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Sequim man found incompetent to stand trial in his murder case

Attorney general’s office could argue to have him committed

Two $1,000 scholarships awarded

The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two local students. Port Angeles High School graduate Joseph Hill plans to… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles firefighter Paul Johnston sprays water onto a burning house at 730 E. Fourth St. on Saturday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Cause of Port Angeles house fire still unknown

No one was hurt in a fire that set ablaze a house at 730 E. Fourth St. in Port Angeles on Saturday… Continue reading

Port Angeles firefighter Paul Johnston sprays water onto a burning house at 730 E. Fourth St. on Saturday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

CEDARS AT DUNGENESS: Sixkiller tournament raises $81,000

The Olympic Sling team of Todd Negus, Chad Wagner, Paul Reed, Bill Evanstead and Husky celebrity Tim Burnham beat 37 other teams to… Continue reading

Cougar attacks a child in park

Minor injuries reported; Lake Angeles area evacuated; animal being tracked

American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Friday night’s opening weekend show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dazzling performances

American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events… Continue reading

American jazz singer Diane “Deedles” Schuur, front, along with bassist Bruce Phares, perform in the Donna M. Morris Theater at the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles during Friday night’s opening weekend show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Motorcyclist airlifted to Seattle hospital after crash

A Seattle motorcyclist was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after he crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 101 south of Forks and crashed… Continue reading

Firefighters with Clallam County Fire District 3 investigate a plane crash in Agnew on Saturday. Its passengers were transported with minor injuries to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Plane crashes into Agnew neighborhood

Couple transported to hospital with minor injuries

Firefighters with Clallam County Fire District 3 investigate a plane crash in Agnew on Saturday. Its passengers were transported with minor injuries to Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties rally late against Bellingham but come up short

The Port Angeles Lefties have been struggling at the plate of late, but their bats woke up late Sunday against Bellingham, putting a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.

Port Angeles man given firearms sentence, faces charges in Utah

A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a firearms conviction and still faces additional charges in… Continue reading

Primary ballots due Tuesday on Peninsula and statewide

Election has three contests in both counties; one in Clallam only

Temporary traffic signal to be installed

Delays expected for culvert replacement project near Quilcene

ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Wild crash at ASBR qualifying Saturday

Injuries not major

ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.
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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties shut out by Bellingham

The Port Angeles Lefties got solid pitching again, but unfortunately, their bats continued to struggle, generating only three hits in a 5-0 loss… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
The Port Angeles High School class of 1953 held their 70th reunion recently at Traylors in PA. 15 were in attendance from a class of 145 70 years ago. This class was suppose to be the first class at the new high school building on Park Ave, but construction delays made them the last class to attend the old Roosevelt High School where the county courthouse is now located. ID: L to R back row: Joann Reyonlds, Howard Byers, Carl Fischer, Dick Kent, Jackie Partridge, Darold Davidson and Ralph Schmidt. Middle row: Frank Robinson, Mary Anderson, Daphne Eshom, Carol Donahue, Patricia Goodfellow and Shirley Williams. Front row: Marilyn Kraus and Loretta Chapman. dlogan
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PAHS 70th class reunion meets

The Port Angeles High School class of 1953 held their 70th reunion recently at Traylors in Port Angeles. Fifteen were in attendance from a class… Continue reading

The Port Angeles High School class of 1953 held their 70th reunion recently at Traylors in PA. 15 were in attendance from a class of 145 70 years ago. This class was suppose to be the first class at the new high school building on Park Ave, but construction delays made them the last class to attend the old Roosevelt High School where the county courthouse is now located. ID: L to R back row: Joann Reyonlds, Howard Byers, Carl Fischer, Dick Kent, Jackie Partridge, Darold Davidson and Ralph Schmidt. Middle row: Frank Robinson, Mary Anderson, Daphne Eshom, Carol Donahue, Patricia Goodfellow and Shirley Williams. Front row: Marilyn Kraus and Loretta Chapman. dlogan
The Port Angeles High School class of 1958 held their 65th year reunion recently at Fairmount Restaurant. 23 members of the class were present for the reunion.There was about 170 in the class back in 1958. Henry Wyborney, a past member of their class, was the Washington state high jump champion that year. ID: back row l to r: Dee Coburn, Stan Grall, Don Williams, George Rains, Aerlyn Bryant, Jerry Fagerlund, Lorraine Grinell, Dick Grinell. Middle row: Dotty West, Elaine Doughtery, Sylvia Batlin, Fred Larson, Georgina Bridges, Jo Lee Grooms, Edna Peterson. Front row: Karen Sewell, Connie Graham, Rosalyn Taylor, Duane Almaden, Larry Madden, Shirley Tyner and Sheryl Todd. dlogan
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PAHS 65th reunion

The Port Angeles High School class of 1958 held their 65th year reunion recently at Fairmount Restaurant in Port Angeles. Twenty-three members of the class… Continue reading

The Port Angeles High School class of 1958 held their 65th year reunion recently at Fairmount Restaurant. 23 members of the class were present for the reunion.There was about 170 in the class back in 1958. Henry Wyborney, a past member of their class, was the Washington state high jump champion that year. ID: back row l to r: Dee Coburn, Stan Grall, Don Williams, George Rains, Aerlyn Bryant, Jerry Fagerlund, Lorraine Grinell, Dick Grinell. Middle row: Dotty West, Elaine Doughtery, Sylvia Batlin, Fred Larson, Georgina Bridges, Jo Lee Grooms, Edna Peterson. Front row: Karen Sewell, Connie Graham, Rosalyn Taylor, Duane Almaden, Larry Madden, Shirley Tyner and Sheryl Todd. dlogan
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Aberdeen sailor’s burial slated for Tahoma National Cemetery

Radioman Third Class Frank Samuel Hoag Jr., of Aberdeen, will be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.… Continue reading

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Salmon changes begin today for Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, will close today for Chinook retention but will open daily for hatchery coho and pink salmon. The changes… Continue reading