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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula's Jaylin Reed, front, looks for the hoops as Shoreline's Morgan Brown defends the lane on Wednesday at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men win and advance to NWAC tourney

Officially, it wasn’t a playoff game. But it had all the atmosphere and intensity of one. Win and move on to the… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Peninsula's Jaylin Reed, front, looks for the hoops as Shoreline's Morgan Brown defends the lane on Wednesday at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Members of the Peninsula College womens basketball team celebrate Wednesday's 67-61 win over Shoreline to earn them the NWAC North Region championship. Holding the banner was Ariyanna Camacho-Villafuerte.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirate women earn NWAC North title, No. 1 seed to NWAC Championships

Up large in the early going, Peninsula College held back Shoreline’s second-half comeback attempt in a 67-61 triumph to seal the NWAC… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Members of the Peninsula College womens basketball team celebrate Wednesday's 67-61 win over Shoreline to earn them the NWAC North Region championship. Holding the banner was Ariyanna Camacho-Villafuerte.
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Emergency powers bill dies in late-night debate

A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late-night debate on the floor… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2022
  • By Brooklynn Hillemann WNPA News Service
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FEMA continues to provide assistance to homeowners, renters

Although the deadlines for applying for FEMA assistance for homeowners and renters was March 7, FEMA and Small Business Administration representatives remain in Washington state… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo In the next month, fire chiefs and administrators at Clallam County Fire District 3's Station 34 will transition to a leased space in Carlsborg as their offices in Sequim will become bedrooms for firefighters.

Fire District 3’s headquarters to expand sleep quarters

Commissioners to consider architects for new stations

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file photo In the next month, fire chiefs and administrators at Clallam County Fire District 3's Station 34 will transition to a leased space in Carlsborg as their offices in Sequim will become bedrooms for firefighters.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.

Flamingos flock to Sequim to help Class of 2022

Funds benefit safe and sober graduation party

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group The fundraiser for Sequim High’s Class of 2022 graduation party placing flamingos on lawns started last Sunday. Pictured on the first night, are from top left, Tyler Lawson, Harrison Bell, Kristian Mingoy, Kaden Sleeper, Duke Anderson, Adrian Brown; bottom left, Alisa Bibaj, Desara Bibaj (sophomore), Madison McKeown, Jordan Hegtvedt, and Abigail Carlson.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Keep the victims of war in your heart

“Nation shall not rise up against nation, nor shall they practice war anymore.” Isaiah’s words are in our hearts as we watch the brutal assault… Continue reading

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Morning paddle on Sequim Bay

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim… Continue reading

Karlena Brailey, left, and Becky Godby, both of Sequim, paddle into John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday after rowing on the waters of Sequim Bay. The pair said it was a pleasant morning for rowing in a double scull. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula Art Association calls for ‘Might Minis’ submittals

The Olympic Peninsula Art Association invites all artists to donate small works of art for the 2022 “Mighty Minis” virtual show and fundraiser,… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship program online, in-person

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

OUTDOORS: Hot blackmouth bite a sign of speedy summer chinook season

The 2022 saltwater salmon season opened up off Sekiu in Marine Area 5 last week with excellent fishing for the smaller, year-round resident blackmouth chinook… Continue reading

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend School District to host free celebration

Games, arts and crafts featured in Saturday event

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Pictured, from left to right, are Bob and Kelly Macaulay, Jason Bausher, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen and Jim Jones.

Sequim Rotary aids Boys and Girls Club

The Rotary Club of Sequim recently presented $3,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula. The the funds will be… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Bob and Kelly Macaulay, Jason Bausher, Mary Budke, Anna Richmond, Ren Garypie, Don Sorensen and Jim Jones.

State lawmakers reach agreement on $64 billion supplemental budget

Priorities include social support, homelessness

Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of Mister Buds, which owner Malik Atwater put up recently along with the U.S. flag he has flown for many years. The flag was hand-sewn by Vivian Wai, Atwater’s wife, after the two discussed how to support the Ukrainians as they fight against the invasion of the country launched by Russia on Feb. 24. “We felt helpless to do anything to help,” Atwater said, adding that it was Wai who came up with the idea. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Support for Ukraine

By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of… Continue reading

Shawna Small walks on Marine Drive in Port Angeles past a large Ukrainian flag on the outside of Mister Buds, which owner Malik Atwater put up recently along with the U.S. flag he has flown for many years. The flag was hand-sewn by Vivian Wai, Atwater’s wife, after the two discussed how to support the Ukrainians as they fight against the invasion of the country launched by Russia on Feb. 24. “We felt helpless to do anything to help,” Atwater said, adding that it was Wai who came up with the idea. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart

Theater, science, photography, music scheduled this weekend

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert, a barn dance and a photography exhibition by six local women: They’re sharing space on the North Olympic Peninsula’s itinerary… Continue reading

"Prehistoric" by photographer Marian Bodart is part of the show opening this weekend at Studio Bob in downtown Port Angeles. photo by Marian Bodart
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Vaccine proof, masking mandates lifted this weekend

Businesses tell of effects of health measures

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Is that Transcendence Calling?" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Is that Transcendence Calling?”

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Is that Transcendence Calling?" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

BASEBALL: MLB lockout ends; season to begin April 7

Teams tanking for draft picks will be discouraged; DH coming to National League

  • Mar 10, 2022
  • By Ronald Blum The Associated Press
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FILE - San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba passes a logo for Play Ball, an initiative from Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2017, in San Diego. Players voted Thursday, March 10, 2022, to accept MLB's offer on new labor deal, paving way to end 99-day lockout and salvage 162-game season. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Science Stories’ brings together multiple worlds

New exhibition opens Friday at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)