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Kidnap charge expected

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Neah Bay woman dies in wreck near Lake Ozette

Boy passenger unhurt in single-car crash

Caroline Jolley, left, and Nicole Jeffery.

North Olympic Health Network adds two second-year family medicine residents

North Olympic Health Network has announced that two second-year family medicine residents have joined its staff. Dr. Nicole Jeffery and Dr. Caroline… Continue reading

Caroline Jolley, left, and Nicole Jeffery.
Restaurants such as Waterfront Pizza and Nifty Fifties on Water Street had lines stretching out of their buildings as large crowds of tourists packed the street Tuesday afternoon. The crowds were in sharp contrast to the sparse tourist season the community saw last summer after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The nice weather is expected to continue through the end of next week with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Open for business

Restaurants such as Waterfront Pizza and Nifty Fifties on Water Street had lines stretching out of their buildings as large crowds of tourists packed the… Continue reading

Restaurants such as Waterfront Pizza and Nifty Fifties on Water Street had lines stretching out of their buildings as large crowds of tourists packed the street Tuesday afternoon. The crowds were in sharp contrast to the sparse tourist season the community saw last summer after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The nice weather is expected to continue through the end of next week with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Who owns the river?

In previous episodes, we traced the history of land ownership of the Olympic Peninsula in general and the Hoh River in particular. It began with… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere

PIERRE LABOSSIERE: Breathe deep the return of some semblance of normal

Today, I downloaded an app on my phone called ArriveCAN. It’s what you need now to cross the Canadian border. And I can cross the… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere
Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles City Council candidates, left to right, LaTrisha Suggs, John DeBoer and Adam Garcia at a primary election forum Tuesday.

Port Angeles City Council hopefuls debate

Candidates’ ideas differ on national vs. local issues

Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles City Council candidates, left to right, LaTrisha Suggs, John DeBoer and Adam Garcia at a primary election forum Tuesday.

Sequim chamber kicks off 70% Club

Program to support vaccinations, local efforts

The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim City Band plans first rehearsal since February 2020

Volunteer concert ensemble seeking new members

The Sequim City Band entertains a crowd at the James Center for the Performing Arts on July 4, 2019. The band hasn't held rehearsals or concerts since its March 1, 2020, event. File photo by Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Sequim Elks to resume bingo games

Sequim Elks will resume its bingo games from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday. Games will be at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 143 Port… Continue reading

Two injured in single-car wreck

Two people were hurt when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and the car left the roadway, traveled down a 30-foot embankment… Continue reading

The state Depaartment of Natural Resources is investigating the cause of a fire near Lake Sutherlind. The blaze has been extinguished. (Clallam County Fire District No. 2)

2-acre blaze contained near Lake Sutherland

Heavy smoke may remain in area for ‘significant’ period

The state Depaartment of Natural Resources is investigating the cause of a fire near Lake Sutherlind. The blaze has been extinguished. (Clallam County Fire District No. 2)
Coronavirus

Clallam County reports 14th death due to COVID-19

Second death connected to church outbreak

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Sustainable forestry program topic at county meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will hear a presentation on the sustainable forestry program from Malloree J.Weinheimer, of Chickadee Forestry, when they meet at 9… Continue reading

Fire crews extinguish several grass fires

Three were started by lawnmowers

Port Townsend soul singer Abakis is among the Concerts on the Dock performers slated for August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz /Peninsula Daily News)

Free weekly music series across North Olympic Peninsula

Events set for Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend

Port Townsend soul singer Abakis is among the Concerts on the Dock performers slated for August. (Diane Urbani de la Paz /Peninsula Daily News)
Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday morning. Genovese is a member of the Port Townsend New Friendships Meetup group and has been meeting for coffee and a walk every Monday for the past four years. “It’s wonderful to see the faces of my friends without masks once again,” he said. Seated, from left, are Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Norman Christie and Norma Bishop, all members of the group. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Friendship group

Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday… Continue reading

Tony Genovese, center, holding his dog Cleo, enjoys meeting his friends at Sunrise Coffee in Port Townsend on Monday morning. Genovese is a member of the Port Townsend New Friendships Meetup group and has been meeting for coffee and a walk every Monday for the past four years. “It’s wonderful to see the faces of my friends without masks once again,” he said. Seated, from left, are Betty Peterson-Wheeler, Norman Christie and Norma Bishop, all members of the group. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading program will present “Science Magic with Jeff Evans” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

North Olympic Library System to host program on magic of science

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading program will present “Science Magic with Jeff Evans” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. No registration is… Continue reading

The North Olympic Library System’s Summer Reading program will present “Science Magic with Jeff Evans” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Port Townsend bicyclist airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after collision with trailer

A 76-year-old Port Townsend man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries after he was struck by a… Continue reading

Primary election candidates tout experience, spotlight issues at forum

Online event sees hopefuls for school, fire district, hospital boards