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Lummi Nation lead carver Jewell James works on the final details on Monday of a nearly 25-foot totem pole to be gifted to the Biden administration from the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham. The pole, carved from a 400-year-old red cedar, will make a journey from the reservation past sacred indigenous sites before arriving in Washington, D.C., in early June. Organizers said the totem pole is a reminder to leaders to honor the rights of Indigenous people and their sacred sites. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

Lummi Nation totem pole making journey to Biden

A totem pole carved at the Lummi Nation from a 400-year-old red cedar will begin a cross-country journey next month,… Continue reading

Lummi Nation lead carver Jewell James works on the final details on Monday of a nearly 25-foot totem pole to be gifted to the Biden administration from the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham. The pole, carved from a 400-year-old red cedar, will make a journey from the reservation past sacred indigenous sites before arriving in Washington, D.C., in early June. Organizers said the totem pole is a reminder to leaders to honor the rights of Indigenous people and their sacred sites. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)
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Peninsula defender Dylan Pauw, right, heads the ball toward the goal in front of a tangle of Edmonds players and teammate Juan Hernandez during the Pirates' 5-1 season-opening win Monday at Wally Sigmar Field.

MEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula makes triumphant return in 5-1 win over Edmonds

Three second-half strikes turned a close game into a rout as the reigning NWAC-champion Peninsula College men’s soccer team returned to play… Continue reading

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Peninsula defender Dylan Pauw, right, heads the ball toward the goal in front of a tangle of Edmonds players and teammate Juan Hernandez during the Pirates' 5-1 season-opening win Monday at Wally Sigmar Field.

Officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets

The state Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Peninsula’s Wild West roadways

In last week’s episode, we were hurtling west of Port Angeles and, having crossed the Elwha Bridge, headed west on U.S. Highway 101. This bridge… Continue reading

Professor Matt Toerey.

Studium Generale presents ‘Zen and the Art of Chickenman’

PORT ANGELES —Peninsula College English Professor Matt Teorey will present his study, “Zen and the Art of Chickenman,” when he speaks at the Studium Generale… Continue reading

Professor Matt Toerey.
Kelly Doran takes her dog Sunny out for some fresh air at North Beach, one of several Port Townsend beaches included in Saturday’s Washington Coast Cleanup. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Washington coast cleanup set for Saturday

Volunteers to groom beaches in Clallam, Jefferson counties

Kelly Doran takes her dog Sunny out for some fresh air at North Beach, one of several Port Townsend beaches included in Saturday’s Washington Coast Cleanup. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula's Makenna Warren, right, sweeps her leg onto a perfectly-positioned corner kick from Miya Clark as Edmonds goalkeeper Emily Morandi defends during the Pirates' 3-0 home opener win Monday. Warren scored a goal on the play.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula’s depth, precision crucial in 3-0 win over Edmonds

The depth and composition of the Peninsula College women’s soccer roster was on full display in a 3-0 shutout of Edmonds at… Continue reading

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Peninsula's Makenna Warren, right, sweeps her leg onto a perfectly-positioned corner kick from Miya Clark as Edmonds goalkeeper Emily Morandi defends during the Pirates' 3-0 home opener win Monday. Warren scored a goal on the play.

J&J vaccine on pause

Alternative dates, vaccine offered on Peninsula

Three counties face tighter coronavirus restrictions

The Associated Press Three counties will move back to more strict coronavirus restrictions at the end of the week because of rising cases and hospitalizations,… Continue reading

Registration deadline for Seventy48 race Thursday

Event to run from Tacoma to Port Townsend in June

After a long winter, kinetic sculptor Colin Bartle brings his machines out into the Port Townsend sunlight on Sunday. He’s among the builders hoping to join October’s Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kinetic sculpture planning is on for October

Parade, water and land races expected this fall

After a long winter, kinetic sculptor Colin Bartle brings his machines out into the Port Townsend sunlight on Sunday. He’s among the builders hoping to join October’s Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

IRS amends taxes on unemployment insurance

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that, beginning in May, it will automatically refund federal income tax over-payments related to reporting of unemployment… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Dayton Williams, left, chases a loose ball against Klahowya players, from left, Zachary Sullivan, Oscar Peterson and Colin Swenland on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Port Angeles’ Dayton Williams named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Port Angeles soccer player Dayton Williams was named a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week for scoring four goals in one… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Dayton Williams, left, chases a loose ball against Klahowya players, from left, Zachary Sullivan, Oscar Peterson and Colin Swenland on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Spot shrimp season will begin in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal on May 19.

OUTDOORS: Recreational shrimp season begins May 19

Puget Sound will open for recreational spot shrimp fishing beginning May 19, shellfish managers with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced… Continue reading

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Spot shrimp season will begin in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Hood Canal on May 19.
Adventuress Capt. Katelinn Shaw discusses steering and navigation with Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding students including Drew Harman, right, on board the schooner. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Boat school expands to Port Townsend Boat Haven location

Adventuress creates classroom opportunity for new students

Adventuress Capt. Katelinn Shaw discusses steering and navigation with Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding students including Drew Harman, right, on board the schooner. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks football All-Academic players named

Five members of the Forks football team were named to the Pacific League 2B All-Academic team. Athletes must have a… Continue reading