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Jefferson County Master Gardener Christine Heyckewill discuss popular ways to kill weeds on Thursday. Photo by Michael Korinek

Presentation to delve into popular home remedies for weed-killing

People looking for household alternatives to over-the-counter herbicides can find a lot of recipes on the Internet for home remedies to kill… Continue reading

Jefferson County Master Gardener Christine Heyckewill discuss popular ways to kill weeds on Thursday. Photo by Michael Korinek
A 24-year-old man reportedly drove his vehicle into a house in the 800 block of Monroe Road east of Port Angeles on Monday night. He remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Tesla crashes into home east of Port Angeles

Driver remains in critical condition after Monday’s collision

A 24-year-old man reportedly drove his vehicle into a house in the 800 block of Monroe Road east of Port Angeles on Monday night. He remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. (Clallam County Fire District 2)
Greg Brotherton.

Third in running for seat in county

Cooke declares interest in position

Greg Brotherton.
FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

NFL: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver

The Denver Broncos have finally landed a worthy successor to Peyton Manning. Six years and a day after Manning retired, Broncos general… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2022
  • By Arnie Stapleton The Associated Press
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FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson waves to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Clallam County Fire District 2 Firefighter/paramedic Margie Brueckner brings up a Black Labrador that had fallen over the side of an embankment at Lee’s Creek on Tuesday. She also retrieved the dog’s owner who had gone after the dog and then was unable to return. The owner had insisted the dog be carried to safety first. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Man and his dog rescued after a fall down embankment

Firefighter/paramedic brings both up 50-foot drop

Clallam County Fire District 2 Firefighter/paramedic Margie Brueckner brings up a Black Labrador that had fallen over the side of an embankment at Lee’s Creek on Tuesday. She also retrieved the dog’s owner who had gone after the dog and then was unable to return. The owner had insisted the dog be carried to safety first. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for Rhody Run Redux

Registration for the Jefferson Healthcare 5K/10K Rhody Run Redux 2022 to be held on May 22 is open. The revamped race will… Continue reading

John Vaara, Port Angeles basketball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: John Vaara, Port Angeles basketball

Post player John Vaara, at 6-foot-9, was instrumental in the Port Angeles boys basketball team coming back with its first trophy since 1997 from the… Continue reading

John Vaara, Port Angeles basketball
Coronavirus

Clallam County adds two deaths due to COVID-19

Case rates on decline, official says

Free days coming up for state parks

State parks plans fee-free days on Wednesday, March 19, and April 22. Wednesday’s free day is in honor of Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday.… Continue reading

Barber Beckie Tunstall cut some 14 inches of Liam Getzin’s hair during a lengthy appointment on Feb. 18. Getzin, a Port Angeles High School senior, later donated his locks to Wigs for Kids, an organization that gives wigs to children suffering health crises. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

High school senior donates hair to charity

Teen gives his strands to Wigs for Kids

Barber Beckie Tunstall cut some 14 inches of Liam Getzin’s hair during a lengthy appointment on Feb. 18. Getzin, a Port Angeles High School senior, later donated his locks to Wigs for Kids, an organization that gives wigs to children suffering health crises. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Makah to open land to public after two years

Proof of vaccination required

North Olympic Library System book discussion groups continuing

The North Olympic Library System will continue its book discussion groups online throughout March. • The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group will meet… Continue reading

Dewi Sprague Photography. The Port Angeles girls basketball team qualified for the state 2A tournament in Yakima after a two-year hiatus. From left, front row are, Isabelle Felton, Anna Petty, Jenna McGoff, Eve Burke and Raeah Kibe. From left, back row, are Angelina Sprague, Lexie Smith, Paige Mason, Catherine Brown, Bailee Larson, Piper Williams and Jayde Gedelman.

STANDALONES: State aspirations and qualifiers

The Sequim boys golf team is the defending Olympic League state champion. The boys won their first match of the year last week in defense… Continue reading

Dewi Sprague Photography. The Port Angeles girls basketball team qualified for the state 2A tournament in Yakima after a two-year hiatus. From left, front row are, Isabelle Felton, Anna Petty, Jenna McGoff, Eve Burke and Raeah Kibe. From left, back row, are Angelina Sprague, Lexie Smith, Paige Mason, Catherine Brown, Bailee Larson, Piper Williams and Jayde Gedelman.

Wellness forum set Wednesday

Shelley Stratton will present “A Meditation Practice for Your Well-being” at 2 p.m. Wednesday as a part of WOW! Working on Wellness Radio… Continue reading

The Sequim boys golf team is the defending Olympic League state champion. The boys won their first match of the year last weekend. From left are Dominic Riccobene, Ben Sweet, Pryce Glasser, Cole Smithson, Lars Wiker and Zack Thompson. (Photo courtesy of Sean O'Mera)

PREP GOLF: Port Angeles, Sequim open season with wins

The Port Angeles boys golf team began its 2022 season with a 198-209 win over Bremerton at Gold Mountain Golf Course. Edun Bailey… Continue reading

The Sequim boys golf team is the defending Olympic League state champion. The boys won their first match of the year last weekend. From left are Dominic Riccobene, Ben Sweet, Pryce Glasser, Cole Smithson, Lars Wiker and Zack Thompson. (Photo courtesy of Sean O'Mera)
Jaylin Reed, left and Keeli-Jade Smith of the Peninsula College basketball teams in action Saturday. (Keith Thorpe, Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Men’s backs against the wall; PC women win share of North title

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team had a chance to clinch a playoff spot, but lost a heartbreaker to Bellevue 91-89 in… Continue reading

Jaylin Reed, left and Keeli-Jade Smith of the Peninsula College basketball teams in action Saturday. (Keith Thorpe, Peninsula Daily News)
About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs and the Ukrainian flag colors, they chanted, “Peace and harmony for the world and ourselves.” (Phil Lusk/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Call for peace

About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs… Continue reading

About 25 people gathered at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend on Sunday afternoon to call for peace in Ukraine, Russia and the world. Holding signs and the Ukrainian flag colors, they chanted, “Peace and harmony for the world and ourselves.” (Phil Lusk/For Peninsula Daily News)
Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)

Community volunteer leaves legacy

Myron Vogt helped to build wheelchair ramps, provide school supplies

Myron Vogt, center, was honored in April 2019 by the Chamber of Jefferson County as its 2018 Citizen of the Year during a ceremony at the Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock. He was joined by his wife, Valeria, left, and his daughter, Jennifer Molloy. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News file)
Coronavirus

COVID-19 case rates are continuing to drop

On track to lift mandate on Friday

A large crane was used to place the modules onto the prepared foundation. A large crane was brought in from Seattle to put the Hobucket House into place. (North Olympic Regional Veterans Housing Network)

Hobucket House built for disabled veterans

Crane lifts home into place onto a stilt foundation

A large crane was used to place the modules onto the prepared foundation. A large crane was brought in from Seattle to put the Hobucket House into place. (North Olympic Regional Veterans Housing Network)