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Clallam County to address recreational vehicles

Possible ordinance may limit living quarters based on lot size

Payden Salliotte of Medford, Ore., competes in the Cat 2 13-14 race at the return of the Northwest Cup at Dry Hill west of Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING: After a pandemic hiatus, Northwest Cup returns

Hundreds compete from across the U.S.

Payden Salliotte of Medford, Ore., competes in the Cat 2 13-14 race at the return of the Northwest Cup at Dry Hill west of Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Author Corky Parker of Port Townsend gives a reading at the Ajax Cafe of her new book, “La Finca: Love, Loss and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Graphic memoir recalls joy and struggle

Author purchased inn on remote Puerto Rico island

Author Corky Parker of Port Townsend gives a reading at the Ajax Cafe of her new book, “La Finca: Love, Loss and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island.” (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Public Utility District to hear study on rates

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a presentation on electric rates from Sergey Tarasov and Paul Quinn of the FCS… Continue reading

Naval Magazine Indian Island security exercise scheduled

Naval Magazine Indian Island has scheduled a training exercise for Tuesday. Training activities will include the use of blank ammunition, loud sirens… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Area, cocktails at History Happy Hour in Port Townsend

Bartenders Sophia Elan and Alexander Moats will join Steve Shively for “History Happy Hour: The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Area” at… Continue reading

Shore Aquatic Center to hold community yard sale

The Shore Aquatic Center will host a community yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The sale will be conducted… Continue reading

State again removing tons of toxic debris from Camano Island

The state Department of Natural Resources has returned to Camano Island again to remove creosote-coated pilings carried by the… Continue reading

Brian Kilmer of Sitkum Tree Service falls the third of 15 trees Monday at the site of the Generation II Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Cedars and firs that ring the playground at Race and Third streets are being removed to ensure clear lines of sight and to protect the new surface. They will be replaced with twice as many smaller, non-native trees to double the amount of tree canopy once they mature. The playground is expected to reopen Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Tree removal

Brian Kilmer of Sitkum Tree Service falls the third of 15 trees Monday at the site of the Generation II Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield… Continue reading

Brian Kilmer of Sitkum Tree Service falls the third of 15 trees Monday at the site of the Generation II Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Cedars and firs that ring the playground at Race and Third streets are being removed to ensure clear lines of sight and to protect the new surface. They will be replaced with twice as many smaller, non-native trees to double the amount of tree canopy once they mature. The playground is expected to reopen Wednesday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Western, Clark’s Grebes topic of Audubon lecture

Anne Yen will present “The Mysterious Decline of Western and Clark’s Grebes” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, hosted by the… Continue reading

Coronavirus

Clallam County death 13th recorded on Olympic Peninsula

Man in his 40s had chronic condition

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew hoists a new tsunami siren into place atop a pole located in the public parking lot at First and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles.

Downtown Port Angeles gets second tsunami siren

Tsunami warnings are about to become much clearer for many Port Angeles residents and businesses because of the installation of a second… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A crew hoists a new tsunami siren into place atop a pole located in the public parking lot at First and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles.
Spartan Colton Duncan pinned Roughrider Jack Harrelson in the 145 lb class.. Photo by Lonnie Achibald.

WRESTLING: Spartans, Riders grapple at Forks tournament

Forks wins 11 weight divisions; PA’s Cable, Harvey win. More photos online.

Spartan Colton Duncan pinned Roughrider Jack Harrelson in the 145 lb class.. Photo by Lonnie Achibald.
LeeAnn Nolan said her wisteria, nicknamed Medusa, has become an attraction for people with many stopping by to snap photos while it’s in bloom. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

‘Medusa’ the Sequim wisteria in full bloom along Old Olympic Highway

Owner says plant attracts visitors who often take pictures

LeeAnn Nolan said her wisteria, nicknamed Medusa, has become an attraction for people with many stopping by to snap photos while it’s in bloom. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Practicing their balance in a garden at Chimacum Elementary School are, from left, Violet Weidner, 10, fourth-grade teacher Kit Pennell, Brycen Christiansen, 10, and Cora Van Otten, 9. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum educator wins state prize for excellence

Former students credit teacher for sparking environmental interests

Practicing their balance in a garden at Chimacum Elementary School are, from left, Violet Weidner, 10, fourth-grade teacher Kit Pennell, Brycen Christiansen, 10, and Cora Van Otten, 9. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County candidate filing begins today

Forty-two seats on Nov. 2 ballot

The Northern Peninsula Football Club has begun its season after more than a year of planning. The NPFC plays with five other clubs in the Western Washington Premier League 2.

CLUB SOCCER: Northern Peninsula Football Club wins inaugural match 4-2

The Northern Peninsula Football Club played its first-ever game in the Western Washington Premier League 2 not knowing what to expect. And… Continue reading

The Northern Peninsula Football Club has begun its season after more than a year of planning. The NPFC plays with five other clubs in the Western Washington Premier League 2.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula's Hope Glasser, a graduate of Sequim High School, right, fends of the defense of Bellevue's Mo Bungay, front, and Mckayla Rodriguez on Saturday in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates fall in OT to first-place Bellevue

Hope Glasser tallies 9 points, 13 rebounds

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula's Hope Glasser, a graduate of Sequim High School, right, fends of the defense of Bellevue's Mo Bungay, front, and Mckayla Rodriguez on Saturday in Port Angeles.

Home, auto maintenance subject of first ‘Empower Yourself’ lecture

Michael Bucierka will present “Home and Auto Maintenance” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bucierka, a former general contractor, home inspector… Continue reading