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Jefferson Transit has acquired a new trolley-style bus for its Port Townsend shuttle route. It has wooden seats and a bell and runs on diesel like the other buses. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ceremony to welcome Port Townsend ‘trolley’ bus

Jefferson Transit to host ribbon cutting on Thursday

Jefferson Transit has acquired a new trolley-style bus for its Port Townsend shuttle route. It has wooden seats and a bell and runs on diesel like the other buses. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Maria Tallchief’s performance in the ballet Orpheus led to the founding of the New York City Ballet in 1948. (George Platt Lynes)

‘Maria Tallchief’ film to be screened

Documentary followed by discussion

Maria Tallchief’s performance in the ballet Orpheus led to the founding of the New York City Ballet in 1948. (George Platt Lynes)
Wings Up of Sequim won the Peninsula College volleyball championship last week. From left are Cody Cowan, Ben Cowan, Jared Fodge, Brittney Gale, Tayler Breckenridge and Dena Breckenridge. (Rick Ross)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wings Up wins PVL B title and Discovery Bay opened to shellfish

Wings Up of Sequim fought off a serious challenge by Elwha Food and Fuel to capture the Peninsula Volleyball League’s B Division… Continue reading

Wings Up of Sequim won the Peninsula College volleyball championship last week. From left are Cody Cowan, Ben Cowan, Jared Fodge, Brittney Gale, Tayler Breckenridge and Dena Breckenridge. (Rick Ross)

Author talk planned Thursday

Lana Harper will discuss her new novel “Back in a Spell” at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free Zoom lecture is sponsored by… Continue reading

Book discussion slated Thursday

The Jefferson County Library will host a discussion about the book “The Exiles” Christina Baker Kline from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.… Continue reading

COVID, flu claim 3 lives in Clallam County

Respiratory disease trending downward

Drink Draw set for Thursday

Drink & Draw will feature actors from the Port Angeles Community Players’ upcoming production of “The Dresser” on Thursday. Doors will open… Continue reading

Green thumb lecture offers tips

Muriel Nesbitt will present “Fungus-Based Insecticide” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series streaming… Continue reading

Courtesy of Klahhane Gymnastics 
The Klahhane Bronze Team finished second at the Northshore Invitational this weekend. From left, front are Charlotte Neville, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and McKinlee Thomason. From left, rear, are Lainey DePiro, Morgan Smith and Raeleigh Thomason. Missing due to illness is Harper Watterkotte.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane Bronze sets team record

The Klahhane Xcel Bronze Team set a team record, scoring 114.475 points at the Northshore Invitational held in Woodinville Friday and Saturday. Lainey… Continue reading

Courtesy of Klahhane Gymnastics 
The Klahhane Bronze Team finished second at the Northshore Invitational this weekend. From left, front are Charlotte Neville, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and McKinlee Thomason. From left, rear, are Lainey DePiro, Morgan Smith and Raeleigh Thomason. Missing due to illness is Harper Watterkotte.

Newcomers’ club meets in Sequim

Vern Frykholm Jr. will address a meeting of the Olympic Newcomers’ Club at 1 p.m. Thursday. The club will meet in the community… Continue reading

Teen escape room set for Port Angeles

The North Olympic Library System will host the teen escape room challenge, “Cabin at the Edge of the Woods,” from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Travelers Journal lecture series kicks off in Sequim

Kevin Koski will present “The Four Corners Loop, America’s next National Scenic Trail” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Koski will speak at the Dungeness… Continue reading

A 75-year-old man was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a collision on Monday. State Highway 104 and U.S. Highway 101 were closed for the airlift. (Washington State Patrol)

Man airlifted following one-car rollover collision

A 75-year-old man was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a one-vehicle collision Monday afternoon. The incident… Continue reading

A 75-year-old man was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a collision on Monday. State Highway 104 and U.S. Highway 101 were closed for the airlift. (Washington State Patrol)

Daytime delays expected Tuesday on Hood Canal Bridge

State Department of Transportation crews will reduce the span to one alternating lane of traffic on Tuesday to remove a section of barrier… Continue reading

Courtesy of Forks wrestling
The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its District 4 1B/2B subregional championship this weekend. It was the ninth meet this year the Spartans have won as a team.

WRESTLING: (Updated with more photos) Forks wins subregionals

13 individuals from Olympic Peninsula schools win subregional titles

Courtesy of Forks wrestling
The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its District 4 1B/2B subregional championship this weekend. It was the ninth meet this year the Spartans have won as a team.
Runners take off at the fifth annual Elwha Bridge Run on Saturday morning just west of Port Angeles. More than 340 runners participated in the first race of the Run the Peninsula series. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Elwha Bridge Run kicks off running season

More than 340 runners participate in Saturday race

Runners take off at the fifth annual Elwha Bridge Run on Saturday morning just west of Port Angeles. More than 340 runners participated in the first race of the Run the Peninsula series. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Bodies found in Sequim apartment complex

Autopsies of a couple found dead in their home in Sequim are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Sequim Police Department officers discovered two… Continue reading

Comment sought on plan update for marine sanctuary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials are seeking public comment on updating the resource management plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Kennedy Rognlien, gets around a pick set by a teammate against Bainbridge's Sierra Berry (23) on Saturday in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles wins in dramatic fashion

Anna Petty fourth-quarter entry, Paige Mason steal highlight victory

Port Angeles' Kennedy Rognlien, gets around a pick set by a teammate against Bainbridge's Sierra Berry (23) on Saturday in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles City Pier replacement project begins today

Some portions of facility to be closed in sections through May