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A copper rockfish caught as part of a state Department of Fish and Wildlife study in 2017. The distended eyes resulted from a pressure change as the fish was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet. (David B. Williams)

Author to highlight history of Puget Sound

Talk at PT Library to cover naming, battles, tribes

 

Clallam County looks to pass deficit budget

Agency sees about 7 percent rise over 2025 in expenditures

 

Vern Frykholm, who has made more than 500 appearances as George Washington since 2012, visits with Dave Spencer. Frykholm and 10 members of the New Dungeness Chapter, NSDAR, visited with about 30 veterans on Nov. 8, just ahead of Veterans Day. (New Dungeness Chapter DAR)

New Dungeness DAR visits veterans at senior facilities

Members of the New Dungeness Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visited three senior housing facilities to honor veterans who were… Continue reading

 

Officer testifies bullet lodged in car’s pillar

Witness says she heard gunfire at Port Angeles park

PAT NEAL: A rainforest expedition

IT WAS A dark and stormy night. Inside the cabin, the wood stove glowed red with venison stew simmering, fresh-baked biscuits and a whistling tea… Continue reading

Peninsula lawmakers await budget

Gov. Ferguson to release supplemental plan this month

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the… Continue reading

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lynzee Reid with her parents Tammy Reid and Jason Reid during her signing ceremony to play softball at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE SIGNING: Lynzee Reid keeps the Port Angeles-Lower Columbia pipeline flowing

Port Angeles’ Lynzee Reid is used to being among the elite athletes in the state. Reid, a diver for the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Lynzee Reid with her parents Tammy Reid and Jason Reid during her signing ceremony to play softball at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
In a scrimmage last between the new Port Angeles and Sequim flag football squads, Sequim's Lily Sparks tries to avoid having her flag pulled by Port Angeles defender Audrey Rudd. On the left is Port Angeles' Miriam Cobb. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Port Angeles, Sequim begin inaugural seasons Thursday

This week, Olympic Peninsula high school girls begin play for the first time in flag football. Both the Sequim and Port Angeles… Continue reading

In a scrimmage last between the new Port Angeles and Sequim flag football squads, Sequim's Lily Sparks tries to avoid having her flag pulled by Port Angeles defender Audrey Rudd. On the left is Port Angeles' Miriam Cobb. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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PREP BOWLING: PA rolls some solid scores, but loses to North Mason

The Port Angeles High School bowling team faced off against North Mason, showcasing some impressive individual and team efforts, even as they… Continue reading

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Festival of Trees contest.

Contest: Vote for your favorite tree online

Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees event goes through Dec. 25

Festival of Trees contest.
“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Sunday at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)

National Park Service asks for help in locating missing woman

Rented vehicle located Sunday at Sol Duc trailhead

“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Sunday at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)
Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair on Saturday in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair… Continue reading

Kendra Russo of Found and Foraged Fibers in Anacortes holds a mirror as Jayne Johnson of Sequim tries on a skirt during a craft fair on Saturday in Uptown Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam board approves levy amounts for taxing districts

Board hears requests for federal funding, report on weed control

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival of Trees nets record-setting $181K

Dr. Mark Fischer honored with Littlejohn Award for contributions to healthcare

The Festival of Trees event raised a record $181,000 through the Olympic Medical Center Foundation during Thanksgiving weekend events. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Flu cases rising on Peninsula

COVID-19, RSV low, health official says

“Christmas Girl” by Jennifer Rose is part of the Blue Whole Gallery’s December exhibit, “A Silver Lining.”

Gold-themed event to highlight First Friday Art Walk

The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a gold-themed event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues in downtown Sequim.… Continue reading

“Christmas Girl” by Jennifer Rose is part of the Blue Whole Gallery’s December exhibit, “A Silver Lining.”

Jury selected in trial for attempted murder

Man allegedly shot car with 2 people inside

Santa’s elves during a recent rehearsal of “Sugar Plum Done.” From left, back row, are Piper Bruch, Sapphyre Billman and Sterling Ward. From left, front row, are Jessup Coffin, Rai Warzecha and Zade Harris.

Port Angeles Community Players to stage ‘Sugar Plum Done’

The Port Angeles Community Players will kick off its 74th season with a production of “Sugar Plum Done.” The play will be… Continue reading

Santa’s elves during a recent rehearsal of “Sugar Plum Done.” From left, back row, are Piper Bruch, Sapphyre Billman and Sterling Ward. From left, front row, are Jessup Coffin, Rai Warzecha and Zade Harris.
Queen of Hearts, from left, includes Karen Laura Peters, Thomas Jennings, Tara Chugh and Carrie Jennings. They will perform at Studio Bob on Friday. (Brittne Lunniss)

Queen of Hearts to perform at Studio Bob

Queen of Hearts will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Studio Bob, 118½ E. Front St., Port Angeles. The group features Carrie… Continue reading

Queen of Hearts, from left, includes Karen Laura Peters, Thomas Jennings, Tara Chugh and Carrie Jennings. They will perform at Studio Bob on Friday. (Brittne Lunniss)