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Local artist and author Dana Sullivan will teach classes for adults and youngsters in early 2022. His courses are among 52 offerings from the nonprofit Northwind Art School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Northwind offers winter catalog of art classes

The Northwind Art School, formed after the merging of the Port Townsend School of the Arts and the Northwind Art Center, has… Continue reading

Local artist and author Dana Sullivan will teach classes for adults and youngsters in early 2022. His courses are among 52 offerings from the nonprofit Northwind Art School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Visiting clinician Martin Black instructs the principles of working with cows to students earlier this month at Freedom Farm in Agnew. He’ll be back to give another clinic on horsemanship skills the week of March 16-20. For more information, call Mary Gallagher at 360-457-4897. (Submitted photo)

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Wind, vandals wreak havoc on trails, camps

Howling winds have knocked trees and other debris down onto trails, effectively blocking the way. If venturing out, be sure to bring wood-cutting tools with… Continue reading

Visiting clinician Martin Black instructs the principles of working with cows to students earlier this month at Freedom Farm in Agnew. He’ll be back to give another clinic on horsemanship skills the week of March 16-20. For more information, call Mary Gallagher at 360-457-4897. (Submitted photo)
"A Peek Inside" is among the colleges created by Carol Nielsen, who will be the guest speaker for the Port Ludlow Art League on Wednesday.

Port Ludlow Art League speaker to discuss collage

Collage artist Carol Nielsen will be the guest speaker for the November meeting of the Port Ludlow Art League on Wednesday. The… Continue reading

"A Peek Inside" is among the colleges created by Carol Nielsen, who will be the guest speaker for the Port Ludlow Art League on Wednesday.

Port Townsend Farmers Market makes switch to winter hours

The Port Townsend Farmers Market will begin winter hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The market is located at 650… Continue reading

STATE FOOTBALL: Forks triumphs on the road in 35-20 win over Goldendale

Dalton Kilmer picked off three Goldendale passes, all in the second half, and Nate Dahlgren ran in two touchdowns as No. 10 Forks… Continue reading

Theft from Veterans Circle in cemetery investigated

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office asks for help from public

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: Sequim wins, qualifies for state 2A tournament

Surviving some curious seeding, some erratic serving and a slow start, the Sequim girls rallied in the 2A bi-district tournament on Saturday to… Continue reading

Jenny Westdal, Jefferson County Historical Society board president, admires one of Adeline Willoughby McCormack’s paintings in the “Women Outdoors” show at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Women Outdoors displays work of early artists

Treks to scenic areas made in corsets, long skirts

Jenny Westdal, Jefferson County Historical Society board president, admires one of Adeline Willoughby McCormack’s paintings in the “Women Outdoors” show at the Jefferson Museum of Art & History. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim School District
Sequim senior Riley Pyeatt, center, signs her Letter of Intent to run track at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.  The Wildcats are a member of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.  Pyeatt recently finished her senior cross country season with a fifth-place at the Class 2A state meet in Pasco. She is joined by mom Tracie and dad Doug Pyeatt.

PREP TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY: Sequim runner Riley Pyeatt signs with Abilene Christian

Riley Pyeatt has been running down her dream of an NCAA Division I scholarship on Sequim’s track and trails for years now, and… Continue reading

Sequim School District
Sequim senior Riley Pyeatt, center, signs her Letter of Intent to run track at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.  The Wildcats are a member of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.  Pyeatt recently finished her senior cross country season with a fifth-place at the Class 2A state meet in Pasco. She is joined by mom Tracie and dad Doug Pyeatt.
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Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.

NWAC SEMIFINALS: Peninsula women cap comeback with goal by Nordland’s Grace Johnson

Pirates sail on to 11th NWAC Championship Game appearance; video of game-winner included

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Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.
Michael Maxwell, chief executive officer of the North Olympic Healthcare Network, stands on a balcony overlooking the organization's main clinic in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Health care group plan to expand again

North Olympic Healthcare Network to open third facility

Michael Maxwell, chief executive officer of the North Olympic Healthcare Network, stands on a balcony overlooking the organization's main clinic in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jackpot (Standalone) 

Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. 

The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.

Port Angeles man claims $1,000 jackpot

Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke.… Continue reading

Jackpot (Standalone) 

Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. 

The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.
Featured speaker Mark Ozias, a Clallam County commissioner, lauds veterans for their service and ability to help restore their communities at a special Veterans Day event at American Legion Jack Grennan Post No. 26 in Sequim. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

Ozias: Those who have served can help divided nation

Commemorations conducted throughout Peninsula

Featured speaker Mark Ozias, a Clallam County commissioner, lauds veterans for their service and ability to help restore their communities at a special Veterans Day event at American Legion Jack Grennan Post No. 26 in Sequim. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
At the Veterans Day event at Port Townsend's American Legion hall Thursday, Post Commander Kathryn Bates called on attendees to remove the stigma around asking for help with post-traumatic stress and depression. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Veterans Day: ‘Their service matters’

Speaker says suicide prevention top priority

At the Veterans Day event at Port Townsend's American Legion hall Thursday, Post Commander Kathryn Bates called on attendees to remove the stigma around asking for help with post-traumatic stress and depression. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Great Fullness" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

‘Great Fullness’ title of Sunday’s Unity sermon

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Great Fullness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Great Fullness" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Christmas Cottage returns for three-day weekend

The holiday bazaar season kicks off this weekend with a return of the popular Christmas Cottage, which showcases a wide variety of hand-made crafts and… Continue reading

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Pierce's Regina Garay, left, and Peninsula's Grace Johnson chase a loose ball on Saturday in Port Angeles. Johnson was one of six Pirate women named to the NWAC's North Region All-Star Team this week. Johnson and Peninsula play Columbia Basin in the NWAC Semifinals today at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula’s All-Stars honored

Women play in NWAC Semifinal today

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Pierce's Regina Garay, left, and Peninsula's Grace Johnson chase a loose ball on Saturday in Port Angeles. Johnson was one of six Pirate women named to the NWAC's North Region All-Star Team this week. Johnson and Peninsula play Columbia Basin in the NWAC Semifinals today at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.