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Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available

Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available to purchase online or from vendors on the Olympic Peninsula. To obtain a… Continue reading

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Precinct changes tossed at last minute

New plan recommended

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Medical assisting program at Peninsula College earns accreditation

The medical assisting program at Peninsula College has earned accreditation from the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The board voted in… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School Rotary Interact Club collecting clothes for homeless

The Port Angeles High School Rotary Interact club is conducting a clothing drive for the homeless through Friday, Dec. 10. The club… Continue reading

Sequim goes into 2022 with $31.7 million balanced budget

No utility or property tax rates passed by council

Laptop fund formed to help students

Laptops will be offered to students who are pursuing high school equivalency in the Peninsula College Transitional Program under a new collaboration… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Omicron variant not found in Washington state as of Tuesday

Health officer: Precautions work against newest version of COVID-19

Alex Schmadeke of Sequim High School signs a letter of intent to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. and compete in acro and tumbling. At her signing is her mother Kate Schmadeke, seated left and Zeke Schmadeke, seated right. Standing, from left, is coach Kelle Riley, grandmother Linda Swanson and grandparents Richard and Kathy Schmadeke. Alex also recognized her father Brent Schmadeke, who was not able to attend. (Sequim High School)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Schmadeke signs; Quilcene send-off and more

Family, friends and supporters of the Quilcene Rangers football team will be assembling at 8 a.m. Saturday in the front parking lot at… Continue reading

Alex Schmadeke of Sequim High School signs a letter of intent to attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. and compete in acro and tumbling. At her signing is her mother Kate Schmadeke, seated left and Zeke Schmadeke, seated right. Standing, from left, is coach Kelle Riley, grandmother Linda Swanson and grandparents Richard and Kathy Schmadeke. Alex also recognized her father Brent Schmadeke, who was not able to attend. (Sequim High School)
Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A lifetime of seeing through to beauty

The free spirit of Imogen Cunningham, a giant of an artist who spent part of her youth in Port Angeles, is alive and well in… Continue reading

Self-Portrait with Korona View, 1933, Imogen Cunningham, gelatin silver print. (Copyright the Imogen Cunningham Trust)

Free legal aid clinic to address housing issues

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will conduct a free legal aid clinic for residents with housing or eviction questions from noon… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 9, 2021, file photo, House members meet in the Statehouse, in Boise, Idaho. An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a nationwide right to abortion. The court with a 6-3 conservative majority on Wednesday, Dec. 1 starts hearing arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)

Most Idaho abortions banned if Roe v. Wade is overturned

An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2021
  • By Keith Ridler The Associated Press
FILE - In this March 9, 2021, file photo, House members meet in the Statehouse, in Boise, Idaho. An Idaho law banning nearly all abortions would take effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that declared a nationwide right to abortion. The court with a 6-3 conservative majority on Wednesday, Dec. 1 starts hearing arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)
Dr. Eric Kiesel, the medical examiner who performed autopsies on the bodies of Tiffany May and Darrell and Jordan Iverson in January 2019, uses a manakin to show the trajectory of bullets during Dennis Mavin Bauer’s triple murder trial Monday in Clallam County Superior Court. Michele Devlin, county Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, looks on.

Murder trial testimony details 19 gunshot wounds

Medical examiner: At least two types of ammunition used

Dr. Eric Kiesel, the medical examiner who performed autopsies on the bodies of Tiffany May and Darrell and Jordan Iverson in January 2019, uses a manakin to show the trajectory of bullets during Dennis Mavin Bauer’s triple murder trial Monday in Clallam County Superior Court. Michele Devlin, county Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, looks on.
A cabin was seen floating down the Quillayute River and a snapshot taken by Richwine Road resident Lisa Kemmerer. (Photo courtesy Lisa Kemmerer)

One cabin saved after another sent into river by floods

Port Angeles couple rescue dwelling on the Quillayute

  • Dec 1, 2021
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
A cabin was seen floating down the Quillayute River and a snapshot taken by Richwine Road resident Lisa Kemmerer. (Photo courtesy Lisa Kemmerer)

PAT NEAL: Razor clamming best way to avoid post-holiday chores

Now that Thanksgiving is over, only the drudgery of cleanup remains. Don’t get bogged down in the details as an excuse for doing nothing. A… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News seeks freelancers

Peninsula Daily News is looking for freelance writers and photographers to cover features and news stories in East Jefferson County. Prior experience… Continue reading

Police review video, teen recovers after shooting at mall

Tacoma police reviewed video footage from inside the Tacoma Mall after a shooting Friday night prompted hundreds to flee for safety or hide… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2021
  • The Associated Press
Chris Kauffman ascends a ladder to string lights on downtown Port Townsend’s 16-foot Christmas tree Tuesday morning while Ted Krysinski of Fyrelite Grip & Lighting prepares some of the 2,800 LED bulbs that will decorate the Haller Fountain plaza. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend prepares for weekend celebration

Bulbs to illuminate community Christmas tree Saturday

Chris Kauffman ascends a ladder to string lights on downtown Port Townsend’s 16-foot Christmas tree Tuesday morning while Ted Krysinski of Fyrelite Grip & Lighting prepares some of the 2,800 LED bulbs that will decorate the Haller Fountain plaza. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Run the Peninsula

RUN THE PENINSULA: Jamestown S’Klallam Run set for Saturday

The final race of the Run the Peninsula series, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe 5K/10K Glow Run/Walk, will take place in Blyn Saturday… Continue reading

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Jayden Love

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jayden Love, Quilcene football

yes eighth-graders play varsity high school sports at the 1B level — Love was… Continue reading

Jayden Love

Culvert replacement delayed in Port Angeles

Projects will disrupt traffic significantly