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Officials: Combine Simdars, Johnson Creek road projects

Clallam County, Sequim, tribe urge coordination

Dr. Suzanne Ames.

Peninsula College adapting to next generation of students

Aim is to engage, meet workforce needs

Dr. Suzanne Ames.
Sequim guard Zack Thompson, center, looks to score in a 64-44 Wolves win over North Mason on Tuesday. Thompson and Charlie Grider led Sequim in points with 16 each. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sequim solidifies playoff position

Port Angeles comes from behind for huge road win over Bainbridge

Sequim guard Zack Thompson, center, looks to score in a 64-44 Wolves win over North Mason on Tuesday. Thompson and Charlie Grider led Sequim in points with 16 each. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim Wolves.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim girls improve record to 15-0

The Sequim girls basketball team, ranked No. 2 in Ratings Percentage Index in the state, kept its record perfect with an efficient 68-45… Continue reading

Sequim Wolves.
Able seamen Doug Reader, front, and Brandon Melville drive forklifts as they offload equipment from the ferry MV Coho after its return to Port Angeles from annual dry dock maintenance in Anacortes on Wednesday. The ferry is scheduled to resume regular service between Port Angeles and Victoria today. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Preparing for service

Able seamen Doug Reader, front, and Brandon Melville drive forklifts as they offload equipment from the ferry MV Coho after its return to Port Angeles… Continue reading

Able seamen Doug Reader, front, and Brandon Melville drive forklifts as they offload equipment from the ferry MV Coho after its return to Port Angeles from annual dry dock maintenance in Anacortes on Wednesday. The ferry is scheduled to resume regular service between Port Angeles and Victoria today. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Pursuit, manhunt lead to arrests after driver rams deputy’s vehicle

Bond set at more than $250,000 for Jefferson County man

Woodworking contest set Saturday

Port Angeles High School will host a cabinetmaking contest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The Skills USA Olympic Regional contest… Continue reading

Amy Miller has been appointed to a seat on the Port Angeles City Council to fill a seat vacated by Mike French, who resigned to become a Clallam County commissioner. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Amy Miller tapped for Port Angeles City Council

Appointee fills seat vacated by Mike French

Amy Miller has been appointed to a seat on the Port Angeles City Council to fill a seat vacated by Mike French, who resigned to become a Clallam County commissioner. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The MV Coho, pictured in dry dock at the Anacortes Ship Yards, will be back in service Thursday. Yearly maintenance began Jan. 3. The maintenance is taking a few days longer due to COVID-19 the past two years, Black Ball Ferry Line officials have said. The ship returns to twice-daily round trips across the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria and Port Angeles at 8:20 a.m. Thursday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Coho maintenance

The MV Coho, pictured in dry dock at the Anacortes Ship Yards, will be back in service Thursday. Yearly maintenance began Jan. 3. The maintenance… Continue reading

The MV Coho, pictured in dry dock at the Anacortes Ship Yards, will be back in service Thursday. Yearly maintenance began Jan. 3. The maintenance is taking a few days longer due to COVID-19 the past two years, Black Ball Ferry Line officials have said. The ship returns to twice-daily round trips across the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria and Port Angeles at 8:20 a.m. Thursday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Swiftsure, a whale-watching tour boat operated by Port Townsend-based Puget Sound Express, is the first vessel to take advantage of the early reopening of the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday after four months of closure to rebuild its north jetty. The marina will close again after the Wooden Boat Festival ends Sept. 10, when rebuilding the south jetty will start with a scheduled re-opening in March 2024. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Point Hudson marina reopens

The Swiftsure, a whale-watching tour boat operated by Port Townsend-based Puget Sound Express, is the first vessel to take advantage of the early reopening of… Continue reading

The Swiftsure, a whale-watching tour boat operated by Port Townsend-based Puget Sound Express, is the first vessel to take advantage of the early reopening of the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday after four months of closure to rebuild its north jetty. The marina will close again after the Wooden Boat Festival ends Sept. 10, when rebuilding the south jetty will start with a scheduled re-opening in March 2024. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay Red Devils

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Neah Bay girls rally against Chief Leschi to remain No. 1

The Neah Bay girls basketball team erupted for 28 fourth-quarter points to come from behind and beat Chief Leschi on the road Monday… Continue reading

Neah Bay Red Devils

Planning work priorities to be discussed

Jefferson County’s Board of County Commissioners and its Planning Commission will discuss planning commission work priorities for 2023 and will discuss the… Continue reading

Lincoln Park BMX unveiled its new logo this week.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX unveils new branding

The Lincoln Park BMX track unveiled its new branding to celebrate being the top track in the state for points and for… Continue reading

Lincoln Park BMX unveiled its new logo this week.

East Jefferson Fire Rescue town halls focus on lid lift

Ballot measure to go before voters on Feb. 14

Green thumb lecture scheduled

David Whiting will present “Where Are All The Weeds” at noon Thursday. The free lecture, part of the Clallam County Master Gardeners’… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Celebrating Robbie Burns Day

a celebration of literature, music and fine cuisine. Robert Burns was an 18th Century Scottish poet and lyricist, who… Continue reading

Peninsula hospitals oppose staffing legislation

Proposal would require set ratios for nurses to patients

Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: My brush with greatness at the Seattle Kraken game

There was a palpable change in the vibe at Seattle Kraken games between this year and last year. I got a chance for a largely… Continue reading

Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Rocky Horror set Saturday at Studio Bob

Studio Bob will present The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show… Continue reading

Stars of tomorrow auditions set

The Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend has set a date for auditions for its 2023 Stars of Tomorrow show. The annual talent… Continue reading