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Two lost in wilderness saved by the phone

But such instances are rare, sergeant says

More than 500 racers from 11 states competed all weekend at the USA BMX Pacific Northwest Gold Cup finals hosted by the Lincoln Park BMX Park. Here, Nixon Thompson (1) of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Jett Fishbaugh (46) of Tacoma, Colton Hackett (1) of Arlington and Sébastien White (5) of Gillette, Wyo., race in the 9 expert class. Winning this class for the second time in two days was Braden Gray of Port Angeles. (Jay Cline/Lincoln Park BMX)
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A bevy of bikes

More than 500 racers from 11 states competed all weekend at the USA BMX Pacific Northwest Gold Cup finals hosted by the Lincoln Park BMX… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2022
  • More than 500 racers from 11 states competed all weekend at the USA BMX Pacific Northwest Gold Cup finals hosted by the Lincoln Park BMX Park. Here, Nixon Thompson (1) of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Jett Fishbaugh (46) of Tacoma, Colton Hackett (1) of Arlington and Sébastien White (5) of Gillette, Wyo., race in the 9 expert class. Winning this class for the second time in two days was Braden Gray of Port Angeles. For more photos, coverage and online links to full results, go to sports on page A7. (Jay Cline/Lincoln Park BMX)
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More than 500 racers from 11 states competed all weekend at the USA BMX Pacific Northwest Gold Cup finals hosted by the Lincoln Park BMX Park. Here, Nixon Thompson (1) of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Jett Fishbaugh (46) of Tacoma, Colton Hackett (1) of Arlington and Sébastien White (5) of Gillette, Wyo., race in the 9 expert class. Winning this class for the second time in two days was Braden Gray of Port Angeles. (Jay Cline/Lincoln Park BMX)
Coronavirus

Clallam County sees COVID-19 rates drop into moderate-risk category

Jefferson County reports increase in cases

Recovery of Aleutian Isle vessel is delayed

The fishing vessel Aleutian Isle won’t be barged to a mainland facility until later this week, the Coast Guard said in… Continue reading

Viewpoint to be named for late Olympic Discovery Trail advocate

Project backers hope to open it next year

Clallam County Poet Laureate program launched

Applications open Oct. 17

Clallam County Search and Rescue crews walk the beach at Dungeness Spit on Friday. The sheriff’s office suspects the remains found are from a seaplane crash near Whidbey Island on Sept. 4. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Dungeness Spit torso suspected to be from seaplane crash

Discovery on beach under investigation

Clallam County Search and Rescue crews walk the beach at Dungeness Spit on Friday. The sheriff’s office suspects the remains found are from a seaplane crash near Whidbey Island on Sept. 4. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Electric Vehicle Expo to offer information

Panel discussions set for Oct. 8 event

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend. The Marechal Foch is a hybrid grape named after the famous French general known for his short stature and robustness. The grape is resistant to disease and known for its cold weather hardiness. The vineyard was on the 20th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour celebrating locally grown food. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Farm tour

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Claire Africa, along with husband Kit, owners of Sailor Vineyard, inspects some of the Marechal Foch grapes grown on their 3 acres in Port Townsend. The Marechal Foch is a hybrid grape named after the famous French general known for his short stature and robustness. The grape is resistant to disease and known for its cold weather hardiness. The vineyard was on the 20th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour celebrating locally grown food. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jackson Chapman, 3, of Sequim plays with a model train display during the 22nd annual Train Show and Swap Meet on Saturday at the Home Arts Building at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The two-day event, hosted by the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders, featured a variety of model railroad sets and accessories for sale or trade, as well as operating train layouts on display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Model trains

Jackson Chapman, 3, of Sequim plays with a model train display during the 22nd annual Train Show and Swap Meet on Saturday at the Home… Continue reading

Jackson Chapman, 3, of Sequim plays with a model train display during the 22nd annual Train Show and Swap Meet on Saturday at the Home Arts Building at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. The two-day event, hosted by the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders, featured a variety of model railroad sets and accessories for sale or trade, as well as operating train layouts on display. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles closes Waterfront Trail portion

The city of Port Angeles will close a portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail for maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. today. The… Continue reading

The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Quilcene fair

The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday.… Continue reading

The Quilcene High School cheer squad practices a routine before the start of the Quilcene Fair parade on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ralph Parsons of Port Angeles, an employe of the Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities department, scrapes sand and gravel from the public boat launch at Cline Spit County Park. Parsons said readying the ramp is part of an effort to facilitate boaters and anglers during fishing season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Readying the ramp

Ralph Parsons of Port Angeles, an employe of the Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities department, scrapes sand and gravel from the public boat launch… Continue reading

Ralph Parsons of Port Angeles, an employe of the Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities department, scrapes sand and gravel from the public boat launch at Cline Spit County Park. Parsons said readying the ramp is part of an effort to facilitate boaters and anglers during fishing season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Aleutian Isle lays on its side suspended by crane after being lifted to the surface on Saturday. (Canada Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans)

Sunken vessel lifted from depths of Haro Strait

Aleutian Isle fishing boat sank on Aug. 13

The Aleutian Isle lays on its side suspended by crane after being lifted to the surface on Saturday. (Canada Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A pleasure boat sits aground on the north side of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Friday.

Cabin cruiser washes onto Ediz Hook

No environmental threat, said Coast Guard, DOE

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News A pleasure boat sits aground on the north side of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Friday.
The Creative Alliance of Fort Worden members are pictured, top row, from left, Heron Scott, Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein, Madrona MindBody Institute; Robert Ambrose and Kate Ingram, KPTZ; with, far right David Timmons, Fort Worden Public Development Authority. middle row, from left, Joseph Bednarik, Copper Canyon Press; Rob Birman, Centrum; George Knotek, Copper Canyon Press; and bottom row, from left, Randy Arent, Corvidae Press; and Teresa Verraes, Northwind Art.

Creative Alliance ‘historic’

Nonprofits to invest in Fort Worden

The Creative Alliance of Fort Worden members are pictured, top row, from left, Heron Scott, Port Townsend School of Woodworking; Renee Klein, Madrona MindBody Institute; Robert Ambrose and Kate Ingram, KPTZ; with, far right David Timmons, Fort Worden Public Development Authority. middle row, from left, Joseph Bednarik, Copper Canyon Press; Rob Birman, Centrum; George Knotek, Copper Canyon Press; and bottom row, from left, Randy Arent, Corvidae Press; and Teresa Verraes, Northwind Art.
Ruby Beach has reopened to the public after improvements were completed. NPS Photo

Ruby Beach reopens after upgrades

The Ruby Beach parking area and access road at Olympic National Park has reopened after a three-month closure. Ruby Beach reopened on… Continue reading

Ruby Beach has reopened to the public after improvements were completed. NPS Photo

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

YMCA eyeing 2024 for early learning center

$4.5M facility to serve up to 92 children

Clallam to view Field Hall funding; Jefferson conducts workshop

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula