Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Northwind puts out calls for artists to ‘Take a Risk’

PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Arts Center is inviting artists age 16 and older to enter a new show whose theme is “Venture: To Take… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs

A pair of North Olympic Peninsula teams advanced in the district playoffs Wednesday night. Sequim's boys team beat Steliacoom 62-57 at Lakes High School in… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls earn spot in regionals; other postseason results

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls earn spot in regionals; other postseason results

The Port Angeles girls clinched a spot in regionals by beating ninth-ranked Renton 36-32 in the 2A West Central District tournament on Thursday night at… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls earn spot in regionals; other postseason results
Allison Dey

Dancing against violence urged in Port Townsend, Port Angeles today

North Olympic Peninsula organizers are urging dancing in the streets today as part of a global celebration to increase awareness of violence against women. Events… Continue reading

Allison Dey
(Click on coupon to enlarge)

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

(Click on coupon to enlarge)
(Click on coupon to enlarge)

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

(Click on coupon to enlarge)

SPORTS: Port Townsend boys advance in Tri-District tourney; Quilcene girls end season

PORT TOWNSEND — Clutch free throws down the stretch, crisp passing and a strong fan base kept the Port Townsend boys basketball season alive. A… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance

Neah Bay's two teams and the Port Townsend boys all took a step forward in the high school basketball postseason Tuesday night. The Red Devils… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs

A pair of North Olympic Peninsula teams advanced in the district playoffs Wednesday night. Sequim's boys team beat Steliacoom 62-57 at Lakes High School in… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Sequim boys and Port Townsend girls advance in district playoffs
Adam Justin Lysiak

Man arrested in Port Townsend investigated for extensive mail, identity theft

PORT TOWNSEND — A man police say was running an extensive identity and mail theft operation across the region is in custody in the Jefferson… Continue reading

Adam Justin Lysiak
UPDATED — 'One Billion Rising Valentine Day' flash mobs in PA, PT on Thursday (with video)

UPDATED — ‘One Billion Rising Valentine Day’ flash mobs in PA, PT on Thursday (with video)

EDITOR'S NOTE — See '1 Billion Rising' planning video, below A global effort to call attention to violence against women touches down in Port Townsend… Continue reading

UPDATED — 'One Billion Rising Valentine Day' flash mobs in PA, PT on Thursday (with video)
Eight packs of gray wolves roam Eastern Washington. A state legislator from a district there offered to send "the majestic species" to wolf lovers in Western Washington. The Associated Press

UPDATED — Van De Wege: Legislator’s wolf bill ‘filed in jest’

Rep. Kevin Van De Wege said it was known in the House that Rep. Joel Kretz “filed in jest” a bill suggesting moving wolves to… Continue reading

Eight packs of gray wolves roam Eastern Washington. A state legislator from a district there offered to send "the majestic species" to wolf lovers in Western Washington. The Associated Press
Jean Hordyk

Heart health luncheon sets fundraising record

SEQUIM — The Olympic Medical Center Foundation's sixth annual Red, Set, Go! Heart Lunch set a fundraising record of $56,648 earlier this month. “Last year,… Continue reading

Jean Hordyk
(Click on coupon to enlarge)

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

(Click on coupon to enlarge)
(Click on coupon to enlarge)

Nominate your community hero for Jefferson County Heart of Service award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

(Click on coupon to enlarge)

SPORTS: Port Angeles sending five gymnasts to state championship; other prep notes

DES MOINES — Port Angeles is sending five gymnasts to this weekend’s state championship meet at the Tacoma Dome. Madylan Coventon, Cecily Schwagler, Alyssa Martinez,… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance

Neah Bay's two teams and the Port Townsend boys all took a step forward in the high school basketball postseason Tuesday night. The Red Devils… Continue reading

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys and girls both win; Port Townsend boys advance

BREAKING NEWS — Sequim, Forks school levies passing with large margins

SCHOOL LEVY BALLOT measures in Sequim and Forks appear headed for easy victories. School district boundaries include both Clallam and Jefferson counties. 1. Sequim School… Continue reading

The Associated Press

Sequim, Forks levy election results upcoming tonight (and go to our AP news feed for State of the Union coverage, North Korean nuclear test)

AFTER 8 P.M. tonight, as soon as results are available, we'll have stories here (www.peninsuladailynews.com) on the special school levy elections in Forks and Sequim.… Continue reading

The Associated Press
(Click on coupon to enlarge)

Nominate volunteers for Clallam County Community Service Award

NOW IS THE time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Clallam County, individuals who have made… Continue reading

(Click on coupon to enlarge)