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Second suspect arrested in elaborate scam

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an elaborate scheme that robbed a 71 year-old Sequim woman out of a… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter to perform at Concerts in the Woods

Jesse Terry will perform at Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Beaver Miquel Espinoza (10) and Spartan Abraham Montealegre (right) compete for ball control Monday evening on the turf of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Tenino 4-0. In on the play is Forks' Eduardo Calmo, 4, and Margarito Gonzalez Black, 11.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks soccer and Port Angeles softball both cruise

The Forks boys soccer team evened its Evergreen 1A record with a 4-0 shutout over Tenino. Mateo Lucas got the Spartans off to… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Beaver Miquel Espinoza (10) and Spartan Abraham Montealegre (right) compete for ball control Monday evening on the turf of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Tenino 4-0. In on the play is Forks' Eduardo Calmo, 4, and Margarito Gonzalez Black, 11.

Comment period open on Growler operations

Navy to host meetings on Whidbey Island

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.

Euro to play at Candlelight Concert series

Joe Euro will perform during a Candlelight Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday. The series, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St.… Continue reading

Joe Euro will perform at Candlelight Concerts on Thursday.
Firefighters rescue a 60-pound husky mix named Rip on Saturday after the dog had fallen down a 10-foot-deep sinkhole. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Firefighters rescue dog from 10-foot sinkhole

Firefighters from two Clallam County districts rescued a 60-pound dog that had fallen into a sinkhole on property in the 600 block… Continue reading

Firefighters rescue a 60-pound husky mix named Rip on Saturday after the dog had fallen down a 10-foot-deep sinkhole. (Clallam County Fire District 2)

Jefferson County team removes nearly 300 acres of noxious weeds

Scotch broom, poison hemlock, holly removed from various areas

Opinions differ on cultural tax funds

Public engagement next step in process

April Surgent’s “Portrait of an Ocean” will be part of the Water Connects Us All exhibit that is the inspiration for Thursday’s Civic Minds and Creative Hearts presentation.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to host presentations

The Civic Minds and Creative Hearts series will present “A Deep Dive into Art and Science” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.… Continue reading

April Surgent’s “Portrait of an Ocean” will be part of the Water Connects Us All exhibit that is the inspiration for Thursday’s Civic Minds and Creative Hearts presentation.
Mountain Gazing in the Sunset by Ailo Saari of Port Angeles placed first in the Art category for youths 0-9.

Tidepools Magazine winners announced

The 2025 Tidepools Magazine contest winners in the categories of art, photography, writing and music have been announced. Winners will be contacted… Continue reading

Mountain Gazing in the Sunset by Ailo Saari of Port Angeles placed first in the Art category for youths 0-9.
Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served as a call to action to advocate for sustainable management of fresh water resources and environmental conservation. In Port Angeles, the celebration included a water blessing and guided hikes on local trails in the Elwha River watershed. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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World water day

Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served… Continue reading

Danielle Fodor of Irondale cavorts as a dancing tree during Saturday’s World Water Day festivities at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The international event served as a call to action to advocate for sustainable management of fresh water resources and environmental conservation. In Port Angeles, the celebration included a water blessing and guided hikes on local trails in the Elwha River watershed. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Nico Musso, Sequim soccer.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nico Musso, Sequim boys soccer

The Sequim boys soccer team is off to a 2-1 start this season and Nico Musso is a big part of the reason why. First,… Continue reading

Nico Musso, Sequim soccer.
Members of the Port Scandalous Roller Derby squad practice in Sequim during the winter to get ready for the season. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Scandalous Roller Derby to hold second bout April 5

Tickets are available for the The Port Scandalous Roller Derby team bout versus the Dockyard Roller Derby team out of Tacoma on April… Continue reading

Members of the Port Scandalous Roller Derby squad practice in Sequim during the winter to get ready for the season. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Mamba sits at the Sequim Civic Center with her family — Sequim Police Officer Paul Dailidenas, his wife Linda, left, and their daughter Alyssa on March 10 after Dailidenas and Mamba received a Distinguished Medal. Mamba retired from service after nearly eight years, and Sequim is training another officer and dog to take over the K-9 Officer Program with Dailidenas’ blessing.

Police dog Mamba retires after seven years in Sequim

Program to continue as fifth canine begins training

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Mamba sits at the Sequim Civic Center with her family — Sequim Police Officer Paul Dailidenas, his wife Linda, left, and their daughter Alyssa on March 10 after Dailidenas and Mamba received a Distinguished Medal. Mamba retired from service after nearly eight years, and Sequim is training another officer and dog to take over the K-9 Officer Program with Dailidenas’ blessing.

Jefferson Healthcare to conduct listening sessions

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct listening sessions today and Tuesday to solicit community input for its strategic plan. Community members are invited to… Continue reading

Skylar Krzyworz stands outside Walmart on March 7, when she hit the milestone of selling her 25,000th box of Girl Scout cookies. “Girl Scouts has been something that I never realized was going to have such a big impact on me,” she said. “And then after being in it for 13 years, I don’t know what I would do without it in my life.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim Girl Scout sells 25,000th box of cookies

High School senior wants to teach abroad

Skylar Krzyworz stands outside Walmart on March 7, when she hit the milestone of selling her 25,000th box of Girl Scout cookies. “Girl Scouts has been something that I never realized was going to have such a big impact on me,” she said. “And then after being in it for 13 years, I don’t know what I would do without it in my life.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Mark Simpson, seen in July 2023, led fundraisers starting in 2016 to expand and remodel the Sequim Skate Park. He also advocated for skater safety and building a better community and inclusivity, according to family and friends. He died in April 2024, and in his honor, Sequim City Council members named the park after him using his skater name the “MarkeMark Simpson Skatepark.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Sequim renames park for skate advocate

Simpson led efforts for future remodeling

Mark Simpson, seen in July 2023, led fundraisers starting in 2016 to expand and remodel the Sequim Skate Park. He also advocated for skater safety and building a better community and inclusivity, according to family and friends. He died in April 2024, and in his honor, Sequim City Council members named the park after him using his skater name the “MarkeMark Simpson Skatepark.” (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file)

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Better soil makes for better gardening

WELL, SPRING HAS sprung, the grass is on the rise, as are your weeds and garden chores. Your soil and its fertility will be a… Continue reading

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson commissioners to continue STR hearing

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula