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Squatchcon, fishing derby on tap this weekend

The fourth Squatchcon convention, the Second Saturday Art Walk and a kids fishing derby highlight weekend events scheduled for the North Olympic Peninsula. • Squatchcon,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Place of Peace” during Palm Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
A suspect allegedly robbed an unknown amount of money from Kitsap Bank in Sequim on Wednesday. The Sequim Police Department said the person remained at large as of Wednesday night and they continue to investigate. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Man remains at large after allegedly robbing bank

UPDATE: City releases surveillance image in an ongoing investigation

A suspect allegedly robbed an unknown amount of money from Kitsap Bank in Sequim on Wednesday. The Sequim Police Department said the person remained at large as of Wednesday night and they continue to investigate. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News An errant pickoff attempt skipped past Sequim first baseman Braydon White and Port Angeles baserunner Alex Angevine. Angevine advanced to third base on the play, scoring on another throwing error.

BASEBALL: Play at the plate lifts Sequim in instant classic win over rival Port Angeles

In a game for the ages, the Sequim baseball team broke a long losing streak at Port Angeles’ Civic Field, and it… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News An errant pickoff attempt skipped past Sequim first baseman Braydon White and Port Angeles baserunner Alex Angevine. Angevine advanced to third base on the play, scoring on another throwing error.
A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Catching the wind

A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday.… Continue reading

A pair of wind surfers take off from the breakwater at Port Townsend Marina in an apparent race across the bay on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Clallam County Economic Development Council Director of Operations Lorie Fazio, left, and Executive Director Colleen McAleer stand with Michael Cade, executive director of Thurston EDC who presented the WEDA’s 2025 Innovation in Economic Development award. The EDC received the award last month in recognition of its Clallam Forest Product Innovation Program.

Clallam EDC wins state innovation award

Forest innovation program intended to revitalize industry

Clallam County Economic Development Council Director of Operations Lorie Fazio, left, and Executive Director Colleen McAleer stand with Michael Cade, executive director of Thurston EDC who presented the WEDA’s 2025 Innovation in Economic Development award. The EDC received the award last month in recognition of its Clallam Forest Product Innovation Program.

Ecstatic dance slated for Sunday at Studio Bob

Shelly Zollman will present the Joy of Movement at Ecstatic Dance on Sunday. The introduction to Ecstatic Dance will be at Studio… Continue reading

Port Townsend library to show Willa Cather documentary

Free novels, dramatic reading Thursday at 5:30

Becky Stinnett’s photograph “Split Rock Tides” will be on exhibit at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

Solo exhibit to highlight Second Saturday Art Walk

Harbor Art Gallery and the Laura Cooksey Gallery are some of the venues which will participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk… Continue reading

Becky Stinnett’s photograph “Split Rock Tides” will be on exhibit at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

BASEBALL: Roughriders rally back past rival Sequim in 7-4 triumph

Back-to-back doubles by Kody Williams and Jordan Shumway, the latter an RBI shot to center field, lifted Port Angeles past rival Sequim 7-4… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Matthew Miller heads the ball at Wally Sigmar Field on Tuesday as Sequim's Joshua Alcaraz (2) and Preston Kurtze are in on the play. Miller scored two goals in a 2-1 victory. (Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOCCER: Roughriders outlast Wolves in entertaining battle

In an entertaining and physical battle between Olympic Peninsula rivals, the Port Angeles boys soccer team got a pair of goals from… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Matthew Miller heads the ball at Wally Sigmar Field on Tuesday as Sequim's Joshua Alcaraz (2) and Preston Kurtze are in on the play. Miller scored two goals in a 2-1 victory. (Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News)

Readers Theatre to perform play at Olympic Theatre Arts

The Readers Theatre will present “I Smile at the Sun” with performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a matinee performance at… Continue reading

When former deputy and pilot John L. Strachan told his wife Jennie that his final wish was for his ashes to be sent into space, she wondered if he was kidding. After all, could such a thing even be done? Turns out, it can — and Jennie is making it happen. (Jennie Strachan) When former deputy and pilot John L. Strachan told his wife Jennie that his final wish was for his ashes to be sent into space, she wondered if he was kidding. After all, could such a thing even be done? Turns out, it can — and Jennie is making it happen. (Jennie Strachan)

Former deputy’s ashes to be sent into space

Widow of John Strachan to fulfill his dream

When former deputy and pilot John L. Strachan told his wife Jennie that his final wish was for his ashes to be sent into space, she wondered if he was kidding. After all, could such a thing even be done? Turns out, it can — and Jennie is making it happen. (Jennie Strachan) When former deputy and pilot John L. Strachan told his wife Jennie that his final wish was for his ashes to be sent into space, she wondered if he was kidding. After all, could such a thing even be done? Turns out, it can — and Jennie is making it happen. (Jennie Strachan)

Jefferson County Public Health names heroes

Jefferson County Public Health has announced its 2025 Public Health Heroes in celebration of National Public Health Week. The awards honor people… Continue reading

Jefferson sets short-term rental rules

County establishes 4 percent cap, one rental per operator

Man transported to hospital after log truck goes into ditch

A log truck driver was transported to Forks Community Hospital after the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and came to rest in… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A homesteader’s journal

SPRINGTIME MUST BE my favorite time of year. When even though the days are getting longer, there aren’t enough hours in the day to get… Continue reading

Port OKs Citizen Air lease

Company purchasing Rite Bros. Aviation

Rebates offered for e-bikes through April 23

The state Department of Transportation will accept applications for e-bike rebates through noon April 23. The WE-Bike program is offering more than $4… Continue reading

Two arrested in alleged drive-by shooting

Both men held in jail in lieu of $50,000 bond