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LETTER: Is it a plot?

It is well known that Republicans, more so than Democrats, forgo wearing masks and avoid COVID-19 vaccinations. I, consequently, feel that the lifting of COVID-19… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2021
Vocalist Jean Lenke and her trio will bring jazz, blues and rock to Manresa Castle's Rook Cafe this Friday evening. photo courtesy of Jean Lenke

Manresa Castle offers Friday night jazz series

Vocalist Jean Lenke and her trio will start a Friday night jazz series this week in the Rook Cafe at Manresa Castle,… Continue reading

Vocalist Jean Lenke and her trio will bring jazz, blues and rock to Manresa Castle's Rook Cafe this Friday evening. photo courtesy of Jean Lenke

No fireworks ban this year in unincorporated Jefferson County

New restrictions can’t be put in place until at least 2023

Nordland man found guilty of second-degree murder

Sentencing expected later this month

Sekiu's Kristy King hauled in this 18-pound hatchery chinook while mooching a cut-plug herring off Slip Point on the opening day of the 2020 recreational salmon season in marine areas 5 (Sekiu) and 6 (Port Angeles). The salmon season opens off Sekiu and Port Angeles today.
Sekiu's Kristy King hauled in this 18-pound hatchery chinook while mooching a cut-plug herring off Slip Point on the opening day of the 2020 recreational salmon season in marine areas 5 (Sekiu) and 6 (Port Angeles). The salmon season opens off Sekiu and Port Angeles today.
Safety fencing surrounds portions of the idled Generation II Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Playground work still to be done

Skilled workers sought for 2-day weekend build

Safety fencing surrounds portions of the idled Generation II Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Aspiring Dash pilot Josh Crabtree of Port Angeles unloads boxes of maintenance records from a Dash Air Shuttle Cessna 402C on Wednesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

They’re here! Dash planes arrive in Port Angeles

August remains target date for service

Aspiring Dash pilot Josh Crabtree of Port Angeles unloads boxes of maintenance records from a Dash Air Shuttle Cessna 402C on Wednesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Woodworking, art topic of Friday talk

The fine arts side of woodworking is the topic of this Friday’s Jefferson County Historical Society presentation featuring artist and educator Kimberly… Continue reading

Health officers: Unvaccinated should keep wearing masks

Although most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, unvaccinated and high-risk residents still are urged to continue to wear face masks in indoor spaces with other… Continue reading

Pete Haubrick.

Forks mourns sports figure

Heat apparent cause of death

Pete Haubrick.
Pierre LaBossiere

COLUMN: Heat has found us here on the Olympic Peninsula

There is a reason why I left the San Joaquin Valley. When I was a kid and it was some 110-degree day, I asked my… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere

ELITE SOCCER: Northern Peninsula Football Club fights to a draw in 105-degree heat

Playing in brutal 105-degree heat this weekend, the Northern Peninsula Football Club managed to keep Gala FC off the scoreboard… Continue reading

Fire extinguished in NOAA trailer in Forks

State Department of Natural Resources firefighters were summoned to ensure a fire that burned a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration atmospheric monitoring trailer… Continue reading

Paula Walters of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks on display on Tuesday at a fireworks tent operated by the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club at the Safeway shopping plaza on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fourth of July events planned on North Olympic Peninsula

Hot, dry weather prompts changes in Forks, Jefferson County

Paula Walters of Port Angeles looks over a selection of fireworks on display on Tuesday at a fireworks tent operated by the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club at the Safeway shopping plaza on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Photo courtesy of Sunland Golf and Country Club
The women of the Sunland Golf and Country Club won the annual War of the Roses Major Tournament against the men last week.

GOLF: Women win Sunland’s War of the Roses

The women were the winners of the 2021 War of the Roses at the Sunland Golf and Country Club. In round one, the… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Sunland Golf and Country Club
The women of the Sunland Golf and Country Club won the annual War of the Roses Major Tournament against the men last week.
The Owl Cigars mural is one of many stops on the Jefferson County Historical Society’s “Vanishing Murals” walking tours starting in July. Owl’s message was among the company’s numerous advertisements on walls across the country. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Historical walks set to explore Port Townsend murals

Advertisements on buildings featured on new 1-mile walk

The Owl Cigars mural is one of many stops on the Jefferson County Historical Society’s “Vanishing Murals” walking tours starting in July. Owl’s message was among the company’s numerous advertisements on walls across the country. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Brain drain

Agonizing thoughts should not enter one’s mind. They disrupt us and surely should be avoided. Even so, some of them cannot be ignored. This is… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2021
Port Angeles City Council candidates John Madden and Samantha Rodahl shake hands Tuesday following an election forum while incumbent Mike French looks on. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

National topics touch primary forum

Ideological issues part of debate in Port Angeles City Council race

Port Angeles City Council candidates John Madden and Samantha Rodahl shake hands Tuesday following an election forum while incumbent Mike French looks on. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Continued: Who owns the river?

In last week’s episode, we were attempting to answer the question, “Who owns the Hoh River?” Ownership began with the Native Americans shortly after the… Continue reading