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Parade planned today for high school graduates in Port Townsend

Port Townsend High School seniors and their families will parade through Port Townsend in their vehicles this afternoon before the graduation ceremony… Continue reading

Team High Seas Drifters Scott Wood, left, Mark Boston, Shad Lemke and Jefferson Franklin finished first and rang the bell while hoisting the first place belt for the WA360 on Thursday. The team finished the 360-mile race at 12:59 p.m., after leaving Port Townsend at 6 a.m. Monday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

WA360 teams come in

First arrivals ring the bell to cheers

Team High Seas Drifters Scott Wood, left, Mark Boston, Shad Lemke and Jefferson Franklin finished first and rang the bell while hoisting the first place belt for the WA360 on Thursday. The team finished the 360-mile race at 12:59 p.m., after leaving Port Townsend at 6 a.m. Monday. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Forks' Dalton Kilmer pinned his Ilwaco opponent during the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday. Kilmer was one of 12 Spartans boys and girls to win district championships.

WRESTLING: Forks pins down Southwest District Championship

Forks wrestlers combined for 12 individual weight class championships as the Spartans dominated the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday.… Continue reading

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Forks' Dalton Kilmer pinned his Ilwaco opponent during the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday. Kilmer was one of 12 Spartans boys and girls to win district championships.

Seattle mayor says city first to fully vaccinate 70 percent of residents

Seattle is the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70 percent of its residents 12 years-old and older against coronavirus, Mayor Jenny… Continue reading

Washington state’s ‘Joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat

It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Xander Maestas drives while defended by North Kitsap's Cade Orness during the Riders' 75-65 Olympic League Championship loss Wednesday. Maestas scored a game-high 28 points.
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Port Angeles' Xander Maestas drives while defended by North Kitsap's Cade Orness during the Riders' 75-65 Olympic League Championship loss Wednesday. Maestas scored a game-high 28 points.
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Port Angeles' Millie Long is defended by Sequim's Hannah Bates (2) and Jolene Vaara. Port Angeles won 68-52 to win the Olympic League Tournament and finish a perfect season at 15-0.
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Port Angeles' Millie Long is defended by Sequim's Hannah Bates (2) and Jolene Vaara. Port Angeles won 68-52 to win the Olympic League Tournament and finish a perfect season at 15-0.

Back Alley Cafe opens doors in Sequim

Guadalupe, Sergio and Nathalie Arreguin opened the Back Alley Cafe in Sequim on Tuesday. The health-focused diner, located at 138 W. Washington St.,… Continue reading

Bonneville Power Administration adds public safety power shutoff procedure to wildfire plan

The Bonneville Power Administration has announced the addition of a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) procedure to its wildfire mitigation plan. The… Continue reading

Sequim High School principal Shawn Langston (foreground, left) and photography teacher Jim Heintz look on at an SHS graduation rehearsal on Jan 9. An estimated 187 seniors will graduate at the school’s commencement ceremony on Friday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clallam County high school graduations this weekend

Ceremonies less restrictive than in 2020

Sequim High School principal Shawn Langston (foreground, left) and photography teacher Jim Heintz look on at an SHS graduation rehearsal on Jan 9. An estimated 187 seniors will graduate at the school’s commencement ceremony on Friday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Department of Natural Resources addressing hardwood shortage

Director solicits help from North Olympic Peninsula

Hilary Franz

Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas

Federal officials are proposing to curtail nontribal salmon fishing along the West Coast in especially bad years to help the… Continue reading

Forks man hurt in wreck

A Forks man was airlifted to an Everett hospital on Wednesday after he was ejected from a pickup that fell about 80 feet… Continue reading

Free workshops scheduled at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Saturday. The workshops, which are encore presentations from the park’s spring series, will… Continue reading

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Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.

GOLF: Discovery Bay celebrates Patricia Burns’ 102nd birthday

Summer-like weather greeted Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club members gathered to celebrate one of their own June 3 — the 102nd birthday… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club
Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed in both directions following an overnight or early morning collision that caused damage to the bridge. State Department of Transportation crews worked to fix the damage Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run. (Washington State Patrol)
Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County high school graduations this weekend

Ceremonies to be less restrictive than ones for last year

Chimacum School District has lined the fence outside of the school along Rhody Drive with banners honoring its 2021 graduating class. Public high schools across the North Olympic Peninsula are conducting their graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)