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This combo of images shows Republican challenger Matt Larkin, left, in an image provided by Campaign for Matt Larkin, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., 8th District, in Issaquah, Wash., on July 30, 2022. (Mark Andrew/The Campaign for Matt Larkin, left, and Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via The Associated Press)

Two races in Washington state could tip scales in Congress

Control of Congress could come down to one or two seats in Washington, but the state’s vote-by-mail system means final results likely won’t… Continue reading

This combo of images shows Republican challenger Matt Larkin, left, in an image provided by Campaign for Matt Larkin, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., 8th District, in Issaquah, Wash., on July 30, 2022. (Mark Andrew/The Campaign for Matt Larkin, left, and Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via The Associated Press)

Democrat, independent vie for Washington secretary of state

Democrats are trying to win the secretary of state’s office in an election for the first time in six decades after Republicans failed… Continue reading

Boxes of signatures are displayed after a news conference hosted by Citizens for Voter ID at the Nebraska Capitol building on July 7, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Voters in several states are deciding measures that could affect the way they cast ballots in future elections. While some measures would expand access to voting, proposals elsewhere would impose new identification requirements to cast ballots or raise the threshold to pass citizen initiatives. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via The Associated Press)

Voting laws at issue as states decide scores of ballot items

Voters in several states are weighing in on fundamental questions about how future elections will function as scores of ballot measures addressing an array of… Continue reading

Boxes of signatures are displayed after a news conference hosted by Citizens for Voter ID at the Nebraska Capitol building on July 7, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Voters in several states are deciding measures that could affect the way they cast ballots in future elections. While some measures would expand access to voting, proposals elsewhere would impose new identification requirements to cast ballots or raise the threshold to pass citizen initiatives. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via The Associated Press)
Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball

It was quite a week for Forks volleyball player Kyra Neel. After winning three matches and losing two at the District 4 2B tournament, the… Continue reading

Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball
The Quilcene Fiber Festival held Saturday at Worthington Park featured demonstrations on many aspects of wool production, including shearing as these two sheep would find out. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Festival celebrates sheep, shawls and shuttles

Worthington Mansion, recently renovated, hosts first event

The Quilcene Fiber Festival held Saturday at Worthington Park featured demonstrations on many aspects of wool production, including shearing as these two sheep would find out. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

General election ballots are due today

Initial count in midterm elections tonight

(Left) The Klahhane Gymnastics bronze team. From left, front, are McKinlee Thomason, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and Charlotte Nevil. From left, back, are Raeleigh Thomason, Morgan Smith, Lainey DePiro and Harper Waterkotte.
(Right) The Klahhane Gymnastics gold and platinum gymnasts. In the front is Harper Hilliker. From left, middle, are Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Kira Hartman, Elyse Brown and Scarlett Sullivan. From left, standing, are Daylen Williams and Lucy Spekler.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane adds team and begins season

The expanded Klahhane Gymnastics teams had a solid start to their season at the Pumpkin Fest Meet at Metropolitan Gymnastics in Kent… Continue reading

(Left) The Klahhane Gymnastics bronze team. From left, front, are McKinlee Thomason, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and Charlotte Nevil. From left, back, are Raeleigh Thomason, Morgan Smith, Lainey DePiro and Harper Waterkotte.
(Right) The Klahhane Gymnastics gold and platinum gymnasts. In the front is Harper Hilliker. From left, middle, are Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Kira Hartman, Elyse Brown and Scarlett Sullivan. From left, standing, are Daylen Williams and Lucy Spekler.

Outages remain following stormy weather

Jefferson County still recovering, Clallam mostly powered

Police searching for Liberty Street prowler

Port Angeles police continued looking for a prowler Monday afternoon after shutting down the 500 block of Liberty Street for about an… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Kim Weissenfels
The Forks volleyball team celebrates Saturday in Raymond qualifying for the state 2B tournament, the Spartans' first trip to state since 2003.
Photo courtesy of Kim Weissenfels
The Forks volleyball team celebrates Saturday in Raymond qualifying for the state 2B tournament, the Spartans' first trip to state since 2003.

White hatter webinar set

Prevention Works! will sponsor “Gaming Concerns, Balance, Addiction and Opportunities” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The webinar, part of a… Continue reading

Driver flees after shooting

Two arrested in two-county chase

Friends of the library to meet

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will conduct its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting is in the Carver… Continue reading

Candidate contributions for Clallam County candidates

County commissioner, sheriff, PUD hopefuls

Clallam County election ballots due Tuesday

Four contested seats, two advisory votes to be determined

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Peninsula goalkeeper Frida Markstrom fends off shot during a penalty shootout to determine a winner of Saturday's NWAC semifinal game against Spokane at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Women lose NWAC quarterfinal on penalty kicks; men fall 2-0

Both the Peninsula College men and women’s soccer seasons came to heartbreaking ends in bitter cold Saturday night in the Northwest Athletic… Continue reading

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Peninsula goalkeeper Frida Markstrom fends off shot during a penalty shootout to determine a winner of Saturday's NWAC semifinal game against Spokane at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

Contributions for Jefferson County candidates

County commissioner, sheriff campaign funds