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Hog Wild fundraiser brings in $86,500

Money will go to OMC Children’s Clinic and healthcare scholarships

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Low tides

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway… Continue reading

Chris and Linzi Yarwood of Buckley search the low tides over the weekend at Murdock Beach, about five miles west of Joyce off state Highway 112. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Port of Port Townsend considers future of dock

Commissioners concerned about safety issues

Amateur radio operator Tyler Tenneson of Port Angeles, who uses the radio call sign WA7TCT, left, watches as fellow operator Patrick Singhose of Port Angeles, call sign W7PGS, makes radio contact with other radio stations during Saturday’s ARRL Field Day from a temporary station at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. During the event, participants attempt to make radio contact with as many other operators scattered across North America and around the world from self-contained stations, simulating conditions that may occur in an emergency. Field Day, sanctioned by the American Radio Relay League, also serves as an open house for the pubic to witness, and in some cases, take part in the world of amateur radio. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Radio field day

Amateur radio operator Tyler Tenneson of Port Angeles, who uses the radio call sign WA7TCT, left, watches as fellow operator Patrick Singhose of Port Angeles,… Continue reading

Amateur radio operator Tyler Tenneson of Port Angeles, who uses the radio call sign WA7TCT, left, watches as fellow operator Patrick Singhose of Port Angeles, call sign W7PGS, makes radio contact with other radio stations during Saturday’s ARRL Field Day from a temporary station at the Clallam County Fairgrounds. During the event, participants attempt to make radio contact with as many other operators scattered across North America and around the world from self-contained stations, simulating conditions that may occur in an emergency. Field Day, sanctioned by the American Radio Relay League, also serves as an open house for the pubic to witness, and in some cases, take part in the world of amateur radio. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.

Several venues open for First Saturday Art Walk

Gallery-9, the Museum of Art + History and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues to participate in the monthly… Continue reading

Gary Rainwater’s oil painting, “British Boat,” will be on display at Gallery 9 during the First Saturday Art Walk and throughout July.

Some shellfish harvesting restrictions lifted on Jefferson County beaches

Jefferson County Public Health has lifted its closure of shellfish harvesting from Port Townsend Bay, Marrowstone Island, Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay.… Continue reading

David Romtvedt.

Wyoming poet laureate to read at Northwind Art gallery

Writer and musician David Romtvedt, a former Wyoming state poet laureate who also worked in Centrum’s folk arts program for many years,… Continue reading

David Romtvedt.
Wilder Senior’s Josiah Gooding fires to home plate in 2-1 victory over the WBS Colts Black traveling team. Gooding went two innings and struck out two as Wilder Senior improved to 18-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior bounces back with win

Wilder Junior goes undefeated in Dick Brown junior tourney

Wilder Senior’s Josiah Gooding fires to home plate in 2-1 victory over the WBS Colts Black traveling team. Gooding went two innings and struck out two as Wilder Senior improved to 18-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Fordham’s Tommy Markey was named the West Coast League Player of the Week after hitting 12-for-25 during the week and helping the Port Angeles Lefties five games in a row. (Fordham University Athletics)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ Markey named WCL Player of the Week

Tommy Markey, who has been tearing the cover off the ball since mid-June, is the first Port Angeles Leftie to be named the… Continue reading

Fordham’s Tommy Markey was named the West Coast League Player of the Week after hitting 12-for-25 during the week and helping the Port Angeles Lefties five games in a row. (Fordham University Athletics)

OUTDOORS: WDFW updates shrimp seasons

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its shrimp seasons this weekend, canceling the scheduled July 18-19 opening for all shrimp species… Continue reading

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Vote now in Best of Peninsula contests

It’s time again to vote for the Best of the Peninsula! Now that the top five nominees from each category have been determined, the Best… Continue reading

Best of the Peninsula.
Jaiden Dokken, former Clallam County poet laureate and grand marshal of the 2025 Sequim Pride Parade, addresses the audience of Sequim Pride from the steps of Sequim City Hall during Saturday’s Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market. The event, celebrating Pride Month to honor the area’s LGBTQIA2S+ community, featured speeches and a march around downtown Sequim with more than 200 participants followed by a group photo at the city hall plaza. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Pride celebration

Jaiden Dokken, former Clallam County poet laureate and grand marshal of the 2025 Sequim Pride Parade, addresses the audience of Sequim Pride from the steps… Continue reading

Jaiden Dokken, former Clallam County poet laureate and grand marshal of the 2025 Sequim Pride Parade, addresses the audience of Sequim Pride from the steps of Sequim City Hall during Saturday’s Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market. The event, celebrating Pride Month to honor the area’s LGBTQIA2S+ community, featured speeches and a march around downtown Sequim with more than 200 participants followed by a group photo at the city hall plaza. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Representatives from the Peninsula Communications team and Port Angeles Police Department were among those from other Clallam County law enforcement agencies who participated in the 2025 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. (Jesse Major)

Clallam County’s Torch Run leads state in fundraising

Participation by multiple law enforcement agencies nets $5,000

Representatives from the Peninsula Communications team and Port Angeles Police Department were among those from other Clallam County law enforcement agencies who participated in the 2025 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. (Jesse Major)
Clallam County Fire District 3 Firefighters, pictured training in Carlsborg, responded to more than 9,000 calls for service in the Sequim area last year.

District to ask for levy lid lift

Sequim-area agency to be on August ballot

Clallam County Fire District 3 Firefighters, pictured training in Carlsborg, responded to more than 9,000 calls for service in the Sequim area last year.
Mark Nichols.

Prosecutor discusses sentencing reform, court challenges

Nichols highlights 1984 law that standardized punishment

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
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Sequim police plan to forward charges in school vandalism case

Charges to be determined by prosecuting attorney’s office, detective says

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 starter Brad Johnson delivers a pitch to the plate Sunday at Civic Field. Johnson went four innings and allowed just one hit in the Lefties' fifth-straight victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Red-hot Lefties on a five-game winning streak

The Port Angeles Lefties are enjoying a five-game winning streak, completing a sweep of the Kelowna Falcons with a 9-2 win Sunday… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties starter Brad Johnson delivers a pitch to the plate Sunday at Civic Field. Johnson went four innings and allowed just one hit in the Lefties' fifth-straight victory. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Senior's Kody Williams takes a big cut against Lakeside Elite at Volunteer Field on Sunday. The seniors won 6-1. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DICK BROWN MEMORIAL FIRECRACKER: Wilder Senior in title game after going 5-0

Lincoln Bear belts home run, pitchers strike out 15

Wilder Senior's Kody Williams takes a big cut against Lakeside Elite at Volunteer Field on Sunday. The seniors won 6-1. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Junior's Hunter Tennell slides into third base against the WBS Colts in Sequim on Friday. (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

DICK BROWN MEMORIAL FIRECRACKER: Wilder dominates junior tournament with two more wins

Wilder Junior capped off a wildly successful Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker Junior Tournament with a combined no-hitter in beating WBS White Colts 9-1… Continue reading

Wilder Junior's Hunter Tennell slides into third base against the WBS Colts in Sequim on Friday. (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)