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A man died in a residential structure fire on Thursday afternoon in Port Hadlock. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Man dies in trailer fire in Port Hadlock

A man died in a trailer fire in Port Hadlock. East Jefferson Fire Rescue crews responded about 1:30 p.m. Thursday to the… Continue reading

A man died in a residential structure fire on Thursday afternoon in Port Hadlock. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Warrior journey

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks… Continue reading

Warrior Bike cyclist Matt Hofmeister of Olympia, a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces who served from 1992-2022, including a stint in Iraq, talks to Peninsula Trails Coalition trail ambassadors Laila Sundin, left, and Ashton Reichner upon Hofmeister’s arrival in Port Angeles on Wednesday on the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. Hofmeiser is one of seven veterans taking part independently in this year’s Warrior Bike journey, a 3,700-mile ride from Washington, D.C., to La Push. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications are open for Port Townsend poet laureate

Process for new two-year term to close Aug. 31

Beaches, nearshore waters remain open following fuel spill

Public access to the Elwha River estuary remains open following the fuel spill that entered Indian Creek, the state Department of Ecology… Continue reading

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

Funky Grooves offers gathering place for artists

New store open Monday through Saturday

Tayler Bulus-Steed and Mayah Simpson-Thompson, founders of Funky Grooves, showcase their newly opened record shop, where they have curated a space dedicated to music, community and vintage culture. (Allora Walls/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Power of prayer is no coincidence

“THIS IS WEIRD,” I said to myself again. I was driving out to Forks recently for a Sunday service, and as I crossed one of… Continue reading

The Rev. Barry Andrews

OUUF speaker set for Sunday in Port Angeles

The Rev. Barry Andrews will present “Sauntering Towards the Holy Land” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Andrews will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Barry Andrews

Peninsula College to receive funding for workforce training

Computer program to help control mechanical tools

Port Angeles’ Day of Play set for Saturday

Port Angeles’ Day of Play, music and stage performances highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department… Continue reading

Port Angeles basketball legend Bernie Fryer will be among the celebrities at the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Classic at the Cedars at Dungeness today.

SONNY SIXKILLER CLASSIC: Fryer giving back to the community, enjoying retirement

Could another Hall of Fame be calling for Port Angeles legend?

Port Angeles basketball legend Bernie Fryer will be among the celebrities at the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Classic at the Cedars at Dungeness today.
The Rev. Eva McGinnis

Unity speaker set for Sunday

The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “Be the Power of Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. McGinnis will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Eva McGinnis
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Workers maneuver a newly-delivered vault containing a water valve at the site of a valve replacement project on Thursday at the Jones Street Reservoir in Port Angeles.

Water pressure to be reduced in Port Angeles next week

The city of Port Angeles will temporarily reduce water pressure to its utility customers beginning Monday. During the reduction, city utility customers… Continue reading

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Workers maneuver a newly-delivered vault containing a water valve at the site of a valve replacement project on Thursday at the Jones Street Reservoir in Port Angeles.
The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth 13U team has qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown, New York after going 6-0 and winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championship in Meridian, Idaho this week. Team members are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman Carson Greenstreet, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle and Tristan Konopaski. The team is coached by Rob Merritt, Evan Kiser, Tyrell Spence and Bryan Greenstreet.

BABE RUTH: Olympic wins Pacific Northwest Regional Championship, will head to World Series in New York state

The hits just coming for the Olympic 13U Junior Babe Ruth club. Carson Greenstreet’s clutch two-out double capped a five-run rally in… Continue reading

The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth 13U team has qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown, New York after going 6-0 and winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championship in Meridian, Idaho this week. Team members are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman Carson Greenstreet, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle and Tristan Konopaski. The team is coached by Rob Merritt, Evan Kiser, Tyrell Spence and Bryan Greenstreet.
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Lefties third baseman Ty Thomas, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates Dom Dominguez, left, and Jeremy Giesegh after Thomas slugged a two-run homer in the third inning against Bellingham on Wednesday evening in Port Angeles.

LEFTIES: Thomas slugs HR, drives in four in win

A late-inning rally lifted Port Angeles to a 13-6 triumph over North Division-leading Bellingham on Wednesday night at Civic Field. Port Angeles… Continue reading

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Lefties third baseman Ty Thomas, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates Dom Dominguez, left, and Jeremy Giesegh after Thomas slugged a two-run homer in the third inning against Bellingham on Wednesday evening in Port Angeles.

Port Townsend man arrested in murder investigation

Autopsy determined Sequim man’s death a homicide

Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit County Park north of Sequim on Tuesday. The couple and their pets, who recently moved from California, took advantage of the area’s recreational opportunities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Dog days of summer

Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit… Continue reading

Cheryl and John Francis of Sequim, along with their dogs, from left, Bella, Molly and Yogi, enjoy a day in the sun at Cline Spit County Park north of Sequim on Tuesday. The couple and their pets, who recently moved from California, took advantage of the area’s recreational opportunities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Committee members sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ statements

The Clallam County commissioners are seeking county residents to serve on the “For” and “Against” committees for a proposed charter amendment regarding… Continue reading

Emergency highway repairs underway near Kalaloch campground

Work crews have begun emergency repairs to U.S. Highway 101 near Kalaloch Campground. The southbound lane has been closed due to failure of… Continue reading

First Fed Bank adds board member amid settlement proceedings

SEC filings show institution includes $5.8M for ‘legal matter’

Folk band on tour to play at Port Angeles residence

Sturtz will perform at a house concert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Colorado-based folk band will perform outside a… Continue reading