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First Friday lecture to stream online

Pete Langley will present “Metalwork with The Port Townsend Foundry” at 7 p.m. Friday. The virtual tour, part of the First Friday… Continue reading

Friends of the Sequim Library book sale offered

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The sale is at the… Continue reading

Spartans from left Rylee Bouchard, Kyra Neel and Chloe Leverington with only one practice since softball season put the pressure on this North Beach player Tuesday evening in the Forks auxiliary gym where Forks defeated the Hyaks 71 to 35.  Photo by Lonnie archibald.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Forks off to a strong start with blowout win over North Beach

With many players absent from Forks’ first week of girls basketball practice last week due to duties as members of the Spartans’ district… Continue reading

Spartans from left Rylee Bouchard, Kyra Neel and Chloe Leverington with only one practice since softball season put the pressure on this North Beach player Tuesday evening in the Forks auxiliary gym where Forks defeated the Hyaks 71 to 35.  Photo by Lonnie archibald.

Healthy bones workshop set Saturday

Jefferson Healthcare and the Madrona MindBody Institute will sponsor the third Healthy Bones workshop Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

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Juan de Fuca Festival chief to step down

Every organization — every person, for that matter — can look anew at what they want to do and be from here… Continue reading

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LETTER: Rage and speeding

Vehicles used to be a form of transportation. Now they are a different art form. I’m not talking about design here, but another type of… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2021

Man who died in April boat fire identified

Investigation continues into blaze

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society purchases property for ‘Kitty City’

Formerly disc golf course, church, building will now house cats, kittens, small animals

The Port of Port Townsend will receive $1 million from the state Legislature to assist with the $15 million in costs needed for repairs of the jetties. The port also is getting $2.05 million for the Boat Haven stormwater system and $540,000 for the Gardiner boat launch. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend to receive $3.5 million from state

Funds for Point Hudson jetties, stormwater system and Gardiner boat ramp

The Port of Port Townsend will receive $1 million from the state Legislature to assist with the $15 million in costs needed for repairs of the jetties. The port also is getting $2.05 million for the Boat Haven stormwater system and $540,000 for the Gardiner boat launch. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Sequim basketball falls in OT in opener

Sequim started strong with senior Erik Christiansen knocking down 16 of his 27 points as Sequim built a 22-7 lead after one quarter,… Continue reading

Start-up plans Port Angeles-to-Sea-Tac passenger flights

Dash awaiting FAA action, plans to buy planes

A 48-foot fishing yacht burns in the Strait of Juan de Fuca in this photograph captured by Port Angeles resident Ken Campbell.

Three rescued from burning yacht in Strait

Coast Guard douses flames; occupants taken to Boat Haven

A 48-foot fishing yacht burns in the Strait of Juan de Fuca in this photograph captured by Port Angeles resident Ken Campbell.
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Port Angeles police seek missing man

Public asked for help in locating him

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Federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium

Department of Justice to appeal decision

  • May 5, 2021
  • By Michael Casey The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Community Wellness Project board member Shelby Smith checks on the rosemary in Chimacum School’s pizza garden while a team of Jefferson County Master Gardeners — from left, Candice Gohn, Susan Sparks and Honey Niemann — explore the rest of the project Monday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum students learn to grow their food

Community project focuses on cycle of farm to table

Community Wellness Project board member Shelby Smith checks on the rosemary in Chimacum School’s pizza garden while a team of Jefferson County Master Gardeners — from left, Candice Gohn, Susan Sparks and Honey Niemann — explore the rest of the project Monday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates win wild game on the road

The Peninsula men’s basketball team, down five points with 1:08 left on the road, made clutch shots down the stretch and got a… Continue reading

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Peninsula College's Nico Hernandez heads in a goal against Whatcom on Monday afternoon. In on the play is Peninsula's Fernando Tavares (17).

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates avenge loss to Whatcom

Peninsula College got a measure of revenge on a previously unbeaten Whatcom team, riding two first-half goals to hold off the Orcas… Continue reading

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Peninsula College's Nico Hernandez heads in a goal against Whatcom on Monday afternoon. In on the play is Peninsula's Fernando Tavares (17).