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Large tract considered in Sequim

Housing development to go through new process

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Officials with the North Olympic Library System are exploring naming options for financial donors of the planned renovation and expansion of the Sequim Library.

North Olympic Library System talks naming rooms for donors at Sequim Library expansion

North Olympic Library System staff and board trustees are exploring options to offer naming opportunities for elements of the planned remodel and expansion… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Officials with the North Olympic Library System are exploring naming options for financial donors of the planned renovation and expansion of the Sequim Library.

Peninsula musicians to perform jazz concert

Free event planned at Peninsula College’s Maier Hall

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties shortstop Riley Parker tags out Kamloops baserunner Tommy Green during a steal attempt in the second inning of the first game of Saturday's double header in Port Angeles.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties split doubleheader with Kamloops

The Lefties split their first two West Coast League home games at Civic Field in a doubleheader Saturday. Saturday was a doubleheader… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties shortstop Riley Parker tags out Kamloops baserunner Tommy Green during a steal attempt in the second inning of the first game of Saturday's double header in Port Angeles.

Port Townsend to consider housing law change

Provision would affect temporary tent camps

Railroad Bridge closures slated to begin Monday

The historic Dungeness Railroad Bridge will be closed from Monday though Wednesday and for an extended period from July 18 to Oct. 18… Continue reading

John Mauro of Port Townsend crosses the line as the men’s winner Sunday in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Runners conquer conditions, race course

Larson family takes men’s, women’s 10-kilometer events

John Mauro of Port Townsend crosses the line as the men’s winner Sunday in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The True Life Trio will perform at Quimper Grange at 7 p.m. Thursday.

True Life Trio to perform at Quimper Grange on Thursday

The True Life Trio will perform “From Bulgaria to the Bayou” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., in… Continue reading

The True Life Trio will perform at Quimper Grange at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Visitors gather on the stage of the auditorium during Thursday's open house at the Field Arts & Events Hall.

Touring Field Hall on Port Angeles Harbor

Facility to offer auditorium, conference rooms, gallery, coffee shop and views

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Visitors gather on the stage of the auditorium during Thursday's open house at the Field Arts & Events Hall.
Youths take off from the starting line of Saturday’s Kids’ Marathon, a family-friendly feature of the Olympic Discovery Marathon, along the Waterfront Trail at Port Angeles City Pier. About 300 children were expected to take part in the 1.2-mile fun run. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

KIDS’ MARATHON: Even the little ones run on marathon weekend

Youths take off from the starting line of Saturday’s Kids’ Marathon, a family-friendly feature of the Olympic Discovery Marathon, along the Waterfront Trail at Port… Continue reading

Youths take off from the starting line of Saturday’s Kids’ Marathon, a family-friendly feature of the Olympic Discovery Marathon, along the Waterfront Trail at Port Angeles City Pier. About 300 children were expected to take part in the 1.2-mile fun run. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend city employee Rafe Thornton, in yellow slicker, and an unidentified man, survey a landslide from Washington Street that fell onto Water Street and closed access to the ferry terminal and other locations in downtown Port Townsend due to heavy rainfall Sunday afternoon. Jefferson County Emergency Management issued a warning at 1:55 p.m. that the street was closed and alternate routes were necessary. A city dumptruck hauled away a load of mud and debris that was blocking the street. Further cleanup was needed before the street could be opened. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Landslide closes Water Street in Port Townsend

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Port Townsend city employee Rafe Thornton, in yellow slicker, and an unidentified man, survey a landslide from Washington… Continue reading

Port Townsend city employee Rafe Thornton, in yellow slicker, and an unidentified man, survey a landslide from Washington Street that fell onto Water Street and closed access to the ferry terminal and other locations in downtown Port Townsend due to heavy rainfall Sunday afternoon. Jefferson County Emergency Management issued a warning at 1:55 p.m. that the street was closed and alternate routes were necessary. A city dumptruck hauled away a load of mud and debris that was blocking the street. Further cleanup was needed before the street could be opened. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lauren Larson, Langdon Larson and Leia Larson celebrate their victories at the North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Lauren won the women's 10K, Langdon the men's 10K and Leia the women's 5K. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: It’s a Larsonpalooza on day one of weekend of races

Siblings win three out of four events

Lauren Larson, Langdon Larson and Leia Larson celebrate their victories at the North Olympic Discovery Marathon. Lauren won the women's 10K, Langdon the men's 10K and Leia the women's 5K. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden summer ready

WELL, HERE WE go! It’s June, the month summer begins. Actually, an old-timer here on the Peninsula told me early on with my arrival, “it… Continue reading

Lord James Balch's gravesite. (John McNutt / for Peninsula Daily News)

BACK WHEN: Clallam’s first church built in Dungeness

and are — quite spiritual and that spiritual beliefs have… Continue reading

Lord James Balch's gravesite. (John McNutt / for Peninsula Daily News)

Classic Mariners Regata Saturday, Sunday

Races in the Classic Mariners Regatta on Port Townsend Bay are set for today and Sunday. This will be the 39th annual… Continue reading

Anson K. Sin

Classical pianist to perform on Peninsula

Classical pianist Anson K. Sin will perform a solo recital in Peninsula College’s Maier Performance Hall at 7 p.m. Monday. The alumnus… Continue reading

Anson K. Sin

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of attempted murder of officer

Investigators also urge charge of first-degree murder

Clallam County Director of the Department of Community Development Mary Ellen Winborn

DCD chief leaves county

Winborn says she is directing department remotely

Clallam County Director of the Department of Community Development Mary Ellen Winborn

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A grand staircase rises from the lobby of the Field Hall Arts & Events Center.

Field Hall construction to resume

Community programs also in the works

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A grand staircase rises from the lobby of the Field Hall Arts & Events Center.