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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Tranportation improvement plan before county

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a hearing on the six-year transportation improvement plan when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday. To join the… Continue reading

Three rescued from sinking boat

None hurt, Coast Guard says

Bulgarian-born pianist Anna Petrova, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony the last time she came to the North Olympic Peninsula, will return to open the orchestra’s new season Nov. 6. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Symphony season tickets on sale

Five concerts planned, fall through spring

Bulgarian-born pianist Anna Petrova, rehearsing with the Port Angeles Symphony the last time she came to the North Olympic Peninsula, will return to open the orchestra’s new season Nov. 6. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Flagger hit by construction vehicle

A flagger suffered minor injuries after being struck by a construction vehicle on Lake Farm Road east of Port Angeles, the State… Continue reading

Inslee orders health measures

Vaccine proof or negative test soon required at large events

  • Oct 15, 2021
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus

Makah center given funds to aid vaccine confidence

The Makah Cultural and Research Center has been awarded funding from Communities for Immunity in support of its work to promote vaccine… Continue reading

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Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek east of Port Angeles travels on Wednesday next to recently-planted, dought-resistant shrubs in the traffic median.

Median work completed at Morse Creek

Shrubs were planted in the new center median along U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek this week. State Department of Transportation’s contracting… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Traffic on U.S. Highway 101 at Morse Creek east of Port Angeles travels on Wednesday next to recently-planted, dought-resistant shrubs in the traffic median.

Oregon man wrecks in southern Jefferson County

An Oregon man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in critical condition early Thursday morning after he failed to negotiate a… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Dungeness River opener set Saturday

A popular fall fishery, hatchery coho on the Dungeness River, opens Saturday. Salmon anglers can keep up to four hatchery coho of a minimum size… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Max Baeder, right, leads on his way to winning the Olympic League cross country meet held Wednesday at Battle Point Park in Bainbridge. Sequim's Colby Ellefson, far left, finished second.

PREP SPORTS: Max Baeder propels Port Angeles to boys cross country win

Pyeatt claims sixth meet win of the season

Rodger Johnson/Port Angeles Cross Country
Port Angeles' Max Baeder, right, leads on his way to winning the Olympic League cross country meet held Wednesday at Battle Point Park in Bainbridge. Sequim's Colby Ellefson, far left, finished second.

State ferries slash service due to staff shortages

Washington State Ferries is slashing its scheduled service starting this weekend because of chronic staff shortages that have impacted the… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2021
  • The Associated Press
Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)

Storytelling, art, orcas all featured in events this weekend

Three days of storytelling, a fundraising art sale and a talk that dives into the ocean: This weekend promises a variety of livestreamed and in-person… Continue reading

Twyla Sampaco's photograph "Homesick for a Feeling" is one of the works in the "Chasing Shadows" exhibition at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Photo by Twyla Sampaco)
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Swan-saving project complete at Kirner Pond

Power lines buried to help save trumpeters from death, injuries

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Health board dismisses complaint against Berry

State body says health officers have broad powers

The ferry MV Coho sails past Port Angeles City Pier during a maintenance run in May 2020. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

US land borders to reopen in November

Black Ball awaits more information before setting date to resume service

The ferry MV Coho sails past Port Angeles City Pier during a maintenance run in May 2020. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Deadline to register for legal aid clinic Friday

The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will conduct a free legal aid clinic Saturday, Oct. 23. The free legal consultations will be… Continue reading

Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)

Forest Storytelling Festival all livestreamed this weekend

Tall tales told from all over the nation in three-day event

Beth Horner, a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award winner, will teach a master class and give livestreamed performances during the Forest Storytelling Festival this weekend. (Photo by Julie Curry)