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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alex Angevine, Port Angeles baseball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alex Angevine, Port Angeles baseball

Port Angeles’ Alex Angevine is getting hot right when the Roughriders most need him. The Riders baseball team is making a hard push for the… Continue reading

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alex Angevine, Port Angeles baseball.
Riley Pyeatt, Washington State track and field.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Pyeatt wins 1,500 at WSU

Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt won her first individual outdoor race at the end of April as a member of the Washington State women’s track… Continue reading

Riley Pyeatt, Washington State track and field.
Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Race to the Strait

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of… Continue reading

Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the Strait, from Shilshole to Port Townsend, depart Sunday on the homeward leg of the two-day race. The racers come to Port Townsend to spend the night before leaving on a downwind run home. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Electronic equipment recycling event set for Saturday

Olympic Kiwanis, in partnership with Friendly Earth International Recycling, will host an electronics recycling collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

Jewelry crafted by Michelle Dean will be on exhibit at the Harbor Art Gallery during Saturday’s Art Walk.

Harbor Art Gallery to host artist reception on Saturday

Harbor Art Gallery will host a reception for Michelle Dean from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The gallery will participate in… Continue reading

Jewelry crafted by Michelle Dean will be on exhibit at the Harbor Art Gallery during Saturday’s Art Walk.

High mountain lakes topic of Studium Generale

Bill Baccus and Steve Fradkin will present “High Mountain Lakes Response to Shifting Climate” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The presentation is part… Continue reading

Medicaid program cuts could have ‘devastating’ impacts

Healthcare leaders say hospital services may be dropped

Two to be awarded scholarships at annual fundraiser

Feiro Marine Life Center will award scholarships to two Sequim students at its Making Waves Gala and Auction on Friday. The annual… Continue reading

Two-year-old Cole Johanson makes a final adjustment to his line and lure before casting into the Bogachiel Rearing Pond on Sunday during the annual Kids Fish Day in Forks. About 180 kids 12 and under participated in the fishing fun sponsored by the West End Sportsmen's Club. The Forks Elks Lodge provided complimentary hotdogs, cocoa, donuts and coffee. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

FORKS KIDS FISHING DAY: Checking his lure

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Cole Johanson, 2, makes a final adjustment to his line and lure before casting into the Bogachiel Rearing Pond on… Continue reading

Two-year-old Cole Johanson makes a final adjustment to his line and lure before casting into the Bogachiel Rearing Pond on Sunday during the annual Kids Fish Day in Forks. About 180 kids 12 and under participated in the fishing fun sponsored by the West End Sportsmen's Club. The Forks Elks Lodge provided complimentary hotdogs, cocoa, donuts and coffee. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Klahhane gymnasts competed at the USA Gymnastics Xcel regionals last week in Salem, Ore., and brought back medals. From left are gymnasts Lorelei Sanders, Abigail Odland, Carly Mae Riggs, Elyse Brown and Raynee Ciarlo. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane gymnasts bring back medals from regionals

Five athletes from Klahhane Gymnastics competed last week at the USA Gymnastics Region 2 Xcel Regional Championship in Salem, Ore., hosted by… Continue reading

Klahhane gymnasts competed at the USA Gymnastics Xcel regionals last week in Salem, Ore., and brought back medals. From left are gymnasts Lorelei Sanders, Abigail Odland, Carly Mae Riggs, Elyse Brown and Raynee Ciarlo. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

Hopefuls file for public office

Forty-four people sign up for races in two counties

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

March honors missing indigenous people

Member of state cold case unit addresses crowd

Participants in Monday’s missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) march wore red and walked from the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Motorcycle rider dies in crash north of Brinnon

A motorcycle rider died after he collided with the truck in front of him as the driver was attempting a U-turn on U.S.… Continue reading

UPDATED: Hood Canal Bridge reopens after mechanical issue

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic following a mechanical issue, the state Department of Transportation reported. The bridge reopened at 9:26… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders

TRACK ROUNDUP: (Updated) PA’s Clark, Pierce, Larson win at Shoreline Invite

Port Angeles’ Leia Larson won the 3,200-meter run, Teanna Clark the javelin and Brody Pierce the boys’ triple jump at the 34-school Shoreline… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bob Clark and Mabel Sorensen, two of the four surviving members of Sequim High School’s class of 1947, met for lunch last month. It was also Sorensen’s 96th birthday.

Two Sequim High School graduates meet for 78th reunion

Luncheon brings together friends who enjoy living in small town

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Bob Clark and Mabel Sorensen, two of the four surviving members of Sequim High School’s class of 1947, met for lunch last month. It was also Sorensen’s 96th birthday.

No flights scheduled for this week

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

Alefa Eserjosé/Sequim McDonald’s Sequim McDonald’s owner Alefa Eserjosé donated two hours of sales on April 23 to raise more than $5,200 to help the family of Colton Dufour pay for medical expenses after he was struck by vehicle on March 31.

Sequim police searching for hit-and-run, robbery suspects

Incidents remain ‘actively under investigation,’ deputy chief says

Alefa Eserjosé/Sequim McDonald’s Sequim McDonald’s owner Alefa Eserjosé donated two hours of sales on April 23 to raise more than $5,200 to help the family of Colton Dufour pay for medical expenses after he was struck by vehicle on March 31.
Sequim High School freshman Sebastian Greimes sits outside during a lunch break. He opposes a total ban on cell phones as he feels it could “be more harmful than helpful” as some students need to communicate with parents or their workplace. Sequim School District leaders plan to send out a survey in June asking families and school staffers their thoughts on cell phone usage in schools. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools to survey phone use

District to seek input on learning impact

Sequim High School freshman Sebastian Greimes sits outside during a lunch break. He opposes a total ban on cell phones as he feels it could “be more harmful than helpful” as some students need to communicate with parents or their workplace. Sequim School District leaders plan to send out a survey in June asking families and school staffers their thoughts on cell phone usage in schools. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
East Jefferson rivals

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson soccer makes push for postseason

The East Jefferson boys soccer team won a critical game for postseason Saturday, beating Seattle Christian 3-2 to move past the Warriors… Continue reading

East Jefferson rivals