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Trick or treat events set Friday across Peninsula

Candy, costumes, parades this weekend

Port Angeles’ Carson Waddell (2) throws the ball against Bremerton on Friday night. Torrential rain at the beginning of the game affected play, especially in the first half. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Games dictated by rain and defense this week

In a defensive battle dictated by torrential rain that deluged the field for the first half, the Port Angeles Roughriders football team… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Carson Waddell (2) throws the ball against Bremerton on Friday night. Torrential rain at the beginning of the game affected play, especially in the first half. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)
Nicholas Lyne of Victoria, B.C., competes in the Last Man Standing competition at the Salt Creek 24 this weekend. (Jesse Major Photography/Peninsula Adventure Sports)

SALT CREEK 24: Records fall despite high winds

The winds howled but records still fell at this year’s Salt Creek 24 endurance race at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. The… Continue reading

Nicholas Lyne of Victoria, B.C., competes in the Last Man Standing competition at the Salt Creek 24 this weekend. (Jesse Major Photography/Peninsula Adventure Sports)
Jordyn Julmist, Sequim volleyball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordyn Julmist, Sequim volleyball

Every year, the Sequim volleyball team makes it a goal to knock off perennial powerhouse North Kitsap. Last week, for the first time in a… Continue reading

Jordyn Julmist, Sequim volleyball.
East Jefferson, Neah Bay

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: East Jefferson, Neah Bay win

The East Jefferson football team pitched a shutout,… Continue reading

East Jefferson, Neah Bay

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson board to host encampment policy workshop

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Jessica Topham of Sequim collects sweet treats for her son, Ivar Baker, 19 months, as Becky Rice looks on from her spookily decorated vehicle during Saturday’s Country Fair and Trunk or Treat at the Sequim Prairie Grange north of Carlsborg. The Halloween-themed event featured food, games, pumpkin carving and scary treats, hosted by members of the grange. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Trunk or treat

Jessica Topham of Sequim collects sweet treats for her son, Ivar Baker, 19 months, as Becky Rice looks on from her spookily decorated vehicle during… Continue reading

Jessica Topham of Sequim collects sweet treats for her son, Ivar Baker, 19 months, as Becky Rice looks on from her spookily decorated vehicle during Saturday’s Country Fair and Trunk or Treat at the Sequim Prairie Grange north of Carlsborg. The Halloween-themed event featured food, games, pumpkin carving and scary treats, hosted by members of the grange. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Attempted murder trial delayed

Competency hearing set for Jan. 9, 2026

Sequim Irrigation Festival The design submitted by Amber Tjemsland has been chosen for the 131st Sequim Irrigation Festival.

Irrigation Festival unveils 2026 logo, storyline

‘Let’s Go Sequimming’ chosen as tagline in November 2024

Sequim Irrigation Festival The design submitted by Amber Tjemsland has been chosen for the 131st Sequim Irrigation Festival.
Part of the Sequim sights delegates from Shiso City, Japan, experienced included a tour of the Dungeness River, the Railroad Bridge and the Dungeness River Nature Center. (Rachel Anderson)

Sequim, Shiso City look to restart exchange program

Japan officials visit for first time since before pandemic

Part of the Sequim sights delegates from Shiso City, Japan, experienced included a tour of the Dungeness River, the Railroad Bridge and the Dungeness River Nature Center. (Rachel Anderson)
Peninsula College

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates score in stoppage time for force a tie with Shoreline

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team will have to wait another game to lock up a North Region championship after a 2-2 tie… Continue reading

Peninsula College
Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann (22) gets blocking from teammate Stryder Wilhelm (62) as he rushes for some of his 101 yards Friday night against Bremerton. The Knights won in extremely wet conditions 21-0. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Roughriders lose soggy defensive battle to Bremerton

In a defensive battle dictated by torrential rain that deluged the field for the first half, the Port Angeles Roughriders football team… Continue reading

Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann (22) gets blocking from teammate Stryder Wilhelm (62) as he rushes for some of his 101 yards Friday night against Bremerton. The Knights won in extremely wet conditions 21-0. (Diamond Gentile/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL SCORES: Bremerton shuts out Port Angeles; East Jefferson, Neah Bay win

Sequim falls in wild shootout with Bainbridge

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the basics of root pruning

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last… Continue reading

Clinicians want more involvement

OMC group says operational decisions undermining quality of care

East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners to host budget workshop

The Board of Fire Commissioners for Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 will conduct a budget workshop during a special meeting at… Continue reading

Michael Glore.

Glore hired as executive director to lead Dungeness River center

Background includes working for 20 years with national parks

Michael Glore.
Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.

Helping families thrive with support center

WHAT DOES AFFORDING diapers have to do with employment? If you need childcare, something seemingly as simple as providing diapers can have a huge impact… Continue reading

Funding from the Recompete program has helped First Step expand programs and hours at Family Resource Centers in Port Angeles and Forks.
Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on Thursday. Grello said 49 trees in downtown Port Angeles are targeted for lights, bringing a festive look to the area in time for the holiday season. Lighting this year is being sponsored by the Port of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday lights

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on… Continue reading

Sam Grello, executive director of the Port Angeles Waterfront District, strings holiday lights around a tree in the 100 block of West First Street on Thursday. Grello said 49 trees in downtown Port Angeles are targeted for lights, bringing a festive look to the area in time for the holiday season. Lighting this year is being sponsored by the Port of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network survives, still helping horses

HAVE YOU HEARD the rumor? I did. I’m happy to squelched the gossip here: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) is not closing its doors. “I… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.