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Unity in Port Townsend planning for weekend services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Power of Intention and Prayer” at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Variety of entertainment to be had this weekend

A variety of activities are in the works for this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The Port Angeles Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform… Continue reading

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Port Angeles police seeking man

The Port Angeles Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected of second-degree assault of a child, third-degree… Continue reading

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Port Angeles powerlifter Maggie Doyle set four U.S. Powerlifting Association age group records while winning her first powerlifting competition in Bremerton in December. She is shown with her coach, Ryan Fontana of the YMCA of Port Angeles.
Port Angeles powerlifter Maggie Doyle set four U.S. Powerlifting Association age group records while winning her first powerlifting competition in Bremerton in December. She is shown with her coach, Ryan Fontana of the YMCA of Port Angeles.
Peninsula’s Ese Onakpoma, left, eyes his opponent, Bellevue’s Mehki Alexander, during Wednesday’s game at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Hot-shooting Peninsula wins second straight North Region game

Peninsula College received excellent production from its starting five to outshoot Bellevue in an 89-71 NWAC North Region men’s basketball victory on… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Ese Onakpoma, left, eyes his opponent, Bellevue’s Mehki Alexander, during Wednesday’s game at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, is held by Bellevue’s Alicia Morrison on Wednesday night at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, is held by Bellevue’s Alicia Morrison on Wednesday night at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Forks girls reel in Ilwaco

Forks moved a step closer to repeating as Pacific League girls basketball champs by beating Ilwaco at home Wednesday. The Spartans (7-0, 13-3)… Continue reading

Natalie Robinson, center, celebrates signing to play softball at Columbia Basin College with her former high school coach Randy Steinman, left, and her current coach Morgan Worthington. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOFTBALL: Port Angeles’ Natalie Robinson taking her big bat and arm to Columbia Basin College

Port Angeles’ Natalie Robinson is taking her powerful arm and bat out to Tri-Cities. Surrounded by friends and family, the power-hitting Robinson… Continue reading

Natalie Robinson, center, celebrates signing to play softball at Columbia Basin College with her former high school coach Randy Steinman, left, and her current coach Morgan Worthington. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
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Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, shovels snow from the front sidewalk at the Port Angeles Public Library after a fast and furious band of snow showers rolled across Port Angeles on Wednesday morning.

Brief snow, then rain for Peninsula

Warmer temperatures with rain expected, even at elevation

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Noah Glaude, executive director of the North Olympic Library System, shovels snow from the front sidewalk at the Port Angeles Public Library after a fast and furious band of snow showers rolled across Port Angeles on Wednesday morning.

Commissioners told Towne Road plans

Design plans, cost estimate expected soon

STRs can operate in Port Angeles this summer

Letters sent, but no further action taken

Jefferson County commissioners plan two special meetings

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct two special meetings this week. The commissioners will conduct a coordination meeting at 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

LOCAL SPORTS: Wintry weather prompts prep cancellations; Thursday games on

A winter storm that featured both snow and freezing rain canceled prep sports on the Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday. Schools around the… Continue reading

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Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, right, points out features of the Cessna 402C aircraft to Peter Metz, left, and Kim Reynolds, both of Port Angeles, during an open house for the air service on Tuesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles.

Open house at Dash Air

Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, right, points out features of the Cessna 402C aircraft to Peter Metz, left, and Kim Reynolds, both of… Continue reading

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Clint Ostler, president of Dash Air Shuttle, right, points out features of the Cessna 402C aircraft to Peter Metz, left, and Kim Reynolds, both of Port Angeles, during an open house for the air service on Tuesday at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles.
Professional snowboarder Jason Robinson will introduce the snowboarding film “Flying High Again” at the Field Arts & Events Hall tonight. (Courtesy photo)

OUTDOORS: Pro snowboarder to introduce ‘Flying High Again’

Professional snowboarder and local resident Jason Robinson will introduce Flying High Again, the latest award-winning film from Teton Gravity Research in its… Continue reading

Professional snowboarder Jason Robinson will introduce the snowboarding film “Flying High Again” at the Field Arts & Events Hall tonight. (Courtesy photo)
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Teen survives falling in frozen Diamond Point lagoon

Quick-thinking neighbors and a Clallam County Fire District 3 first responder helped rescue a teen from the water after he fell through… Continue reading

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Katherine Baril, center, and other patrons arrived early for a screening of the movie “Ferrari” in the newly made-over Rosebud cinema, part of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Rosebud cinema blooms under new owners

Rose Theatre, Starlight room policies changed

Katherine Baril, center, and other patrons arrived early for a screening of the movie “Ferrari” in the newly made-over Rosebud cinema, part of the Rose Theatre in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula Daily News office closed Jan. 17

Due to inclement weather, the Peninsula Daily News office at 305 W. First St. in Port Angeles is closed for the rest… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A short history of winter

As a kid, I remember the old-timers saying, “We don’t have winters like that anymore.” Referring to sometime in the distant past when things were… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center CEO: Hospital taking a step forward

This will be a year of stabilization and progress for Olympic Medical Center after a difficult 2023 and the post-pandemic financial crisis that… Continue reading