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From left, Lincoln Park BMX Track operator Sean Coleman, Marsha Robin and Jason Groves show a check for $2,149 raised by the BMX track and riders fro the Port Angeles Food Bank for hte month of October. The track and riders also raised 360 pounds of food. The top earners were Bennett and Bradan Gray, first place, George Williams, second place and Cholena Morrison, third place.
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Lincoln Park BMX track comes through for food bank

From left, Lincoln Park BMX track operator Sean Coleman, Marsha Robin and Jason Groves show a check for $2,149 raised by the BMX track and… Continue reading

From left, Lincoln Park BMX Track operator Sean Coleman, Marsha Robin and Jason Groves show a check for $2,149 raised by the BMX track and riders fro the Port Angeles Food Bank for hte month of October. The track and riders also raised 360 pounds of food. The top earners were Bennett and Bradan Gray, first place, George Williams, second place and Cholena Morrison, third place.
Peninsula College's Davien Harris-Williams drives against Edmonds on Saturday night. Harris-Williams scored 34 points to help lead the Pirates to a 111-98 win over the Tritons to qualify for the NWAC Tournament. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE SPORTS: NWAC gives student-athletes eligibility waivers

They essentially get an additional year of eligibility due to effects on seasons from pandemic

Peninsula College's Davien Harris-Williams drives against Edmonds on Saturday night. Harris-Williams scored 34 points to help lead the Pirates to a 111-98 win over the Tritons to qualify for the NWAC Tournament. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
FILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Gonzaga will begin the college basketball season No. 1 for the first time after coach Mark Few's bunch earned 28 first-place votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

GONZAGA: Zags begin season ranked No. 1

By Dave Skretta | The Associated Press Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship.… Continue reading

FILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Gonzaga will begin the college basketball season No. 1 for the first time after coach Mark Few's bunch earned 28 first-place votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

MARINERS: Kyle Lewis wins AL Rookie of the Year

Marco Gonzales may have been the first player in Seattle’s clubhouse to put this idea into words back in July. Returning from the… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis begins his swing on a solo home run against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 23. Lewis won the AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)
Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass in front of Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle buffaloed on the road; lose 44-34 to Bills

Josh Allen set aside his grief over the death of his grandmother to enjoy one… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2020
  • By John Wawrow The Associated Press
Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) catches a pass in front of Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White (27) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

COUGARS: Shorthanded Washington State steamrolls Beavers 38-28

Most Washington State fans knew the Cougars would be playing without Max Borghi by the time the Cougars got on a bus… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2020
  • By Theo Lawson McClatchy News Service
Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Notre Dame knocks off No. 1 Clemson

Kyren Williams had a 3-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and No. 4 Notre Dame shut… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2020
  • By the Associated Press
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) fends off Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) on his way to a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)

SEAHAWKS PREVIEW: Seattle faces a Buffalo team on the rise

Russell Wilson comes in to today’s game with 26 touchdown passes

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: California player tests positive for virus, game in jeopardy

The season opener scheduled for Saturday between California and Washington was canceled following a request from… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2020
  • By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

Cougs set to debut new offense against Oregon State Beavers

Washington State officially bids goodbye to the Air Raid and ushers in the run-and-shoot when… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Dunlap hoping he’ll be the missing piece for Seahawks

Carlos Dunlap looked around the Seattle Seahawks’ vast indoor practice field with a grin on his face.… Continue reading

Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Dan Ayres/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Razor clam digs on the outer Pacific Coast have been canceled until at least Nov. 13.

OUTDOORS: Razor clam digs in limbo due to spiking domoic acid levels

Chinook genetics determine fall or spring migration

Dan Ayres/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Razor clam digs on the outer Pacific Coast have been canceled until at least Nov. 13.
Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lake stays mum on Washington’s starting QB ahead of opener

This much is clear about Jimmy Lake’s debut as the head coach at Washington, he’s not going… Continue reading

Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Port Angeles' Cookie Singhose-Allison bagged three turkeys during a recent hunting trip in the northeastern part of the state. Singhose-Allison said her family is all set for Thanksgiving after the successful trip.

OUTDOORS: Turkey hunt a success for Port Angeles hunter

SWAPPING OUT AN archery bow for a turkey load, Port Angeles’ Cookie Singhose-Allison recently returned from a successful hunt in the opposite corner of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Cookie Singhose-Allison bagged three turkeys during a recent hunting trip in the northeastern part of the state. Singhose-Allison said her family is all set for Thanksgiving after the successful trip.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles YMCA classes; BMX results

Youth sports enrichment classes for ages 8 through 12 are being hosted by the YMCA of Port Angeles this month. All classes… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2020
  • By Pierre LaBossiere Peninsula Daily News
  • Area Sports
The WIAA updated its process for schools and regions to proceed with prep sports later this year.

PREP SPORTS: WIAA sets process for starting prep seasons

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association on Monday approved a process for regions to determine the status of prep seasons during the 2020-21 season… Continue reading

The WIAA updated its process for schools and regions to proceed with prep sports later this year.
The Frosty Moss Relay is being held Feb. 27 from the Sol Duc River to Blyn.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Registration open for Frosty Moss Relay

Registration is open for teams running in the Frosty Moss Relay on Feb. 27. Because of an Oct. 6 decision by Gov.… Continue reading

The Frosty Moss Relay is being held Feb. 27 from the Sol Duc River to Blyn.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts after he was sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle brought back the blitz against 49ers

Defense knocks 49ers QB out of the game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts after he was sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, right, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEAHAWKS: Wilson throws 4 more TD passes in 37-27 win over 49ers

For the first time this season at home, the final seconds were relatively calm for the Seattle Seahawks. No stress. No anxiety. Just… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2020
  • By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, right, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a pass in front of Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: No. 1 Clemson wins without Lawrence; Ohio St. holds off Penn St.

Freshman DJ Uiagalelei threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns in place of Trevor Lawrence, home with COVID-19, and No. 1 Clemson… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2020
  • The Associated Press
Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a pass in front of Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker (1) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)