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Book sale continues through week

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a six-day Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday… Continue reading

Flag retirement offered

The Michael Trebert Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Clallam County Veterans Association will retire American flags during a public… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD OKs 6.5-acre timber sale

Commissioners discuss July rate increase

(Northwind Art Kathy Francis painting en plein air):  Northwind Art will host a plein air painting exhibition later this summer in tribute to the late Kathy Francis of Port Townsend, pictured here at the oxbow of the Hoh River. Artists are invited to enter work through July 14. photo courtesy of Bob Francis

Northwind Art invites entries to plein air show

Artists who love to go out and paint the sky, sea, forest and light are invited to submit their work to Northwind… Continue reading

(Northwind Art Kathy Francis painting en plein air):  Northwind Art will host a plein air painting exhibition later this summer in tribute to the late Kathy Francis of Port Townsend, pictured here at the oxbow of the Hoh River. Artists are invited to enter work through July 14. photo courtesy of Bob Francis

Process set for Clallam admin

Five applicants set for county testing

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Sequim Pride Weekend to begin Thursday

Sequim Pride Weekend, a celebration of the LGBTQIA community, is set for Thursday through next Saturday, and will feature a variety of events… Continue reading

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Wellness forum scheduled Wednesday

The Sequim Health and Housing Collaborative will present “The Power of Collaboration in Sequim” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The presentation is part of… Continue reading

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CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.

West End students gather for annual competition

Students from Forks Intermediate School, Lake High School, Neah Bay High School, Quileute Tribal School and the Port Townsend STEM Club recently met… Continue reading

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CAPTION: Members of the Forks Whales accept their trophy at the recent MATE ROV competition in Forks.
From left, grandfather Robert Elofson, sister Shyanne Austin, Tyler Hunter, mother Tammy Hunger, grandmother Barbara Sellers and dad Jason Hunter all celebrate Tyler signing to play basketball for The Evergreen State University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Roughriders’ Hunter signs to play for Evergreen State

Port Angeles’ Tyler Hunter is making a big jump straight to an NAIA four-year school as he signed a letter of intent… Continue reading

From left, grandfather Robert Elofson, sister Shyanne Austin, Tyler Hunter, mother Tammy Hunger, grandmother Barbara Sellers and dad Jason Hunter all celebrate Tyler signing to play basketball for The Evergreen State University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Lefties starter jack O'Brien throws to the plate in the first inning Sunday against Springfield. The Lefties rallied with a nine-run seventh inning to win the game 10-7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: (Updated) Lefties rally with nine-run seventh to beat the Drifters

The Port Angeles Lefties have struggled a bit out of the gate this season, but they put it all together in one… Continue reading

Lefties starter jack O'Brien throws to the plate in the first inning Sunday against Springfield. The Lefties rallied with a nine-run seventh inning to win the game 10-7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. bounces back for victory

The Wilder Sr. Baseball Club bounced back from a couple of tough losses the day before with a 6-3 win over Whatcom Post… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Orcas visit inaugural race in their name

Maritime fesitival offers variety over weekend

Participants in the Maritime Festival’s Orca Bait Swim pump themselves up on Ediz Hook before heading out across the harbor. The inaugural event drew 12 swimmers and three orcas, whose paths did not happen to meet over the 1 1/2-mile course. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION AA: Wilder Jr. splits pair with Mount Vernon

The Wilder Jr. 16U team split a pair of games Saturday against Mount Vernon AA, dropping its first game 17-10, but bouncing… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin on Saturday at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum High School Class of 2023

A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin… Continue reading

A group of graduating seniors take a selfie with teacher and head football coach Tony Haddenham while they wait for their graduation ceremony to begin on Saturday at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Forks High School Class of 2023

The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym.… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2023
  • By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
The Forks High School Class of 2023 begins to celebrate at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony Saturday afternoon in the Spartan Gym. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The trio were waiting for their graduation ceremony to start on Saturday at the high school. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Quilcene High School Class of 2023

Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The… Continue reading

Quilcene High School graduate Rhiannon Chapman, right, puts the finishing touches on her mortar board while Ashley Jones, center, and Zoey Carver, left, watch. The trio were waiting for their graduation ceremony to start on Saturday at the high school. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Race to Alaska team reaches checkpoint

Team We Brake For Whales reached the checkpoint at Bella Bella, British Columbia, on Sunday, ahead of Team Tres Equis in the… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Overdue hiker walks out of park

A hiker overdue since Wednesday and last seen west of Deer Park campground in Olympic National Park walked out of the park via… Continue reading

Hunter Bryan Fraser walked out of Olympic National Park on Saturday after a search had been conducted for him since Wednesday. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
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Lefties pitcher Drew Standen throws in the first inning against Springfield on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop rain-delayed season opener in 13 innings over two days

Lefties’ rally in ninth inning sends game to extra innings; game will pick back up at 6:35 p.m. Saturday

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Lefties pitcher Drew Standen throws in the first inning against Springfield on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.