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Applications open for Jefferson County Board of Health

The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners is accepting applications for the county’s Board of Health until 4:30 p.m. Friday. The board is… Continue reading

Community theaters to host joint auditions for Christmas shows

Olympic Theatre Arts and the Port Angeles Community Players will conduct joint auditions for their Christmas shows. Auditions will be conducted from 11 a.m. to… Continue reading

Iona Fyfe

Iona Fyfe to perform at the Palindrome on Sunday

Iona Fyfe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller… Continue reading

Iona Fyfe

Jefferson County reduces its risk of fire danger

Collaboration moves level from high to moderate

The city of Port Angeles’ city hall east parking lot low-impact development project is complete. (City of Port Angeles)

Low-impact development parking lot complete

Project to help filter stormwater contaminants

The city of Port Angeles’ city hall east parking lot low-impact development project is complete. (City of Port Angeles)

Motorcycle rider airlifted to Seattle hospital after collision

A 63-year-old man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he was ejected from his motorcycle. Dae H. Kang of Mukilteo was… Continue reading

Neah Bay man convicted of abusive sexual contact in federal court

A 46-year-old Neah Bay man was convicted of abusive sexual contact following a three-day trial in U.S. District Court. Schyler Colfax, a member… Continue reading

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a fifth-wheel trailer was fully engulfed in flames on Friday. (Chris Turner/Clallam County Fire District 3)

One person flown to hospital after fire destroys trailer

A person was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after a fifth-wheel trailer used as a primary residence became fully engulfed in flames. The… Continue reading

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a fifth-wheel trailer was fully engulfed in flames on Friday. (Chris Turner/Clallam County Fire District 3)

PAT NEAL: A good time on the Peninsula

1890 WAS A good time to be on the Olympic Peninsula. That was before the coming of the railroads and the industrial age that slaughtered… Continue reading

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames, left, receives the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award from Gov. Jay Inslee at a Sept. 10 luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Ames was honored for her leadership and achievements in boosting the college’s declining enrollment and strengthening its ties to the community. (Jim Kopriva/Office of the Governor)

Peninsula College president receives outstanding leadership award

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames was one of 23 recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award who were recognized for their… Continue reading

Peninsula College President Suzy Ames, left, receives the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award from Gov. Jay Inslee at a Sept. 10 luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia. Ames was honored for her leadership and achievements in boosting the college’s declining enrollment and strengthening its ties to the community. (Jim Kopriva/Office of the Governor)

Piping may help reduce flooding

Project aims to protect landowners, beavers

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival to kick off its 25th year this weekend

More than 60 films, 50 filmmakers expected to be in attendance

Catherine Hardwicke, best known for directing “Twilight,” will screen her film “Thirteen” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. (Port Townsend Film Festival)
Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy Cole Convention Center in Sequim. The exhibition featured a wide variety of toys and collectible items for display, sale or trade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Toy show

Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy… Continue reading

Paulo Leite of Port Angeles sets up a display of automotive and Star Wars toys at Saturday’s Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show at Guy Cole Convention Center in Sequim. The exhibition featured a wide variety of toys and collectible items for display, sale or trade. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: EJ volleyball wins, new pickleball courts and more

The East Jefferson volleyball team got big matches from Penina Vailolo and Sophia Petta in getting past a good Crescent squad 3-0 (25-21,… Continue reading

The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)
Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Farm tour

Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour.… Continue reading

Tracey Appleton of Port Townsend cuts flowers at Wilderbee Farm on Saturday while on the 22nd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Landen Olson, Forks football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Landen Olson, Forks football

Landen Olson is off to a great start for the Forks football team this season. Olson, who plays defensive back and wide receiver, had never… Continue reading

Landen Olson, Forks football.

Clallam revisits cultural tax talk

May consider ballot resolution in future

Forever StreamFest to host conservation program Saturday

The Port Angeles Garden Club and the Clallam County Conservation District will host the third Forever StreamFest: Tending Our Gardens Beyond Our… Continue reading

Friday Night Live season begins this weekend

The Sequim Community Church will kick off its fall Friday Night Live season at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The free community gathering will begin… Continue reading

Nora Huges will be part of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s “Sparks of Connection: In Celebration of Fem Fabrication” exhibit. (Heather Dawn Sparks)

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to host reception Friday

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host an opening reception for “Sparks of Connection: In Celebration of Fem Fabrication” from 5… Continue reading

Nora Huges will be part of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center’s “Sparks of Connection: In Celebration of Fem Fabrication” exhibit. (Heather Dawn Sparks)