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A hot air balloon piloted by Captain Crystal Stout drifts over the Dungeness Valley west of Sequim in this 2012 file photo. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Air Affaire to showcase aviation industry

Saturday event includes last hurrah for balloon program

A hot air balloon piloted by Captain Crystal Stout drifts over the Dungeness Valley west of Sequim in this 2012 file photo. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Body is recovered from Lake Crescent

Man identified as tourist from Minnesota

Drought plan water rules in effect on West End

Water restrictions are in effect on the West End, with water to be trucked in for some Clallam County Public Utility District customers. Clallam County… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Democrat representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District, shakes hands with Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk in Port Hadlock on Wednesday. Kilmer visited the sites of two sewer projects his office is working on securing federal funding for. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Kilmer tours infrastructure efforts in Jefferson County

Federal funding is lined up, but still has to pass Senate

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Democrat representing Washington’s 6th Congressional District, shakes hands with Chimacum School District Superintendent Scott Mauk in Port Hadlock on Wednesday. Kilmer visited the sites of two sewer projects his office is working on securing federal funding for. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Police chase leads to wreck, trio of charges

A police chase early Wednesday morning in western Port Angeles ended with a wrecked vehicle and a trio of charges against a… Continue reading

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Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallanm Tribe, right, talks about items representaing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket, left, and Tessa Velasco, holding a drum, listen in during a kick-off celebration for a newly-established Indian Child Welfare Court on Wednesday at the Clallam County Juvenile Services Center in Port Angeles. The court, developed through the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, will serve and assist Native American families whose children have been found to be dependent on the state.

Youth court kickoff in Port Angeles

Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, right, talks about items representing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket,… Continue reading

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Frances Charles, chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallanm Tribe, right, talks about items representaing native heritage as tribal members Dawn Stephan, holding a Pendleton blanket, left, and Tessa Velasco, holding a drum, listen in during a kick-off celebration for a newly-established Indian Child Welfare Court on Wednesday at the Clallam County Juvenile Services Center in Port Angeles. The court, developed through the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, will serve and assist Native American families whose children have been found to be dependent on the state.
The 2022 Music on the Strait festival's Friday, Sept. 2 concert features virtuoso pianist George Li (pictured), cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir and Shostakovich’s Eighth String Quartet. (Simon Fowler)

Composer once in Minidoka to be in Peninsula music festival

Paul Chihara to be guest of honor at Music on the Strait

The 2022 Music on the Strait festival's Friday, Sept. 2 concert features virtuoso pianist George Li (pictured), cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir and Shostakovich’s Eighth String Quartet. (Simon Fowler)
North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players earned medals at the Oregon State Senior Games in Albany, Ore. Players from left, Bob Sester and Katinka Nanna of Sequim and  Lynda Schroeder and Steve Bennett of Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Pickleballers medal at Oregon State games; Races Sept. 18 in Quilcene

Four North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players traveled south to compete in the 2022 Oregon State Senior Games on Aug. 11-14. Bob Sester… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players earned medals at the Oregon State Senior Games in Albany, Ore. Players from left, Bob Sester and Katinka Nanna of Sequim and  Lynda Schroeder and Steve Bennett of Port Angeles.

Book sale set for weekend

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will conduct a book sale from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

Divers search for body at Devil’s Punchbowl after witness reports

Divers from Olympic National Park were searching Tuesday for the body of a man reported to have gone underwater at the… Continue reading

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Hopefuls debate housing policies

County commission candidates priorities differ

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Monthly birdwatching walk set

Beverly McNeil will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m. Friday. The monthly hikes on Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Rd., recur… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A short history of fire

IT WAS ANOTHER tough week in the news, but we still have plenty of fresh air. Washed by the ocean, the rain and the trees,… Continue reading

Wooden Boat Festival poster signing offered

Steven Davis will sign copies of the 45th Wooden Boat Show poster from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The signing will… Continue reading

Cole Anderson, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam Livestock 4H Club, shows off his Angus-cross steer, Oreo, in the Clallam County Fair auction ring. The 1,200-pound steer fetched $10.50 per pound at the sale. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Young exhibitors win big at Junior Livestock Auction

Forty lots raise about $150,000

Cole Anderson, 14, of Port Angeles, a member of the East Clallam Livestock 4H Club, shows off his Angus-cross steer, Oreo, in the Clallam County Fair auction ring. The 1,200-pound steer fetched $10.50 per pound at the sale. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Commissioners ready 40-year lease for Caswell-Brown Village

Document signing Friday as OlyCAP seeks grant

Commissioners, PUD looking for water upgrade

Carlsborg system discussed to help with existing development, growth

Green thumb lecture slated

Norm Schaff will present “Forest Management for Landowners” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips… Continue reading