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Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.

Wrestling grant legislation named for late Sequim firefighter

The legacy left by Charles “Chad” Cate II was there on the massive, polished desk, and — literally — in the governor’s lap.… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Randy Tomaras/Gov. Jay Inslee’s office / Gov. Jay Inslee, center, signs Substitute Senate Bill No. 5687 on April 25 — legislation called the Charles Cate II Act that bolsters the creation and support of postsecondary wrestling grant programs. Joining Inslee are Cate’s son Charley and wife Renee. Behind Inslee is primary bill sponsor Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Sequim wrestling advocate Randall Tomaras, along with wresters and wrestling advocates. At far right is SHS wrestling coach Steve Chinn.

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Sign ordinance, decriminalization of entheogens to be discussed

Government meetings across North Olympic Peninsula

Ghostlight Productions has bought the McCrorie building next to the Lincoln Theatre to become Ghostlight Headquarters to support its theater productions and for classes and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ghostlight Productions expands into building next to Port Angeles’ Lincoln Theater

Space to provide storage area, studio and place for props

Ghostlight Productions has bought the McCrorie building next to the Lincoln Theatre to become Ghostlight Headquarters to support its theater productions and for classes and workshops. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Ellori Rotter, 3, of Port Angeles scoots around the Port Angeles Pump Track at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles as her aunt, Alison Schmidt of Marysville, keeps watch on Thursday. In a break from a spring of below-average temperatures, several days of seasonable temperatures are forecast for most of Western Washington through the weekend.
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Cuter scooter in Port Angeles

Ellori Rotter, 3, of Port Angeles scoots around the Port Angeles Pump Track at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles as her aunt, Alison Schmidt of… Continue reading

Ellori Rotter, 3, of Port Angeles scoots around the Port Angeles Pump Track at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles as her aunt, Alison Schmidt of Marysville, keeps watch on Thursday. In a break from a spring of below-average temperatures, several days of seasonable temperatures are forecast for most of Western Washington through the weekend.

ISSUES OF FAITH: On the work of all of us

RECENTLY, I ATTENDED a retreat for the deacons of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, part of the Episcopal Church in the United States. Following that… Continue reading

Juan de Fuca Foundation seeks artwork from youth

The Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts is seeking artwork for a community youth gallery during the 30th edition of the… Continue reading

Norovirus, strep seen on North Olympic Peninsula

Several illnesses, such as a norovirus and strep throat, are floating around the North Olympic Peninsula, prompting health experts to issue reminders… Continue reading

Port Angeles Community Playhouse seeks volunteers for costume inventory

The Port Angeles Community Players are seeking volunteers to help complete a comprehensive inventory count in the costume department beginning at 10… Continue reading

Port Angeles Passover Seder presentation slated

Paul Pierce will present “Passover Seder: Christ in the Passover,” a demonstrational class, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Pierce, a… Continue reading

Standoff led to no police action

The late Wednesday afternoon standoff that shut down a city block for two hours began with a report of a possible suicide… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News An abandoned building in the 200 block of East Front Street in Port Angeles faces demolition.

Teardown of derelict building in Port Angeles still on hold

Financing, permitting slows action on structure

Keith Thorpe / Peninsula Daily News An abandoned building in the 200 block of East Front Street in Port Angeles faces demolition.
The Rev. Roy Holman

Unity speaker set for weekend

The Rev. Roy Holman will present “The Bible: Is It Compatible with Unity?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Holman is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Roy Holman

Victorian festival, music, lectures set for this weekend

Victorian heritage celebration, opera and lectures all are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The Victorian Heritage Festival begins today and continues through… Continue reading

Front, from left to right, Merrin Packer, Taryn Dupont, Cheryl DiPietro and, behind, Cheryl Tamblyn, Jamie Pauley and Amy Henry participate in a poignant scene in “Calendar Girls,” Olympic Theatre Arts’ newest production. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

‘Calendar Girls’ begins two-week run on Friday

Coming-of-age story to play at Sequim’s Olympic Theatre Arts

Front, from left to right, Merrin Packer, Taryn Dupont, Cheryl DiPietro and, behind, Cheryl Tamblyn, Jamie Pauley and Amy Henry participate in a poignant scene in “Calendar Girls,” Olympic Theatre Arts’ newest production. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
In the Metropolitan Opera’s “Champion,” simulcast Saturday in Port Angeles and Port Townsend, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green portrays prizefighter Emile Griffith. (Metropolitan Opera)

‘Champion’ to arrive on big screen Saturday

Live at the Met simulcast in both Port Angeles, Port Townsend

In the Metropolitan Opera’s “Champion,” simulcast Saturday in Port Angeles and Port Townsend, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green portrays prizefighter Emile Griffith. (Metropolitan Opera)

Forks school reunion set for Saturday

Former students of Forks and Beaver schools are welcome to attend the All-Class Reunion at 5 p.m. Saturday. The reunion dinner is at… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer addresses the audience at a public forum at Jefferson Elementary School. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

PASD cuts in budget outlook

District is facing $5 million shortfall

Port Angeles School District Superintendent Marty Brewer addresses the audience at a public forum at Jefferson Elementary School. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles police and Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies gather at the scene of a standoff that forced closure of the 1100 block of East Third Street on Wednesday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

UPDATE: Streets reopened after Port Angeles standoff

Law enforcement officers have reopened streets that were blocked off and left the area after finishing negotiations with a person who was… Continue reading

Port Angeles police and Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies gather at the scene of a standoff that forced closure of the 1100 block of East Third Street on Wednesday afternoon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center, stands in front of the historic Lincoln School at Eighth and C streets in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The NOHC is hoping to divest itself of the school building and has issued a request for proposal on what to do with the structure. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Historical society seeks new proposals for Lincoln school

After 32 years, group giving up on dream of museum

David Brownell, executive director of the North Olympic History Center, stands in front of the historic Lincoln School at Eighth and C streets in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The NOHC is hoping to divest itself of the school building and has issued a request for proposal on what to do with the structure. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
State Department of Transportation officials, from left, Ben Ford, Brian Whitehouse and Piper Petit address a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)

Closures, other DOT projects upcoming

Bridge repairs, roundabouts and fish passage work planned

State Department of Transportation officials, from left, Ben Ford, Brian Whitehouse and Piper Petit address a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association on Tuesday. (Peter Segall / Peninsula Daily News)