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“Landscape Reflections II,” a mixed media acrylic on canvas by Michelle Lindblom.

Reception set for artist exhibit on Saturday in Sequim

A reception for an art exhibit by Michelle Lindblom will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dandelion Botanical Co.,… Continue reading

“Landscape Reflections II,” a mixed media acrylic on canvas by Michelle Lindblom.
Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Experienced Wolves looking for more success this year

The Sequim Wolves return an experienced, senior-laden team with a chip on its shoulder after a quick playoff exit last year. The Wolves… Continue reading

Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Riders looking to rebound after rough 2024

A senior-dominated squad with something to prove after a winless 2024 season, the focus for the Port Angeles Roughriders football team is… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Class is in session

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend… Continue reading

Jefferson Elementary School first-grade teacher Pamela Miller welcomes Ethan Puderbaugh to the classroom as school started Tuesday in the Port Angeles School District. Port Townsend and Chimacum schools also began Tuesday while classes in the Quillayute Valley and Cape Flattery school districts start today. The Quilcene and Brinnon school districts began Aug. 25 while Sequim and Crescent schools began Aug. 27. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

COVID-19 cases seeing surge at end of summer, official says

Vaccines may be more difficult to get for younger populations

Fine Art Center to host one-woman play

We Players, a San Francisco-based theater company, will present “The Keeper” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at… Continue reading

First Fed leasing branches it sold

Six buildings now on 15-year pacts

Pianist Jeremy Denk will perform at the season finale of Music on the Strait. (Josh Goleman)

Music on the Strait to host chamber concerts this weekend

Music on the Strait will end its season with two chamber concerts this weekend. The Art of the String Quartet series at… Continue reading

Pianist Jeremy Denk will perform at the season finale of Music on the Strait. (Josh Goleman)

PAT NEAL: A proud Peninsula pioneer tradition

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the water when I awakened to a nightmare that was all too real. A blurred vision on a pounding deck with… Continue reading

Peninsula Daily News to open office Thursday

The Peninsula Daily News will open its new office on Thursday. The building, at 1102 E. First St. in Port Angeles, is… Continue reading

Jandi Small’s painting, “Lavender Fields Forever,” will be part of the Northwest Elements exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center.

Self-guided First Friday Art Walk set for this weekend

The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a blue-themed event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various venues in downtown Sequim.… Continue reading

Jandi Small’s painting, “Lavender Fields Forever,” will be part of the Northwest Elements exhibit at the Sequim Civic Center.
Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Air Affaire

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during… Continue reading

Josephine Camacho of Sequim examines a 1946 vintage Ercoupe 415-C belonging to Kevin and Charlene Tracy of Diamond Point as it sits on display during the Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The fly-in event featured modern and classic aircraft, as well and an antique auto show, displays, food and music. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air during Saturday’s fourth annual John Burkheimer Memorial Car Show & Chili Cook-Off at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Dozens of antique and vintage automobiles were featured at the event, which also included the cookoff as well as other food and music as a benefit for the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles, which hosted the show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Classic car

Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel… Continue reading

Vintage car owner Alfred Dese of Port Angeles, left, describes automotive details to Bob York of Port Angeles as they examine Dese’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air during Saturday’s fourth annual John Burkheimer Memorial Car Show & Chili Cook-Off at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. Dozens of antique and vintage automobiles were featured at the event, which also included the cookoff as well as other food and music as a benefit for the Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles, which hosted the show. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Crisis response team arrests man suspected in robbery

A 61-year-old man has been charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary after he allegedly took two phones from another man at a… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity to accept online applications

Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County has begun accepting homebuyer applications online. Prospective homebuyers can apply to the nonprofit’s affordable homeownership… Continue reading

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, a car show, food and children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Jammin’ in the Park

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port… Continue reading

Chris Szczetczynski, president of the Nor’Wester Rotary Club, cooks hot dogs for festival-goers during Saturday’s Jammin’ in the Park at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club and Koenig Subaru, featured an afternoon of music, a car show, food and children’s activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Library System to host learning sessions this fall

The North Olympic Library System will offer Storytime early learning sessions this fall. Storytime is geared toward children 5 and younger with… Continue reading

Peninsula groups receive arts funds

Statewide program awards $10 million

Sun Day at City Pier to highlight range of renewable energy options

Electric vehicles, home and garden tools to be on display