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Fire destroys RV in Port Angeles

An unoccupied recreational vehicle was destroyed in a fire that spewed a huge column of black smoke on South Valley Street on… Continue reading

Vice President Don Dovas of Germany, left, President Isaiah Penniston-John of Las Vegas and Vice President Hedvig Persson of Sweden will lead the Peninsula College's Associated Student Council.

Peninsula College announces Associated Student Council leadership

The Peninsula College Associated Student Council leadership has been selected for 2022-2023. “We had 20 total candidates interview for 11 positions, and… Continue reading

Vice President Don Dovas of Germany, left, President Isaiah Penniston-John of Las Vegas and Vice President Hedvig Persson of Sweden will lead the Peninsula College's Associated Student Council.
Jeff Randall.

PUD commissioner announces a second run at his seat

Jeff Randall hopes for re-election

Jeff Randall.
Jerry Payne played football for the Port Angeles Roughrider in 1973 and was an all-league linebacker. He went on to play at Washington State University. He also set state records in the discus and the shot put. Payne is one of 11 new inductees in the Port Angeles Roughrider Hall of Fame. (Courtesy photo)

ROUGHRIDER HALL OF FAME: 11 more to be be inducted in August

The Roughrider Hall of Fame continues to grow in leaps and bounds, inducting 11 more legends from Port Angeles High School this… Continue reading

Jerry Payne played football for the Port Angeles Roughrider in 1973 and was an all-league linebacker. He went on to play at Washington State University. He also set state records in the discus and the shot put. Payne is one of 11 new inductees in the Port Angeles Roughrider Hall of Fame. (Courtesy photo)
Coronavirus

Small clusters found in schools

Masks recommended in indoor settings

Jamestown Family Health Clinic staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members help individuals get registered for COVID-19 vaccinations at the tribe’s clinic in January 2021. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

CERT volunteers earn President’s Volunteer Service awards

Eight honored for hours spent working with public safety programs

Jamestown Family Health Clinic staff and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members help individuals get registered for COVID-19 vaccinations at the tribe’s clinic in January 2021. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Coronavirus

COVID cases rise; face masks are urged

Jefferson’s numbers surge above Clallam’s

Cybercrime topic of talk Tuesday

Fraud officer to tell what to look for, how to protect oneself

Chynna Penird of Port Angeles collects trash and debris from the driftwood along Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Saturday as part of a beach cleanup effort in honor of Earth Day. The event, hosted by Washington CoastSavers with assistance from other groups and supporters, drew more than two dozen participants. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Earth Day cleanup

Hundreds of people turned out for beach cleanups on Saturday and Sunday in celebration of Earth Day. Beach cleanups were scheduled all along the Strait… Continue reading

Chynna Penird of Port Angeles collects trash and debris from the driftwood along Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Saturday as part of a beach cleanup effort in honor of Earth Day. The event, hosted by Washington CoastSavers with assistance from other groups and supporters, drew more than two dozen participants. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System to host Rain or Shine! Outdoor Storytime

The North Olympic Library System will continue its Rain or Shine! Outdoor Storytime series in May. The all-ages programs feature stories, music,… Continue reading

East Jefferson goalkeeper Haven McMillen makes a leaping save against Seattle Christian during a game Saturday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Seattle Christian’s forward Olara Parodi, 11, and East Jefferson's Micajah Shifflett, 15, were in on the play. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP ROUNDUP: EJ soccer loses tight one; Sequim soccer beats Kingston

Going up against a highly skilled player for Seattle Christian, the East Jefferson Rivals mounted a furious rally and made a game… Continue reading

East Jefferson goalkeeper Haven McMillen makes a leaping save against Seattle Christian during a game Saturday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Seattle Christian’s forward Olara Parodi, 11, and East Jefferson's Micajah Shifflett, 15, were in on the play. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Quilcene bond election Tuesday

Aim: New elementary school, career center, athletic field upgrade

Courtesy of Joe Gladfelter Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter shows off the medals he won, including a first place in the 3,200, at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish this weekend. Athletes from more than 50 schools competed at the meet.

TRACK AND FIELD: Gladfelter, Pyeatt shine at Eason Invite

East Jefferson boys win BCS Invitational

Courtesy of Joe Gladfelter Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter shows off the medals he won, including a first place in the 3,200, at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish this weekend. Athletes from more than 50 schools competed at the meet.

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex or at the Outlying Landing… Continue reading

Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along a beach at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday as their volunteer contribution for Earth Day. The family participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by the Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Earth Day cleanup

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along… Continue reading

Chelsea Rosenberger, right, and sons Josiah and Micah, go through the bits of trash they picked up along a beach at Fort Worden State Park on Saturday as their volunteer contribution for Earth Day. The family participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by the Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles double team members Angelina Sprague, left, and Kinnley Brady compete against the Bainbridge Island team of Emily Knighton and Kristina Walker on Friday at Port Angeles High School.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim softball clobbers Bainbridge behind Wagner, Grubb

PA girls tennis goes up against unbeaten Bainbridge

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles double team members Angelina Sprague, left, and Kinnley Brady compete against the Bainbridge Island team of Emily Knighton and Kristina Walker on Friday at Port Angeles High School.
Runners take off from the start of the Railroad Bridge race of the Run the Peninsula Road Race Series on Saturday at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. The event, which consisted of a 5K and 10K run on the Olympic Discovery Trail, was second of the series, which also includes upcoming races on the Larry Scott Trail in Port Townsend, the Jamestown S’Klallam Reservation in Blyn and the North Olympic Discovery Marathon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

RAILROAD BRIDGE RUN: More than 300 competitors enjoy a perfect day to run

Port Angeles Larson family wins two races

Runners take off from the start of the Railroad Bridge race of the Run the Peninsula Road Race Series on Saturday at Railroad Bridge Park in Sequim. The event, which consisted of a 5K and 10K run on the Olympic Discovery Trail, was second of the series, which also includes upcoming races on the Larry Scott Trail in Port Townsend, the Jamestown S’Klallam Reservation in Blyn and the North Olympic Discovery Marathon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone

A woman who accidentally dropped her cellphone into the hole of an outhouse in the Olympic National Forest and fell… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: For spring garden glory, hang out with the cool kids

LAST WEEK, I told you what not to plant. This week, let me give you a list of plants that would have laughed off last… Continue reading

President Joe Biden speaks at Seward Park on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden order to protect old-growth forests

President speaks in Seattle about environmental issues

  • Apr 23, 2022
  • By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian and Matthew Daly The Associated Press
President Joe Biden speaks at Seward Park on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)