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Aaron Asis, installing his “Fort Words” paintings at Fort Worden State Park last September, is among the many artists who have received Port Townsend Arts Commission grants. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

New grants available for Port Townsend artists’ works

City commission reviews applications monthly

Aaron Asis, installing his “Fort Words” paintings at Fort Worden State Park last September, is among the many artists who have received Port Townsend Arts Commission grants. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim city councilor Mike Pence. Photo courtesy of City of Sequim

Sequim council member urged to resign over résumé discrepancies

Pence denies wrongdoing, saying his qualifications are true

Sequim city councilor Mike Pence. Photo courtesy of City of Sequim

Changes to bring students to class

Port Townsend adjusts model

Coast Guard rescues pair in tandem kayak off Dungeness Spit

Two people treated for exhaustion at John Wayne Marina

Region needs services, study says

Mental health issues higher than state average

Joan Shields, center, the surviving spouse of Marvin Shields, is presented a commemorative certificate to honor her late husband’s heroic action during the Vietnam war, during which he was fatally wounded. Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict, left, presents Shields the award. Benedict, a Vietnam veteran, was presented a commemorative certificate in addition to serving as the keynote speaker. More than 25 Vietnam veterans were honored in the ceremony Monday at the Clallam County Veterans Center. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Vietnam veterans honored

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Joan Shields, center, the surviving spouse of Marvin Shields, is presented a commemorative certificate to honor her late husband’s… Continue reading

Joan Shields, center, the surviving spouse of Marvin Shields, is presented a commemorative certificate to honor her late husband’s heroic action during the Vietnam war, during which he was fatally wounded. Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict, left, presents Shields the award. Benedict, a Vietnam veteran, was presented a commemorative certificate in addition to serving as the keynote speaker. More than 25 Vietnam veterans were honored in the ceremony Monday at the Clallam County Veterans Center. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

Delays expected on Highway 101 near Siebert Creek

Construction to improve fish passage along U.S. Highway 101 at Siebert Creek between Sequim and Port Angeles is expected to cause traffic… Continue reading

‘Consent Matters’ month’s theme

Dove House plans series of events to raise awareness

Mental health check ordered

Port Angeles man faces multiple charges, including rape

A group of bicyclists make their way down a section of the Olympic Discovery Trail near William R. Fairchild International Airport on the west side of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers keep Olympic Discovery Trail in shape

Jefferson County secures land for additional path

A group of bicyclists make their way down a section of the Olympic Discovery Trail near William R. Fairchild International Airport on the west side of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Wind gusts knock out power in Port Ludlow

More than 850 Jefferson County Public Utility District customers lost power Sunday as strong winds ripped though the region. As of noon… Continue reading

Volunteer Joan Coyne puts the icing on the cake for Jefferson County's Cake4Kids project earlier this month. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Cake4kids spreads the frosting around

Volunteer bakers mark special days

Volunteer Joan Coyne puts the icing on the cake for Jefferson County's Cake4Kids project earlier this month. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Collaborative ADO in the works

Port steps back; EDC in lead role

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
An excavator operated by Greg Hopf of Port Angeles-based 2 Grade, LLC tears down a portion of the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Saturday to make way for a new play structure scheduled to be built this summer.

Demolition makes way for new dream

Community build planned in June

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
An excavator operated by Greg Hopf of Port Angeles-based 2 Grade, LLC tears down a portion of the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles on Saturday to make way for a new play structure scheduled to be built this summer.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles Yacht Club Commodore Erika Hansen-Dahlin stands on the Port Angeles Boat Haven fuel dock, a feature destined to be replaced as part of $2.1 million in improvements approved by the Port of Port Angeles.

Port Angeles marina changes in the works

New bathrooms, fuel dock on way

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Port Angeles Yacht Club Commodore Erika Hansen-Dahlin stands on the Port Angeles Boat Haven fuel dock, a feature destined to be replaced as part of $2.1 million in improvements approved by the Port of Port Angeles.

COVID-19 cases rise among young

and week two of spring — COVID-19 cases are trending up among children and teenagers, reported Dr. Allison… Continue reading

Woman charged with arson

Garage damaged in blaze

Jim Childs, a traffic control supervisor for Vancouver, Wash.-based Conway Construction Co., watches as an excavator breaks up concrete at the site of the former Heart o’ the Hills entrance station to Olympic National Park on Thursday south of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge Road fee booth upgraded

Upgraded station expected to be finished this fall

Jim Childs, a traffic control supervisor for Vancouver, Wash.-based Conway Construction Co., watches as an excavator breaks up concrete at the site of the former Heart o’ the Hills entrance station to Olympic National Park on Thursday south of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)