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Kilmer telephone town hall tonight

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer will conduct a telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Residents of Kilmer’s 6th Congressional District, which includes the… Continue reading

Corey Larson, history faculty with NPP, photographed on Weds., Feb. 5, 2020.

Lecture to examine how present can influence interpretation of past

A professor in the Native Pathways Program through the Evergreen State College will present a lecture and slideshow on Thursday during a… Continue reading

Corey Larson, history faculty with NPP, photographed on Weds., Feb. 5, 2020.
The new Creative Alliance at Fort Worden State Park includes, clockwise from left, Copper Canyon Press’ Joseph Bednarik; Heron Scott of the Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein of Madrona MindBody Institute; Centrum’s Rob Birman; KPTZ’s Robert Ambrose, Copper Canyon’s George Knotek; KPTZ’s Kate Ingram; Corvidae Press’ Randy Arnest; Northwind Art’s Teresa Verraes and Fort Worden Public Development Authority Executive Director David Timmons. (Brian Goodman)

New Creative Alliance takes on building upkeep at Fort Worden

Group to relieve PDA of capital maintenance obligations

The new Creative Alliance at Fort Worden State Park includes, clockwise from left, Copper Canyon Press’ Joseph Bednarik; Heron Scott of the Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein of Madrona MindBody Institute; Centrum’s Rob Birman; KPTZ’s Robert Ambrose, Copper Canyon’s George Knotek; KPTZ’s Kate Ingram; Corvidae Press’ Randy Arnest; Northwind Art’s Teresa Verraes and Fort Worden Public Development Authority Executive Director David Timmons. (Brian Goodman)

PAT NEAL: A saga of spring, salmon and supplies

Spring is a time of spiritual renewal along with Easter, Ramadan and Passover. There is, however, another seasonal ritual that’s older than all these traditions… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A thick layer of slush coats the soccer pitch at Wally Sigmar Field at Peninsula College in Port Angeles on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of JV and varsity soccer matches between Port Angeles and Bremerton. A storm that brought winter-like conditions, along with lightning and thunder, rendered the field unplayable, prompting a postponement of the games until a later date.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: April slush leads to … pining for summer

OK, OK, Mother Nature, you win. Stop, just stop, already. What a bizarre April this has been. It’s almost as if the climate is changing… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A thick layer of slush coats the soccer pitch at Wally Sigmar Field at Peninsula College in Port Angeles on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of JV and varsity soccer matches between Port Angeles and Bremerton. A storm that brought winter-like conditions, along with lightning and thunder, rendered the field unplayable, prompting a postponement of the games until a later date.

Power outage scheduled in Forks

Clallam County Public Utility District has scheduled a power outage in Forks from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday. Affected customers include those at… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit bus driver Lloyd Eisenman worked without a mask on his Port Townsend shuttle route Tuesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Transit masking is now optional

Policies change after federal action

Jefferson Transit bus driver Lloyd Eisenman worked without a mask on his Port Townsend shuttle route Tuesday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy headlines the new Jazz in the Olympics festival this Friday and Saturday in Sequim and Port Angeles. From left are Andy Rowley, Glen Marhevka, Karl Hunter, Scotty Morris, Kurt Sodergren, Joshua Levy and Dirk Shumaker. (Andy Rowley)

Jazz in the Olympics returns this weekend

Sets to be played at Elks, 7 Cedars Casino

The swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy headlines the new Jazz in the Olympics festival this Friday and Saturday in Sequim and Port Angeles. From left are Andy Rowley, Glen Marhevka, Karl Hunter, Scotty Morris, Kurt Sodergren, Joshua Levy and Dirk Shumaker. (Andy Rowley)
Runners start the 12K portion of the annual Olympic Adventure Trail run along Kelly Ridge west of Port Angeles this weekend. Heavy snow, sleep, hail and rain greeted runners during this year's race. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Neither snow nor rain stop OAT runners

The Olympic Adventure Trail run truly was an adventure this year, thanks to a cranky Mother Nature. Despite freakish April hail, rain,… Continue reading

Runners start the 12K portion of the annual Olympic Adventure Trail run along Kelly Ridge west of Port Angeles this weekend. Heavy snow, sleep, hail and rain greeted runners during this year's race. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
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A son’s mission with a father’s support

Former youth pastor leads team to build Guatemalan houses, distribute wheelchairs

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Peyton Rudd, left, and Gunner Rogers.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Peyton Rudd, Port Angeles softball, and Gunner Rogers, Forks baseball

Forks’ Gunner Rogers and Port Angeles’ Peyton Rudd have something in common. On Friday, Rudd, second baseman for the Port Angeles softball team, belted a… Continue reading

Peyton Rudd, left, and Gunner Rogers.

Fire that destroyed businesses on San Juan Island was arson

Officials with the Town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island said a fire that burned through a block of businesses last… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center to host event for prospective volunteers

The Northwest Maritime Center invites prospective volunteers to its spring kickoff from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Wednesday at the downtown… Continue reading

Quimper Grange brings back Friday dancing

The Quimper Grange has announced the return of dancing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The Balkan dance parties, set for… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Website live for new cases

Link helps patients self-report illness

Housing grant approval expected

Port Angeles City Council to view funds to aid affordable homes

Bag of Books sale set at Port Angeles Library

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and… Continue reading

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Forks sweeps; Port Angeles girls win behind Clark

The Forks baseball team maintained its perfect won-loss record this weekend, getting huge games from Gunner Rogers and their two Logans — Logan… Continue reading

Documentaries on health, meat industry slated

Alternative Cinema will present “What the Health” at 1 p.m and 6 p.m. Wednesday. The free screenings are at the Natural Healing… Continue reading

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s staff will receive authority to grant, deny or waive certifications of proposed federal licenses or permits that may discharge into waters of the United States once its plan is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. This applies to its reservation and trust lands, such as surface waters on almost 645 acres including the Dungeness River, seen here in November 2020. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

EPA grants Jamestown water testing oversight on reservation, trust lands

Tribal staff must submit quality standards for federal approval

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s staff will receive authority to grant, deny or waive certifications of proposed federal licenses or permits that may discharge into waters of the United States once its plan is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. This applies to its reservation and trust lands, such as surface waters on almost 645 acres including the Dungeness River, seen here in November 2020. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)