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Olympic Theatre Arts newcomer Ashley Burton rehearses with veteran actor and director Ron Graham for the late Jim Guthrie’s “Searching for a Heart."

Tickets on sale for inaugural Olympic Theatre Arts showcase

Olympic Theatre Arts Center’s inaugural New Works Showcase has been cast and is in rehearsal, with tickets available now for the July 16-18… Continue reading

Olympic Theatre Arts newcomer Ashley Burton rehearses with veteran actor and director Ron Graham for the late Jim Guthrie’s “Searching for a Heart."

Unemployment falls on North Olympic Peninsula

Unemployment fell by more than 1 percentage point on the North Olympic Peninsula last month despite no net change in the number of Clallam and… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES — Terry Barrett will present "It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics.

Unity speaker set for Sunday service

Terry Barrett will present “It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics. The… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES — Terry Barrett will present "It’s a Beautiful World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is an intern at Unity in the Olympics.
Coronavirus

Community transmission of COVID-19 seen again in Clallam County

cases infected locally with no known source — among unvaccinated residents, and health… Continue reading

Boil-water notice lifted

A boil-water alert for the area around Fifth and A streets in Port Angeles has been lifted. The alert was sent out… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Future Riders youth football and cheer registration online now

Peninsula College athletes honored for academics

Dr. Deanna Kraft, left, and veterinary technician Devon Carney examine a kitten in the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s new surgical unit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

During kitten season, shelters are busy providing low-cost clinics

New mobile facility in Jefferson County

Dr. Deanna Kraft, left, and veterinary technician Devon Carney examine a kitten in the Humane Society of Jefferson County’s new surgical unit. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Christine Heycke

Green Thumb lecture scheduled today

Christine Heycke will present “All About Galls” at noon today. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series… Continue reading

Christine Heycke

Jefferson County Toastmasters Club to host “Storytime for Grownups” on Thursday

The Jefferson County Toastmasters Club will host “Storytime for Grownups” from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. The free presentation will stream on… Continue reading

The Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend dock Wednesday afternoon to wait for cars and walk-on passengers. The Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry route will continue to have one-boat service for the foreseeable future. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

One-boat service to remain in place for Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route

Hurdles: Staffing, vessels’ availability

The Kennewick pulls into the Port Townsend dock Wednesday afternoon to wait for cars and walk-on passengers. The Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry route will continue to have one-boat service for the foreseeable future. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
Photo courtesy April Ryan/Pacific Whale Watch Association The humpback whale named Pop Tart for its love of breaching, surfaces in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Pop Tart and two of his siblings were recently spotted off Port Angeles with their mother, Big Mama.

OUTDOORS: Rare humpback whale sibling sighting off Port Angeles

Unlike those finicky eaters, the Southern Resident orca whales, humpback whales are showing a resurgence in the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca,… Continue reading

Photo courtesy April Ryan/Pacific Whale Watch Association The humpback whale named Pop Tart for its love of breaching, surfaces in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Pop Tart and two of his siblings were recently spotted off Port Angeles with their mother, Big Mama.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Justin Miller pitches for the Lefties in the first inning against the Highline Bears on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Port Angeles tames Highline Bears

Port Angeles plated 11 or more runs for the third straight game, dispatching the Highline Bears 11-5 Tuesday night in the first… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Justin Miller pitches for the Lefties in the first inning against the Highline Bears on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Port Townsend City Council joins other funders of Team Jefferson

Economic Development Council role renewed for two years

Port Townsend Story Slam scheduled today

The Church of BuVu of Port Townsend will host PT Story Slam from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. The free open… Continue reading

Larisa Jean Dietz, 50, of Sequim, front, sits with attorney Karen Unger in Clallam County Superior Court on Wednesday. Dietz is charged with first-degree assault and attempted second-degree murder in the Oct. 8, 2019, stabbing of a wheelchair-bound Sequim man she said had groped her. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Stabbing trial opens

Attorneys: Misdirected rage, mental disorder

Larisa Jean Dietz, 50, of Sequim, front, sits with attorney Karen Unger in Clallam County Superior Court on Wednesday. Dietz is charged with first-degree assault and attempted second-degree murder in the Oct. 8, 2019, stabbing of a wheelchair-bound Sequim man she said had groped her. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Coronavirus

Gamma variant of COVID-19 discovered in Clallam County

Brazilian version more infectious, more severe than original

Volunteers, from left, John Albiso, Tien Vo and Bill Chastain cut boards that will become part of the Generation II Dream Playground during the first day of a six-day community build on Tuesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The playground will replace an antiquated version that was built by volunteers in 2002 and torn down earlier this year. Organizers are still seeking volunteers to help with construction, the loan of woodworking tools and monetary donations. More information on the build is at www.padreamplayground.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dream Playground

Volunteers, from left, John Albiso, Tien Vo and Bill Chastain cut boards that will become part of the Generation II Dream Playground during the first… Continue reading

Volunteers, from left, John Albiso, Tien Vo and Bill Chastain cut boards that will become part of the Generation II Dream Playground during the first day of a six-day community build on Tuesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. The playground will replace an antiquated version that was built by volunteers in 2002 and torn down earlier this year. Organizers are still seeking volunteers to help with construction, the loan of woodworking tools and monetary donations. More information on the build is at www.padreamplayground.org. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy photo From left, Christian Snavely, Phoenix Flores and Chloe Snavely of Port Angeles wrestled at the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle state championships this past weekend in Centralia.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles kids place at state wrestling meet

Port Angeles youth wrestlers took home hardware in the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle finals held in Centralia… Continue reading

Courtesy photo From left, Christian Snavely, Phoenix Flores and Chloe Snavely of Port Angeles wrestled at the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle state championships this past weekend in Centralia.
Abakis, a singer-songwriter from Port Townsend, brings her vintage folk and pop to the second show in Port Angeles' Concerts on the Pier series. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Concerts on the Pier return in Port Angeles

Blues, rock, reggae fill eight-week lineup

Abakis, a singer-songwriter from Port Townsend, brings her vintage folk and pop to the second show in Port Angeles' Concerts on the Pier series. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Joshua Bessex/McClatchy News Service Seahawks fans will return to games inside Lumen Field, as they were packed in for this one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 3, 2019, in September.

FOOTBALL: Seahawks, Huskies, Cougars will return to full houses in September

As the Northwest and nation continue to get vaccinated and emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, the Seahawks… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2021
  • By Gregg Bell McClatchy News Service
  • NFL
Joshua Bessex/McClatchy News Service Seahawks fans will return to games inside Lumen Field, as they were packed in for this one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 3, 2019, in September.