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Henry Bourm, Crescent football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Henry Bourm, Crescent football

Henry Bourm had one of the biggest games seen by a Crescent player in the past few years this weekend. In a wild, back-and-forth 74-54… Continue reading

Henry Bourm, Crescent football.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Bear, Rapelje win singles matches against Bainbridge

Sequim singles players Lincoln Bear and Mason Rapelje won their matches against a powerful Bainbridge Island squad this weekend. Bainbridge dominated the doubles… Continue reading

Port Angeles siblings, from left, Parker Ahlgrim, 4, Mckenna Ahlgrim, 8, and Sierra Ahlgrim, 6, make fish prints at a booth set up by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center during Saturday’s Forever StreamFest at Pebble Beach Park on the Port Angeles waterfront. The event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club in conjunction with the Clallam County Conservation District, featured a variety of information booths and activities focused on protecting the environment and natural resources. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fish prints

Port Angeles siblings, from left, Parker Ahlgrim, 4, Mckenna Ahlgrim, 8, and Sierra Ahlgrim, 6, make fish prints at a booth set up by the… Continue reading

Port Angeles siblings, from left, Parker Ahlgrim, 4, Mckenna Ahlgrim, 8, and Sierra Ahlgrim, 6, make fish prints at a booth set up by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center during Saturday’s Forever StreamFest at Pebble Beach Park on the Port Angeles waterfront. The event, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club in conjunction with the Clallam County Conservation District, featured a variety of information booths and activities focused on protecting the environment and natural resources. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jason Eason, left, and Amanda Krott, both of Bremerton, examine a collection of rocks and minerals on display by Rockin’ the Castle of Lebanon, Ore., during Saturday’s Gem, Rock and Jewelry Show at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The show, hosted by the Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association, featured a wide variety of exhibits as well as an area devoted to children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Gem show

Jason Eason, left, and Amanda Krott, both of Bremerton, examine a collection of rocks and minerals on display by Rockin’ the Castle of Lebanon, Ore.,… Continue reading

Jason Eason, left, and Amanda Krott, both of Bremerton, examine a collection of rocks and minerals on display by Rockin’ the Castle of Lebanon, Ore., during Saturday’s Gem, Rock and Jewelry Show at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The show, hosted by the Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association, featured a wide variety of exhibits as well as an area devoted to children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Sequim school board expects long-range plan in early October

District officials may ask voters for capital bond or levy

Sequim city officials say many vehicles go well above the posted 20 mph limit along West Sequim Bay Road and the Little Explorers Early Learning Center at all hours of the day. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim targets speeding measures

Signs, patrols added along West Sequim Bay Road

Sequim city officials say many vehicles go well above the posted 20 mph limit along West Sequim Bay Road and the Little Explorers Early Learning Center at all hours of the day. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Rosalie DiMaggio looks to bring in at least another 40 wheelchairs to total about 150 and ship them along with walkers, canes and other medical gear to Guatemala to help people with mobility challenges. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Volunteers seek wheelchairs, walkers for Guatemalans

Benefit dinner set Friday at Dungeness Community Church

Rosalie DiMaggio looks to bring in at least another 40 wheelchairs to total about 150 and ship them along with walkers, canes and other medical gear to Guatemala to help people with mobility challenges. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck "Obsessed" flies over the jump to the delight of the crowd. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Monster trucks get airborne

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck “Obsessed” flies… Continue reading

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck "Obsessed" flies over the jump to the delight of the crowd. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles quarterback Blake Sohlberg looks to pass as North Mason's Derek Dunham on Friday in Port Angeles.

PREP FOOTBALL: Pair of mistakes cost Port Angeles in loss to North Mason

In a game that seemed more evenly matched than the final score showed, the Port Angeles Roughriders were done in by two… Continue reading

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Port Angeles quarterback Blake Sohlberg looks to pass as North Mason's Derek Dunham on Friday in Port Angeles.
Sequim Wolves

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim controls second half in win over Elma

Crescent comes up clutch in 4th quarter; Neah Bay holds off Quilcene

Sequim Wolves
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Sequim’s Amara Gonzalez, right and Bainbridge’s Vega Hendrickson vie for possession in the first half of Thursday's Olympic League match-up in Sequim.

PREP SOCCER: Sequim soccer plays Bainbridge tough

The Wolves hung tough with the visiting Bainbridge Spartans but conceded two second half goals in a 2-0 loss on Sept. 19. “We… Continue reading

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Sequim’s Amara Gonzalez, right and Bainbridge’s Vega Hendrickson vie for possession in the first half of Thursday's Olympic League match-up in Sequim.
Cindy and Alan Turner have announced that they are listing Port Book and News for sale.

Port Book and News for sale

Cindy and Alan Turner have announced that they are listing Port Book and News for sale. The store is located at 104… Continue reading

Cindy and Alan Turner have announced that they are listing Port Book and News for sale.
Washington State Cougars linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) celebrates intercepting a San Jose State Spartans pass during the second half of a college football game on Friday  at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 54-52 in overtime. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

WASHINGTON STATE: Cougs rally to beat San Jose State 54-52 in wild double OT thriller

In an era where websites like these have unlimited space, there may not be enough room to capture the lunacy that unfolded Friday… Continue reading

Washington State Cougars linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) celebrates intercepting a San Jose State Spartans pass during the second half of a college football game on Friday  at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash. WSU won the game 54-52 in overtime. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
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Deadheading your dahlias is critical, especially as we move into autumn.  I perform this task on the dahlias I tend at least once every five days.

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden all dahlia’d up

AS WE PREPARE for the arrival of autumn (Sunday, Sept. 22, at 5:43 a.m.), many of our garden plants and flowers are beginning to do… Continue reading

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Deadheading your dahlias is critical, especially as we move into autumn.  I perform this task on the dahlias I tend at least once every five days.
David Fletcher, left, and Sean Hoban.

Clallam County sheriff promotes two deputies

Clallam County Sheriff Brian King has promoted Deputy David Fletcher to detective and Deputy Sean Hoban to patrol sergeant. A ceremony took… Continue reading

David Fletcher, left, and Sean Hoban.

Clallam County to take lead in applying for septic replacement grants

Agency aims to replace Flaura’s Acres failing septic system

Impacts go beyond owners of short-term rentals

House cleaners, yard care workers expect to lose income

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Infrastructure can deter affordable housing

Port Townsend weighs challenges as it prepares for comprehensive plan update

Port Townsend assistant city engineer Jeff Kostechka introduces some of the issues facing smooth development on 30th Street and Sheridan Street property. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)