Daily Update Newsletter

Aadya Karanam, 10, of Monroe emerges from the cabin of a Piper PA-24-250 after taking her Young Eagles flight on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The event, part of a nationwide pilots initiative to introduce children to aviation, was hosted locally by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 430. About 40 youngsters were signed up free plane rides on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Young eagles

Aadya Karanam, 10, of Monroe emerges from the cabin of a Piper PA-24-250 after taking her Young Eagles flight on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport.… Continue reading

Aadya Karanam, 10, of Monroe emerges from the cabin of a Piper PA-24-250 after taking her Young Eagles flight on Saturday at Sequim Valley Airport. The event, part of a nationwide pilots initiative to introduce children to aviation, was hosted locally by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 430. About 40 youngsters were signed up free plane rides on Saturday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Banff film festival’s World Tour coming to Field Hall this weekend

Citizen Air will host the Banff Center Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The tour will screen… Continue reading

Michael Carroll will present “An Evening of Classical Piano” at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Candlelight Concerts to host classical pianist

Michael Carroll will present “An Evening of Classical Piano” during the Candlelight Concerts series at 7 p.m. Thursday. Carroll will perform at… Continue reading

Michael Carroll will present “An Evening of Classical Piano” at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.
Ada Belle of Sequim drives a team of draft horses, Jim and Jake, along the side of Old Olympic Highway west of Sequim on Saturday. She said the horses are used for a variety of farm tasks and were being moved from one field to another. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Draft horses

Ada Belle of Sequim drives a team of draft horses, Jim and Jake, along the side of Old Olympic Highway west of Sequim on Saturday.… Continue reading

Ada Belle of Sequim drives a team of draft horses, Jim and Jake, along the side of Old Olympic Highway west of Sequim on Saturday. She said the horses are used for a variety of farm tasks and were being moved from one field to another. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Bull Kelp Brigade, a community group promoting awareness of ecology of the Salish Sea, marches on Washington Street during the Port Townsend Film Festival’s Filmmakers Parade on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Filmmakers parade

The Bull Kelp Brigade, a community group promoting awareness of ecology of the Salish Sea, marches on Washington Street during the Port Townsend Film Festival’s… Continue reading

The Bull Kelp Brigade, a community group promoting awareness of ecology of the Salish Sea, marches on Washington Street during the Port Townsend Film Festival’s Filmmakers Parade on Friday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Funding request would create an opiate report

Data would be posted on Health and Human Services website

Damian Eldritch, a resident of the encampment located behind the Department of Social and Health Services building in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Homeless camp will close on Nov. 3

Port Townsend city officials cite public health, safety

Damian Eldritch, a resident of the encampment located behind the Department of Social and Health Services building in Port Townsend. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles residents, from left, Justin Stapleton, Mary Kaye O'Brien and Jenifer Saul rehearse on the unfinished set of "The Foreigner."

Port Angeles Community Players to stage ‘The Foreigner’

The Port Angeles Community Players will open its 74th season with performances of “The Foreigner” at 7 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays and… Continue reading

Port Angeles residents, from left, Justin Stapleton, Mary Kaye O'Brien and Jenifer Saul rehearse on the unfinished set of "The Foreigner."

Port Angeles man injured in single-car wreck

A man was transported to a hospital after he collided with a barrier along U.S. Highway 101 at Brook Avenue in Port… Continue reading

Recovery resource fair slated for Friday at Vern Burton center

Reflections Counseling Services Group will finish Clallam County’s Recovery Month with a Recovery Bash and Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 3… Continue reading

Port Angeles man sentenced to 14 months in prison

A 20-year-old Port Angeles man who pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation and unlawful imprisonment has been sentenced to 14 months in… Continue reading

Sequim’s Liam Wiker had two rushing touchdowns and a 41-yard catch and run against Elma on Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Sequim and Neah Bay win big

Sequim fans finally got a chance to watch their football squad at home this season, and the Wolves responded by firing on all… Continue reading

Sequim’s Liam Wiker had two rushing touchdowns and a 41-yard catch and run against Elma on Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bridge closure prompts changes to prep schedules

Because of today’s closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, four games in Sequim and Port Angeles have either changed times or dates.… Continue reading

Kaden Miller, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaden Miller, Sequim football

Sequim quarterback Kaden Miller had a near-perfect game against Elma Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30 to remain undefeated on the season. The Wolves… Continue reading

Kaden Miller, Sequim football.
Forks quarterback Lane Helvey looks for room to run the ball against Kittitas on Saturday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: (Updated) Short-handed Forks drops game to Kittitas

Neah Bay, Crescent both victorious

Forks quarterback Lane Helvey looks for room to run the ball against Kittitas on Saturday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim running back Liam Wiker celebrates after scoring on a 14-yard run against Elma on Friday. Sequim won 49-30. (Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim romps in home opener

Sequim fans finally got a chance to watch their football squad at home this season, and the Wolves responded by firing on all… Continue reading

Sequim running back Liam Wiker celebrates after scoring on a 14-yard run against Elma on Friday. Sequim won 49-30. (Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Julianna Milles of Sequim, left, and Tama Juarez of Seattle-based Inchel Crystals discuss jewelry at the 2025 Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show on Saturday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The two-day event, hosted by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, featured numerous vendors offering a selection of gems, rocks, fossils, crystals, beads and finished jewelry. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Gem show

Julianna Milles of Sequim, left, and Tama Juarez of Seattle-based Inchel Crystals discuss jewelry at the 2025 Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show on Saturday at… Continue reading

Julianna Milles of Sequim, left, and Tama Juarez of Seattle-based Inchel Crystals discuss jewelry at the 2025 Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show on Saturday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The two-day event, hosted by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association, featured numerous vendors offering a selection of gems, rocks, fossils, crystals, beads and finished jewelry. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Members of the “Ancient and Honorable Cyclists” gather Sept. 12 for their annual meeting. The group of cyclists are at least 80 years old with most riding at least three days a week in and around Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Ancient and Honorable Cyclists keep on riding

Bike tradition continues with 80-year-olds in Sequim

Members of the “Ancient and Honorable Cyclists” gather Sept. 12 for their annual meeting. The group of cyclists are at least 80 years old with most riding at least three days a week in and around Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Mark Gebbia, distribution coordinator with the Sequim Food Bank, organizes food for the next distribution day. Staff report that the food bank has budgeted about $600,000 for food this year, and it already has used reserves to match demand. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Crunch continues for Sequim Food Bank and its users

Open house, fundraiser set for Sept. 27

Mark Gebbia, distribution coordinator with the Sequim Food Bank, organizes food for the next distribution day. Staff report that the food bank has budgeted about $600,000 for food this year, and it already has used reserves to match demand. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Naturebridge educators Ana Shinal, left, and Zach Drake demonstrate how water erosion affects the landscape in a test farm assembled by Wyatt Lutrz, 10, and Westley Lutz, 7, at a hands-on display set up by the Naturbridge educational organization at the fourth annual Forever StreamFest on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The environmentally themed festival, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured dozens of information booths, displays and youth activities, as well as food, music and a beer garden. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Forever Streamfest

Naturebridge educators Ana Shinal, left, and Zach Drake demonstrate how water erosion affects the landscape in a test farm assembled by Wyatt Lutrz, 10, and… Continue reading

Naturebridge educators Ana Shinal, left, and Zach Drake demonstrate how water erosion affects the landscape in a test farm assembled by Wyatt Lutrz, 10, and Westley Lutz, 7, at a hands-on display set up by the Naturbridge educational organization at the fourth annual Forever StreamFest on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. The environmentally themed festival, hosted by the Port Angeles Garden Club, featured dozens of information booths, displays and youth activities, as well as food, music and a beer garden. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)