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Terry and Barbara Rossow of Ellensburg caught this good-sized coho while fishing off Sekiu on Wednes-day. The pair also enjoyed whale watching after the big catch.
Terry and Barbara Rossow of Ellensburg caught this good-sized coho while fishing off Sekiu on Wednes-day. The pair also enjoyed whale watching after the big catch.

Beach cleanup Saturday in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center, in partnership with Washington CoastSavers and Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, is sponsoring a clean up… Continue reading

Campfire ban lifted in Olympic park, forest

Decision due to cooler, moist weather and the forecast for significant rainfall

Peninsula College's Theodore Baiye, left, and Nicolas Hernandez work the ball upfield during the Pirates' 2-0 win over the Titans on Wednesday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College's Theodore Baiye, left, and Nicolas Hernandez work the ball upfield during the Pirates' 2-0 win over the Titans on Wednesday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Emperor penguins are among the creatures Bill Curtsinger of Port Townsend photographed during his career with National Geographic. Curtsinger and his collaborator, nature writer Kenneth Brower, will host an online conversation about their work together Sunday afternoon. (Photo copyright Bill Curtsinger)

Deep-sea diver to give free live talk

Photographer worked for National Geographic

Emperor penguins are among the creatures Bill Curtsinger of Port Townsend photographed during his career with National Geographic. Curtsinger and his collaborator, nature writer Kenneth Brower, will host an online conversation about their work together Sunday afternoon. (Photo copyright Bill Curtsinger)

Feds OK plan to cut salmon fishing when needed for orcas

Federal officials have approved a plan that calls for cutting nontribal salmon fishing along the West Coast when the fish… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2021
  • The Associated Press
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Sue and Tom Lotz of Port Angeles take what they call a “coffee break” in their small kayaks near Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook on Thursday. They were enjoying the last days of nice weather before a predicted rain storm expected this weekend. The Lotzes said they were greeted by at least a dozen seals in the harbor on their leisurely excursion.

Harbor paddling

Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News Sue and Tom Lotz of Port Angeles take what they call a “coffee break” in their small kayaks near Sail… Continue reading

Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News 
Sue and Tom Lotz of Port Angeles take what they call a “coffee break” in their small kayaks near Sail and Paddle Park on Ediz Hook on Thursday. They were enjoying the last days of nice weather before a predicted rain storm expected this weekend. The Lotzes said they were greeted by at least a dozen seals in the harbor on their leisurely excursion.

Hospital case loads rising

Three more deaths reported in Clallam County

North Olympic Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled Saturday

The Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor the 2021 North Olympic Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s at 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Micaela Kingslight, left, and Samara Jade are two-thirds of Three Wheels Turning, pictured during their May gig at the Keg & I in Chimacum. The trio, which also includes Aimée Ringle, will play from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Micaela Kingslight, left, and Samara Jade are two-thirds of Three Wheels Turning, pictured during their May gig at the Keg & I in Chimacum. The trio, which also includes Aimée Ringle, will play from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening at Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Officials urge boaters to steer clear of 3 pregnant Orcas

Three endangered Southern Resident orcas living in local area waters are pregnant, prompting boating regulations in the state, officials said.… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2021
  • The Associated Press

Port Townsend Public Library to offer craft kits

The Port Townsend Public Library will distribute craft kits for pre-school and elementary children on Tuesdays weekly. Preschool craft kits are recommended… Continue reading

Sean Worthington.

PUD finds new director internally

Clean Energy Act a challenge

Sean Worthington.
Oyster Races organizer Brian Cullin, left, and Quilcene Museum supporter Cleone Telling take in the sun on the porch of the 1892 Worthington Mansion in Quilcene. Sunday tours of the mansion are part of this weekend’s Quilcene Fair activities. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Oyster Races organizer Brian Cullin, left, and Quilcene Museum supporter Cleone Telling take in the sun on the porch of the 1892 Worthington Mansion in Quilcene. Sunday tours of the mansion are part of this weekend’s Quilcene Fair activities. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

State August jobless rate 5.1 percent

Washington’s unemployment rate remained at 5.1 percent and the state added 16,800 jobs last month, officials announced. The Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2021
  • The Associated Press

State records over 7,000 deaths from COVID-19

More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data from the state Department of Health.… Continue reading

State workers seek exemptions to vaccine mandate

Nearly 4,800 state workers are seeking an exemption to Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, about 8 percent of the approximately 60,000 employees… Continue reading

Keith Larkin.
Keith Larkin.