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The De Koch family at the Quilcene Lantern on May 29. From left to right are Willem, Laurie, Bergen and Steve. (Elijah Sussman/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Owners of historic property to present Tarboo Fest

Independent music event slated early next month

The De Koch family at the Quilcene Lantern on May 29. From left to right are Willem, Laurie, Bergen and Steve. (Elijah Sussman/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Best of the Peninsula.

Voting round open for Best of Peninsula contest

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula. Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.
Pictured left to right, Ginny Wagner, Xxzavyon (XJ) Square, Ewan Mordecai-Smith, Elise Sirguy, Mahayla Amendolare and Mallory Hartman cut the ribbon of the little free library at Jefferson Elementary School on Friday. (Darlene Cook)

Students come together to promote reading literacy

Free library constructed near Jefferson Elementary

Pictured left to right, Ginny Wagner, Xxzavyon (XJ) Square, Ewan Mordecai-Smith, Elise Sirguy, Mahayla Amendolare and Mallory Hartman cut the ribbon of the little free library at Jefferson Elementary School on Friday. (Darlene Cook)

Groups back natural gas initiative

Signature-gathering efforts end July 5

Port of Port Townsend focusing on five capital improvement projects

Stormwater improvement in permitting phase; construction may begin this year

Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, right, carries a ceremonial torch with Special Olympian William Sirguy, center, accompanied by his mother, Katie Sirguy, during Friday’s Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run along the Waterfront Trail in Port Angeles. The event, designed to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement, brought together law enforcement officers from Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties for a march across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Torch run

Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, right, carries a ceremonial torch with Special Olympian William Sirguy, center, accompanied by his mother, Katie Sirguy, during Friday’s Special… Continue reading

Clallam County Sheriff Brian King, right, carries a ceremonial torch with Special Olympian William Sirguy, center, accompanied by his mother, Katie Sirguy, during Friday’s Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run along the Waterfront Trail in Port Angeles. The event, designed to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement, brought together law enforcement officers from Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties for a march across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
An Orca spy hops for a better look at its surroundings during an encounter on Wednesday in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Sequim. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Spy hopping

An orca spy hops for a better look at its surroundings during an encounter on Wednesday in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Sequim.… Continue reading

An Orca spy hops for a better look at its surroundings during an encounter on Wednesday in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Sequim. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

League of Women Voters sets candidate forum schedule

Hopefuls for state seats, county commissioner position invited to debate

OMC CEO lobbies on Medicare efforts

Hospital converting travelers to staff

Port Angeles’ Pride on the Pier event set for Sunday

Music, vendors to be featured during three-hour event

Elwha River bridge to close for nine days

A nine-day closure of the U.S. Highway 101 bridge over the Elwha River is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. July 12.… Continue reading

The Jesse Roper band, pictured at the Juan de Fuca Festival in May, will play the Concerts on the Pier series Aug. 7 in Port Angeles. (Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts)

Free outdoor concert series brings new acts to Peninsula

‘Fun becomes addictive’ at events in Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Sequim

The Jesse Roper band, pictured at the Juan de Fuca Festival in May, will play the Concerts on the Pier series Aug. 7 in Port Angeles. (Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts)

Port Angeles School District eyes levy, bond this fall

Measures would appear on general election ballot

Health advisory issued for Marrowstone Island beach

Jefferson County Public Health has issued a health advisory regarding high levels of fecal bacteria in the water off East Beach. The department… Continue reading

Possible warehouse on hold pending wetland permit

Amazon spokesperson confirms retailer’s involvement in project

Keith Ross’ “The Rescue of Eddie & Elliott — A Bald Eaglet Adventure” recently won best “Gift” book and was a finalist in the “Children’s/Juvenile (non-fiction)” categories through the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group’s 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. (Keith Ross/Keith’s Frame of Mind)

Eagle rescue book wins indie publishing award

Sequim author-photographer looks to wider distribution

Keith Ross’ “The Rescue of Eddie & Elliott — A Bald Eaglet Adventure” recently won best “Gift” book and was a finalist in the “Children’s/Juvenile (non-fiction)” categories through the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group’s 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. (Keith Ross/Keith’s Frame of Mind)
From left to right, State Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, state Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, Port Angeles attorney Graham Ralston and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, all candidates for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, appear before the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday to answer questions about their priorities for serving in Congress. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Congress hopefuls meet for a forum

Candidates to focus on bipartisanship

From left to right, State Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, state Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, Port Angeles attorney Graham Ralston and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, all candidates for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, appear before the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday to answer questions about their priorities for serving in Congress. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Malolo becomes the first Canadian R2AK winner

Custom trimaran sails into Ketchikan, Alaska

Mystery Bay closed to shellfish harvesting

The state Department of Health has closed Mystery Bay for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species. The closure was prompted by high… Continue reading