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Law enforcement agencies respond Tuesday afternoon to a standoff at Lopez Avenue and Vine Street in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles man arrested after seven-hour standoff

Domestic disturbance report sparks effort

Law enforcement agencies respond Tuesday afternoon to a standoff at Lopez Avenue and Vine Street in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson considers raising fees in parks

Updates could be made with resolutions

The 5K and 10K routes of Sunday's Rhody Run through Port Townsend.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: More than 700 athletes expected in Rhody Run

More than 700 people have signed up to run in Sunday’s Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run through Port Townsend, with near-perfect running weather… Continue reading

The 5K and 10K routes of Sunday's Rhody Run through Port Townsend.
Driftwood art instructor Tuttie Peetz works on a driftwood art piece at her home studio for Olympic Driftwood Sculptors’ next show Saturday and Sunday at the Dungeness River Nature Center. She said she’s put in more than 1,000 hours into shaping the twisted juniper wood from Montana. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Artists turn driftwood into sculptures

Seventy pieces to be on display this weekend

Driftwood art instructor Tuttie Peetz works on a driftwood art piece at her home studio for Olympic Driftwood Sculptors’ next show Saturday and Sunday at the Dungeness River Nature Center. She said she’s put in more than 1,000 hours into shaping the twisted juniper wood from Montana. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ensemble Sangineto to perform in Sequim

Ensemble Sangineto will perform at 7 p.m. Friday. The performance will be at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave, Sequim. The… Continue reading

Field Hall announces plans for grand opening performances

Field Arts & Events Hall’s grand opening July 29-30 will feature an array of performers, according to a lineup announced by Steve… Continue reading

Hoax call a shock, Port Angeles schools chief says

Brewer: Sixth-grade band will continue

Hood Canal Bridge closure extended

The overnight closures of the Hood Canal Bridge will be extended to include Thursday night, from 11 a.m. through 4 a.m. Friday. The… Continue reading

The Northwest Tandem Rally is coming to Sequim May 27-28, the first time the event has come to the Olympic Peninsula since 2000.

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Tandem bike ride event set in Sequim

Expect to see hundreds of tandem bicycles in the Sequim area on May 27-28. Sequim will be the host this year for… Continue reading

The Northwest Tandem Rally is coming to Sequim May 27-28, the first time the event has come to the Olympic Peninsula since 2000.

PAT NEAL: The return of fire season

“ALL YOU NEED is three days of hot sun,” the old logger said, “to make the woods dry enough to burn.” By now, we’ve had… Continue reading

Sequim School Board draws primary contests

Candidates file to run for office on Tuesday

State passes drug law in single-day session

New law keeps drug possession illegal, boosts treatment resources

  • May 17, 2023
  • By Ed Komenda and Gene Johnson The Associated Press
  • Regional News

Tickets on sale for Olympic Music Festival season

Violinist Ray Chen among the artists performing

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Port Angeles baserunner Lily Halberg makes a diving slide into second as the ball gets past Sequim shortstop Hannah Bates last week in Port Angeles. Both teams begin play in the bi-district tournament Friday.

PREP SOFTBALL DISTRICT PLAYOFFS: Tournament brackets set for Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks

The Port Angeles softball team picked up a No. 7 seed in the bi-district softball tournament, meaning the Roughriders start off in double-elimination.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles baserunner Lily Halberg makes a diving slide into second as the ball gets past Sequim shortstop Hannah Bates last week in Port Angeles. Both teams begin play in the bi-district tournament Friday.

Hopefuls file for office on first day

Port of Port Angeles only contested position

Ollie Thibault of Shawnigan Lake, B.C., competes in the NW Cup mountain biking downhill race at Dry Hill on Sunday. More than 500 racers took up the challenge on the Dry Hill courses this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

MOUNTAIN BIKING: NW Cup brings huge crowds to Olympic Peninsula

More than 500 mountain bike daredevils from all over the U.S. and Canadian Pacific Northwest descended, literally, upon Port Angeles this weekend… Continue reading

Ollie Thibault of Shawnigan Lake, B.C., competes in the NW Cup mountain biking downhill race at Dry Hill on Sunday. More than 500 racers took up the challenge on the Dry Hill courses this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lizzy Soto, Forks softball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lizzy Soto, Forks softball

Lizzy Soto is just one of the reasons the Forks softball team gained a Pacific 2B League co-championship. Soto had a pair of monster doubleheaders… Continue reading

Lizzy Soto, Forks softball.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles baseball time, location for state tournament updated

There have been a couple of updates and changes in Port Angeles baseball’s schedule for the state 2A tournament. Port Angeles will play… Continue reading