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Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, speaks with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and Vice Chair Russ Hefner before a news conference on Sunday at the confluence of Indian Creek and the Elwha River after a fuel spill into the creek on Friday forced a shutdown of the Port Angeles municipal water system. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Governor calls crash into river ‘heartbreaking’

Ecology official says hundreds of fish died after fuel spill

Gov. Bob Ferguson, left, speaks with Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chairwoman Frances Charles and Vice Chair Russ Hefner before a news conference on Sunday at the confluence of Indian Creek and the Elwha River after a fuel spill into the creek on Friday forced a shutdown of the Port Angeles municipal water system. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim’s Kevin Grau recorded his fourth career hole-in-one at The Cedars at Dungeness on July 12. (The Cedars at Dungeness)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Steven Gray in Forks for basketball camps

Former Chimacum, Gonzaga and European professional basketball player Steven Gray will lead separate camps for boys and girls on the West End. The… Continue reading

Sequim’s Kevin Grau recorded his fourth career hole-in-one at The Cedars at Dungeness on July 12. (The Cedars at Dungeness)

Clallam board OKs emergency declaration

Administrator: Test results delayed lift of ban

Actor John Wayne’s family sought to build a resort adjacent to the John Wayne Marina for several decades, but now a plan is before Sequim city staff by Seabrook Land Company to develop 600 lots on and around the John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort with the Wayne family’s blessing, developers have said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Developer brings proposal to Sequim

Master Plan includes building up to 650 units

Actor John Wayne’s family sought to build a resort adjacent to the John Wayne Marina for several decades, but now a plan is before Sequim city staff by Seabrook Land Company to develop 600 lots on and around the John Wayne Rustic Waterfront Resort with the Wayne family’s blessing, developers have said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
John Miller, a station engineer at KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, will perform for Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Folk guitarist to play at Candlelight Concert series

John Miller will present “Songs from Around the Camp Fire” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert, part of the free Candlelight Concert… Continue reading

John Miller, a station engineer at KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, will perform for Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Jefferson commissioners to host joint meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a joint special meeting with the Washington State Association of Counties and the Kitsap County… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Bad start dooms PA

Starting pitcher Brad Johnson and reliever Kole Acker were lit up by Kelowna, the two arms allowing a combined 11 runs, all… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Peninsula Daily News 
  • Lefties
Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday, part of the 2025 Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Purple paradise

Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday,… Continue reading

Azi Farjad of Redmond decides on her favorite lavender stalks from a U-pick patch at Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm north of Sequim on Saturday, part of the 2025 Sequim Lavender Weekend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Danielle Woodhouse, Eagle Zuniga, Kai Erskine and Owen Standerwick lead all boats off the starting line at the Budd Inlet Regatta in Olympia last weekend. (Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

ROWING: Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association and Sequim Bay Yacht Club compete at Olympia Regatta

The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association crews found success in the Budd Inlet Regatta in Olympia last Saturday. The team of Alex Francis, Page… Continue reading

Danielle Woodhouse, Eagle Zuniga, Kai Erskine and Owen Standerwick lead all boats off the starting line at the Budd Inlet Regatta in Olympia last weekend. (Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

Studio Bob to host open house Thursday

Studio Bob will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. The studio is located at 118½ E. Front… Continue reading

The Summertime Singers will perform concerts Friday night and Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend.

Summertime Singers to perform this weekend

The Summertime Singers will present “Buried Treasure” in concerts at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Both performances will be at… Continue reading

The Summertime Singers will perform concerts Friday night and Sunday afternoon in Port Townsend.
With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

Traditional salmon

With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2025
  • By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
With the Quillayute River flowing toward James Island and the Pacific Ocean, Quileute tribal member Smokey Ward prepares baked salmon in the traditional way Saturday morning during the Quileute Days celebration in La Push. A large crowd gathered for the festival. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Saturday. The seniors qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Zac Moore)

Wilder splits in state tune-up

Fresh off winning Babe Ruth Baseball’s Pacific Northwest Regional Championship Saturday evening, Wilder Senior stepped back into American Legion play, splittling a doubleheader… Continue reading

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Saturday. The seniors qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Zac Moore)

Child, 4, injured in mountain lion attack at Hurricane Ridge

Rangers locate, dispatch animal on Monday, park officials say

Ben Hecht, a geologist with environmental consulting firm Landau Associates, takes a sample of raw drinking water taken at the city of Port Angeles’ ranney collector on Saturday at the Elwha River, downstream from Friday’s tanker crash that dumped petroleum products into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Ben Hecht, a geologist with environmental consulting firm Landau Associates, takes a sample of raw drinking water taken at the city of Port Angeles’ ranney collector on Saturday at the Elwha River, downstream from Friday’s tanker crash that dumped petroleum products into Indian Creek west of Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Vintage at Sequim, 1009 W. Brackett Road, is among five apartment complexes in Western Washington that have been sued by the state attorney general, along with their California-based management company, for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive practices that have impacted senior tenants. (Kathy Cruz/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Complex for seniors sued by AG

Executive says company follows letter, spirit of law

Vintage at Sequim, 1009 W. Brackett Road, is among five apartment complexes in Western Washington that have been sued by the state attorney general, along with their California-based management company, for allegedly engaging in unfair and deceptive practices that have impacted senior tenants. (Kathy Cruz/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Children’s books remain a popular draw at the Friends of Sequim Library sale on the second Saturday of each month at Rock Plaza. Organizers said they plan to increase opportunities to purchase materials this year. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Friends of Sequim Library seek new space

Volunteers hope to continue efforts, grow support

Children’s books remain a popular draw at the Friends of Sequim Library sale on the second Saturday of each month at Rock Plaza. Organizers said they plan to increase opportunities to purchase materials this year. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ bats, pitching in sync in victory over Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties pounded out 12 hits and got fantastic pitching in a 9-2 victory over the Kelowna Falcons on Saturday… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties