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Summer meal programs help out families in Jefferson County

Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Food Bank Association offer assistance

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Holiday weekend sporting events on West End include Fun Run, Pickleball, Football camp

Forks’ 4th of July Fun Run, a 1-mile or 5-or-10-kilometer event, will be held Saturday morning.… Continue reading

Art, music and games planned on Peninsula

This weekend on the Peninsula features art, music and activities. • Mary Franchini and Sheri Whetsine will open their joint exhibit “Fire and Water” from… Continue reading

August trial set for robbery suspect

Not guilty plea entered for felony charges from Frugal’s incident

Cox undergoing competency evaluation

Standoff suspect due in court Monday

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Focus on ‘Ian’s Ride: A Long Distance Journey to Joy’: Author and Guiness Record holder speak at Dungeness River Nature Center

“It’s so nice chatting with so many friendly faces,” Ian Mackay said to a home-turf gathered at the Dungeness River Nature Center to listen to… Continue reading

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A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today's Independence Day events. For a list of July 4 activities, see today's on-line edition of the Peninsula Daily News.

In tents preparation

A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today’s Independence Day events. For… Continue reading

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A crew erects an activity tent on Thursday in the parking lot of Port Angeles City Pier in preparation for today's Independence Day events. For a list of July 4 activities, see today's on-line edition of the Peninsula Daily News.
Blaine Hammond

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look through the lens of love

THE NEW TESTAMENT says many things about God, but only once does it offer an overall definition of God: “God is love” (I John 4:8).… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2025
  • By Blaine Hammond For Peninsula Daily News
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Port Angeles City Council taking applications for seat

A vacancy on the City Council must be filled by Sept. 28. The application period for that vacancy opened Wednesday. Applicants have… Continue reading

German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.

Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra poised for new season

Season passes on sale

  • Jul 4, 2025
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
German violinist Franziska Pietsch will be a featured soloist in the Port Angeles Symphony’s first concert of the 2025-2026 season.
Pamela Raine's necklace collection will be the featured jewelry at the Port Ludlow Art League during July.

Port Ludlow Art League reception set

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Lizette Silsbee and Pamela Raine from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.… Continue reading

Pamela Raine's necklace collection will be the featured jewelry at the Port Ludlow Art League during July.
Niobe Weaver

Speaker scheduled for Sunday service at Unity in Olympics

Niobe Weaver will present “Gratitude” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Weaver will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E.… Continue reading

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The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Freedom and Community” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

The Wisdom of Avalon oracle series slated for six weeks

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will lead the six-week series “The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid … A Spiritual Summer Camp… Continue reading

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Lefties first baseman Will White tries to catch Seattle Gumberoos baserunner Eoin Buechs off the bag during Thursday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Pound out 17 hits in win over Edmonton

Port Angeles gained the upper hand — and the lead — with a seven-run seventh inning explosion in a 16-9 West Coast… Continue reading

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Lefties first baseman Will White tries to catch Seattle Gumberoos baserunner Eoin Buechs off the bag during Thursday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Auditions to be conducted for playhouse production

Rebecca Gilbert will conduct auditions for an upcoming production of “The Foreigner” at 6:30 p.m. July 17 and at 2 p.m. July… Continue reading

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Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.

Bridge removal

Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled.… Continue reading

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Construction workers stand on what remains of the old U.S. 101 bridge over the Elwha River on Wednesday as the aging structure is dismantled. The old bridge, built in 1926, was in danger of washout when the river beneath changed course and engineers discovered the bridge piers were built on gravel instead of bedrock, leading to constructon of a new bridge, at right, which was opened to traffic in 2024. The old bridge was to remain in place until a fish-spawning window, which runs from mid-July until the end of August.

Canadians coming to support community

‘Neighbours’ to march in July 4 parade

Fourth of July events set on Peninsula

Fourth of July events are planned around the Peninsula, includings arts and crafts, fun runs and music. PORT TOWNSEND • The Port Townsend Summer Band… Continue reading