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Department of Natural Resources addressing hardwood shortage

Director solicits help from North Olympic Peninsula

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Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas

Federal officials are proposing to curtail nontribal salmon fishing along the West Coast in especially bad years to help the… Continue reading

Forks man hurt in wreck

A Forks man was airlifted to an Everett hospital on Wednesday after he was ejected from a pickup that fell about 80 feet… Continue reading

Free workshops scheduled at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Saturday. The workshops, which are encore presentations from the park’s spring series, will… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club
Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.

GOLF: Discovery Bay celebrates Patricia Burns’ 102nd birthday

Summer-like weather greeted Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club members gathered to celebrate one of their own June 3 — the 102nd birthday… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club
Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County high school graduations this weekend

Ceremonies to be less restrictive than ones for last year

Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Medical Center recognizes staff

The Olympic Medical Center commissioners recognized five support services employees for their outstanding work. Jennifer Burkhardt, chief of human resources, and Julie… Continue reading

This 75-inch, 224-pound halibut was caught by Mike Mahoney of Park City, Utah, third from left, while fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca out of Sekiu's Van Riper's Resort. The state record for Pacific halibut is a 288-pounder caught at Swiftsure Bank in September 1989.
This 75-inch, 224-pound halibut was caught by Mike Mahoney of Park City, Utah, third from left, while fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca out of Sekiu's Van Riper's Resort. The state record for Pacific halibut is a 288-pounder caught at Swiftsure Bank in September 1989.
Port Angeles-based Gone with the Wind is one of 24 sailboats entered in the Pacific Northwest Offshore race from the Columbia River to Port Angeles. The race begins today and runs through Sunday.

Peninsula crew on home stretch of 193-mile race

Instead of Victoria, finish line this year is in Port Angeles

Port Angeles-based Gone with the Wind is one of 24 sailboats entered in the Pacific Northwest Offshore race from the Columbia River to Port Angeles. The race begins today and runs through Sunday.

Peninsula winery, cidery win state, Seattle wine awards

The 2021 Washington State Wine Awards / Seattle Wine Awards results have been announced, and two local producers won awards. Port Angeles-based vintner… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School seeks new head football coach

Wasche returns to Oregon school

Long-term care facility outbreak up to 15 cases

The long-term care facility outbreak in Clallam County has risen to 15 cases, with 11 residents and four staff testing positive for COVID-19 as of… Continue reading

‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ curator featured at Studium Generale

An artist who curated an exhibit that explored how beauty is defined and represented will discuss the show, “Don’t Touch My Hair:… Continue reading

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Five teens accepted to summer intensives

Youth stars to leave this month for training programs

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jaida Wood of Port Angeles (34) drives around the defense of North Kitsap's Mia McNair in Monday night's Olympic League playoff win for the Roughriders. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jaida Wood of Port Angeles (34) drives around the defense of North Kitsap's Mia McNair in Monday night's Olympic League playoff win for the Roughriders. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson Community Foundation CEO Siobhan Canty. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Mountain View Pool temporarily closed by equipment failure

The city’s Mountain View Pool is temporarily closed due to a failed circulation pump motor, Public Works Director Steve King said Tuesday.… Continue reading