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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles catcher Zoe Smithson, left, was named the Olympic League MVP for the second year in a row. At right is Sequim's Taylee Rome, whol made the all-league second team.

PREP SOFTBALL: Roughriders’ Smithson named league MVP

Port Angeles’ Zoe Smithson was named the Olympic League softball MVP and several of her Roughriders teammates and Sequim players made the all-league… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles catcher Zoe Smithson, left, was named the Olympic League MVP for the second year in a row. At right is Sequim's Taylee Rome, whol made the all-league second team.

Six-car collision sends two to hospital, closes road

A six-vehicle chain reaction wreck on state Highway 104 on Wednesday injured two drivers while closing the busy road for four and a… Continue reading

Work to learn scheduled for Saturday

The Sequim Botanical Garden Society will conduct a Work to Learn party at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The work party is in the… Continue reading

Courtesy photo From left, Sequim's Dominic Riccogene, coach Sean O'Mera and Ben Sweet celebrate Sequim's fifth-place finish at the state 2A golf championship at the Capitol City Golf Club in Olympia.

STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sequim’s Ben Sweet finishes second

Sequim fifth as a team; six Peninsula golfers make second-day cut

Courtesy photo From left, Sequim's Dominic Riccogene, coach Sean O'Mera and Ben Sweet celebrate Sequim's fifth-place finish at the state 2A golf championship at the Capitol City Golf Club in Olympia.
Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Armed Forces Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in

A variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations and a World War II reenactment filled the tarmac and sky at William R. Fairchild International… Continue reading

Tom Wayne Duke of Langley directs traffic as a North American SNJ-5 Texan based in Diamond Point taxies into a parking spot on Saturday at William R. Fairchild International Airport as part of Armed Forces & Public Safety Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-in. The event featured a variety of modern and vintage aircraft, flying demonstrations, public saftey displays and Young Eagles flights for children. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOOR SPORTS: (Updated results) Rhody Run returns in style

More than 900 runners took part in the 2022 Rhody Run Redux at a new venue in the first running of the… Continue reading

After a two-year hiatus, the Rhody Run took off again on Sunday in a new venue, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. At the starting gun, the trio of Owen Chamberlain, from Tacoma, John Munro, from Port Townsend and the city manager, and Seamus Fraser, from Port Townsend, lead the pack around the 6.2-mile (10K) course. Fraser won the event with an official time of 35 minutes, 12.33 seconds. Munro was first in his age group of 45-49 and third overall with a time of 36:56.72. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy photo The Forks softball team celebrates representing the west side of the state and qualifying for the state 2B tournament at the Southwest 1/4 tournament this weekend.

SOFTBALL: Four Olympic Peninsula teams prepare for state tournaments

Four north Olympic Peninsula high school teams begin play at various state softball tournaments beginning Friday. Olympic League champion Port Angeles and Sequim… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Forks softball team celebrates representing the west side of the state and qualifying for the state 2B tournament at the Southwest 1/4 tournament this weekend.
McDonald Creek, as seen from Old Olympic Highway on Sunday, May 22.

McDonald Creek fish passage project expected to begin this summer

Work to improve fish passage in McDonald Creek has moved a step closer to realization. During Monday’s Board of Clallam County Commission work session, commissioners… Continue reading

McDonald Creek, as seen from Old Olympic Highway on Sunday, May 22.
Piper Pettit, project manager for the state Department of Transportation, speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday about upcoming fish passage projects that will significantly impact traffic in the city. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

Culvert plan in Port Angeles told

Construction expected summer 2023 at earliest

Piper Pettit, project manager for the state Department of Transportation, speaks to the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday about upcoming fish passage projects that will significantly impact traffic in the city. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.

Fiddler, guitarist duo to perform Thursday

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts will host Bobbi Nikles and Jere Canote, a Port Townsend fiddler and guitarist duo, at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts hosts Jere Canote and Bobbi Nikles, a local guitarist and fiddler duo, will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church's Candlelight Concert on Thursday.
Bruce Emery.

Former planner eyes Clallam County Department of Community Development

Open position draws four hopefuls, who are expected to debate in Forks today

Bruce Emery.
Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Living large at the Olympic Game Farm

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. Pictured are a few of the larger animal residents who… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2022
  • By Emily Matthiessen Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Samson the lion enjoys a scratch from Robert Beebee, president of the Sequim Game Farm. Samson is 8 and loves watching people and observing their activities, Beebee said. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Game Farm opening to the public. The facility operates by driving tours only, although the walking tour areas — petting farm, freshwater aquarium, reptile house, studio barn and observation tower — are slated to open in the summer. Spring hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Memorial Day edition to be online only

Help available if needed to set up access

Reuben Martinez

Native projects for renewable energy discussed at Studium

Reuben Martinez, a member of the Makah Tribe, will discuss “Energy Sovereignty: Exploring Renewable Energy Projects with Tribal Nations” at 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Reuben Martinez
Patrick Orme

New dentist joins Irwin Dental Center in Port Angeles

Dentist Patrick Orme has joined the Irwin Dental Center. Orme, who grew up in Puyallup, has an undergraduate degree from Central Washington… Continue reading

Patrick Orme
Danny McEnerney.

New Jefferson County Fair manager tells of upgrades

‘Focus on providing ways for people to get a dose of joy’

Danny McEnerney.

Olympic Medical Center recognized for its adverstising campaigns

Healthcare Advertising Awards has recognized six of Olympic Medical Center’s marketing programs in its 39th winners list. The annual awards are based… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Things could always be worse

Recently, we described the deterioration of our antique transportation infrastructure on the Olympic Peninsula. State Highway 112 was closed by landslides and there are no… Continue reading

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Plan could add 3,000 square feet to Sequim Library

More details expected on Thursday

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Port Townsend Paper fined for water quality violations

Power outages among reasons for spill, says general manager