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Port Angeles declares Stage II water shortage

City asks for voluntary conservation efforts

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taya Bpohenko, left, looks for control as North Idaho's Cora Anderson looks back during Saturday's friendly at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angele.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula hangs on tight for win

Two early goals enough in 2-1 victory over North Idaho

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taya Bpohenko, left, looks for control as North Idaho's Cora Anderson looks back during Saturday's friendly at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angele.
Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will be shut down while the work is being done, and that could stretch into next week. The developer has said he has plans for an apartment building on the site. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Building demolition

Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will… Continue reading

Demolition began Monday morning on the derelict two-story brick building at 204 E. Front St. in Port Angeles. A 300-foot section of Front Street will be shut down while the work is being done, and that could stretch into next week. The developer has said he has plans for an apartment building on the site. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The WDFW is allowing two additional pink salmon per days in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca because of a strong run of Fraser River pinks. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bonus pink salmon catch approved by WDFW

Pink salmon daily limit increased this weekend in Marine Areas 5, 6, and 7 (Sekiu, eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and the… Continue reading

The WDFW is allowing two additional pink salmon per days in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca because of a strong run of Fraser River pinks. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Back to school fair

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with… Continue reading

Julia Smith of Port Angeles, center right, oversees her children, fourth-grader Julia Smith, 9, and fifth-grader Shelby Smith, 10, right, pick out backpacks filled with school supplies as volunteer Ann West assists with distribution during Saturday’s back-to-school fair at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles. During the event, students were given free school supplies, with family service opportunities, as well as a lunch, made available at the approach of the 2023-24 school year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Bridge over river could start in spring

Restoration expected on lower Big Quilcene

Car into tree sends man to Seattle hospital

An Ocean Park man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree on state… Continue reading

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)

Cities, Clallam County to partner on RV project

Housing crunch continues as locals seek removal options

In mid-July, an RV parked partially on public and private property was towed at the request of the City of Sequim after it was deemed abandoned after 18 months parked in one spot. It’s one of a handful of RVs and vehicles illegally parked in the City of Sequim as nonprofit agencies seek safe housing options for residents. (Michelle Ridgway)
The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DEMOLITION DERBY: It was a smashing good time at the Clallam County Fair

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching… Continue reading

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Official: Woman dies jumping from vehicle

Autopsy to confirm cause, manner of death

RECREATION: Indian Island Naval base to host fun run event

Naval Magazine Indian Island is hosting the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and one-mile fun run on Sept. 16. This event is… Continue reading

Shred event scheduled in Sequim

Castell Insurance will host a Free Shred Event from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. The annual fundraiser is at Castell’s office at… Continue reading

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke clears off Peninsula

Fires continue, but westerly winds bring fresh air

A smoky haze seen from Port Angeles Boat Haven from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada affected air quality in the North Olympic Peninsula on Sunday. The National Weather Service said Monday that westerly winds should help clear out the smoke and lead to clear conditions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Zumba dancers perform on Lawrence Street during the Uptown Street Fair parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday. Seventeen marching units, including this one, paraded down Lawrence Street in front of hundreds of spectators lining the sidewalk. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Uptown Street Fair

Zumba dancers perform on Lawrence Street during the Uptown Street Fair parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday. Seventeen marching units, including this one, paraded… Continue reading

Zumba dancers perform on Lawrence Street during the Uptown Street Fair parade in Uptown Port Townsend on Saturday. Seventeen marching units, including this one, paraded down Lawrence Street in front of hundreds of spectators lining the sidewalk. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office to view online crime reporting

New system would offer another option for misdemeanors

Lane closure set as building is taken down

Traffic will be disrupted on Front Street as it slopes west to its intersection with Lincoln Street in Port Angeles beginning at… Continue reading

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada contribute to the red, smokey sunrise on Sunday over Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Smoke to begin to waft away today

Wildfires in other areas soil air quality on Peninsula

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Washington and Canada contribute to the red, smokey sunrise on Sunday over Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Hōkūle‘a arrives in Auke Bay on June 11, when it was welcomed by hundreds of Juneau residents and tribal leaders. The wind-powered traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe began a scheduled 47-month global voyage. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire)

Voyaging Polynesian canoe to visit Port Townsend

Welcome on Tuesday; tours on Wednesday

The Hōkūle‘a arrives in Auke Bay on June 11, when it was welcomed by hundreds of Juneau residents and tribal leaders. The wind-powered traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe began a scheduled 47-month global voyage. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire)

Highway 101 reopens at Gardiner

The state Department of Transportation announced that both lanes of U.S. Highway 101 at Eagle Creek reopened to vehicular traffic on Friday afternoon.… Continue reading

Portion of Highway 101 reopens early

The state Department of Transportation announced that the construction on U.S. Highway 101 north of Quilcene at two unnamed tributaries of Leland Creek… Continue reading