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Retired Sheriff Joe Nole pinning interim Sheriff Andy Pernsteiners new badge on, following his appointment at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Jefferson County Sheriff appointed till next election

Commissioners favored stability over change

Retired Sheriff Joe Nole pinning interim Sheriff Andy Pernsteiners new badge on, following his appointment at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

New Oxford Houses in Port Angeles run into roadblocks

Larger, two-story building may not be approved for program

PAT NEAL: Fix the road

IT’S ONLY FEBRUARY, but our Olympic Peninsula tourist season has already started. While profiling and stereotyping is wrong, when you see an RV the size… Continue reading

Tickets available for PA Education Foundation gala

Tickets are available for the Port Angeles Education Foundation’s 2025 Celebrate Education Gala. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. March 14… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Jaiden Blackmon goes up for a layup against Everett College in Port Angeles on Jan. 25.  Blackmon's the team's leading scorer at 15.5 points a game, is looking to help lead the Pirates into the playoffs with a win tonight over Shoreline. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Huge home games Wednesday night for the Pirates

The Peninsula College men’s and women’s basketball teams are wrapping up their home schedules tonight, and it turns out both games are… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Jaiden Blackmon goes up for a layup against Everett College in Port Angeles on Jan. 25.  Blackmon's the team's leading scorer at 15.5 points a game, is looking to help lead the Pirates into the playoffs with a win tonight over Shoreline. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
From left, Dennis and Dillon Tisdale of Port Angeles won first- and second-place medals at the  Washington State USBC West Pepsi Sectionals held in Mount Vernon this weekend. (Trish Tisdale)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles youth bowlers and Olympic Pickleball results

Young bowlers Dennis Tisdale and Dillon Tisdale of Port Angeles took home big wins at two bowling tournaments this month. Dillon, 7,… Continue reading

From left, Dennis and Dillon Tisdale of Port Angeles won first- and second-place medals at the  Washington State USBC West Pepsi Sectionals held in Mount Vernon this weekend. (Trish Tisdale)
The Port Angeles 400 freestyle relay team finished sixth at the state swim meet in Federal Way this weekend, the top relay finish for the riders. From left are Finn Thompson, Miles Van Denburg, Thomas Jones and Patrick Ross. (Sally Cole)

STATE POSTSEASON RECAP: Big weekend for Forks wrestling, Port Angeles swimming

For the first time ever, both the Forks boys and the girls wrestling squads finished in the top 10 at the Mat Classic… Continue reading

The Port Angeles 400 freestyle relay team finished sixth at the state swim meet in Federal Way this weekend, the top relay finish for the riders. From left are Finn Thompson, Miles Van Denburg, Thomas Jones and Patrick Ross. (Sally Cole)

‘Cancer sticks’ topic of Studium Generale lecture

Karen Sixkiller will discuss her series “Cancer Sticks — Corruption of Sacred Tobacco” during a Studium Generale at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The… Continue reading

Clallam County working with North Olympic Library System to relocate its law library

Expanded access to materials is the goal, administrator says

Tristan Lowman.

Clallam Fire District 2 hosts annual recognition banquet

Kate Haworth, Taylor Counts and Tristan Lowman were among those honored during the annual Clallam County Fire District 2 awards and recognition… Continue reading

Tristan Lowman.
Tony Lu, a concert pianist from Vermont, will perform at Candlelight Concerts.

Concert pianist to perform at Candlelight Concerts

Tony Lu, a concert pianist, will perform during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church,… Continue reading

Tony Lu, a concert pianist from Vermont, will perform at Candlelight Concerts.

Director: Department continues to shrink

Public works projects not sustainable, he says

Samantha Herik, an EMT with the Port Angeles Fire Department, attaches a poster to the side of her department’s vintage 1956 Seagrave fire truck during a fundraising drive on Saturday in the Swain’s General Store parking lot in Port Angeles. PAFD is collecting donations to rebuild the retired vehicle, known as “No. 5,” with a restored engine and transmission. The truck is used primarily for the annual Operation Candy Cane food bank fundraising drive, along with other promotional purposes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Donation collection

Samantha Herik, an EMT with the Port Angeles Fire Department, attaches a poster to the side of her department’s vintage 1956 Seagrave fire truck during… Continue reading

Samantha Herik, an EMT with the Port Angeles Fire Department, attaches a poster to the side of her department’s vintage 1956 Seagrave fire truck during a fundraising drive on Saturday in the Swain’s General Store parking lot in Port Angeles. PAFD is collecting donations to rebuild the retired vehicle, known as “No. 5,” with a restored engine and transmission. The truck is used primarily for the annual Operation Candy Cane food bank fundraising drive, along with other promotional purposes. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Gourd art, photography featured during Art Walk

Gallery-9 will be among the venues which will participate in the Art Walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in downtown… Continue reading

Jefferson County home show set for Saturday

The Home Show sponsored by the Jefferson County Homebuilders Association will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at… Continue reading

Jefferson County Wedding Show set this weekend

The Quimper Events Collective will host the Jefferson County Wedding Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The show will be… Continue reading

National Geographic live series Thursday at Field Hall

Nalini Nadkarni will present “From Roots to Canopy” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Nadkarni’s presentation will be part of the National Geographic Live… Continue reading

Ann Bernard’s “Just Passing By” will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Drip, Dribble and Splash” exhibit at the Bay Club throughout March and April.

Port Ludlow Art League to exhibit at Bay Club in March and April

The Port Ludlow Art League will display “Drip, Dribble and Splash” throughout March and April. The exhibit will be on display at… Continue reading

Ann Bernard’s “Just Passing By” will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League’s “Drip, Dribble and Splash” exhibit at the Bay Club throughout March and April.

Readers Theatre Club to present ‘On Golden Pond’

The Readers Theatre Club will present “On Golden Pond” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday.… Continue reading

Sequim City Council member Kelly Burger takes the oath of office from City Clerk Heather Robley on Feb. 10 after council members voted to appoint him to replace Kathy Downer. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim council appoints Burger to fill seat

Appointed position goes through certification of 2025 general election

Sequim City Council member Kelly Burger takes the oath of office from City Clerk Heather Robley on Feb. 10 after council members voted to appoint him to replace Kathy Downer. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)