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Nicholas wins in Fire District commissioner race

Chamlee, Nicholas and Ryan looked to fill the seat being left vacant by Mike Gawley, who had served on the three-member fire commissioner… Continue reading

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Oblak, Jeffers headed for OMC board

Both pull out hefty leads

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Schmeck gets top votes in Sequim School Board race

Kristi Schmeck, a candidate for the Sequim School Board who can’t serve because she had withdrawn from the race, has won more votes… Continue reading

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Smith graduates Georgia Tech with masters

Sean Smith, of Port Angeles, graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Smith received a Master of Science in computer science.… Continue reading

Four more die of COVID-19, Peninsula health officer reports

Vaccination clinics for children expected to begin soon

One of the most memorable moments for float designer Guy Horton was at the 2020 float reveal for the Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty. With COVID-19 leading to many events to be canceled, the festival’s board opted to hold a virtual Kickoff Dinner and float reveal, and Horton drove the royalty around the 7 Cedars Casino’s parking lot twice. “They were squealing and laughing and giggling,” Horton said. “It was one of the most memorable moments in all the years doing this.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Irrigation Fest float designer retires

Horton steps down after 14 years, new designer sought

One of the most memorable moments for float designer Guy Horton was at the 2020 float reveal for the Sequim Irrigation Festival royalty. With COVID-19 leading to many events to be canceled, the festival’s board opted to hold a virtual Kickoff Dinner and float reveal, and Horton drove the royalty around the 7 Cedars Casino’s parking lot twice. “They were squealing and laughing and giggling,” Horton said. “It was one of the most memorable moments in all the years doing this.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lawsuit alleges civil rights violation, negligence in death of tribal member

Federal action filed after Forks jail suicide

Piano soloist Anna Petrova accepts the first bouquet after her 2017 performance with the Port Angeles Symphony conducted by Jonathan Pasternack, right. Petrova, Pasternack and the orchestra will reunite for two concerts this Saturday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Tickets on sale for morning symphony concert

All ‘thrilled to play together again’

Piano soloist Anna Petrova accepts the first bouquet after her 2017 performance with the Port Angeles Symphony conducted by Jonathan Pasternack, right. Petrova, Pasternack and the orchestra will reunite for two concerts this Saturday at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County elections official Nicole Mischke prepares ballots to run through a sorting machine on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles council retained; Sequim’s changes

Among counts: Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks councils; Olympic Medical Center races

Clallam County elections official Nicole Mischke prepares ballots to run through a sorting machine on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Election results

Election results Initial returns in contested races: Clallam County Port of Port Angeles District 1 Colleen McAleer 13,351 97.04% Write-In 407 2.96% District 2 Steven… Continue reading

Case rates on Peninsula, statewide continue to sit on plateau

Counties both preparing for vaccine clinics for kids 5-11

Discussion examines attentive play to strengthen child-parent relationships

Rachel Hardies will present “Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child Through Attentive Play” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The free… Continue reading

A voter drops off his ballot Monday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. More than 31 percent — 31.37 percent — of the 57,150 ballots mailed to registered voters had been returned as of Monday, according to the Clallam County elections office. Ballots must be postmarked by today or deposited at one of seven drop boxes in the county tonight by 8 p.m. Initial results will be posted at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Look for more coverage in Thursday’s print editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Every vote counts

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News A voter drops off his ballot Monday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. More than 31… Continue reading

A voter drops off his ballot Monday morning at the Clallam County Courthouse in Port Angeles. More than 31 percent — 31.37 percent — of the 57,150 ballots mailed to registered voters had been returned as of Monday, according to the Clallam County elections office. Ballots must be postmarked by today or deposited at one of seven drop boxes in the county tonight by 8 p.m. Initial results will be posted at www.peninsuladailynews.com. Look for more coverage in Thursday’s print editions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Mental review for alleged shooter

Bullet lands near sleeping couple

North Olympic Library System to host online class with Kate McDermott

Kate McDermott will teach pie crust-making at 7 p.m. Wednesday. McDermott’s class, sponsored by the North Olympic Library System, will stream on… Continue reading

Olympic National Park scales back search for hiker

The search for a missing hiker has been scaled back to a limited, continuous mode. The Olympic National Park service announced… Continue reading

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday's Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were offered the opportunity to make their way around the facility's parking lot as costumed characters delivered curb-side confections.
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Big, hairy and scary

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday’s Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were… Continue reading

Bigfoot, portrayed by YMCA wellness couch Stan Dame, directs trick-or-treat traffic during Saturday's Halloween drive through at the YMCA of Sequim. Those seeking treats were offered the opportunity to make their way around the facility's parking lot as costumed characters delivered curb-side confections.

Clallam County provides rescue funding

Money goes to housing, mental health

Clallam County: Nineteen races to be decided in election

Ballots due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday

Clue found in search for missing man in Olympic National Park

Searchers combing Olympic National Park for a hiker who was last seen Oct. 19 found a clue Sunday. A relatively recently opened… Continue reading