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PAT NEAL: Lessons of the lost

GETTING LOST IN the woods is a proud American tradition that goes back to before the days of Daniel Boone, who said, “I have never… Continue reading

Rachel Storck, community engagement director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, sits on the art installation “Sky Gazer” by Port Angeles artist Steve Belz, one of several new artworks in the Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park, the site of this weekend’s Summertide Solstice Arts Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Rachel Storck, community engagement director for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, sits on the art installation “Sky Gazer” by Port Angeles artist Steve Belz, one of several new artworks in the Webster’s Woods Sculpture Park, the site of this weekend’s Summertide Solstice Arts Festival. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Danika Chen

2023 music scholarships awarded to local students

Monday Musicale has announced the recipients of its 2023 music scholarships. Vocalist Danika Chen received the $3,500 first-place scholarship; vocalists Abigail Sanford… Continue reading

Danika Chen

Alternate prom set at First United Methodist Church

The Social Norm’s Social Club for YOUth will host its inaugural GAYLA, an Alternative Prom Formal Dance, from 5:30 p.m. to 9… Continue reading

Drag burlesque set at Studio Bob

Eau de Hollywood-A Drag/Burlesque Tribute to the Golden Age will be presented at Studio Bob on Friday. Tickets are $20 for the… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Don Corson, Darlene Martin, Teresa Martin, Tom Sanford, Sandy Cameron, Pam Ehtee, Tina Cozzolino, Alex Wilson, Vicki Corson and Gay Taylor.

Garden club donates

The Port Angeles Garden Club recently donated $3,000 to the North Olympic Land Trust. The club raised the money through sales of a special red… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Don Corson, Darlene Martin, Teresa Martin, Tom Sanford, Sandy Cameron, Pam Ehtee, Tina Cozzolino, Alex Wilson, Vicki Corson and Gay Taylor.
Manuel Piazza

Manuel Piazza to perform on pipe organ

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host organist Manuel Piazza at 7 p.m. Friday. The concert at the church at 301 E. Lopez… Continue reading

Manuel Piazza
Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.

New State Patrol troopers graduate

The Washington State Patrol has announced the graduation of 43 new state troopers from the 117th Trooper Basic Training Class at a ceremony… Continue reading

Trooper Daniel J. Menihane Jr.

New tsunami siren to cost $45K

Replacing the tsunami siren that was knocked over in an April vehicle wreck will cost about $45,000, but no replacement timeline has… Continue reading

Travis Valenti and Marlene.

Park identifies kayaker who drowned in Lake Crescent

New York man not wearing life jacket

Travis Valenti and Marlene.
The 1972 Port Angeles girls swim team, the first girls team at the high school after Title IX passed, and the 1956 Roughriders' football team that went 7-1 will be inducted in August into the Port Angeles Hall of Fame.

PORT ANGELES HALL OF FAME: Two historic teams to be inducted

Two of the most important teams in Port Angeles High School history — one that changed the landscape of Port Angeles athletics… Continue reading

The 1972 Port Angeles girls swim team, the first girls team at the high school after Title IX passed, and the 1956 Roughriders' football team that went 7-1 will be inducted in August into the Port Angeles Hall of Fame.
Megan Bland

Scholarship winners announced in Port Townsend

The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $97,000 in scholarships to 31 local women. The recipients are:… Continue reading

Megan Bland
The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. 

Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.

Sequim car wash crew

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District 3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday. Both teams… Continue reading

The duty crew from Clallam County Fire District #3 stopped in at the Sequim High School wrestling team’s car wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 3. 

Both teams are joined by the shared sorrow over the recent loss of District #3 Fire Captain/Sequim wrestling coach Chad Cate.

Team poised to win Race to Alaska

Finish line close by late Tuesday afternoon in race that began in Port Townsend

Victoria Harbour Cat Brayden Kessel is tagged out as he attempts to slide into third base. The Lefties 3rd baseman is M.J. Kim who applies the tag dlogan

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties unable to dig out of big early hole against HarbourCats

The Lefties tallied 13 hits and seven runs, but couldn’t climb out of an early 9-2 hole against their Strait rival Victoria… Continue reading

Victoria Harbour Cat Brayden Kessel is tagged out as he attempts to slide into third base. The Lefties 3rd baseman is M.J. Kim who applies the tag dlogan

Teen bicyclist dies after collision

PORT ANGELES – A 15-year-old boy who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his bicycle was struck by a pickup truck on… Continue reading

Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Visitors examine the marine exhibits at the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)

8-person sailboat may reach Ketchikan today

Team captain led Sail Like a Girl to 2017 victory

Team We Brake for Whales, currently in first place in the Race to Alaska, pulled into the checkpoint in Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday. The team could reach the finish line in Ketchikan, Alaska, as soon as today. (Peter Geerlofs via Northwest Maritime Center)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Sr. wins finale in Selah; Local 155, Athlete’s Choice to play for championship

Wilder Sr. won its final game at the Selah tournament late Sunday, erupting for seven runs in the fourth to crush Whatcom Post… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.