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Floats for the City of Port Angeles' boat launch on Ediz Hook sit on the ground near the launch on Friday after they were removed to prevent storm damage.

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles anglers staring at limited boat launch options ahead of April’s halibut opener

Ediz Hook Boat Launch floats damaged by storms and waves, manufacturer out of business

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Floats for the City of Port Angeles' boat launch on Ediz Hook sit on the ground near the launch on Friday after they were removed to prevent storm damage.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Neah Bay’s Amber Swan is WIAA Athlete of the Week

Shamrock Shuffle Pub Crawl benefits Hurricane Ridge Foundation March 16

Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

NWAC TOURNAMENT: Peninsula men fall to Portland in tourney opener

Peninsula College couldn’t pull off the Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament upset over a potent Portland squad, 76-49 Wednesday at Columbia Basin… Continue reading

Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys fall to defending champion Wellpinit in semifinal

Will play DeSales for 3rd/5th-place Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

Janell McCullough caught this good-sized hatchery chinook while fishing off of Sekiu over the Marine Area 5 salmon opener last weekend.

OUTDOORS: State salmon forecasts released

Chinook down a bit; coho should be solid

Janell McCullough caught this good-sized hatchery chinook while fishing off of Sekiu over the Marine Area 5 salmon opener last weekend.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls ditch Wilbur-Creston-Keller to reach semifinals

Play Crosspoint at 7:15 p.m. Friday for spot in state championship game

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Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys win, move on to state semifinals

Play Friday night at 5:30 p.m. for spot in title game

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Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

CLASS 1B STATE BASKETBALL: Chambers, Swan lead Neah Bay boys past Oakesdale

Face No. 3 Moses Lake Christian Thursday at 12:15 p.m.

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jolene Vaara picked as back-to-back Olympic League MVP

Chartraw, Mason first-teamers; Smith sisters make second team

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Forks Spartans.
Forks Spartans.

AREA SPORTS: Neah Bay’s Chambers, Swan share North Olympic League Boys Basketball MVP honors

Neah Bay guard Makyah Chambers and forward Tyler Swan have been named boys basketball… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Lindsay Smith, right, edges past Bainbridge'a Carlyn Moore on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles Lindsay Smith, right, edges past Bainbridge'a Carlyn Moore on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Allie Greene, right, puts the ball up over Skagit Valley's Madisyn Butenschoen on Wednesday on the Pirate home court in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Allie Greene, right, puts the ball up over Skagit Valley's Madisyn Butenschoen on Wednesday on the Pirate home court in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Jason Ervin, right, is held off by Skagit Valley's Sylas Williams, left, and Connor Drinkwine on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men stymied by Skagit Valley

Cardinals get revenge for Peninsula road win

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Peninsula's Jason Ervin, right, is held off by Skagit Valley's Sylas Williams, left, and Connor Drinkwine on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Bicycle tune-up fundraiser benefits Olympic Discovery Trail

Razor clam digs underway along ocean beaches The following razor clam digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as… Continue reading

The defending state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team celebrates its tridistrict championship Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Courtesy photo)

PREP GIRLS ROUNDUP: Neah Bay wins district; Forks to state

No. 1 Neah Bay repeated as the tridistrict girls basketball tournament champions, blowing out rival and No. 2-rated Mount Vernon Christian 61-30… Continue reading

The defending state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team celebrates its tridistrict championship Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Courtesy photo)
The Neah Bay Red Devils repeated as Tri-District Tournament champions. The Red Devils will be the No. 1 seed to state when regional matchups are announced.

TRI-DISTRICT BASKETBALL: No. 1 Neah Bay girls smash No. 2 Mount Vernon Christian, repeat as champions

No. 1 Neah Bay repeated as Tri-District Girls Basketball Tournament champions, blowing out rival and No. 2-rated Mount Vernon Christian 61-30 on… Continue reading

The Neah Bay Red Devils repeated as Tri-District Tournament champions. The Red Devils will be the No. 1 seed to state when regional matchups are announced.

BI-DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Sequim girls stumble late in loser-out contest

Final game for Sequim standout Jolene Vaara