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Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.”

Photographer recognized in state art competition

Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.” The… Continue reading

Port Townsend-based photographer Ross Pruden has won an honorable mention at the 2023 Washington State Juried Art Competition for his photograph “Reclamation.”

Police identify two accused of drag race on Ediz Hook

Charges of reckless driving, hit-and-run and accomplice to hit-and-run have been recommended for the two people allegedly involved in Friday evening’s drag… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Rita Frangione, John Goepferd, Karen Riel, Stephen Evans, Robin Pangborn, Jim Aman, Shirlee Beck and Jerry Lucas.
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Port Townsend Elks make donation

Port Townsend Elks Lodge No. 317 recently donated $2,000 to the Community Outreach Association Shelter Team. The donation, which will support the local homeless shelter,… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Rita Frangione, John Goepferd, Karen Riel, Stephen Evans, Robin Pangborn, Jim Aman, Shirlee Beck and Jerry Lucas.

Power outage scheduled in Forks Wednesday night

A scheduled power outage will affect electric service Wednesday beginning at 9:30 p.m. and will last until about 1 a.m., Clallam County Public… Continue reading

Scholarships available from University Women

The University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County is accepting applications for its scholarships to universities, community and technical schools. Applications are due… Continue reading

Jerilyn Smith.

Sequim body is identified from foot

DNA testing leads to closure of 2018 case

Jerilyn Smith.
A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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That’s using your head

A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

A pair of young stags face off in practice combat in a field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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All lined up

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on… Continue reading

Holden Janssen, 7, of Port Townsend walks among a flock of ducks near the ponds at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim. The youngster was on a family outing to visit kid-friendly places in Clallam County. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Cold weather headed for Peninsula

Below freezing temperatures overnight; chance of snow later this week

Kailani Rodriguez, of Port Angeles, has been selected at the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Youth of the year announced

Kailani Rodriguez of Port Angeles has been selected as the Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. Rodriguez,… Continue reading

Kailani Rodriguez, of Port Angeles, has been selected at the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Possible charges pending in alleged drag racing case

Vehicle rolled at paper plant in Port Angeles

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s 2023 Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo in the Sequim High School gym. The two-day event, hosted by the North Peninsula Building Association, featured a variety of booths, displays and presentations dedicated to home building, repair and remodeling. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Builders expo

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s… Continue reading

Jack and Marcella Ridge of Sequim talk about power tools with Tony Contestable, tool specialist with Hartnagel Building Supply of Port Angeles, right, during Saturday’s 2023 Building, Remodeling & Energy Expo in the Sequim High School gym. The two-day event, hosted by the North Peninsula Building Association, featured a variety of booths, displays and presentations dedicated to home building, repair and remodeling. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juvy court added to Norpoint’s security contract

A private security company hired in August to provide security at various county facilities will have its contract expanded to include the… Continue reading

Lodging tax receipts a record in Forks

$3.4 million upgrade of water treatment plant also in progress

Northwest Maritime Center Executive Director Jake Beattie.

Northwest Maritime Center continues to grow, director says

Expanding education opportunities one of organization’s priorities

Northwest Maritime Center Executive Director Jake Beattie.
A dump truck was sent over the embankment on state Highway 104 near state Highway 19 when two pickups were involved in a glancing head-on collision shortly before 11 a.m. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: Collision that blocked Highway 104 for nearly five hours involved two pickups, two semis

Three reportedly taken to hospitals

A dump truck was sent over the embankment on state Highway 104 near state Highway 19 when two pickups were involved in a glancing head-on collision shortly before 11 a.m. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Bill urges expanding Running Start to high school sophomores

The Running Start program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college level credits, will expand… Continue reading

Finalists named for Sequim Citizen of Year

Luncheon set for Feb. 28

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Four set for festival royalty pageant next Saturday

Festival’s 128th year runs May 6-13

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Pictured, form left to right are Mark Hodgson, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County board vice president; Colleen Robinson, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County CEO; U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer; and Sherrana Kildun, from Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.
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Habitat on the Hill

Representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County visited with congressional delegates during Habitat on the Hill, an annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C. Mark… Continue reading

Pictured, form left to right are Mark Hodgson, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County board vice president; Colleen Robinson, Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County CEO; U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer; and Sherrana Kildun, from Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.