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Carol Cummins of Port Townsend, winner of the Taming Bigfoot 2021 contest to reduce the carbon footprint in Jefferson County, receives congratulations from Bigfoot, otherwise known as Polly Lyle of Port Townsend. (Photo courtesy of Polly Lyle)
Carol Cummins of Port Townsend, winner of the Taming Bigfoot 2021 contest to reduce the carbon footprint in Jefferson County, receives congratulations from Bigfoot, otherwise known as Polly Lyle of Port Townsend. (Photo courtesy of Polly Lyle)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs holds his tournament most outstanding player award after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's final, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Unbeaten Zags look to finish perfect

No. 1 overall seed begins play Saturday

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs holds his tournament most outstanding player award after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's final, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Clallam County Parent to Parent to host virtual seminar on Developmental Disabilities Administration

Clallam County Parent to Parent will host the virtual seminar “DDA 101” at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free Zoom presentation features Carina… Continue reading

COASST to present beached-bird training

The University of Washington Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team will present beached-bird training from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20. The free… Continue reading

Former Port Angeles Band Booster Club treasurer sentenced for embezzlement

A former Port Angeles Band Booster Club treasurer has been sentenced to 30 days in the Clallam County jail and repayment of… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society to present talk on penguins

Ginger Rebstock, Caroline Cappello and Katie Holt will present “Penguins in the Coal Mine” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The free lecture, hosted… Continue reading

The Port of Port Townsend boat lift, seen from the Boat Haven beach, is one of the services the port offers the maritime community. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port commission eyes economic development role

EDC Team Jefferson currently operates as county’s ADO

The Port of Port Townsend boat lift, seen from the Boat Haven beach, is one of the services the port offers the maritime community. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson’s Bjorn Danaan-Devas hangs onto the ball while being tackled by a Klahowya Eagle during a Saturday afternoon home game in Chimacum.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Forks romps over Rainier; EJ, Sequim fall

Forks beat Rainier 30-16 on the road Saturday, improving its record to 2-2 with a chance at a winning record in their season… Continue reading

East Jefferson’s Bjorn Danaan-Devas hangs onto the ball while being tackled by a Klahowya Eagle during a Saturday afternoon home game in Chimacum.
(Lonnie Archibald/For the Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks wins district volleyball opener; PA spikers win

The Forks volleyball team moved on in the Southwest 2B District tournament with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-22) sweep over Rainier. With the… Continue reading

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Club members of the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders began work in 2013 on a model of the Milwaukee Railroad system that ran in the area, and they hope to continue the work elsewhere in a donated space in the Sequim or Port Angeles areas. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Train club seeks new space for Peninsula railway model

History Center explores options for Lincoln School

Club members of the North Olympic Peninsula Railroaders began work in 2013 on a model of the Milwaukee Railroad system that ran in the area, and they hope to continue the work elsewhere in a donated space in the Sequim or Port Angeles areas. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)
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Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles powers past Kingston 40-7

Riders run game rumbles, defense forces five turnovers, Felton hits 35-yard field goal

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Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.

Weekend clinic vaccinates about 500

Appointments open for next tier starting Wednesday

Four Port Townsend men plead not guilty to torture, kidnapping

Four Port Townsend men accused of kidnapping and torturing a fellow resident have pleaded not guilty to their charges. Zachary James Barbee,… Continue reading

Inslee orders schools in-class hybrid option

Peninsula schools already on hybrid schedules

Jefferson County Historical Society presents ‘History Happy Hour’

Bartenders Sophia Elan and Alexander Moats will join Ellie DiPietro for “History Happy Hour: Historic Photography” at 5 p.m. Friday. The free… Continue reading

Local residents named to president’s, dean’s lists at Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University has named eight local students to its fall 2020 president’s and dean’s lists. Students named on the president’s list are Port… Continue reading