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Firefighting continues in park, forest locations

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open

UPDATE: Polynesian voyaging canoe expected in Port Townsend on Tuesday

A Polynesian voyaging canoe will arrive in Port Townsend today at approximately 4 p.m. and be welcomed by a local delegation at… Continue reading

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

Tribes consider how to combat climate change

Native nations gather west of Port Angeles to discuss practices

Serina Fast Horse, of Sicangu Lakota & Blackfeet Tribes, left, talks with Jacy Bowles, of Xicana and Diné descent, as they walk to the former Elwha Dam site during the 2023 Tribal Climate Camp on the Olympic Peninsula on Aug. 16 near Port Angeles. Participants representing at least 28 tribes and intertribal organizations gathered to connect and share knowledge as they work to adapt to climate change that disproportionally affects Indigenous communities. More than 70 tribes have taken part in the camps that have been held across the United States since 2016. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)

Arson suspected in fire on Lower Elwha Road

Clallam County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fire on Lower Elwha Road as an arson. No one was injured in the early… Continue reading

Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 600 block of Lower Elwha Road early Sunday morning. (Jay Cline/Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue)
Kason Albaugh, Port Angeles football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kason Albaugh, Port Angeles football

What a season debut for the Port Angeles Roughriders football team and Kason Albaugh. Albaugh had a fumble early in the game against the Blaine… Continue reading

Kason Albaugh, Port Angeles football.

Attempted warrant arrest leads to pursuit

PA man investigated for eluding deputies, reckless endangerment

Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, scored four goals for Cal Poly, Humboldt this weekend against Seattle Pacific. One of her teammates is Grace Johnson of Chimacum. Both Lumberjacks also played for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Rick Ross)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Port Angeles’ Millie Long tallies four-goal game for Cal Poly, Humboldt

It only took two games for former Roughrider and former Pirate to make history for the Cal Poly, Humboldt, women’s soccer team. Millie… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, scored four goals for Cal Poly, Humboldt this weekend against Seattle Pacific. One of her teammates is Grace Johnson of Chimacum. Both Lumberjacks also played for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Rick Ross)

Judge: Growler flights continue

Navy must redo impact statement

Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith Dahlin, Erika Hanson-Dahlin, Bruce D’Eliscu, Don Ayres IV, Cory Irwin and Eric Lesch.
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Lodge offers community support in Port Angeles

Olympic Lodge by Ayres has announced its support of the Community Boating Program. The Community Boating Program, a local nonprofit, aims to develop boating safety… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are: Keith Dahlin, Erika Hanson-Dahlin, Bruce D’Eliscu, Don Ayres IV, Cory Irwin and Eric Lesch.

NOLS offering variety of games for fall at library locations

The North Olympic Library System will host a variety of game programs this fall. Participants at the free programs may use games… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband, George Norris, feeds a tidbit to their rescued German sherpard, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The trio were on an outing to Railroad Bridge Park with a stop for coffee and snacks at the center.
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Snack stop in Sequim

Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband George Norris feeds a tidbit to their rescued German shepherd, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lin Norris, left, watches as her husband, George Norris, feeds a tidbit to their rescued German sherpard, Storm King, on the patio of the Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim. The trio were on an outing to Railroad Bridge Park with a stop for coffee and snacks at the center.
Peninsula College Pirates.

WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates defeat defending NWAC champ Spokane 5-1

The Peninsula College women’s soccer team beat two powerhouses on the road in eastern Washington and northern Idaho in the Pirates’… Continue reading

Peninsula College Pirates.
The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)

Ridge fire 75 percent contained, park says

Hurricane Ridge Road open to public

The Eagle Point Fire was about 105 acres as of Monday as fire crews patrolled the Obstruction Point area by aircraft. (Olympic National Park)
Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg hauls in this 45-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass to give the Roughriders a 9-0 lead early in their 44-21 win over Blaine Friday night. Sohlberg also had three interceptions. (Jack Kintner photo)

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles crushes Blaine in opener 44-21

Albaugh scores 3 TDs; Sohlberg 3 interceptions and a touchdown

Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg hauls in this 45-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass to give the Roughriders a 9-0 lead early in their 44-21 win over Blaine Friday night. Sohlberg also had three interceptions. (Jack Kintner photo)
Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Centennial celebration

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port… Continue reading

Alden Inman, 7, of Port Angeles gets his face painted by Ailey Thibeault during Sunday’s First Federal centennial celebration and community party in downtown Port Angeles. The event featured a day of food, music and children’s activities in honor of the organization’s 100 years as a community bank. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Coalition: Bureaucracy hampering winter Hurricane Ridge access

Lack of detail from park a point of frustration

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Colonial Festival

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted… Continue reading

A collection of American militiamen fire upon English Redcoats during a mock skirmish at the Northwest Colonial Festival near Agnew on Saturday. The event, hosted by the George Washington Inn, featured historical displays and interpretations of life during the Revolutionary War era. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Forks teenager dies in rollover collision

Officials: Driver lost control of vehicle

Port of Port Townsend closes on $1.4M deal for Short’s Farm

Steering committee to be organized to provide guidance

Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS

UPDATE: Eagle Point Fire swells to 50 acres

Hurricane Ridge Road remains open but Obstruction Point Road closed

Firefighters battle flames at Hurricane Ridge on steep terrain. NPS