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Kylin Weitz, 11, of Port Angeles took first in the Friday qualifier in the 12 girls challenge class and in the 8-12 cruiser class at the Sunshine State National in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Lincoln Park BMX)

BMX: Lincoln Park riders shine in Florida

This past weekend, three Lincoln Park BMX riders shined in the Okeeheelee BMX in West Palm Beach, Fla., to race… Continue reading

Kylin Weitz, 11, of Port Angeles took first in the Friday qualifier in the 12 girls challenge class and in the 8-12 cruiser class at the Sunshine State National in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Lincoln Park BMX)
The Klahhane XCel Bronze team finished first as a team at the Biggest Little Meet in Mukilteo on Sunday. Team members are Lucy Monaghan, Nora Pecoraro, Kinley Matthews, Reagan Haguewood, Adrie McGuire,  Penny Goodwin, Sasha Gmazel and Addie Brown. (Klahhane Gymnastics)

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane Xcel Bronze team takes first

Xcel Gold’s Ciarlo claims third straight vault win

The Klahhane XCel Bronze team finished first as a team at the Biggest Little Meet in Mukilteo on Sunday. Team members are Lucy Monaghan, Nora Pecoraro, Kinley Matthews, Reagan Haguewood, Adrie McGuire,  Penny Goodwin, Sasha Gmazel and Addie Brown. (Klahhane Gymnastics)
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LaRue Robirts shows one of the quilts she made for Toys for Sequim Kids on Dec. 17 at Sequim Prairie Grange. By her count, she’s made and donated more than 1,400 quilts to community efforts.

Quilter uses experience to donate work to children in need

LaRue Robirts, 90, says she’s made more than 1,400 quilts

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
LaRue Robirts shows one of the quilts she made for Toys for Sequim Kids on Dec. 17 at Sequim Prairie Grange. By her count, she’s made and donated more than 1,400 quilts to community efforts.

Community survey available for school superintendent search

The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors is encouraging public participation in the search for a new superintendent. The district has… Continue reading

No refunds issued for Fort Worden guests

Remaining hospitality assets directed by lender

PAT NEAL: The cow whisperer

AS A CHILD, I wanted to be a cowboy. To wake up under a starlit western sky to a breakfast of coffee, beans and bacon… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School gymnast Mya Callis competes at the Port Angeles/Sequim home meet at the Klahhane Gymnastics center Monday. Bainbridge won the meet, while North Kitsap took second as the Spartans and Vikings are the top two gymnastics teams in the Olympic League. The combined Port Angeles/Sequim team took third. Lucy Spelker of the PA/Sequim team finished third in the floor exercie. Here, Port Angeles'  Mya Callis competes on the beam. The sub-district meet will be held Feb. 6. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

STANDALONE PHOTO: Port Angeles hosts gymnastics meet

Port Angeles High School gymnast Mya Callis competes at the Port Angeles/Sequim home meet at the Klahhane Gymnastics center Monday. Bainbridge won the meet, while… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School gymnast Mya Callis competes at the Port Angeles/Sequim home meet at the Klahhane Gymnastics center Monday. Bainbridge won the meet, while North Kitsap took second as the Spartans and Vikings are the top two gymnastics teams in the Olympic League. The combined Port Angeles/Sequim team took third. Lucy Spelker of the PA/Sequim team finished third in the floor exercie. Here, Port Angeles'  Mya Callis competes on the beam. The sub-district meet will be held Feb. 6. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Report: No charges in fatal shooting

Prosecutor: Officers acted appropriately

Port Angeles basketball.

PREP BASKETBALL: (Updated) Port Angeles boys bounce back with win over Eisenhower

All year long, the Port Angeles boys basketball team has had to bounce back from adversity, and on Monday, the Roughriders did it… Continue reading

Port Angeles basketball.
A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine Action Group, was set on Martin Luther King Jr. day for a national mobilization for peace and justice, according to a press release. They were to focus on workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, environmental justice and a free Palestine. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘Peace and justice’

A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine… Continue reading

A group demonstrates in front of the Clallam County Courthouse on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles on Monday. The event, sponsored by the Clallam Palestine Action Group, was set on Martin Luther King Jr. day for a national mobilization for peace and justice, according to a press release. They were to focus on workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, environmental justice and a free Palestine. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘Conflict as a Gift’ subject of Studium Generale

Ankur Shah Delight will present “Experiencing Conflict as a Gift” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The free hybrid lecture series will be in… Continue reading

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit.

Artists to demonstrate eco-printing and collage

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit will demonstrate eco-printing and collage at 1 p.m. Friday. The free event will be at Blue Whole Gallery,… Continue reading

Marilyn Hiestand and Anne Grasteit.
Chaplain Kathi Gregoire poses with Scout, her 4-year-old mixed breed dog. Scout is training to be a therapy dog to join Gregoire on future community calls with either the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office or the Washington State Patrol. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Clallam County chaplain adding K9 to team

Volunteer duo working to become certified

Chaplain Kathi Gregoire poses with Scout, her 4-year-old mixed breed dog. Scout is training to be a therapy dog to join Gregoire on future community calls with either the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office or the Washington State Patrol. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
Gesturing toward the Olympic Mountains, Erik Kingfisher of Jefferson Land Trust leads a site tour with project architect Richard Berg and Olympic Housing Trust board trustee Kristina Stimson. (Olympic Housing Trust)

Jefferson Land Trust secures housing grant from Commerce

Partner agency now developing plans for affordable homes

Gesturing toward the Olympic Mountains, Erik Kingfisher of Jefferson Land Trust leads a site tour with project architect Richard Berg and Olympic Housing Trust board trustee Kristina Stimson. (Olympic Housing Trust)

Saltfire Theatre to stage ‘Macbeth’

Saltfire Theatre will stage a production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9. The… Continue reading

Story Slam set Friday at Olympic Theatre Arts

Nessa Goldman will host Out Loud Story Slam at 7 p.m. Friday. The storytelling program will be at Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N.… Continue reading

Timeline set for Port Angeles School District search

Board expects to name leader in March

Sequim’s Jericho Julmist looks to drive against Kingston last week. The Wolves are 11-1 so far this season. In on the play are Solomon Sheppard, left, and Ethan Melnick (0). (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim bounces back against Bucs

PA, EJ, Forks and Neah Bay girls all extend winning streaks

Sequim’s Jericho Julmist looks to drive against Kingston last week. The Wolves are 11-1 so far this season. In on the play are Solomon Sheppard, left, and Ethan Melnick (0). (Emily Mathiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
From left, the Port Angeles 200 medley relay team of Finn Thompson, Miles Van Denburg, Nolan Medgin and Thomas Jones finished second at the Swimvitational and qualified for the state 2A swim meet. (Sally Cole)

BOYS SWIMMING: Port Angeles second at Swimvitational

The Port Angeles boys swim team came in second place at the annual Swimvitational Meet in Silverdale. The event, restricted to just eight… Continue reading

From left, the Port Angeles 200 medley relay team of Finn Thompson, Miles Van Denburg, Nolan Medgin and Thomas Jones finished second at the Swimvitational and qualified for the state 2A swim meet. (Sally Cole)
Lindsay Smith, Port Angeles girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lindsay Smith, Port Angeles girls basketball

More and more this season, Lindsay Smith has become the inside “go to” player for the Port Angeles girls basketball team. The Roughriders started slow… Continue reading

Lindsay Smith, Port Angeles girls basketball.