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Esiquio Uballe will speak about his exhibit, "Color My World Bright,” on Friday at Port Townsend's Grover Gallery.

Grover Gallery in Port Townsend to host free artist discussion

Esiquio Uballe will discuss his exhibit, “Color My World Bright,” during an artist talk at 6 p.m. Friday. Uballe will speak at… Continue reading

Esiquio Uballe will speak about his exhibit, "Color My World Bright,” on Friday at Port Townsend's Grover Gallery.

Habitat project moves forward with infrastructure funds

Clallam County to provide $800K for Lyon’s Landing

Humane Society to house dangerous animals again

Contract with Clallam County to go through 2026

Port Angeles Fine Art Center to host opening reception

The Port Angeles Fine Art Center will host a reception for the opening of “Surf, Skate and Snow” from 5 p.m. to… Continue reading

Port Angeles man convicted of second DUI in two years

A Port Angeles man will serve 60 days in jail followed by 120 days of electronic home monitoring following his second DUI… Continue reading

Port Angeles shade tree program open for applications

The City Shade Tree Program is returning for a third year in Port Angeles. The Shade Street Tree Program, developed by Paul… Continue reading

Left, Renton’s Justin Johnson won the Clallam County Amateur gross division by 12 strokes. Right, Jack Revier won the Clallam County Amateur three-day golf tournament by one stroke. (Chad Wagner)

GOLF: Champions crowned in Clallam County Amateur

Renton’s Justin Johnson dominated the Clallam County Amateur Golf Tournament this weekend, while Jack Revier won the net trophy by one stroke.… Continue reading

Left, Renton’s Justin Johnson won the Clallam County Amateur gross division by 12 strokes. Right, Jack Revier won the Clallam County Amateur three-day golf tournament by one stroke. (Chad Wagner)
Luke Winslow-King, left, and Roberto Luti will perform at Rainshadow Recording on Wednesday.

Singer-songwriter to perform at Rainshadow Concerts

Luke Winslow-King will perform for Rainshadow Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The singer-songwriter will play at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at… Continue reading

Luke Winslow-King, left, and Roberto Luti will perform at Rainshadow Recording on Wednesday.
The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Wilder A and OJBR U13 off to regionals

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to… Continue reading

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet. (OJBR)
From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

AREA SPORTS: Five Lincoln Park BMX riders off to Worlds

PORT ANGELES ­— Five Lincoln Park BMX riders are prepping for the BMX World Championship coming up in Copenhagen, Denmark from July 28-30. More than… Continue reading

From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)
Port Angeles U11’s Mason Henderson hits a RBI to right field as the local team played the Lynden Lobos in the championship game, falling 9-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Cal Ripken tourney a big success, especially for Lynden teams

More than 30 teams from northwestern Washington battled on the fields at Lincoln Park this week with teams from Lynden completely dominating… Continue reading

Port Angeles U11’s Mason Henderson hits a RBI to right field as the local team played the Lynden Lobos in the championship game, falling 9-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Enumclaw's Ryan Voight caught this large hatchery chinook while fishing out of Van Riper's Resort in Sekiu.

OUTDOORS: Anglers snapping up the salmon

Area 9 opens Thursday

Enumclaw's Ryan Voight caught this large hatchery chinook while fishing out of Van Riper's Resort in Sekiu.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Brian Sleight of SeaTac tees off during the first round of the Clallam County Amateur at Peninsula Golf Club on Friday. The tournament continues today and will wrap Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim.

AREA SPORTS: Bake sale benefit helps send Port Angeles baseball state champs to regional tournament

A bake sale/lemonade stand to raise funds for the state champion (13U) Olympic Junior Babe… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Brian Sleight of SeaTac tees off during the first round of the Clallam County Amateur at Peninsula Golf Club on Friday. The tournament continues today and will wrap Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim.
Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port Angeles. The event featured hundreds of antique and vintage automobiles from across the region as well as food, music and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port… Continue reading

Kelly and Dan Freeman of Port Ludlow examine a 1958 Edsel on display during Friday evening’s 29th annual Ruddell Cruise-In at Ruddell Auto in Port Angeles. The event featured hundreds of antique and vintage automobiles from across the region as well as food, music and other activities. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Levi Gillis, the saxophonist for The Sky Is A Suitcase, plays during a concert on July 5. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Indie music fest grows with its ‘intimate vibe’

Tarboo music festival features various sounds from multiple bands

Levi Gillis, the saxophonist for The Sky Is A Suitcase, plays during a concert on July 5. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim volunteer Emily Westcott has led the flower basket program along Washington Street since 1996. This year she’s retired to focus on other endeavors, and the city of Sequim and the Sequim School District will continue the partnership. Westcott is still seeking donations for downtown Sequim Christmas decorations through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim flower basket program shifts to city, school partnership

Westcott retires, plans to keep decorating downtown for Christmas

Sequim volunteer Emily Westcott has led the flower basket program along Washington Street since 1996. This year she’s retired to focus on other endeavors, and the city of Sequim and the Sequim School District will continue the partnership. Westcott is still seeking donations for downtown Sequim Christmas decorations through the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim School District officials report it could take upwards of 2 1/2 years to break ground on a new elementary school. Voters approved a $146 million, 20-year construction bond in a Feb. 11 special election that includes a new elementary school, renovated high school and more. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim schools eye bond timeline

Bigger projects may be 2 years away

Sequim School District officials report it could take upwards of 2 1/2 years to break ground on a new elementary school. Voters approved a $146 million, 20-year construction bond in a Feb. 11 special election that includes a new elementary school, renovated high school and more. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Wilder A team is off to the Babe Ruth Northwest Washington 16U tournament. Back row, from left, are head coach Carey Pavlak, Logan Botero, Morgan Evans, Lalo Dominguez, Van Johnson, Easton Prchal, Easton Schlichting, Ryder Trudeau and Assistant Coach Billy Schlichting. Front row, from left, are Eden Peterson, Hudson Naman, Asher Irvine, Parker Pavlak, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Noah Green and Assistant Coach Steve Evans.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior still has a streak going; Wilder A sweeps

The Wilder Junior’s winning streak is over, but the team’s unbeaten streak continues at an impressive 17 games. The juniors won three… Continue reading

The Wilder A team is off to the Babe Ruth Northwest Washington 16U tournament. Back row, from left, are head coach Carey Pavlak, Logan Botero, Morgan Evans, Lalo Dominguez, Van Johnson, Easton Prchal, Easton Schlichting, Ryder Trudeau and Assistant Coach Billy Schlichting. Front row, from left, are Eden Peterson, Hudson Naman, Asher Irvine, Parker Pavlak, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Noah Green and Assistant Coach Steve Evans.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Late rally not enough for Lefties

Sam Matosich hits game-winning HR Friday night

Port Angeles Lefties
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles starting pitcher Liam Karlson delivers a pitch during Wednesday night's contest with the Victoria HarbourCats at Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Trio of homers upend Port Angeles

Port Angeles gave up three home runs to Victoria’s Isaiah Afework and were swept away 9-4 by Victoria in the third and… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles starting pitcher Liam Karlson delivers a pitch during Wednesday night's contest with the Victoria HarbourCats at Civic Field.