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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2023
  • The Associated Press

PASD approves 2023-24 budget

Sixth-grade band among cuts made

  • Apr 29, 2023
  • By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News
Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.

Wrestling grant legislation named for late Sequim firefighter

The legacy left by Charles “Chad” Cate II was there on the massive, polished desk, and — literally — in the governor’s lap.… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Sign ordinance, decriminalization of entheogens to be discussed

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Jeffery Taylor.

Port Townsend School Board member resigns

Appointee to fill out remainder of term

Jeffery Taylor.
Ghostlight Productions has bought the McCrorie building next to the Lincoln Theatre to become Ghostlight Headquarters to support its theater productions and for classes and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ghostlight Productions expands into building next to Port Angeles’ Lincoln Theater

Space to provide storage area, studio and place for props

Ghostlight Productions has bought the McCrorie building next to the Lincoln Theatre to become Ghostlight Headquarters to support its theater productions and for classes and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Norovirus, strep seen on North Olympic Peninsula

Several illnesses, such as a norovirus and strep throat, are floating around the North Olympic Peninsula, prompting health experts to issue reminders… Continue reading

Standoff led to no police action

The late Wednesday afternoon standoff that shut down a city block for two hours began with a report of a possible suicide… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News An abandoned building in the 200 block of East Front Street in Port Angeles faces demolition.

Teardown of derelict building in Port Angeles still on hold

Financing, permitting slows action on structure

Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News An abandoned building in the 200 block of East Front Street in Port Angeles faces demolition.
Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer addresses the audience at a public forum at Jefferson Elementary School. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

PASD cuts in budget outlook

District is facing $5 million shortfall

Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer addresses the audience at a public forum at Jefferson Elementary School. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge

Gov. Jay Inslee signs three related bills

  • Apr 26, 2023
  • By Lisa Baumann and Manuel Valdes The Associated Press
  • Regional News
David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center, stands in front of the historic Lincoln School at Eighth and C streets in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The NOHC is hoping to divest itself of the school building and has issued a request for proposal on what to do with the structure. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Historical society seeks new proposals for Lincoln school

After 32 years, group giving up on dream of museum

David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center, stands in front of the historic Lincoln School at Eighth and C streets in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The NOHC is hoping to divest itself of the school building and has issued a request for proposal on what to do with the structure. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
State Department of Transportation officials, from left, Ben Ford, Brian Whitehouse and Piper Petit address a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Closures, other DOT projects upcoming

Bridge repairs, roundabouts and fish passage work planned

State Department of Transportation officials, from left, Ben Ford, Brian Whitehouse and Piper Petit address a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighter Mya Delano plays her guitar surrounded by fellow squad members as a house at 141 Harry Brown Road burns behind her on Sunday west of Port Angeles. The house was intentionally torched as a training exercise, giving firefighters an opportunity to practice in a live fire situation. Fire districts 2 and 4, along with members of the Port Angeles Fire Department, took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Training exercise

Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighter Mya Delano plays her guitar surrounded by fellow squad members as a house at 141 Harry Brown Road burns… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 2 firefighter Mya Delano plays her guitar surrounded by fellow squad members as a house at 141 Harry Brown Road burns behind her on Sunday west of Port Angeles. The house was intentionally torched as a training exercise, giving firefighters an opportunity to practice in a live fire situation. Fire districts 2 and 4, along with members of the Port Angeles Fire Department, took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam PUD appoints Purvis

Assistant GM says he will resign from staff position

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Dungeness team receives Land Trust’s Out Standing in the Field award

A group best known for its advocacy toward Sequim’s iconic Dungeness River has earned the North Olympic Land Trust’s Out Standing in the… Continue reading

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Psychedelics may become lowest enforcement priority in Jefferson County

Resolution would ‘right a historical wrong’

Drug possession laws in limbo after House rejects Blake bill

Enforcement could be in hands of cites, counties after July 1

Joan Mickelson of Anacortes, left, and Doug Atterbury of Port Angeles scour the shores of Port Angeles Harbor on Ediz Hook on Saturday looking for refuse as an Earth Day activity in Port Angeles. Washington CoastSavers and Olympic National Park, as well as several other organizations, hosted beach cleanups across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Earth Day cleanup

Joan Mickelson of Anacortes, left, and Doug Atterbury of Port Angeles scour the shores of Port Angeles Harbor on Ediz Hook on Saturday looking for… Continue reading

Joan Mickelson of Anacortes, left, and Doug Atterbury of Port Angeles scour the shores of Port Angeles Harbor on Ediz Hook on Saturday looking for refuse as an Earth Day activity in Port Angeles. Washington CoastSavers and Olympic National Park, as well as several other organizations, hosted beach cleanups across the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Ida Shantz, 5, of Port Angeles looks over a sheet of stenciled letters with her grandmother, Patricia Kessler of Woodburn, Ore., at a cardboard crown craft table during Saturday’s Barn Dance at the Clallam County Fairgrounds to benefit the Five Acre School north of Sequim. The dance also included food, entertainment, children’s activities and a silent auction. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Five Acre School benefit

Ida Shantz, 5, of Port Angeles looks over a sheet of stenciled letters with her grandmother, Patricia Kessler of Woodburn, Ore., at a cardboard crown… Continue reading

Ida Shantz, 5, of Port Angeles looks over a sheet of stenciled letters with her grandmother, Patricia Kessler of Woodburn, Ore., at a cardboard crown craft table during Saturday’s Barn Dance at the Clallam County Fairgrounds to benefit the Five Acre School north of Sequim. The dance also included food, entertainment, children’s activities and a silent auction. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)