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Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jolene Vaara picked as back-to-back Olympic League MVP

Chartraw, Mason first-teamers; Smith sisters make second team

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS: Dream Playground benefit golf tournament raises $15,000

The Dream Playground Fundraiser Golf Tournament at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course raised about $15,000 for the effort to rebuild the Port… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2024
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Finalists for the 2023 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award include, front row, from left, Carol Labbe and Pauline Olsen. Not pictured is the award recipient, Renne Emiko Brock, who was unable to attend the chamber’s annual awards luncheon on Tuesday. Pictured with Labbe and Olsen are, back row, from left, chamber President Eran Kennedy, chamber Executive Director Beth Pratt and Lorie Fazio, Citizen of the Year committee chair. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Art advocate Brock named Sequim Citizen of Year

Labbe, Olsen finalists for town’s top civic award

Finalists for the 2023 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award include, front row, from left, Carol Labbe and Pauline Olsen. Not pictured is the award recipient, Renne Emiko Brock, who was unable to attend the chamber’s annual awards luncheon on Tuesday. Pictured with Labbe and Olsen are, back row, from left, chamber President Eran Kennedy, chamber Executive Director Beth Pratt and Lorie Fazio, Citizen of the Year committee chair. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jayme Stone brings his "Folklife" concert to Field Arts & Events Hall this Friday. photo courtesy of Jayme Stone

‘Folklife’ to unfold at Field Hall on Friday

There’s so much good music out there — songs from across America and beyond, said Jayme Stone, who’ll bring his “Folklife” performance… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz for Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Jayme Stone brings his "Folklife" concert to Field Arts & Events Hall this Friday. photo courtesy of Jayme Stone

Art Social set Friday at Studio Bob

The Every Friday Art Social kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Friday and will run to 6:30 p.m. The free, all-ages, dog-friendly gathering… Continue reading

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Clallam PUD seeks replacement for Waddell

Applicants for the Clallam County Public Utility District commissioner seat left vacant by the death of District 3 commissioner Jim Waddell have until… Continue reading

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Lena Curtis guides a snow sled with her two children, Lucien Williams, 4 1/2, and Millie, 2, all from Port Townsend, down a snow hill at Port Townsend High School on Tuesday. An overnight storm passed through but not before depositing about 3 inches of soft powder, which melted rapidly as the day warmed. The blast of snowfall was largely confined to the area around Port Townsend and Port Hadlock overnight into Tuesday morning on the North Olympic Peninsula. Another weather system was coming in on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to drop rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains on Wednesday and early Thursday, according to meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch with the National Weather Service in Seattle. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Lena Curtis guides a snow sled with her two children, Lucien Williams, 4 1/2, and Millie, 2, all from Port Townsend, down a snow hill… Continue reading

Lena Curtis guides a snow sled with her two children, Lucien Williams, 4 1/2, and Millie, 2, all from Port Townsend, down a snow hill at Port Townsend High School on Tuesday. An overnight storm passed through but not before depositing about 3 inches of soft powder, which melted rapidly as the day warmed. The blast of snowfall was largely confined to the area around Port Townsend and Port Hadlock overnight into Tuesday morning on the North Olympic Peninsula. Another weather system was coming in on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to drop rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains on Wednesday and early Thursday, according to meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch with the National Weather Service in Seattle. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls look to make history

The Neah Bay girls basketball team will be looking to accomplish a rare feat this weekend, something that is difficult for any… Continue reading

The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.

Jefferson County supports $3 million federal appropriation for Mason Street development

A $3 million federal appropriation for Habitat for Humanity’s Mason Street affordable housing development in Port Hadlock has received the unanimous support… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)

OLYMPIC ALL-LEAGUE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Nickerson, Shamp make first team

Sequim’s Green, Port Angeles’ Albaugh make second team

Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)

PAT NEAL: To build a fire

Camping isn’t just for summer anymore. The woods, beaches and campgrounds are full of campers in the dead of winter. These are not the carefree… Continue reading

Port Hadlock man accused of breaking into cat shelter, hijacking delivery truck

‘Crime spree’ reported by Clallam County Sheriff

Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)

STATE GYMNASTICS: (Updated) Trio of area gymnasts compete at state

The Sequim and Port Angeles gymnastics teams got three gymnasts in the top 83 all-around at the 1A/2A/3A state championships held late last… Continue reading

Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe council leaders celebrate the opening of the tribe’s new library at its Blyn campus on Saturday. Pictured, from left, are treasurer Theresa Lehman, vice chair Loni Grinnell-Greninger, chair/CEO Ron Allen and secretary Rochelle Blankenship. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe celebrates library opening

Chairman/CEO: New facility is ‘second to none’

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe council leaders celebrate the opening of the tribe’s new library at its Blyn campus on Saturday. Pictured, from left, are treasurer Theresa Lehman, vice chair Loni Grinnell-Greninger, chair/CEO Ron Allen and secretary Rochelle Blankenship. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball

Neah Bay’s Ryana Moss is a big part of the reason that the Red Devils are ranked No. 1 in the state in girls basketball.… Continue reading

Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.
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COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates face potentially muddy playoff scenarios

However, if the Pirates win, they can avoid tiebreaking mess

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Fiber gathering Thursday at Studio Bob

Marva Holmes will host “St*tch & B*tch” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The free fiber art-oriented gathering is at Studio Bob, 118 ½… Continue reading

Irish fiddle master Gerry O’Connor will return to Port Townsend with Don Penzien on guitar at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road.

Irish Fiddle player featured at The Palindrome

Irish fiddle player Gerry O’Connor will perform with guitarist Don Penzien on Thursday. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the Palindrome… Continue reading

Irish fiddle master Gerry O’Connor will return to Port Townsend with Don Penzien on guitar at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road.

Jefferson County Home Builders Association to host Home Show

The Jefferson County Home Builders Association will host its 2024 Home Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual building… Continue reading

Mother and daughter Shelly Tweter and Peach Thompson look over silent auction items at the Red, Set, Go! event Friday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Luncheon raises funds for Olympic Medical Center Heart Center

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s 16th Red, Set, Go! luncheon presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health raised a record net $133,000, according… Continue reading

Mother and daughter Shelly Tweter and Peach Thompson look over silent auction items at the Red, Set, Go! event Friday at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)