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The sport of Cyclocross is coming to the Olympic Peninsula with a CycloX event set in late March at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. This is the World Cyclocross Championships in Germany in 2011.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Cyclocross coming to Olympic Peninsula

Peninsula Adventure Sports sets calendar for year’s events

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The sport of Cyclocross is coming to the Olympic Peninsula with a CycloX event set in late March at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. This is the World Cyclocross Championships in Germany in 2011.

Finalists in search for Port Townsend, Chimacum schools’ superintendents to meet public

The first of four finalists for Port Townsend or Chimacum school district superintendent was introduced to the public. Dr. Scott Mauk, the… Continue reading

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Port Angeles chamber presents community awards

Moving to a slick online production to maintain social distancing, the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and individuals in… Continue reading

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Peninsula COVID-19 cases, infection rates reported

Sunday’s toll: 12 more in Clallam, none in Jefferson

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Virus case counts rise on Peninsula

The North Olympic Peninsula reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, with eight new cases in Jefferson County and five in Clallam County. No… Continue reading

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The young and the old to meet in Super Bowl

Mahomes, 25, Brady, 43, to face each other

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Water main break affects about 40 Port Angeles homes

A 20-inch water main broke late Saturday night, requiring a boil-water notice for about 40 homes in the Golf Course Road area… Continue reading

More than 2,000 receive COVID vaccinations at clinics

Clallam, Jefferson counties on hold as they await shipments

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Vaccination clinics on hold this week

February plans are for more shots given than ever

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Jensen Wolfe, left, and Michelle Turner lead the pack in the 2020 Elwha River Bridge Run. The 2021 race will have a number of COVID-19 precautions, including racers being encouraged to stay 6 feet apart.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Elwha River Bridge run this year will make waves

Run the Peninsula is announcing that the Elwha River Bridge Run has received approvals from the state and the county and acquired… Continue reading

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Jensen Wolfe, left, and Michelle Turner lead the pack in the 2020 Elwha River Bridge Run. The 2021 race will have a number of COVID-19 precautions, including racers being encouraged to stay 6 feet apart.
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COLUMN: Optimism over the return of prep sports is served with a side of caution

It’s hard to believe, but we’re slowly creeping up on an entire year without prep or juco sports on the North Olympic Peninsula. By the… Continue reading

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Forks man accused of robbery, eluding

A 32-year-old Forks resident was booked into the Clallam County jail for investigation of first-degree robbery and other charges after he allegedly attempted… Continue reading

Port Angeles man jailed for investigation of drug sales

During the arrest of a 27-year-old Port Angeles man who allegedly escaped custody while on community custody supervision, law enforcement officers found… Continue reading

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Vaccination clinics to begin this week

First shots going to those 85 and older

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FISHING: Olympic National Park to shut down fishing on West End rivers

Olympic National Park will close the Queets River to recreational fishing on Feb. 1 due to conservation concerns over wild steelhead. Other… Continue reading

Pedestrian struck by SUV on U.S. Highway 101 upgraded to satisfactory condition

A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 east of Port Angeles last week has been upgraded to satisfactory condition at… Continue reading

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