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Todd Horton, who did a live painting event at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in January, will return for more live painting this Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Horton’s show, “The Mystic West,” is on display at the downtown Port Townsend gallery through March 14. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Artist to create on the spot this weekend

Spectators invited to demonstrations this weekend

Todd Horton, who did a live painting event at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in January, will return for more live painting this Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Horton’s show, “The Mystic West,” is on display at the downtown Port Townsend gallery through March 14. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Car flies through the air, falls on another vehicle

Two Port Angeles residents badly hurt

Dash Air delays service start again

Defective fuselage panel cited

The North Olympic Library System is seeking an artist to develop the graphic design for the exterior of its new bookmobile. (North Olympic Library System)

New bookmobile needs an artist

Library system seeks design ideas by Feb. 23

The North Olympic Library System is seeking an artist to develop the graphic design for the exterior of its new bookmobile. (North Olympic Library System)

PAT NEAL: A crazy way to stay sane

They say we live in an age of disinformation. I can think of no greater example of this modern-day dilemma than a recent reoccurring theory… Continue reading

Port Townsend OKs fast charging stations

State grant funding will be sought

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Rennie ODonnell is defended by Life Christian Academy’s Betsy Lovrak (11) and Katie Kunitsa (3) during a make-up game in Port Townsend on Monday.

PREP BASKETBALL: EJ girls building foundation; Sequim girls finish 13-1 in league

Sequim boys pushing for district tournament berth

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Rennie ODonnell is defended by Life Christian Academy’s Betsy Lovrak (11) and Katie Kunitsa (3) during a make-up game in Port Townsend on Monday.
Coronavirus

PREPS: COVID capacity restrictions lifted for Port Angeles High School sports

Port Angeles basketball fans can pack the home gym Thursday night for the Roughriders’ huge game against North Kitsap. The Port Angeles… Continue reading

Karen Chen of the United States competes in the women’s short program team figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Sunday using music by Sequim composer Jennifer Thomas. (David J. Phillip/The Associated Press)

Sequim composer’s music makes Winter Olympics debut

Karen Chen helps U.S. to silver medal with Thomas’ song

Karen Chen of the United States competes in the women’s short program team figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Sunday using music by Sequim composer Jennifer Thomas. (David J. Phillip/The Associated Press)
Coronavirus

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported on Peninsula

Health officer tells how death is judged to be from the virus

Photo courtesy of Rob Gale Members of the Port Angeles girls wrestling team celebrate finishing sixth out of 30 teams at subregionals held Saturday at Sequim High School. The girls finished with 94 points and were just seven points out of third. From left, are Ada Oberwarth, Charlize Pasco, Kennedy Bruch, Shelby Moore, Alexandra Morrison and Heavenly King. Bruch finished second in her 130-pound weight division, making it to the championship round.

WRESTLING STANDALONE: Port Angeles girls in the upper echelon

Members of the Port Angeles girls wrestling team celebrate finishing sixth out of 30 teams at subregionals held Saturday at Sequim High School. The girls… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Rob Gale Members of the Port Angeles girls wrestling team celebrate finishing sixth out of 30 teams at subregionals held Saturday at Sequim High School. The girls finished with 94 points and were just seven points out of third. From left, are Ada Oberwarth, Charlize Pasco, Kennedy Bruch, Shelby Moore, Alexandra Morrison and Heavenly King. Bruch finished second in her 130-pound weight division, making it to the championship round.
Logan Massie, East Jefferson wrestling

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Logan Massie, East Jefferson wrestling

Logan Massie and his East Jefferson wrestling teammates had a big weekend. Massie won the 170-pound West-Central District 3 1A subregional championship, one of four… Continue reading

Logan Massie, East Jefferson wrestling
Cedars at Dungeness photo At left, Dalton Dean of the Everett Golf and Country Club won the gross amateur at the 2022 Polar Bear tournament held at the Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course this weekend. At right, Joel Skarbo of Seattle won the professional tourney at the 2022 Polar Bear tournament.

GOLF: Linksters compete at Polar Bear tournament at Cedars at Dungeness

More than 60 amateur and professional golfers from the Olympic Peninsula and western Washington competed in the 2022 Polar Bear tournament at the… Continue reading

Cedars at Dungeness photo At left, Dalton Dean of the Everett Golf and Country Club won the gross amateur at the 2022 Polar Bear tournament held at the Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course this weekend. At right, Joel Skarbo of Seattle won the professional tourney at the 2022 Polar Bear tournament.

Additional razor clam digs approved

More razor clam digs are planned on coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading

Bengals show how to change the narrative

The Cincinnati Bengals were downright dreadful at this time two years ago. They were the worst team in the NFL, coming off a 2-14 season… Continue reading

On Monday’s sun-drenched skies, Ben Doerr of Bainbridge Island directs a crane operator while Port Townsend rigger Sean Ranking, from Northwest Sails and Canvas, guides the mast into Doerr’s 44-foot Pierson Countess motor sailer. Doerr did a refit on his charter boat, True, including updates and wiring. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Charter boat refit

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News On Monday’s sun-drenched skies, Ben Doerr of Bainbridge Island directs a crane operator while Port Townsend rigger Sean… Continue reading

On Monday’s sun-drenched skies, Ben Doerr of Bainbridge Island directs a crane operator while Port Townsend rigger Sean Ranking, from Northwest Sails and Canvas, guides the mast into Doerr’s 44-foot Pierson Countess motor sailer. Doerr did a refit on his charter boat, True, including updates and wiring. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Coast Guard cutter Active returns to Port Angeles

Li’l Tough Guy deployed over the holidays

Free seminar looks at guardianship

“Guardianship: What’s It All About?”

Friends of Fort Flagler host lecture on river otters

Sara Penhallegon will speak about the life of river otters at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The free online lecture is sponsored by the… Continue reading

Seagulls on Ediz Hook, with the MV Coho in the distance, seem to be guardians of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees this week, and sun breaks are likely. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Guardians of the Strait

By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News Seagulls on Ediz Hook, with the MV Coho in the distance, seem to be guardians of the Strait… Continue reading

Seagulls on Ediz Hook, with the MV Coho in the distance, seem to be guardians of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees this week, and sun breaks are likely. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)