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Freezers stocked with COVID-19 vaccine

Peninsula health officials eye reopening on Wednesday

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties second baseman Kai Saterstrom, left, waits with the ball as Highline's Garet Smith tries to extend a single into a double, only to be caught with an out on the way to second base during the first inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles keeps it rolling

A commanding pitching performance from starter Connor Spears and some timely hitting pushed Port Angeles to a 9-5 win over the Northwest… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties second baseman Kai Saterstrom, left, waits with the ball as Highline's Garet Smith tries to extend a single into a double, only to be caught with an out on the way to second base during the first inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Crab pot benefit Sunday

Jefferson Search and Rescue will hold a sale of recovered crab pots and related gear this morning. The… Continue reading

Kayakers Ray Hebert, left, and his wife, Gail Hebert, both of Port Angeles, get ready for a paddle on Dungeness Bay north of Sequim from Cline Spit County Park last week before a heat wave began on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Temperature rising on Peninsula

Facilities open for cooling off

Kayakers Ray Hebert, left, and his wife, Gail Hebert, both of Port Angeles, get ready for a paddle on Dungeness Bay north of Sequim from Cline Spit County Park last week before a heat wave began on the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Alleged boat thief taken into custody

Coast Guard: No explosives found on board despite threat

Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Black Bear Diner continues support for Captain Joseph House

The founder of the Captain Joseph House Foundation recently thanked representatives of the Black Bear Diner in Sequim with a sign for customers’… Continue reading

Over four years, Black Bear Diner customers have donated to the Captain Joseph House Foundation to support families of fallen soldiers. Last week, foundation executive director Betsy Reed Schultz shared a sign thanking the restaurant with owner Bret Wirta and manager Linda Donaghay accepting the sign. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Command changes for Navy Region Northwest

Rear Adm. Brad Collins assumed command of Navy Region Northwest during ceremony June 18 at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Navy Region Northwest is responsible… Continue reading

Nick and Taylor Burnette stand in the aisle of McPhees Parkway Grocery in Port Angeles, the business they recently purchased from founder Frank McPhee. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Eclectic store to remain one of a kind

Frank McPhee sells his Port Angeles grocery after 44 years

Nick and Taylor Burnette stand in the aisle of McPhees Parkway Grocery in Port Angeles, the business they recently purchased from founder Frank McPhee. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

Gov. Jay Inslee extends state eviction ban to Sept. 30

Jefferson County Fairgrounds among those affected

League, libraries set primary election candidate forums

The Clallam County League of Women Voters, along with co-sponsor North Olympic Library System, will facilitate three 2021 primary election candidate forums for… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Port Angeles scores its fourth straight win

The good times are continuing to roll offensively for the Port Angeles Lefties. Port Angeles earned its fourth-consecutive win with a come-from-behind… Continue reading

Folksinger John McCutcheon will give a live concert Sunday on the streaming platform Mandolin to benefit community radio stations including KPTZ-FM 91.9. (Photo by Irene Young)

Music and community: Folksinger mixes both Sunday

Concert to be live-streamed

Folksinger John McCutcheon will give a live concert Sunday on the streaming platform Mandolin to benefit community radio stations including KPTZ-FM 91.9. (Photo by Irene Young)
Commander Donald Emmerson, left, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Rear Admiral Brad Collins, commander of Navy Region Northwest, during Naval Magazine Indian Island’s Change of Command ceremony on Thursday. Emmerson’s role of commanding officer is now filled by Commander Andrew Crouse. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Naval Magazine Indian Island has new commanding officer

Andrew Crouse says installation has a ‘rich history’

Commander Donald Emmerson, left, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Rear Admiral Brad Collins, commander of Navy Region Northwest, during Naval Magazine Indian Island’s Change of Command ceremony on Thursday. Emmerson’s role of commanding officer is now filled by Commander Andrew Crouse. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Karen McKnight stands in her backyard on June 19 in Sammamish, holding two books written by her brother, Ross Bagne of Cheyenne, Wyo. Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated like Bagne, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been. (John Froschauer/The Associated Press)

Nearly all COVID deaths in United States are now among unvaccinated

By Carla K. Johnson and Mike Stobbe The Associated Press Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2021
  • By Carla K. Johnson and Mike Stobbe The Associated Press
Karen McKnight stands in her backyard on June 19 in Sammamish, holding two books written by her brother, Ross Bagne of Cheyenne, Wyo. Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated like Bagne, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been. (John Froschauer/The Associated Press)
Douglas Francisco brings his band, the Shaky Barbers, to Marrowstone Vineyards' outdoor stage Saturday evening. photo courtesy of Douglas Francisco

Outdoor music returns to Marrowstone Island

Saturday evening shows include jazz, blues

Douglas Francisco brings his band, the Shaky Barbers, to Marrowstone Vineyards' outdoor stage Saturday evening. photo courtesy of Douglas Francisco
Anglers from left, Dave Lewis, Alea Holloway, Doug Demmrell and Josh Kilmer, all from the Port Townsend/Sequim area, caught these good-sized halibut while fishing the Pacific Ocean via Sekiu with Tom Burlingame of Excel Fishing Charters.

OUTDOORS: Halibut still the priority for anglers

Kings being caught near Neah Bay

Anglers from left, Dave Lewis, Alea Holloway, Doug Demmrell and Josh Kilmer, all from the Port Townsend/Sequim area, caught these good-sized halibut while fishing the Pacific Ocean via Sekiu with Tom Burlingame of Excel Fishing Charters.
2021 Marketing Student of the Year Chase Cobb, on left, and 2021 Business Student of the Year Abby Sanders.

Port Angeles High School announces 2021 business honors

The business and marketing department at Port Angeles High School has announced its 2021 business honors recipients. Abby Sanders, right, was named Business Student of… Continue reading

2021 Marketing Student of the Year Chase Cobb, on left, and 2021 Business Student of the Year Abby Sanders.

Shred event set Saturday in Sequim

The Five Acre School Parent Service Organization will host a community shred event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the truck… Continue reading

Smilemobile in Chimacum for two more days

The Smilemobile — provider of dental care for babies, children, teenagers and adults — has extended its stay at the Tri-Area Community Center,… Continue reading

Katherine McGuire, left, and Jae Dvorak are among the students who've partaken in Joey Pipia's theater programs. Pipia will offer theater day camps for adults, teens and children this summer. photo courtesy of Joey Pipia

Theater camps open for adults, kids, teens

Pipia: GoFundMe campaign saved Chameleon

Katherine McGuire, left, and Jae Dvorak are among the students who've partaken in Joey Pipia's theater programs. Pipia will offer theater day camps for adults, teens and children this summer. photo courtesy of Joey Pipia