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Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fossil found in sandstone bluff at Fort Worden

State Parks, Burke museum developing plan for preservation

Margo Karler of Port Townsend looks up at the plaster covers protecting a tusk that was found by hikers on the beach near the Point Wilson lighthouse in March. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ian’s Ride receives volunteer service award

Ian’s Ride has received a Washington State Volunteer Service Award for the Peninsula/Coastal Region. The awards, sponsored by Serve Washington, recognize individuals and… Continue reading

Man pleads not guilty in scamming incident

A Bothell man has pleaded not guilty in Clallam County Superior Court to charges of second-degree extortion and first-degree theft, both with… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Boating coach Eric Lesch, at a whiteboard, explains sailing techniques to a youth sailboat class. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Teenagers learning boating skills through program

Nonprofit funded by grants, agencies and donations

Boating coach Eric Lesch, at a whiteboard, explains sailing techniques to a youth sailboat class. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Makenna O’Keeffe will teach a figure drawing series titled “Queering the Body” at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Queering the Body’ drawing class set at Northwind Art

“Queering the Body,” a figure drawing class series for queer, gender non-conforming and trans folk, will start April 10 at Northwind Art,… Continue reading

Makenna O’Keeffe will teach a figure drawing series titled “Queering the Body” at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Charter Review Commission to conduct town hall Monday

The Clallam County Charter Review Commission will conduct a community town hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. The forum will… Continue reading

Alexander Hamilton.

Clallam deputies graduate from state training center

Corrections deputies Alexander Hamilton and Cameron Needham have graduated from the Corrections Officer Academy at the state Criminal Justice Training Center in… Continue reading

Alexander Hamilton.
Mark Hodgson.

Hodgson plans to run for Port Angeles City Council

Schromen-Wawrin, who currently holds seat, won’t run again

Mark Hodgson.

Land trust successful with campaign fund

Public access expected to open this year

Music, art and roller derby slated this weekend

Music performances, art walks and a roller derby highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and… Continue reading

Pet vaccination clinic set for Saturday in Port Townsend

Pet Helpers of Port Townsend will conduct a pet vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free clinic for… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for annual Steampunk Festival

Tickets are on sale for the Brass Screw Consortium’s Steampunk Festival in downtown Port Townsend. The annual event is set for June… Continue reading

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for education purposes while on a road trip with his family on Tuesday at Fort Worden State Park. Parker’s father Tyler is at left. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Science education

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsennd Marine Science Center… Continue reading

Parker Brocious, 6, from Cedar Hills, Utah, studies tubs containing plankton, krill and other small ocean creatures used by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for education purposes while on a road trip with his family on Tuesday at Fort Worden State Park. Parker’s father Tyler is at left. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Applications open for Forks council seat

The Forks City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the council until 5 p.m. April 22. The vacancy was… Continue reading

Colton Dufour, left, and his mom Cherie Tachell. (Cherie Tachell)

Boy seriously injured following hit-and-run

Condition is stable, but more testing underway for Sequim teenager

Colton Dufour, left, and his mom Cherie Tachell. (Cherie Tachell)

Bridge inspections set on Hood Canal

Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the Hood Canal Bridge on state Highway 104 at… Continue reading