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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Carver Jeff Eshom uses a gas torch on Thursday to burn sections of a wood sculpture his is creating at the site of the new Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles.

Carvings enliven Dream Playground

Felled trees provide stumps for creativity

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Carver Jeff Eshom uses a gas torch on Thursday to burn sections of a wood sculpture his is creating at the site of the new Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles.
Port Townsend artist Jonah Trople sculpted the city's Creative District "art markers" from local fir. The wayfinding markers will be cause for celebration at five sites around town this Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. photo courtesy PT Main Street Program

Creative District markers invite discovery in Port Townsend

Celebration scheduled Tuesday

Port Townsend artist Jonah Trople sculpted the city's Creative District "art markers" from local fir. The wayfinding markers will be cause for celebration at five sites around town this Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. photo courtesy PT Main Street Program
There have been a number of break-ins and burglaries recently in the Forks area. The Forks police Dept and the Clallam County Sheriffs office would have the details. I know there were occurrences in Valley View and Terra Eden areas around Forks last night and also and burglary at the Smokehouse Restaurant which has been hit twice. There was also a recent report of trespassers on Trout Avenue north of Forks a few days ago. Lonnie. image 31=I took this photo this morning outside the Smokehouse restaurant in Forks where Clallam County Sherriff Sergeant Brian King (left) and City of Forks police officer Mike Gentry examine the grounds for clues to the break in. Note the liquor bottle. Liquor was stolen but I don't know if this bottle was part of the robbery or not. Only the police could tell you. Lonnie.

Forks pays $333,000 to family of man shot, killed by police

The City of Forks has paid $333,000 to settle a civil-rights lawsuit filed by relatives of… Continue reading

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There have been a number of break-ins and burglaries recently in the Forks area. The Forks police Dept and the Clallam County Sheriffs office would have the details. I know there were occurrences in Valley View and Terra Eden areas around Forks last night and also and burglary at the Smokehouse Restaurant which has been hit twice. There was also a recent report of trespassers on Trout Avenue north of Forks a few days ago. Lonnie. image 31=I took this photo this morning outside the Smokehouse restaurant in Forks where Clallam County Sherriff Sergeant Brian King (left) and City of Forks police officer Mike Gentry examine the grounds for clues to the break in. Note the liquor bottle. Liquor was stolen but I don't know if this bottle was part of the robbery or not. Only the police could tell you. Lonnie.
Sequim and Port Angeles high school equestrian teams take a break at the Washington High School Equestrian Team District 4's third and final meet in Elma before state finals. They are bottom row, from left, Haley Bishop (PA), Katie Marchant (PA), Libby Swanberg (S), Keri Tucker (S), Sydney Hutton (PA), Abby Garcia (S), Sara Holland (PA) and Amelia Kinney (PA); top row, from left, Susannah Sharp (S) and Rainey Bronsink (S). (Photo courtesy of Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim equestrians ready to head to state finals

SEQUIM AND PORT Angeles high school equestrian teams did an outstanding job at the third and final state high school Equestrian District 4 meet of… Continue reading

Sequim and Port Angeles high school equestrian teams take a break at the Washington High School Equestrian Team District 4's third and final meet in Elma before state finals. They are bottom row, from left, Haley Bishop (PA), Katie Marchant (PA), Libby Swanberg (S), Keri Tucker (S), Sydney Hutton (PA), Abby Garcia (S), Sara Holland (PA) and Amelia Kinney (PA); top row, from left, Susannah Sharp (S) and Rainey Bronsink (S). (Photo courtesy of Katie Newton)
Northwest Maritime Center Executive Director Jake Beattie has announced the purchase of the Swan Hotel from co-owner Cindy Finnie. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Maritime center to expand

Swan Hotel, community classroom to be added

Northwest Maritime Center Executive Director Jake Beattie has announced the purchase of the Swan Hotel from co-owner Cindy Finnie. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Mill dock removal starts Monday

Ennis Creek concerns

Nordland murder trial begins Monday in Port Townsend

Sixty-year-old man accused of killing 24-year-old

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Participants sought for People of Sequim project

The City of Sequim is seeking participants connected to businesses that support the local tourist industry for a People of Sequim project. The… Continue reading

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Peninsula College president to retire in a year

Pandemic recovery top focus for now

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Peninsula College to host 59th commencement

Peninsula College will celebrate its 59th commencement with small n-person graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. The college’s nursing students will kick… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles High School graduate Kayanna Cordero gets assistance with her mortarboard from her mother, Port Angeles police Resource Officer Swift Sanchez, prior to the start of Friday's Senior Parade from Ediz Hook to the area of Port Angeles High School. Dozens of cars filled with grads and their families took part the procession - an activity started last year when COVID-19 cancelled the regular graduation ceremony. A total of 225 seniors were eligible for diplomas as the Class of 2021.

PHOTO GALLERY: Clallam County graduates take the stage

Port Angeles High School graduates took part in Friday’s Senior Parade from Ediz Hook to the area of Port Angeles High School. Dozens of cars… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles High School graduate Kayanna Cordero gets assistance with her mortarboard from her mother, Port Angeles police Resource Officer Swift Sanchez, prior to the start of Friday's Senior Parade from Ediz Hook to the area of Port Angeles High School. Dozens of cars filled with grads and their families took part the procession - an activity started last year when COVID-19 cancelled the regular graduation ceremony. A total of 225 seniors were eligible for diplomas as the Class of 2021.

Sequim Civic Center reopens to public

The Sequim Civic Center opens to the public on Monday. Regular business hours at the center at 152 W. Cedar St., are Monday… Continue reading

Leo Ahlburg, Port Angeles High School, plans to study aeronautical engineering at the University of Washington.

Soroptimists award scholarships to local students

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles will award $1,000 academic scholarships to five local students. The students were evaluated upon academics, leadership, school… Continue reading

Leo Ahlburg, Port Angeles High School, plans to study aeronautical engineering at the University of Washington.

US 101 roadwork set to begin Monday

Maintenance crews from the Department of Transportation will be repaving the intersection of U.S. Highway 101, Holland Drive and Orcas Drive from 7… Continue reading

EYE ON CLALLAM: County charter recommendations response discussed

Peninsula Daily News Clallam County commissioners will discuss a final response plan for Charter Review Commission recommendations at 9 a.m. Monday. The work session will… Continue reading

Jefferson County high school graduations online

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Clallam County high school graduations online

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Clallam County Master Gardeners have opened a third self-guided tour at Fifth Street Community Garden

The Clallam County Master Gardeners have opened a third self-guided tour at the Fifth Street Community Garden. The tour, which will be… Continue reading

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Clallam gleaners gather edibles from waste piles

Gleaners with the Clallam Gleaning Program are in search of produce to pick and share with the community this growing season. The… Continue reading

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Seattle-based flamenco artist Savannah Fuentes brings her art form back to Port Townsend this Sunday and Tuesday and to Sequim on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Fuentes)

Flamenco returns to Peninsula

Concerts scheduled in Port Townsend, Sequim

Seattle-based flamenco artist Savannah Fuentes brings her art form back to Port Townsend this Sunday and Tuesday and to Sequim on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Fuentes)