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FILE - A protester holds a sign that reads "Justice for Manny" in this June 5, 2020 file photo in Tacoma, Wash., during a protest against police brutality. On Thursday, May 27, 2021, the Washington state attorney general filed criminal charges against three police officers in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died after telling the Tacoma officers who were restraining him he couldn't breathe. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Murder charges filed against Tacoma police officers in Black man’s death

The state attorney general on Thursday charged two Tacoma police officers with murder and one with manslaughter in… Continue reading

FILE - A protester holds a sign that reads "Justice for Manny" in this June 5, 2020 file photo in Tacoma, Wash., during a protest against police brutality. On Thursday, May 27, 2021, the Washington state attorney general filed criminal charges against three police officers in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died after telling the Tacoma officers who were restraining him he couldn't breathe. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Dahlia expert Harold Jensen works with Cecile Culp on plant starts for the Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club's big plant sale Saturday and Sunday at the Brinnon Community Center. 
photo by Laurie Mattson

Pancakes, flowers replace ShrimpFest

Plant sale supplants canceled festival

Dahlia expert Harold Jensen works with Cecile Culp on plant starts for the Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club's big plant sale Saturday and Sunday at the Brinnon Community Center. 
photo by Laurie Mattson
Bicyclists ride through a recent slide area at milepost 3.5 on the Waterfront Trail on Wednesday near Four Seasons Ranch east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Bicyclists ride through a recent slide area at milepost 3.5 on the Waterfront Trail on Wednesday near Four Seasons Ranch east of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Forks Spartans slowed by Raymond Seagulls

Port Angeles wrestlers alive for league title

Terry Ward.

Publisher thanks Forks for rallying behind its newspaper

Regional Publisher Terry Ward thanked the Forks community for saving the Forks Forum during an address to the Forks Chamber of Commerce. Sound… Continue reading

Terry Ward.

SPORTS ON TV: Friday/Saturday listings

Editor’s Note: Space is at a premium in the Friday/Saturday sports page with local games and stories receiving priority over regional and national items like… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2021
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Carolyn Cruso will present "The Music and the Message” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity in the Olympics speaker offers music and message

Carolyn Cruso will present “The Music and the Message” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Cruso will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

Carolyn Cruso will present "The Music and the Message” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Madeline Dietzman of Sequim was awarded a first-place scholarship of $2,500.

Winners named for music scholarships

Monday Musicale has announced the winners of its 2021 music scholarships. Madeline Dietzman, of Sequim, was awarded a first-place scholarship of $2,500.… Continue reading

Madeline Dietzman of Sequim was awarded a first-place scholarship of $2,500.
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Members of the Port Angeles High School Chamber Orchestra practice in class on Tuesday under the direction of instructor Nathan Rodahl, right.

Young musicians to play ‘Ode to Joy’

Orchestra members to gather Saturday

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Members of the Port Angeles High School Chamber Orchestra practice in class on Tuesday under the direction of instructor Nathan Rodahl, right.

Another COVID death reported on North Olympic Peninsula

Fourth death in Jefferson County; 15 total in two-county region

Courtesy of Clallam County Public Health.

Clallam residents tell why they got the shot

“Why I Got Vaccinated,” a video produced by the Clallam County Public Health Department, asks community leaders and residents to tell why they received COVID-19… Continue reading

Courtesy of Clallam County Public Health.

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Alleged: Gun pointed in state park dispute

Kingston woman charged with second-degree assault

Crews to reopen a portion of Highway 112 on Friday

At 9 a.m. Friday, travelers will regain access to almost six miles of state Highway 112 that have been closed for five months.… Continue reading

Eight Jefferson County seats remain without candidates

No candidates filed for any of the eight positions open on the first day of the special filing period for Jefferson County.… Continue reading

Geoff James.

Flurry of job action at Port of Port Angeles

Executive director signs new contract

Geoff James.
Hayley Sharpe, owner of MOSS, left, talks with Kayla Oakes, executive director of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, on Tuesday next to a display of festival merchandise offered at the downtown Port Angeles shop. The festival’s concerts and street fair return to the Vern Burton Community Center this Friday through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juan de Fuca Festival in person, online, outdoors

Hybrid event offers extended virtual concert viewing

Hayley Sharpe, owner of MOSS, left, talks with Kayla Oakes, executive director of the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, on Tuesday next to a display of festival merchandise offered at the downtown Port Angeles shop. The festival’s concerts and street fair return to the Vern Burton Community Center this Friday through Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LETTER: Others’ racism

America is racist and evil. Oh, really? America did not slaughter 6 million European Jews. Germany did that. America did not rape Nanjing. Japan did… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2021