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The view looking south from Hurricane Ridge, where variable winter weather has limited snow coverage and contributed to pauses in snow sports operations in recent weeks. (Washington’s National Park Fund)

Lack of snow has impact at Hurricane Ridge

Water equivalent well below average for February

 

Woman gets 10 years for first-degree assault

Young previously found guilty in hatchet attack

 

Respiratory viruses are rising on the Peninsula

Health officer attributes increase to mutation of type of flu in circulation

Port Angeles Community Award recipients gather after Saturday night’s annual awards gala. From left, they are Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Organization of the Year; Kyla Magner, Country Aire, Business of the Year; Amy Burghart and Doug Burghart, Mighty Pine Brewing, Emerging Business of the Year; Rick Ross, Educator of the Year; Kayla Fairchild, Young Leader of the Year; John Fox, Citizen of the Year. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Community leaders honored at annual awards banquet

Fox named Citizen of Year for support of athletic events

Port Angeles Community Award recipients gather after Saturday night’s annual awards gala. From left, they are Frances Charles, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Organization of the Year; Kyla Magner, Country Aire, Business of the Year; Amy Burghart and Doug Burghart, Mighty Pine Brewing, Emerging Business of the Year; Rick Ross, Educator of the Year; Kayla Fairchild, Young Leader of the Year; John Fox, Citizen of the Year. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

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Peninsula’s Sam Tekeste steps through a pair of Shoreline defenders on his way to the rim during the Pirates’ 75-63 win over the Dolphins on Wednesday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirate men stay alive in playoff chase

PORT ANGELES —The Peninsula Pirate men controlled their contest with the Shoreline Dolphins from the opening tip, running out to a 40-19 halftime lead and… Continue reading

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Peninsula’s Sam Tekeste steps through a pair of Shoreline defenders on his way to the rim during the Pirates’ 75-63 win over the Dolphins on Wednesday.
Peninsula’s Malia Garcia dribbles through the lane during the Pirates’ 94-9 win over Shoreline at home Wednesday.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirate women dominate Dolphins

By limiting the minutes of its starters, Peninsula College women’s basketball did what it could to staunch the bleeding, but the Pirates… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Malia Garcia dribbles through the lane during the Pirates’ 94-9 win over Shoreline at home Wednesday.
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Elks announce essay winners

Elks Lodge #2642 has announced the winners of its 2025-26 Americanism Essay contest. The winners are eighth-grader Lexie Lind, seventh-grader Isaac Malkasian, sixth-grader… Continue reading

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Port Angeles secures grant to aid in salmon recovery

State Department of Commerce to provide city with $109,000

Jovino Santos Neto will appear, along with his Quinteto, at Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Daniel Sheehan)

Brazilian pianist, composer brings Quinteto to Field Hall

Multifaceted Santos Neto to appear Saturday

Jovino Santos Neto will appear, along with his Quinteto, at Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday. (Daniel Sheehan)
“Jubilation,” an acrylic painting by Katy Morse, will be part of the featured art at Gallery 9 during Port Townsend’s art walk on Saturday.

Artists’ reception to highlight First Saturday Art Walk

There will be a reception for Nancy Aikman and Katy Morse from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday during Port Townsend’s First… Continue reading

“Jubilation,” an acrylic painting by Katy Morse, will be part of the featured art at Gallery 9 during Port Townsend’s art walk on Saturday.
Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Tickets still available for United Way of Clallam County fundraiser

Pajamas are encouraged, teddy bears are optional and comfort is the only rule on Saturday when United Way of Clallam County will… Continue reading

Port Angeles boys head coach Kevin Ruble, right, and volunteer assistant Bryant Hoch watch during pregame Tuesday in Port Angeles before the Roughriders took on defending state champion Bremerton. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BOYS PREP ROUNDUP: Defending champs Bremerton cruises past PA

Sequim, Forks, East Jefferson all victorious

Port Angeles boys head coach Kevin Ruble, right, and volunteer assistant Bryant Hoch watch during pregame Tuesday in Port Angeles before the Roughriders took on defending state champion Bremerton. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Riders, Spartans seal league titles

4th straight league championship for Forks girls

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: PA, Sequim both in state tournament this weekend

In their inaugural seasons of girls flag football, both Sequim and Port Angeles squads qualified for the state 1A/2A tournament that begins Saturday. Port Angeles… Continue reading

Interviews set for hospital board

At least seven candidates up for commissioner seat

Port Angeles asks for fee to cover lodging tax contracts

Resolution sent to committee for administrative costs

Sammie Sullivan of Kingston (143) leads the pack, including Tanya Woodward of Forks (638)  at the starting line of the 2025 Elwha Bridge Run, which returns Saturday. (Run the Peninsula)

RUN THE PENINSULA (Updated): Elwha Bridge Run returns Saturday

The Run the Peninsula series returns this weekend with the first race of the 2026 season, the Elwha Bridge 5K/10K, taking place… Continue reading

Sammie Sullivan of Kingston (143) leads the pack, including Tanya Woodward of Forks (638)  at the starting line of the 2025 Elwha Bridge Run, which returns Saturday. (Run the Peninsula)