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The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Brinnon fire chief grateful for new equipment

Vehicles funded by 2019 passage of a bond finally arrive

The Brinnon Fire Department acquired several new vehicles due to a $1.2 million bond that was approved by Brinnon Voters in 2019, including the 1,500 Rosenbauer pumper tender. (Brinnon Fire Department)

Jefferson County residents named to president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University

Two local students have been named to the winter 2021 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, N.H. The honorees… Continue reading

During the Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles, the band Gus Clark and the Least of His Problems -- with Jonah Byrne, left, and Clark -- provided a Saturday night set of country music inside the Vern Burton Community Center. The festival included a street fair and live concerts plus 20 virtual performances, which are still available via the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts website, JFFA.org/festival. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Juan de Fuca Festival highlights

with Jonah Byrne, left, and… Continue reading

During the Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles, the band Gus Clark and the Least of His Problems -- with Jonah Byrne, left, and Clark -- provided a Saturday night set of country music inside the Vern Burton Community Center. The festival included a street fair and live concerts plus 20 virtual performances, which are still available via the Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts website, JFFA.org/festival. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Giving an outdoor concert at Dry Creek Elementary School in Port Angeles are, from left, Noah Geller, James Garlick, Efe Baltacigil and David Auerbach. The musicians came from Seattle, Minnesota and Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Live music delivered to Dry Creek Elementary, Stevens Middle schools

Concerts ‘better than choice time’

Giving an outdoor concert at Dry Creek Elementary School in Port Angeles are, from left, Noah Geller, James Garlick, Efe Baltacigil and David Auerbach. The musicians came from Seattle, Minnesota and Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
About 70 people assembled for a memorial service in front of the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles. Sunday marked the 10-year anniversary of the deaths of three servicemen in Afghanistan, including Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo and Capt. Joseph W. Schultz. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Memorial Day

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News About 70 people assembled for a memorial service in front of the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles. Sunday… Continue reading

About 70 people assembled for a memorial service in front of the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles. Sunday marked the 10-year anniversary of the deaths of three servicemen in Afghanistan, including Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, Sgt. Aaron J. Blasjo and Capt. Joseph W. Schultz. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
American Legion member Patricia Radford uses a sharp tool to poke a hole in the ground and then places an American flag near the grave of a service member. In preparation for Memorial Day, volunteers went to Ocean View Cemetery to place small flags on all the graves of former service members they could locate. They placed hundreds of flags Saturday morning to honor and remember those who gave their service to the country. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled Monday

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula Monday. Here is a list: Port Angeles • A traditional Memorial Day program with music… Continue reading

American Legion member Patricia Radford uses a sharp tool to poke a hole in the ground and then places an American flag near the grave of a service member. In preparation for Memorial Day, volunteers went to Ocean View Cemetery to place small flags on all the graves of former service members they could locate. They placed hundreds of flags Saturday morning to honor and remember those who gave their service to the country. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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School board appointee also candidate for Chimacum seat

Father of two fills open seat, will run unopposed this fall

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Sequim City Council asks for more affordable housing options

Staff directed to investigate density, funding alternatives

Sequim resident named to dean’s list at Eastern New Mexico University

Carolee Edwards of Sequim has been named to the spring 2021 dean’s list at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M. Students… Continue reading

Seventh Washington resident arrested in Capitol insurrection

A southwest Washington man who federal investigators say was seen on video saying, “Our house,” while inside the U.S. Capitol with his… Continue reading

State Highway 20 road work slated Wednesday and Thursday

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation will make pavement repairs to state Highway 20 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Vehicles damaged near casino

Man allegedly hits cars with bottle

Coronavirus

Access to free COVID-19 vaccines widens to pharmacies, clinics

Health officers: All three protect well against variants

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Eve Burke, left, looks for a shot around Kingston's Ellee Brockmanm on Friday night at Port Angeles High School.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: PA jumps out to 24-0 lead in routing Kingston

Sequim girls beat Bremerton 84-35

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Eve Burke, left, looks for a shot around Kingston's Ellee Brockmanm on Friday night at Port Angeles High School.
The Blue Whole Gallery hosts a “Thank You to the Community” exhibit this June, with an open house set for June 25 and 26. Submitted photo

Blue Whole Gallery members say ‘Thank You’ with exhibit

The Blue Whole Gallery is turning 24, and to celebrate the downtown Sequim venue is hosting a group show titled “Thank You to… Continue reading

The Blue Whole Gallery hosts a “Thank You to the Community” exhibit this June, with an open house set for June 25 and 26. Submitted photo
Micaela Kingslight, pictured at a 2019 Concert on the Dock, will bring her music to Tyler Plaza in downtown Port Townsend at 2 p.m. Monday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Buskers on the Block last shows on Monday

Buskers on the Block, the Port Townsend Main Street Program’s live music series, wraps up Monday with two performers downtown. • Corinne Adams,… Continue reading

Micaela Kingslight, pictured at a 2019 Concert on the Dock, will bring her music to Tyler Plaza in downtown Port Townsend at 2 p.m. Monday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Duck Derby winners announced

Forty people won prizes in the duck pluck at the 32nd Great Olympic Duck Derby. The 32nd annual contest, conducted at Lincoln… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Saffrel Cochon of Monroe, right, tries on a bracelet as vendor Larry Rankin of Leavenworth-based Art to Suit You looks on at the Juan de Fuca Festival street fair outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Admission to the fair, which runs through 6 p.m. today, is free. In-person concerts inside the community center continue today with limited tickets. More than 20 performances from multi-genre bands, singer-songwriters, dance ensembles and solo artists across North America are available for streaming on demand until June 30. More details are at JFFA.org/festival.
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Juan de Fuca street fair in Port Angeles

Saffrel Cochon of Monroe, right, tries on a bracelet as vendor Larry Rankin of Leavenworth-based Art to Suit You looks on at the Juan de… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Saffrel Cochon of Monroe, right, tries on a bracelet as vendor Larry Rankin of Leavenworth-based Art to Suit You looks on at the Juan de Fuca Festival street fair outside the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. Admission to the fair, which runs through 6 p.m. today, is free. In-person concerts inside the community center continue today with limited tickets. More than 20 performances from multi-genre bands, singer-songwriters, dance ensembles and solo artists across North America are available for streaming on demand until June 30. More details are at JFFA.org/festival.

KONP announces new lineup

KONP Radio 1450 AM, 101.7 FM will launch a new lineup on Tuesday. “An opportunity was created to re-evaluate daytime programming with… Continue reading

Memorial Day marked at Captain Joseph House today

The Captain Joseph House Foundation will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. today. The ceremony, which includes a flyover by the U.S. Coast Guard,… Continue reading