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President-elect Donald Trump points to supporters in the audience at his election night gathering in West Palm Beach early Wednesday. Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin’s bullet, accusations of authoritarianism and an unprecedented switch of his opponent to complete a remarkable return to power. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)

UPDATE: Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty

Donald Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction,… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2024
  • By Shane Goldmacher and Lisa Lerer The New York Times
President-elect Donald Trump points to supporters in the audience at his election night gathering in West Palm Beach early Wednesday. Trump rode a promise to smash the American status quo to win the presidency for a second time on Wednesday, surviving a criminal conviction, indictments, an assassin’s bullet, accusations of authoritarianism and an unprecedented switch of his opponent to complete a remarkable return to power. (Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times)
Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating machine can be seen in the background with its operator. Election results, released after press time Tuesday, are online at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Full coverage will appear in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Results online

Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating… Continue reading

Ray Farrell, left, and Daniel Cain, center, prepare mail-in ballots for counting on Tuesday morning at the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. The tabulating machine can be seen in the background with its operator. Election results, released after press time Tuesday, are online at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Full coverage will appear in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County refunding lumber company due to assessment dispute

Three-year total is about $240,000

Makah, Hoh tribes awarded grants for drinking water systems

The Makah and Hoh are among five Washington tribes that will receive $7.8 million in grants from the federal Bureau of Reclamation’s… Continue reading

Port Townsend to market housing project

Tasks planned to develop 319 units

Three of four statewide initiatives failing

Three of the four statewide initiatives were failing in initial results Tuesday night. I-2109, which sought to eliminate the capital gains tax, was… Continue reading

Tharinger, Bernbaum, Chapman leading in 24th Legislative District

Incumbent Steve Tharinger and newcomer Adam Bernbaum were leading in their respective bids for a state representative seat in the 24th Legislative District,… Continue reading

Dudley-Nollette wins Jefferson County commissioner seat

Heather Dudley-Nollette won the District 1 seat on the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners following initial returns Tuesday night. Dudley-Nollette, a Democrat,… Continue reading

Residents vote early in Dearborn, Mich., Nov. 3, 2024. Like in 2020, the vote count will still feature “blue mirages” or “red mirages,” in which one candidate builds a fleeting lead simply because mail or Election Day ballots are counted first. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)

What we’ll know and when we’ll know it: A guide to election night

Four years ago, it took days for news organizations to project Joe Biden as the winner of the election. This year, a verdict may not… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2024
  • Nate Cohn The New York Times
Residents vote early in Dearborn, Mich., Nov. 3, 2024. Like in 2020, the vote count will still feature “blue mirages” or “red mirages,” in which one candidate builds a fleeting lead simply because mail or Election Day ballots are counted first. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)
A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Go to www.peninsuladailynews.com for initial results. Election coverage will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Election day

A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will… Continue reading

A man drops off his ballot this weekend in front of the Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles. Dropboxes across Clallam and Jefferson counties will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Go to www.peninsuladailynews.com for initial results. Election coverage will be in Thursday’s print edition. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam last of its kind in nation

County has predicted president since 1980

Bruce Skinner. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)

Skinner earns festivals association lifetime award

Veteran music festival organizer also inducted into Hall of Fame

Bruce Skinner. (Leah Leach/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson deputies investigating male body found in Port Ludlow

Sheriff’s office says autopsy will confirm manner of death

Cindy, left, and Alan Turner are selling Port Book and News after 38 years in business. The store has become a fixture in Port Angeles for its thoughtful selection of books, carefully curated gifts, exceptional customer service and community-minded spirit. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Book and News for sale after nearly 40 years

Store known for its curated selection of books, magazines

Cindy, left, and Alan Turner are selling Port Book and News after 38 years in business. The store has become a fixture in Port Angeles for its thoughtful selection of books, carefully curated gifts, exceptional customer service and community-minded spirit. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Family members of Ruth McCord celebrate the dedication of a park named after their mother’s legacy on Oct. 25. The future park, located near North Seventh Avenue and West Hendrickson Road, looks to honor the late Sequim resident’s wishes to offer a place for youngsters and the elderly alike. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim dedicates a new city park

Land to offer attractions for both youth, elderly

Family members of Ruth McCord celebrate the dedication of a park named after their mother’s legacy on Oct. 25. The future park, located near North Seventh Avenue and West Hendrickson Road, looks to honor the late Sequim resident’s wishes to offer a place for youngsters and the elderly alike. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Kyle Bartholick-LeMaire (Sweeney Todd) and Angela Poynter (Mrs. Lovett) join the company for “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” at a rehearsal for “Sweeney Todd.” The show runs through Saturday at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ghostlight to stage ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Sequim High

Musical dark comedy runs Thursday through Saturday at auditorium

Kyle Bartholick-LeMaire (Sweeney Todd) and Angela Poynter (Mrs. Lovett) join the company for “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” at a rehearsal for “Sweeney Todd.” The show runs through Saturday at Sequim High School. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe members gather by the Elwha River to hold a ceremony in support of a petition to protect forests in the Elwha River Watershed. (John Gussman)

Groups advocate for timber cancellation

Water, environment center of concerns

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe members gather by the Elwha River to hold a ceremony in support of a petition to protect forests in the Elwha River Watershed. (John Gussman)

Jefferson hears possible floodplains changes

New development standards, compliance and enforcement in updated code

Prosecuting attorney reviewing fatal shooting

Final report will be made public, Nichols says

Ian Mason of Edgewood, an employee of Titan Earthworks, hammers a brick paver into place at the corner of First and Oak streets in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday as part of a project to replace and repair sidewalks and curbs across the city. Included are the installation of improved wheelchair ramps, replacement of overgrown trees and numerous street corner repairs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Sidewalk repairs

Ian Mason of Edgewood, an employee of Titan Earthworks, hammers a brick paver into place at the corner of First and Oak streets in downtown… Continue reading

Ian Mason of Edgewood, an employee of Titan Earthworks, hammers a brick paver into place at the corner of First and Oak streets in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday as part of a project to replace and repair sidewalks and curbs across the city. Included are the installation of improved wheelchair ramps, replacement of overgrown trees and numerous street corner repairs. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)