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Sequim's Gavin Velarde leaves Coupeville defenders in his wake as he dances along the sideline last month. George Leinonen/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim facing road test with postseason implications; other area previews

BELFAIR — Sequim's postseason hopes will either receive a boost or take a hit in tonight's game at North Mason. The Wolves (1-1, 3-1) are… Continue reading

Sequim's Gavin Velarde leaves Coupeville defenders in his wake as he dances along the sideline last month. George Leinonen/for Peninsula Daily News
Klahowya linebacker Austin Keller tackles Chimacum's Sam Golden  at the end of a big gain by Golden at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim shuts down North Mason, leads postseason race; other area reports

BELFAIR — Sequim dominated North Mason offensively and defensively to keep itself in postseason position. Freshman quarterback Riley Cowan tossed four first-half touchdowns, two to… Continue reading

Klahowya linebacker Austin Keller tackles Chimacum's Sam Golden  at the end of a big gain by Golden at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles' Mathilde Warda swims the 50-yard freestyle during the Roughriders' Olympic League win over Olympic. Patty Reifenstahl

PREP SPORTS: Port Angeles girls swim past Olympic: other area reports

BREMERTON — Port Angeles claimed victories in 10 of 12 events and outscored Olympic in nine of 12 events to remain undefeated in Olympic League… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Mathilde Warda swims the 50-yard freestyle during the Roughriders' Olympic League win over Olympic. Patty Reifenstahl
Five Sequim runners

PREP SPORTS: Sequim boys and girls teams sweep cross country meet with Port Angeles and Port Townsend; other area reports

PORT TOWNSEND — Sequim teams swept all three cross country races against area foes Port Angeles and Port Townsend at Port Townsend Golf Club. The… Continue reading

Five Sequim runners
SATURDAY PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene loses quarterback and game; Neah Bay dominates after week off

SATURDAY PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene loses quarterback and game; Neah Bay dominates after week off

QUILCENE — Quilcene's bid to unseat defending SeaTac League champion Evergreen Lutheran from first place fell short in a 28-8 defeat Saturday. The Rangers started… Continue reading

SATURDAY PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene loses quarterback and game; Neah Bay dominates after week off

Sequim schools set tour, forums about proposed bond measure; events to start Tuesday

SEQUIM — The Sequim School District plans a guided walking tour of school facilities and three public forums on its proposed $49.3 million school construction… Continue reading

WEEKEND: A dinner-auction and more on Peninsula this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 9. A dinner and auction and an Art Blast party are among the activities planned on the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Brew Fest to raise funds for children’s food program in Port Ludlow on Saturday

PORT LUDLOW — A celebration of local beer will enrich adult palates while raising money for the Backpacks for Kids Weekend Nutrition program. Brew Fest… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Clallam Transit to fete its 35th year with presentation Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Clallam Transit will celebrate its 35th anniversary Sunday. A public presentation will be held at The Gateway transit center downtown at 11… Continue reading

Jack Merrick

WEEKEND: Forks celebrates timber heritage with Hickory Shirt/Heritage Days festival this weekend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Oct. 9. FORKS — Hickory Shirt/Heritage Days ramps up for a weekend of high school football, an arts… Continue reading

Jack Merrick
Casey MacGill

WEEKEND: Hapa-haole pair to perform at Port Townsend’s Key City Playhouse Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The sound of vintage Hawaiian jazz will fill the snug Key City Playhouse as Casey MacGill and Orville Johnson, specialists in what's… Continue reading

Casey MacGill
Dave Stringer will lead a kirtan concert at Port Townsend's Madrona MindBody Institute this Sunday.

WEEKEND: Kirtan concert on tap Sunday in Port Townsend’s Madrona MindBody Institute

PORT TOWNSEND — Dave Stringer, a performer who blends traditional Indian instruments with American gospel music and the harmonies of Appalachia, is coming to the… Continue reading

Dave Stringer will lead a kirtan concert at Port Townsend's Madrona MindBody Institute this Sunday.

WEEKEND: Volunteers sought for butterfly bush removal at Morse Creek on Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Salmon Coalition seeks volunteers for a weed-removal party at Morse Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers… Continue reading

Melanie Stambaugh

WEEKEND: Young politician to speak at Jefferson County GOP Oktoberfest on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — State Rep. Melanie Stambaugh, R-Puyallup, will be the guest speaker at the GOP Oktoberfest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Melanie Stambaugh
Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at ‘The Bear’ in Sequim

WEEKDAY BREAKFAST CUSTOMERS at the Black Bear Diner in Sequim are getting something FREE with their entrée. Can you guess what that is? Read more… Continue reading

Breakfast special (with a free Peninsula Daily News) continues at 'The Bear' in Sequim

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Tax workshop set Oct. 20 in Port Angeles . . . and other items

PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Revenue will host a free tax workshop for new and small-business owners Oct. 20. The event will be… Continue reading

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula women earn 10th shutout; men play Skagit Valley to scoreless draw

MOUNT VERNON — The Peninsula College men’s and women’s soccer teams remain at the top of their divisions after a trip to play Skagit Valley.… Continue reading

A young Roosevelt elk searches for food among the ferns which flourish along the Hoh River. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

Hoh Campground closed temporarily due to rutting elk

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The Hoh Campground will be closed to overnight use starting at noon today because the elk are in rut. The campground… Continue reading

A young Roosevelt elk searches for food among the ferns which flourish along the Hoh River. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County

Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County

PORT ANGELES — A man arrested in Sequim on a felony warrant from San Diego, Calif., remained in the Clallam County jail Wednesday on $1… Continue reading

Man arrested in Sequim on felony warrant for alleged child sex crimes in San Diego County
Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal

Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal

SILVERDALE — The U.S. Navy has released its final environmental impact statement on its proposals for use of sonar and explosives for training and testing… Continue reading

Navy issues final environmental impact document on use of sonar, explosives in waters of Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Alaskan canal