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Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

CFP SEMIFINALS: TCU, Georgia to face in finals after winning shootouts

After the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the… Continue reading

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch against Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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PREP BASKETBALL ROUNUP: Roughriders’ huge comeback at SunDome falls just short

The Port Angeles boys basketball team mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and had a last-second chance to tie the game,… Continue reading

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Kendall Hastings

ALL-PENINSULA VOLLEYBALL MVP: Sequim’s Hastings rose to the occasion

Kendall Hastings knew she would have to step up and be a more vocal leader for the Wolves’ volleyball team during her senior… Continue reading

Kendall Hastings
Sequim's Vincent Carrisoza to the rim defended by Granite falls' Marcus Klammt on Thursday. Sequim won 78-43. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP BOYS ROUNDUP: Sequim wins big over Granite Falls; PA falls to No. 2-ranked Zillah

The Sequim boys basketball team got four players in double figures and allowed just nine points in the second half to beat Granite… Continue reading

Sequim's Vincent Carrisoza to the rim defended by Granite falls' Marcus Klammt on Thursday. Sequim won 78-43. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim beats Central Kitsap to remain perfect

Crescent girls beat Quilcene

A GROWING CONCERN: End the year’s chores and plan for the next

JUST LOOK HOW much difference a week can make. Already the sun has moved off it’s noon natir, the daylight length is getting measurably longer… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Meets at noon on Wednesdays at Asian Buffet, 1940 E. First St. #160 (Port Angeles Plaza) in Port Angeles. This… Continue reading

Front row, from left to right, Sara Penhallegon, Bob McDaniel, Christine Satterlee, Kevin Winn, Tim McKern and in the back row, from left to right, Rosalyn Roberts, Kay Peterson, Zak Torres and Bob Bindschadler

Garden club donates to local organizations

The Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club recently donated $3,650 to eight local organizations. The club used funds from its Memorial Day plant sale to support… Continue reading

Front row, from left to right, Sara Penhallegon, Bob McDaniel, Christine Satterlee, Kevin Winn, Tim McKern and in the back row, from left to right, Rosalyn Roberts, Kay Peterson, Zak Torres and Bob Bindschadler
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Generous donors swell Peninsula Home Fund

Every gift counts in Clallam, Jefferson counties

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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Steve Evans of Port Angeles assists his daughter, Ruby Evans, 7, with her skates prior to a session on the ice on Friday at the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village.

Ice Village nears season end

Participation impressive, organizers say

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Steve Evans of Port Angeles assists his daughter, Ruby Evans, 7, with her skates prior to a session on the ice on Friday at the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village.

Little Hoko River Trail walk part of fee-free day at state parks

Lions Club members will be stationed at the trailhead of Little Hoko River Trail at noon on New Year’s Day to welcome… Continue reading

ORCAA seeks comment on paper mill’s mercury control

Public comment is due Tuesday to the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency on a proposal to provide additional mercury control on a… 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

Housing Fund, appointments before county commissions

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Forks' Brody Lausch, center, looks for an opening surrounded by, clockwise from left, Terrell Emery of Crescent, LandinDavis of Forks, and Conner Ferro-May and Henry Bourm of Crescent on Wednesday in Joyce.

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks able to hold off Crescent comeback

The Forks and Crescent boys basketball teams had a close, tough battle that came down to the end Wednesday, with Forks coming away… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Forks' Brody Lausch, center, looks for an opening surrounded by, clockwise from left, Terrell Emery of Crescent, LandinDavis of Forks, and Conner Ferro-May and Henry Bourm of Crescent on Wednesday in Joyce.
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, pictured at a dress rehearsal in November, will cohost the orchestra’s 90th anniversary gala on Jan. 14. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Symphony to host gala dinner at Elks ballroom

Seating limited to 100 guests

  • Dec 30, 2022
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra Conductor Jonathan Pasternack, pictured at a dress rehearsal in November, will cohost the orchestra’s 90th anniversary gala on Jan. 14. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/for Peninsula Daily News)
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Jack Gladfelter, of Port Angeles wins the Olympic 2A League cross-country championship with a time of 15 minutes, 28 seconds at the Cedars at Dungeness.

ALL-PENINSULA CROSS-COUNTRY MVP: (Updated) Jack Gladfelter set records, won titles

Jack Gladfelter had a remarkable year for the Port Angeles boys cross country team. It began when he won the prestigious Salt… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Jack Gladfelter, of Port Angeles wins the Olympic 2A League cross-country championship with a time of 15 minutes, 28 seconds at the Cedars at Dungeness.
Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

ALAMO BOWL: Huskies cap off 11-win season with Alamo Bowl win

Michael Penix, Jr. threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Washington held off No. 21 Texas 27-20 on Thursday… Continue reading

Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
North Olympic Library System Unidentified children particpate in a library activity.

Clallam libraries to host storytimes starting in January

The North Olympic Library System is offering storytime sessions at all four of its North Olympic Peninsula branches from January through April.… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System Unidentified children particpate in a library activity.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Austen Marshall, an avionics electrical technician and a flight mechanic at Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, sits near a dog his aircrew rescued from a grounded sailing vessel near Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The aircrew rescued one person and two dogs from the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard rescues one person, two dogs

All receive medical services in Victoria

Petty Officer 3rd Class Austen Marshall, an avionics electrical technician and a flight mechanic at Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, sits near a dog his aircrew rescued from a grounded sailing vessel near Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The aircrew rescued one person and two dogs from the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)