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Arts commission seeking applicants

The city of Sequim is seeking applicants to fill two vacant seats on the City Arts Advisory Commission. The applicants would fill the… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts set on Peninsula

Get out your picnic baskets, blankets and sunglasses for free outdoor summer concerts on the North Olympic Peninsula. The season’s free concerts are on Tuesdays… Continue reading

Riley the Border Collie demonstrates the alert position to indicate he’s found something - in this case a training set of human teeth - during a presentation the the Port Angeles Nor’Wester Rotary at Joshua’s Restaurant on Friday. Riley works for the Canine Forensics Foundation in Sequim which helps clients find archeological human remains across the nation and the world. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

From Sequim to the South Pacific, this company uses dogs to find human remains

Canine Forensics Foundation trains dogs for archaeological detection

Riley the Border Collie demonstrates the alert position to indicate he’s found something - in this case a training set of human teeth - during a presentation the the Port Angeles Nor’Wester Rotary at Joshua’s Restaurant on Friday. Riley works for the Canine Forensics Foundation in Sequim which helps clients find archeological human remains across the nation and the world. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)
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Lower Elwha Klallam artist and storyteller Robert Fernandes, who served as curator of the Field Arts & Events Hall gallery collection of Klallam art works and crafts, speaks about the collection during Thursday night's gallery opening and reception in Port Angeles. The showing has the title "Creations by the Klallam People."

Gallery opens at Field Hall

Field Arts & Events Hall celebrated the opening of its gallery a special welcoming reception. The opening was the first event of… Continue reading

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Lower Elwha Klallam artist and storyteller Robert Fernandes, who served as curator of the Field Arts & Events Hall gallery collection of Klallam art works and crafts, speaks about the collection during Thursday night's gallery opening and reception in Port Angeles. The showing has the title "Creations by the Klallam People."

Grants aid food bank, firefighters

Federal funding provides $256,000

Help available for veterans, survivors to get PACT Act benefits

Veterans or their survivors can get help submitting paperwork for claims under the Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 from Disabled American Veterans service officers in… Continue reading

Eran Kennedy is the new publisher for Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

New publisher steps in for Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ward starts own venture; Kennedy takes the reins

Eran Kennedy is the new publisher for Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept by Edmonton, begin road trip

The Port Angeles Lefties are still looking for offense after they were swept Thursday by the Edmonton Riverhawks 7-2. The Lefties managed… 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,… Continue reading

Railroad Bridge to close briefly

The Dungeness Railroad Bridge is closing — briefly. The Dungeness River Nature Center will close the east side spans and historic railroad trestle… Continue reading

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Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties struggle against Riverhawks in 16-2 loss

The Edmonton Riverhawks got up on the Port Angeles Lefties early, then erupted for nine runs late to run away in a… Continue reading

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Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Field Hall celebrates grand opening

Field Arts & Events Hall is hosting a series of opening acts this weekend. The new facility at 219 N. Oak St.,… Continue reading

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Field Hall reflections

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Members of the BANDALOOP vertical dance troupe practice a routine on the side of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The group will take part in the venue’s official grand opening celebration this weekend with three free public performances on Saturday at noon, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more about the grand opening weekend, see Page A4. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County eyes grazing lease

Clallam County officials hope to renew a lease agreement with Straitside Ranch for cattle grazing at the north end of Robin Hill… Continue reading

Dearth of child care barrier to holding job

State provides support but providers are scarce

Entertainment abounds on Peninsula this weekend

A variety of entertainment is slated on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • Concerts in the Barn will begin its seventh season of free… Continue reading

Fifth Sunday Potluck and Music planned

Bob Nuffer will lead Fifth Sunday Potluck and Music at 11 a.m. Sunday. There will be no speaker this week at the… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason's teenage son, Memphis.
Ernie Couch & Revival

Gospel concert scheduled Saturday

Ernie Couch & Revival will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday. The gospel concert is in Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave.… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason's teenage son, Memphis.
Ernie Couch & Revival