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New executive director named at Olympic Angels

Morgan Hanna has been named executive director of Olympic Angels. Hanna, the nonprofit’s founder, has also served as a guardian as litem… Continue reading

Organizers: Rally to urge protection of old-growth forest

A rally near an active timber harvest site containing old growth trees is set for noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the… Continue reading

“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.

Port Townsend Community Read activities set throughout March

Indigenous wisdom, ecology combined in selection

“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” is the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read.
Monique Gray Smith adapted "Braiding Sweetgrass" for teens.
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Excavators work along a section of Mount Angeles Road near the Olympic National Park visitor center on Thursday as part of a project to improve the Race Street corridor from Olympus Avenue to Eighth Street in Port Angeles. Phase one of the project, which will require occasional lane closures and detours, will include utility upgrades and isafety improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles and transit users. Later phases of the project will extend from Eighth Street to the Port Angeles waterfront.

Race Street project underway in Port Angeles

Excavators work along a section of Mount Angeles Road near the Olympic National Park visitor center on Thursday as part of a project to improve… Continue reading

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Excavators work along a section of Mount Angeles Road near the Olympic National Park visitor center on Thursday as part of a project to improve the Race Street corridor from Olympus Avenue to Eighth Street in Port Angeles. Phase one of the project, which will require occasional lane closures and detours, will include utility upgrades and isafety improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles and transit users. Later phases of the project will extend from Eighth Street to the Port Angeles waterfront.

Report: Sequim firefighter died of heart disease

Initial autopsy results show the on-duty death of a 46-year-old Sequim firefighter in early January was the result of natural causes due to… Continue reading

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Sequim flamingo fundraiser begins Sunday

Flocks of plastic flamingos will begin to appear on Sequim yards beginning Sunday. Parents of Sequim High School seniors are raising funds for… Continue reading

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Soil testing workshop planned

Planners from Clallam Conservation District will present a workshop on soil testing and spring pasture management at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The free… Continue reading

Special fire department meeting set in Port Ludlow

The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will discuss updated commissioner districts related to the merger with Port Ludlow Fire Rescue during a special… Continue reading

Stream steward course takes application for next session

The Washington State University Jefferson County Extension is accepting applications for its stream steward course. The five-week course will be held from… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Wrestling grant billed named for late Sequim firefighter

Van De Wege bill passes Senate with no opposition

  • Mar 4, 2023
  • By Paul Gottlieb Special to the Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
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Sequim's Hannah Bates attacks the rim while Tumwater's Kylie Waltermeyer, left, and Hadley Woods defend during the Wolves' 38-24 state victory Friday at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim breaks through to earn first-ever girls trophy

Wolves will play Saturday for fourth/sixth place

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Sequim's Hannah Bates attacks the rim while Tumwater's Kylie Waltermeyer, left, and Hadley Woods defend during the Wolves' 38-24 state victory Friday at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
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Sequim's Jolene Vaara puts up a layup while fending off the defense of White River's Dakota Sprouse during their Class 2A state quarterfinal at the Yakima SunDome on Thursday night.
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Sequim's Jolene Vaara puts up a layup while fending off the defense of White River's Dakota Sprouse during their Class 2A state quarterfinal at the Yakima SunDome on Thursday night.
Neah Bay's Ryana Moss drives against Oakedale's Samantha Holling Thursday morning at the Spokane Arena during the 1B state tournament. Moss scored nine points as Neah Bay won 60-45 to move into the state 1B semifinals. (Byrne Bennett/Cheney Free Press)

STATE 1B TOURNAMENT: Downtown barrage sends Neah Bay to semifinals

The Neah Bay girls basketball team was tenacious on the boards as usual and sharpshooter Allie Greene hit three 3-point shots in the… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Ryana Moss drives against Oakedale's Samantha Holling Thursday morning at the Spokane Arena during the 1B state tournament. Moss scored nine points as Neah Bay won 60-45 to move into the state 1B semifinals. (Byrne Bennett/Cheney Free Press)

Activities blooming on North Olympic Peninsula

A home show, Sunshine Festival, music and dance are planned this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Dresser” continues this weekend and next… Continue reading

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Peninsula Pirates head coach Ali Crumb emits a scream of excitement as she cuts down the net after her team clinched the NWAC North Region championship by defeating Everett on Wednesday in Port Angeles
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Peninsula Pirates head coach Ali Crumb emits a scream of excitement as she cuts down the net after her team clinched the NWAC North Region championship by defeating Everett on Wednesday in Port Angeles
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Peninsula's Roosevelt Williams Jr. looks for the layup as Everett's Tyriq Luke, front, and Leon Sayers hold the lane on Wedneday's regular season finale at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: With title in hand, Peninsula falls in regular season finale

With the North Region and the No. 1 seed to the NWAC Tournament locked up, Peninsula College fell 85-71 to Everett in… Continue reading

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Peninsula's Roosevelt Williams Jr. looks for the layup as Everett's Tyriq Luke, front, and Leon Sayers hold the lane on Wedneday's regular season finale at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

Evensong service scheduled

Katy Taylor will provide music for an Evensong service from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The contemplative Celtic Christian… Continue reading