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Jefferson PUD plans to keep Sims Way project overhead

Cost significantly reduced in joint effort with port, city

Man sentenced to eight months in jail for felony firearms possession

A Diamond Point man has been sentenced to eight months in jail after a jury found him guilty of two felony counts… Continue reading

Northwest Women’s Chorale to host concert Monday

The Northwest Women’s Chorale will present “Hark!” at 7 p.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 Lopez St., Port Angeles. Admission… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts to stage Christmas sci-fi comedy

“Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” will open with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec.… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger, left, recognizes commissioner Jean Hordyk on Wednesday as she steps down after 30 years on the board. Hordyk, who was first elected in 1995, was honored during the meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

OMC Commissioners to start recording meetings

Video, audio to be available online

Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger, left, recognizes commissioner Jean Hordyk on Wednesday as she steps down after 30 years on the board. Hordyk, who was first elected in 1995, was honored during the meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Andrea Guarino-Slemmons has more than 30 years of experience in jewelry design. Her work will be on display on Saturday during the Port Townsend Art Walk at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Paintings, jewelry to be on display during art walk

A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Art Walk this weekend in Port Townsend. The monthly event… Continue reading

Andrea Guarino-Slemmons has more than 30 years of experience in jewelry design. Her work will be on display on Saturday during the Port Townsend Art Walk at the Port Townsend Gallery.

Port Angeles approves balanced $200M budget

City investing in savings for capital projects

Port Townsend Main Street to host Holidays in PT on Saturday

The Port Townsend Main Street Program will host Holidays in PT on Saturday. The merriment will include a visit from Santa to… Continue reading

Sequim's Gracie Chartaw scored 30 points in a season-opening win over East Jefferson on Tuesday. Here, she is guarded by East Jefferson's Kaydence Plotner. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Chartraw hits for 30 in win over East Jefferson

Gracie Chartraw nearly poured in a triple-double in leading Sequim past East Jefferson 58-40 in the girls basketball season opener for each squad.… Continue reading

Sequim's Gracie Chartaw scored 30 points in a season-opening win over East Jefferson on Tuesday. Here, she is guarded by East Jefferson's Kaydence Plotner. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Riders in game late but can’t hold on vs. Fife

Sprague scores 33, Crescent goes to OT

Port Angeles’ Lindsay Smith drives against Forks’ Chloe Gaydeski on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Forks won 38-35. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Forks holds down Port Angeles in defensive season opener

Johnson scores 17 for Spartans

Port Angeles’ Lindsay Smith drives against Forks’ Chloe Gaydeski on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Forks won 38-35. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the… Continue reading

Christopher Thomsen, portraying Santa Claus, holds a corgi mix named Lizzie on Saturday at the Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Peninsula Friends of Animals. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
A copper rockfish caught as part of a state Department of Fish and Wildlife study in 2017. The distended eyes resulted from a pressure change as the fish was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet. (David B. Williams)

Author to highlight history of Puget Sound

Talk at PT Library to cover naming, battles, tribes

A copper rockfish caught as part of a state Department of Fish and Wildlife study in 2017. The distended eyes resulted from a pressure change as the fish was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet. (David B. Williams)

Clallam County looks to pass deficit budget

Agency sees about 7 percent rise over 2025 in expenditures

Vern Frykholm, who has made more than 500 appearances as George Washington since 2012, visits with Dave Spencer. Frykholm and 10 members of the New Dungeness Chapter, NSDAR, visited with about 30 veterans on Nov. 8, just ahead of Veterans Day. (New Dungeness Chapter DAR)

New Dungeness DAR visits veterans at senior facilities

Members of the New Dungeness Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visited three senior housing facilities to honor veterans who were… Continue reading

Vern Frykholm, who has made more than 500 appearances as George Washington since 2012, visits with Dave Spencer. Frykholm and 10 members of the New Dungeness Chapter, NSDAR, visited with about 30 veterans on Nov. 8, just ahead of Veterans Day. (New Dungeness Chapter DAR)

Officer testifies bullet lodged in car’s pillar

Witness says she heard gunfire at Port Angeles park

PAT NEAL: A rainforest expedition

IT WAS A dark and stormy night. Inside the cabin, the wood stove glowed red with venison stew simmering, fresh-baked biscuits and a whistling tea… Continue reading

Peninsula lawmakers await budget

Gov. Ferguson to release supplemental plan this month

Lynzee Reid with her parents Tammy Reid and Jason Reid during her signing ceremony to play softball at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE SIGNING: Lynzee Reid keeps the Port Angeles-Lower Columbia pipeline flowing

Port Angeles’ Lynzee Reid is used to being among the elite athletes in the state. Reid, a diver for the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Lynzee Reid with her parents Tammy Reid and Jason Reid during her signing ceremony to play softball at Lower Columbia College. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
In a scrimmage last between the new Port Angeles and Sequim flag football squads, Sequim's Lily Sparks tries to avoid having her flag pulled by Port Angeles defender Audrey Rudd. On the left is Port Angeles' Miriam Cobb. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Port Angeles, Sequim begin inaugural seasons Thursday

This week, Olympic Peninsula high school girls begin play for the first time in flag football. Both the Sequim and Port Angeles… Continue reading

In a scrimmage last between the new Port Angeles and Sequim flag football squads, Sequim's Lily Sparks tries to avoid having her flag pulled by Port Angeles defender Audrey Rudd. On the left is Port Angeles' Miriam Cobb. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)