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Fire damages Port Angeles home

A fire damaged a wood-framed home on Hazel Street early Thursday morning, but no one was hurt, according to the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles board hears update on student fees for 2023-2024

Proposed schedule unchanged from last year

Staff with subcontractor GG Electric install radio and camera equipment at the North Fifth Avenue and Fir Street intersection to help traffic flow there and at seven signals across the City of Sequim. Work is anticipated to be completed by contractor Western Systems in early July, according to city staff. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim to finish traffic signal coordination in early July

Project aims to move vehicles, pedestrians better

Staff with subcontractor GG Electric install radio and camera equipment at the North Fifth Avenue and Fir Street intersection to help traffic flow there and at seven signals across the City of Sequim. Work is anticipated to be completed by contractor Western Systems in early July, according to city staff. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Shuttle running Tuesday to Ridge

Popular destination to reopen after fire

Traffic stop leads to $75,000 in drugs, enforcement team says

Police: guns, digital scale located after search warrant issued

Best of the Peninsula.

Vote for Best of the Peninsula

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula. Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior loses tight game in 11 innings

Wilder Jr., Wilder A go combined 3-0 over the weekend

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties second baseman Robert Nunez jumps to catch a throw but isn't able to punch out Kelowna baserunner Eddie Fines on Sunday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties fall in a tight contest to Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties had the tying run at second base, but they couldn’t bring him in the bottom of the seventh… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties second baseman Robert Nunez jumps to catch a throw but isn't able to punch out Kelowna baserunner Eddie Fines on Sunday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior rally comes up short

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club came back from a 5-0 first-inning deficit againt Anacortes, but its rally fell short in a 6-4 loss… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop opener to Kelowna 7-5

The Port Angeles Lefties got a fantastic five innings of work from starter Jack O’Brien (Hawaii Pacific), but the floodgates opened for… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

A GROWING CONCERN: Disbudding makes for sensational summer blooms

IT’S FINALLY SUMMER, with perfect weather, sunny skies, vacation days galore and everyone’s garden is coming into full brilliance. Numerous people this week have asked… Continue reading

EJFR approves more funds for training, equipment

Financial situation allows items to be added back into budget

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

Free outdoor summer concerts begin on Peninsula next week

Free weekly outdoor summer concerts will begin next week in Port Angeles and Sequim, with Port Townsend’s series starting July 13. The free concerts will… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Members of the Peninsula Chapter of Back Country Horseman gathered for at Miller Peninsula State Park for a pre-ride breakfast before hitting the trails for its annual Rhody Ride. The state’s official flower, the pink flowered Pacific Rhododendron, R. macrophyllum, was in full bloom.

HORSEPLAY: Rhody rides and events make summer fun

IT’S BLOOMING RHODY time! June is the month when our native Pacific Rhododendron’s pink flowers are on full display —the perfect time for Back Country… Continue reading

Photos by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Members of the Peninsula Chapter of Back Country Horseman gathered for at Miller Peninsula State Park for a pre-ride breakfast before hitting the trails for its annual Rhody Ride. The state’s official flower, the pink flowered Pacific Rhododendron, R. macrophyllum, was in full bloom.

Lake Sutherland fire 90 percent contained

Command to be turned over to local crews

Olympic Music Festival announces summer season

Tickets are on sale now for the 40th summer season of the Olympic Music Festival. In-person performances will be at Fort Worden’s… Continue reading

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Port Scandalous Roller Derby team members Jamie "Ginger" Haire, front left, and Shauna "LilyHammer" Rogers-McClain, front right, bump into each other as the rest of their team follows in the pack during a demonstration skate on Thursday at the Olympic Skate Village in downtown Port Angeles. The demo was part of an opening celebration for the temporary roller skating rink, which opened for public skate sessions on Friday.

Olympic Skate Park opens in Port Angeles

Port Scandalous team members involved in planning

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Port Scandalous Roller Derby team members Jamie "Ginger" Haire, front left, and Shauna "LilyHammer" Rogers-McClain, front right, bump into each other as the rest of their team follows in the pack during a demonstration skate on Thursday at the Olympic Skate Village in downtown Port Angeles. The demo was part of an opening celebration for the temporary roller skating rink, which opened for public skate sessions on Friday.

OMC loss reported at $12 million

Finance director: May loss ‘only’ $1 million