and Executive Director Janette Force, seen during the 2019 festival, will get together virtually for “A Toast to the Future,” a free online event Thursday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County to argue against trust lands lawsuit

State Supreme Court asks to include all of public as beneficiaries

Meiqi Liang 
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DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A year of transformation — in place

The post stopped me in the middle of my scrolling. Here was Meiqi Liang, a young woman who had impressed me with her grace —… Continue reading

Meiqi Liang 
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Former corrections officer headed for prison

PA man pleads guilty to child molestation, pornography

Hagen set to speak today

Jennifer Hagen will present “Quileute Indian Tribe: Marine Resource Protection and Research” at 4 p.m. today. The free, online presentation is sponsored… Continue reading

Rebecca Eller and her daughter, Bailey, 6, both of Fort Worth, Texas, pick their way through the rock along the bank of the Elwha River in Olympic National Park west of Port Angeles on Tuesday. They were returning from an excursion along the river’s edge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Measured steps

Rebecca Eller and her daughter, Bailey, 6, both of Fort Worth, Texas, pick their way through the rock along the bank of the Elwha River… Continue reading

Rebecca Eller and her daughter, Bailey, 6, both of Fort Worth, Texas, pick their way through the rock along the bank of the Elwha River in Olympic National Park west of Port Angeles on Tuesday. They were returning from an excursion along the river’s edge. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: A history of whaling continued

Last week, we reviewed the industrial slaughter that pushed our large whales to the brink of extinction. As whales became harder to find, their renderings… Continue reading

Danette Grady, on left, receives a $350 donation from Shelli Robb Kahler, vice-president of Sound Community Bank’s Sequim Village and Sequim Creekside branch offices, to assist with the care of rescued animals at the Peninsula Friends of Animals’ cageless, no-kill shelter. 

Grady is the executive director of the animal welfare organization.

Peninsula Friends of Animals receives donation

Danette Grady, left, receives a $350 donation from Shelli Robb Kahler, vice president of Sound Community Bank’s Sequim Village and Sequim Creekside branch offices, to… Continue reading

Danette Grady, on left, receives a $350 donation from Shelli Robb Kahler, vice-president of Sound Community Bank’s Sequim Village and Sequim Creekside branch offices, to assist with the care of rescued animals at the Peninsula Friends of Animals’ cageless, no-kill shelter. 

Grady is the executive director of the animal welfare organization.
FILE- This March 12, 2021, file photo released by Portland Police Bureau shows smashed windows left behind by people inside the perimeter of a march by a group of about 100 hundred protesters Friday night in Portland, Ore. Portland Mayor Wheeler on Monday, Mach 15, 2021 called for an end to violence and property destruction after businesses were damaged over the weekend. Oregon's largest city has seen a series of often violent protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Portland Police Department via AP, File)

Portland leaders condemn ongoing violence by ‘anarchists’

Leaders and elected officials are demanding an end to violence, criminal destruction and intimidation… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2021
  • By Sara Cline The Associated Press/Report for America
  • Regional News
FILE- This March 12, 2021, file photo released by Portland Police Bureau shows smashed windows left behind by people inside the perimeter of a march by a group of about 100 hundred protesters Friday night in Portland, Ore. Portland Mayor Wheeler on Monday, Mach 15, 2021 called for an end to violence and property destruction after businesses were damaged over the weekend. Oregon's largest city has seen a series of often violent protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Portland Police Department via AP, File)
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Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREP SPORTS: Coaches, players prepare for Phase 3

There will be hoops, grappling in the spring

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Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.
Nan Evans visited Port Townsend’s Quimper Wildlife Corridor this week in anticipation of hosting the Conservation Breakfast, a free online event presented by the Jefferson Land Trust on Thursday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Quimper wildlife refuge topic of breakfast

Variety of speakers scheduled for online discussion

Nan Evans visited Port Townsend’s Quimper Wildlife Corridor this week in anticipation of hosting the Conservation Breakfast, a free online event presented by the Jefferson Land Trust on Thursday morning. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Skykomish River hatchery to rely on native steelhead trout

Officials said a fish hatchery for the Skykomish River will stop importing steelhead trout from the Columbia River and instead rely on native… Continue reading

Lori DeLorm

Three vie for Clallam Conservation District board seat

Applications for Clallam, Jefferson appointed positions to be accepted through March 31

Lori DeLorm