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Three-way race forms for District 24 seat

Candidates sign up on first day of official filing week

Vancouver police: Arby’s manager urinated in milkshake mix

A manager at an Arby’s fast food restaurant has been accused of urinating into a milkshake mix that might then have been… Continue reading

Candidate filing week begins today for seats in Clallam County

At least two primary contests already in place for Aug. 2

Linda Martin, center, from Port Townsend, stands beside her husband Mike Cornforth on the corner of Kearney and state Highway 20 in Port Townsend. Martin, with PT Indivisible, collaborated with Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and Women’s March to stage a rally on Saturday to protest the possible U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v Wade decision guaranteeing the right to abortion. About 250 people from as far away as Seattle and Sequim took part in the rally. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Abortion rights supporters rally nationwide

Protests organized on Peninsula

Linda Martin, center, from Port Townsend, stands beside her husband Mike Cornforth on the corner of Kearney and state Highway 20 in Port Townsend. Martin, with PT Indivisible, collaborated with Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and Women’s March to stage a rally on Saturday to protest the possible U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v Wade decision guaranteeing the right to abortion. About 250 people from as far away as Seattle and Sequim took part in the rally. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Candidate filing week begins today for seats in Jefferson County

County commissioner contest to be on primary ballot

A stylized dragon with its mouth operated by Kurt White makes its way down Washington Street as part of the Olympic Theatre Arts entry in Saturday’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. The event returned to an in-person activity with more than 90 entries and thousands of spectators lining the parade route. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Irrigation Festival Grand parade

Awards issued to floats in the Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade on Saturday are Mayor’s, Clallam County Fair Royalty; Chairman’s, Hoquiam Loggers Playday; President’s, Mason… Continue reading

A stylized dragon with its mouth operated by Kurt White makes its way down Washington Street as part of the Olympic Theatre Arts entry in Saturday’s Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade. The event returned to an in-person activity with more than 90 entries and thousands of spectators lining the parade route. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man in custody after rollover wreck

A Port Angeles man remained in the Clallam County jail on Sunday after he allegedly overturned a car carrying three children while… Continue reading

Forks' Logan Olson pitches a shutout against Ilwaco in the Southwest 2B district tournament Friday. Olson finished with nine strikeouts in a 7-0 win. (Jordan Nailon/Longview Daily News)

PREP BASEBALL: Riders’ playoff run ends; Forks qualifies for regionals

The Port Angeles baseball team had a fantastic run at the 2A bi-district tournament, winning three straight. But, being a No. 9 seed… Continue reading

Forks' Logan Olson pitches a shutout against Ilwaco in the Southwest 2B district tournament Friday. Olson finished with nine strikeouts in a 7-0 win. (Jordan Nailon/Longview Daily News)

Sequim man hurt in motorcycle wreck near Port Townsend

A Sequim man was taken to a hospital in Silverdale after a motorcycle wreck on state Highway 20 on Sunday. Steven D.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim second baseman Addie Smith just avoids into a collision with Port Angeles baserunner Heidi Leitz at first base during Friday's game at Dry Creek in Port Angeles.

SOFTBALL: Riders bounce back to win Olympic League title

Pitchers’ duel between PA, Sequim comes down to pair of home runs

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim second baseman Addie Smith just avoids into a collision with Port Angeles baserunner Heidi Leitz at first base during Friday's game at Dry Creek in Port Angeles.

TRACK AND FIELD: East Jefferson boys, girls second at Nisqually League meet

The East Jefferson boys and girls track teams, buoyed by their distance runners and throwers, both finished second in the Nisqually League track… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: A summer gardener’s lucky 13

I HOPE EVERYONE had a great Mother’s Day and what a gorgeous day it was! With the sun now shining bright and warm, it is… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Denny Henson of NW Rustic Cuts works on carved bears at the Logging Show at the Sequim Irrigation Festival on Friday. The show continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as a variety of other events during the festival’s grand finale weekend. The highlight will be the Grand Parade through downtown Sequim from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. For more information, see irrigationfestival.com and facebook.com/SequimIrrigationFestival.
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Art with bear hands at Irrigation Festival

Denny Henson of NW Rustic Cuts works on carved bears at the Logging Show at the Sequim Irrigation Festival on Friday. The show continues today… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Denny Henson of NW Rustic Cuts works on carved bears at the Logging Show at the Sequim Irrigation Festival on Friday. The show continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as a variety of other events during the festival’s grand finale weekend. The highlight will be the Grand Parade through downtown Sequim from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. For more information, see irrigationfestival.com and facebook.com/SequimIrrigationFestival.
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District Court judge eyes a second term

Walker lists expanded access though virtual means among accomplishments

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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

Deep fissures and missing chunks of concrete mark the Gardiner boat ramp that was constructed during the Johnson administration. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)

Gardiner mobilizes around hunting, public boat ramp

Residents want no shooting zone

Deep fissures and missing chunks of concrete mark the Gardiner boat ramp that was constructed during the Johnson administration. (Paula Hunt/for Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy of Hannah Grace Congratulations to Heron Pond Farm owner/trainer Christine Headley, riding Gordy, for receiving The Dressage Foundation’s $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates.

HORSEPLAY: Port Townsend horse trainer, coach wins $1,000 grant

IT’S DISHEARTENING WHEN I visit Miller Peninsula State Park and see cars parked in slots for horse trailers. Consequently, I’d like to remind those who… Continue reading

Courtesy of Hannah Grace Congratulations to Heron Pond Farm owner/trainer Christine Headley, riding Gordy, for receiving The Dressage Foundation’s $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict, left, reads off the names of Washington law enforcment officers killed in the line of duty as Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith looks on during a ceremony of Friday honoring law enforcement personnel as part of National Police Week. The ceremoney, held at the Liberty Bell replica at Veterans Park in Port Angeles, included music from the Port Angeles High School choir, a flag ceremony, a gun salute and ringing of the bell.
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Memorial bell ringing in Port Angeles

Above: Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict, left, reads off the names of Washington law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as Port Angeles… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict, left, reads off the names of Washington law enforcment officers killed in the line of duty as Port Angeles Police Chief Brian Smith looks on during a ceremony of Friday honoring law enforcement personnel as part of National Police Week. The ceremoney, held at the Liberty Bell replica at Veterans Park in Port Angeles, included music from the Port Angeles High School choir, a flag ceremony, a gun salute and ringing of the bell.
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Missionary helps complete father’s dream to build home for Guatemalan widow

Sequim team distributes wheelchairs, builds four homes

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No shooting zones defined in county code

Jefferson County’s Shooting in the County Code No. 8.50 covers the establishment, modification or termination of no shooting areas in unincorporated parts… Continue reading