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The Fear Not sprint boat driven by Clint Birch and navigated by Terri Lovell speeds through the Extreme Sports Park course as a pair of "island hopper" safety crew members watch the action on Saturday in Port Angeles.

SPRINT BOATS: Port Angeles races now a two-day event

Series adds Oregon race track, Stihl sponsorship

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The Fear Not sprint boat driven by Clint Birch and navigated by Terri Lovell speeds through the Extreme Sports Park course as a pair of "island hopper" safety crew members watch the action on Saturday in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles police and medical workers investigate the scene of a body found at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.

Man found dead at The Gateway in Port Angeles

The body of a young man was found in a temporary bathroom at The Gateway transit center in Port Angeles on Thursday.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles police and medical workers investigate the scene of a body found at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.
Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani, left, talks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and manager Phil Nevin after he was called for a pitch clock violation against the Seattle Mariners. (The Associated Press)

BASEBALL: Rules changes similar to hockey’s 2004 fixes

Intended to shorten games, raise batting averages

Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani, left, talks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and manager Phil Nevin after he was called for a pitch clock violation against the Seattle Mariners. (The Associated Press)
Driftwood artist Molly Omann poses with her life-sized cougar sculpture, which will be on display at Sequim Museum & Arts in April and during the First Friday Art Walk. (Molly Omann)

Sculptures, games, music light up First Friday Art Walk

Historic film photos to be part of display at Sequim museum

Driftwood artist Molly Omann poses with her life-sized cougar sculpture, which will be on display at Sequim Museum & Arts in April and during the First Friday Art Walk. (Molly Omann)

‘Ask a gardener’ Saturday at Jefferson County Library

Jefferson County Master Gardeners will conduct an “Ask a Master Gardener” plant clinic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free… Continue reading

Abortion pill to be stockpiled in state

Texas case threatens prior FDA approval

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kids’ fishing derby returns this Saturday

After three years with no derby due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Lincoln Park Ponds is returning… Continue reading

DOH launches new opioid and drug overdose dashboard

The state Department of Health has launched an Opioid and Drug Overdose Data dashboard that includes county-level data on hospitalizations and deaths due… Continue reading

Sequim City Council members and Clallam County commissioners meet for a joint work session to discuss affordable housing and human services funding. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Housing major issue in joint meet

Leaders from Clallam County, Sequim discuss efforts

Sequim City Council members and Clallam County commissioners meet for a joint work session to discuss affordable housing and human services funding. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Tinker Lucas recently completed emergency response training at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.

Lucas completes training for emergency response

Tinker Lucas recently completed emergency response training at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala. Lucas is… Continue reading

Tinker Lucas recently completed emergency response training at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.
Spot Shrimp season opens May 25 through much of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sounds. (WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Recreational spot shrimp fishery to open May 25-May 26

Many Puget Sound marine areas open for recreational spot shrimp fishing beginning May 25, including the reopening of Elliott Bay for the 2023… Continue reading

Spot Shrimp season opens May 25 through much of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sounds. (WDFW)
Nicole Persun of Port Townsend writes under the name Jennifer Gold. photo by Pinto Portrait

Port Townsend author launches third novel

‘Halfway to You’ event Saturday

Nicole Persun of Port Townsend writes under the name Jennifer Gold. photo by Pinto Portrait
Students at the Quileute Tribal School take part in a paddle song during the Welcoming the Whales ceremony. (Clayton Franke/The Daily World)

Quileute welcome whales in annual ceremony

Tribe celebrates cultural connection with dance

Students at the Quileute Tribal School take part in a paddle song during the Welcoming the Whales ceremony. (Clayton Franke/The Daily World)
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Port Angeles' Ezra Townsend, right, is greeted at home plate by teammate Kaleb Mullen after Townsend batted a solo homer in the third inning against South Whidbey on Tuesday in Port Angeles.

PREP BASEBALL: All facets clicking for Port Angeles in Riders’ win

Ezra Townsend belts home run in 8-0 victory

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Port Angeles' Ezra Townsend, right, is greeted at home plate by teammate Kaleb Mullen after Townsend batted a solo homer in the third inning against South Whidbey on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, left, visited Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend on Friday and met with COO Jacob Davidson, center, and CEO Mike Glenn, right. (Tina Herschelman)

Kilmer: Community Project Funding grants may be limited

Congressman says Republican majority aims to reduce spending

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, left, visited Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend on Friday and met with COO Jacob Davidson, center, and CEO Mike Glenn, right. (Tina Herschelman)

Clallam PUD in process of selecting new commissioner

Six finalists up for appointment to fill vacant seat

BeTween book club meeting Thursday

The North Olympic Library System will host a new book club from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. BeTween Book and Crafts… Continue reading

Drink and Draw to take models from audience

Drink & Draw with You is planned at Studio Bob on Thursday. Doors will open at the studio at 118 1/2 E.… Continue reading

Energy series continues online

The online discussion series “Powering Our Future: Energy Independence for the North Olympic Peninsula” will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The online… Continue reading