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Artists’ reception Friday at Blue Whole Gallery

Blue Whole Gallery will host a reception for Jeannine Chappell and Jane Smith from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The reception will… Continue reading

Marie Moran of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks available at the TNT Fireworks stand operated by the Seattle International Christian Church in the parking lot of the Safeway store at 2709 E. Highway 101 near Port Angeles on Tuesday. In Clallam County, the discharge of consumer fireworks are allowed between 9 a.m. and midnight on Thursday for areas east of the Elwha River and at all times west of the Elwha. They are banned in the cities of Port Angeles and Sequim. In Jefferson county, fireworks are banned in the city of Port Townsend and allowed in most other areas with hours limited to 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to midnight on Independence Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Celebration preparation

Marie Moran of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks available at the TNT Fireworks stand operated by the Seattle International Christian Church in… Continue reading

Marie Moran of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks available at the TNT Fireworks stand operated by the Seattle International Christian Church in the parking lot of the Safeway store at 2709 E. Highway 101 near Port Angeles on Tuesday. In Clallam County, the discharge of consumer fireworks are allowed between 9 a.m. and midnight on Thursday for areas east of the Elwha River and at all times west of the Elwha. They are banned in the cities of Port Angeles and Sequim. In Jefferson county, fireworks are banned in the city of Port Townsend and allowed in most other areas with hours limited to 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to midnight on Independence Day. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Quillayute Valley School District Superintendent Diana Reaume addresses those on the tour as state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, right, looks on. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Franz highlights importance of timber revenue for education

State Commissioner of Public Lands visits Forks High School

  • Jul 3, 2024
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Quillayute Valley School District Superintendent Diana Reaume addresses those on the tour as state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, right, looks on. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PAT NEAL: The Fish Cop Employment Security Act

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news. The 2024-25 Washington state fishing regulations came out. We’ve been waiting for them since April 1. That’s… Continue reading

From left to right, state 24th Legislative District Position 1 candidates Matt Roberson, Republican; James “JR” Streifel, Republican; Adam Bernbaum, Democrat; Eric Pickens, Democrat; and Nate Tyler, Democrat, were at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday for a candidate forum before the Port Angeles Business Association. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Similar priorities, different approaches for state House candidates

Five hopefuls seek to represent Peninsula in Legislature

From left to right, state 24th Legislative District Position 1 candidates Matt Roberson, Republican; James “JR” Streifel, Republican; Adam Bernbaum, Democrat; Eric Pickens, Democrat; and Nate Tyler, Democrat, were at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday for a candidate forum before the Port Angeles Business Association. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
Pure Bathing Culture will play Saturday at the Tarboo Music Festival. (Shervin Lainez)

Three-day Tarboo Music Festival begins Friday

The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music Festival will kick off Friday for three days. The festival will be at the Quilcene Lantern, 7360 Center… Continue reading

Pure Bathing Culture will play Saturday at the Tarboo Music Festival. (Shervin Lainez)
“God Says Yes to Me” by Jeannine Chappell.

Purple theme highlights First Friday Art Walk in Sequim

A purple-themed art walk is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at various venues in downtown Sequim. Maps for the self-guided… Continue reading

“God Says Yes to Me” by Jeannine Chappell.
Wilder Senior's Colton Romero hits an RBI double Tuesday against WBC Colts Red. Romero came around to score on a passed ball. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Seniors walk it off

Townsend a home run, Romero a clutch double in 5-4 win

Wilder Senior's Colton Romero hits an RBI double Tuesday against WBC Colts Red. Romero came around to score on a passed ball. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties pitchers struggle against Riverhawks

The Port Angeles pitching, which has been generally solid all season, struggled in the Lefties’ finale against Edmonton, giving up 20 hits,… Continue reading

Discovery Bay beaches closed to shellfish harvesting

Discovery Bay beaches have been closed for recreational shellfish harvesting due to high paralytic shellfish poison levels in shellfish samples sent to the state Department… Continue reading

DSHS to host West End service three days per week

The state Department of Social and Health Services has opened a community services outstation in Forks. The station will be open from 8… Continue reading

Fourth of July activities set across Peninsula

Hot dogs, pies and derbies slated Thursday

Jefferson County adopts a plan that details fire risks, protections

Strategic response is a requirement for certain grant funds

A new layer of pavement will be laid on Marine Drive in Port Angeles between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street. A pilot vehicles on Monday guides travelers along the road as the project progresses. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Paving in progress

A new layer of pavement will be laid on Marine Drive in Port Angeles between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street. A pilot vehicles… Continue reading

A new layer of pavement will be laid on Marine Drive in Port Angeles between the Tumwater Truck Route and Hill Street. A pilot vehicles on Monday guides travelers along the road as the project progresses. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.

Sequim City Band preps patriotic playlist for Fourth

The Sequim City Band will open a day full of music and fireworks with the group’s annual Independence Day concert, “A Patriotic 4th… Continue reading

Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Tyler Benedict leads the Sequim City Band at last year’s Independence Day celebration.

Sequim School District awaiting results of water testing

While testing for levels of lead in the drinking water in Sequim schools continues, district Superintendent Regan Nickels said most faucets tested have… Continue reading

Sequim schools to cut budget

Expenses could reduce by $2.5M

Jeremy Giesegh, batting for Cal State, San Bernardino, now plays for the Port Angeles Lefties, and they are glad to have him. Giesegh is near the top of the West Coast League leaderboard in multiple offensive categories. (Cal State, San Bernardino)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Jeremy Giesegh’s quiet confidence leads Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties’ Jeremy Giesegh doesn’t lack for confidence. And he’s absolutely got the numbers to back it up. Giesegh has… Continue reading

Jeremy Giesegh, batting for Cal State, San Bernardino, now plays for the Port Angeles Lefties, and they are glad to have him. Giesegh is near the top of the West Coast League leaderboard in multiple offensive categories. (Cal State, San Bernardino)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior loses tourney finale in pitchers’ duel

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club got fantastic pitching in their finale at the Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker on Sunday night, but lost… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Lincoln Park honored their 10 earners for Race for Life fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They are Sean Coleman, Chloe Holloway, Liam Winters, Kylin Weitz, Jackson Beal, Bennett Gray, Bradan Gray and Kristopher Giffin. Not in the photo are Barrett Alton and Kasten Alton and Cash Coleman. (Lincoln Park BMX)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX leads the way in fundraising

The Lincoln Park BMX Track has three out of the top six fundraisers in the United States for the Race for Life… Continue reading

Lincoln Park honored their 10 earners for Race for Life fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They are Sean Coleman, Chloe Holloway, Liam Winters, Kylin Weitz, Jackson Beal, Bennett Gray, Bradan Gray and Kristopher Giffin. Not in the photo are Barrett Alton and Kasten Alton and Cash Coleman. (Lincoln Park BMX)