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Missing woman found dead in Quilcene area

Search had been called off for Fife resident

Barbara J. Fraley
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Lauren Larson of Port Angeles nears the finish line to win the girls cross-country race in a three-way competition with Olympic and North Mason on Wednesday at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles.

CROSS COUNTRY: Much lost, but much gained for elite Port Angeles High School runner Lauren Larson

Port Angeles Roughrider Lauren Larson possibly had some state championships taken away from her by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, over the past… Continue reading

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Lauren Larson of Port Angeles nears the finish line to win the girls cross-country race in a three-way competition with Olympic and North Mason on Wednesday at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles.
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Sue Stednek of Sequim competes in the 2020 Elwha Bridge Run. The Run the Peninsula series returns Saturday with the 2021 Elwha Bridge Run.

RUN THE PENINSULA: Elwha Bridge Run returns Saturday

The second annual Run the Peninsula Elwha Bridge Run 5K/10K along the Olympic Discovery Trail will take place from 9:30 a.m. to… Continue reading

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Sue Stednek of Sequim competes in the 2020 Elwha Bridge Run. The Run the Peninsula series returns Saturday with the 2021 Elwha Bridge Run.
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Port Angeles Roughrider cross country runners begin practicing Monday at the Port Angeles High School track. The first cross country meets are scheduled Saturday as prep sports slowly return to the Olympic Peninsula. Only cross country can begin competing at the moment but other sports are practicing in hopes of beginning in mid-February.

PREP SPORTS: Cross country leads the way as first prep sport to return to action

It’s a baby step, but prep sports are slowly returning to action. Prep athletes are back with limited practices this week. Fall… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Roughrider cross country runners begin practicing Monday at the Port Angeles High School track. The first cross country meets are scheduled Saturday as prep sports slowly return to the Olympic Peninsula. Only cross country can begin competing at the moment but other sports are practicing in hopes of beginning in mid-February.
A log truck overturned on the onramp from state Route 117 to U.S. Highway 101 on Tuesday. (Washington State Patrol)

Rollover blocks highway exit for seven hours

No one injured in single-vehicle wreck on shoulder

A log truck overturned on the onramp from state Route 117 to U.S. Highway 101 on Tuesday. (Washington State Patrol)
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The sport of Cyclocross is coming to the Olympic Peninsula with a CycloX event set in late March at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. This is the World Cyclocross Championships in Germany in 2011.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Cyclocross coming to Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula Adventure Sports sets calendar for year’s events

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The sport of Cyclocross is coming to the Olympic Peninsula with a CycloX event set in late March at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. This is the World Cyclocross Championships in Germany in 2011.

Finalists in search for Port Townsend, Chimacum schools’ superintendents to meet public

The first of four finalists for Port Townsend or Chimacum school district superintendent was introduced to the public. Dr. Scott Mauk, the… Continue reading

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Port Angeles chamber presents community awards

Moving to a slick online production to maintain social distancing, the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and individuals in… Continue reading

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Virus case counts rise on Peninsula

The North Olympic Peninsula reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, with eight new cases in Jefferson County and five in Clallam County. No… Continue reading

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The young and the old to meet in Super Bowl

Mahomes, 25, Brady, 43, to face each other

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Water main break affects about 40 Port Angeles homes

A 20-inch water main broke late Saturday night, requiring a boil-water notice for about 40 homes in the Golf Course Road area… Continue reading

More than 2,000 receive COVID vaccinations at clinics

Clallam, Jefferson counties on hold as they await shipments

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Vaccination clinics on hold this week

February plans are for more shots given than ever

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Jensen Wolfe, left, and Michelle Turner lead the pack in the 2020 Elwha River Bridge Run. The 2021 race will have a number of COVID-19 precautions, including racers being encouraged to stay 6 feet apart.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Elwha River Bridge run this year will make waves

Run the Peninsula is announcing that the Elwha River Bridge Run has received approvals from the state and the county and acquired… Continue reading

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Jensen Wolfe, left, and Michelle Turner lead the pack in the 2020 Elwha River Bridge Run. The 2021 race will have a number of COVID-19 precautions, including racers being encouraged to stay 6 feet apart.
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COLUMN: Optimism over the return of prep sports is served with a side of caution

It’s hard to believe, but we’re slowly creeping up on an entire year without prep or juco sports on the North Olympic Peninsula. By the… Continue reading

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Forks man accused of robbery, eluding

A 32-year-old Forks resident was booked into the Clallam County jail for investigation of first-degree robbery and other charges after he allegedly attempted… Continue reading

Port Angeles man jailed for investigation of drug sales

During the arrest of a 27-year-old Port Angeles man who allegedly escaped custody while on community custody supervision, law enforcement officers found… Continue reading

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Vaccination clinics to begin this week

First shots going to those 85 and older

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