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Weaver Susan Pavel is the presenter in the First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday evening. The Jefferson County Historical Society event highlights “The Art of Making,” and local craftspeople of many disciplines. (photo courtesy Jefferson County Historical Society)

Master weaver to demonstrate Coast Salish craft

Pavel will offer a show-and-tell of her work, a process that can require several months of dedicated focus

Weaver Susan Pavel is the presenter in the First Friday Speaker Series program this Friday evening. The Jefferson County Historical Society event highlights “The Art of Making,” and local craftspeople of many disciplines. (photo courtesy Jefferson County Historical Society)
Tom Oblak, left, and Jim McIntyre.
Tom Oblak, left, and Jim McIntyre.
Joe Gillard of Quilcene, pictured on the steps of the Centrum building where he works, is author of “The Little Book of Lost Words.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Joe Gillard of Quilcene, pictured on the steps of the Centrum building where he works, is author of “The Little Book of Lost Words.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

PUD considers sewer rate hikes

Proposal to be discussed next week

Water main repair cause for shutoffs in Port Hadlock

Some Port Hadlock residents around Rhody Drive and Ness’ Corner could experience water shutoffs today as Jefferson County Public Utility District’s crews… Continue reading

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Lefties lead-off batter Nick Oakley hits for a single in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties’ Nick Oakley named to WCL second team

Shortstop hit .290 with 5 HRs, 21 RBIs, 10 steals

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Lefties lead-off batter Nick Oakley hits for a single in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
The Windsong sailboat of Port Townsend departs Friday morning from Point Hudson, where the Wooden Boat Festival would have taken place. The Sept. 10-12 festival is among two Port Townsend festivals canceled due to the changing COVID landscape, organizers said Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Windsong sailboat of Port Townsend departs Friday morning from Point Hudson, where the Wooden Boat Festival would have taken place. The Sept. 10-12 festival is among two Port Townsend festivals canceled due to the changing COVID landscape, organizers said Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula counties add COVID-19 cases

A Clallam County long-term care facility outbreak has risen to 21 cases of COVID-19, and a second facility in Clallam is now confirmed to have… Continue reading

The Clean Bay is an all electric, zero-emission work boat built by students of the School, that will be based out of Port Ludlow Bay, to provide free pump out services to recreational mariners. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Students build Clean Bay, an launch all electric, zero-emission work boat

Clean Bay was built to provide free pump out services to recreational mariners

The Clean Bay is an all electric, zero-emission work boat built by students of the School, that will be based out of Port Ludlow Bay, to provide free pump out services to recreational mariners. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Man found dead inside burned travel trailer

An unidentified man was found dead inside a Diamond Point travel trailer that was consumed by flames Monday night, authorities said. By the… Continue reading

Community Service Award nomination deadline Tuesday

The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the 2021 Clallam County Community Service Award. This past year, the extraordinary stresses put on every aspect… Continue reading

LETTER: No appearance of fairness

The Sequim Good Governance League is dedicated to democratic values including integrity, transparency and the appearance of fairness. Political organizers Donnie Hall and Jim McEntire… Continue reading

Outdoor Emergency classes scheduled

The Hurricane Ridge Ski Patrol will conduct an Outdoor Emergency Care certification course beginning Saturday, Sept. 18. The course, developed by the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Appreciate the labor of nation’s health care workers

Dealing with the crush of vacationing hordes that invaded the Olympic Peninsula this summer has stressed the tourist infrastructure to the breaking point. The problem… Continue reading

Peninsula schools resume classes while COVID-19 cases rise

Sequim School District and the Quillayute Valley School District resume classes today