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Unitarian speaker slated in Port Angeles

The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “What is Ours to Do?” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Barrett will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

United Way gives eight awards at annual event

The United Way of Clallam County honored eight at its Live United Prom and Awards in Club 7 at the 7 Cedars Casino… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Distance Healing of the Roman’s Son” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Volunteers contribute to marine stewardship

Jefferson County committee reports bull kelp surveys, rain garden work parties

Jesse Tinsley/ The Spokesman-Review Neah Bay’s Qwaapeys Greene forces her way through Garfield-Palouse defenders in the Class 1B girls championship game at the Spokane Arena on March 8. The Red Devils beat the Vikings 36-46 in the B Tournament finale to cap their third straight state championship victory.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay’s Qwaapeys Greene is All-Peninsula MVP

Joined by Port Angeles, Sequim, East Jefferson, Forks, Neah Bay and Crescent teammates

Jesse Tinsley/ The Spokesman-Review Neah Bay’s Qwaapeys Greene forces her way through Garfield-Palouse defenders in the Class 1B girls championship game at the Spokane Arena on March 8. The Red Devils beat the Vikings 36-46 in the B Tournament finale to cap their third straight state championship victory.
Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Braydan White, right, takes the ball from shortstop Bryant Laboy prior to beginning his pitching outing during a game with Cedar Park Christian last month.

PREP BASEBALL: Sequim beats North Kitsap in extra innings, PA blasts Bremerton

Sequim rallied to knock off second place North Kitsap 7-4 in eight innings to stay in the thick of the Olympic League’s baseball… Continue reading

Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Braydan White, right, takes the ball from shortstop Bryant Laboy prior to beginning his pitching outing during a game with Cedar Park Christian last month.
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Family Fun Day will bring back Strait Up Foam Fun, pictured in 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Carrie Blake Community Park, along with laser tag and many other games.

Sequim Irrigation Festival turns 130 this weekend

Music, Kids Parade kick off entertainment offerings

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Family Fun Day will bring back Strait Up Foam Fun, pictured in 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Carrie Blake Community Park, along with laser tag and many other games.
First Friday Art Walk Sequim participants can enjoy a hands-on experience at Pondicherri, 121 E. Washington St. (Renne Emiko Brock)

First Friday Art Walk to feature aqua theme

The Sequim Irrigation Festival motto, “where water is wealth,” inspires the aqua color theme to celebrate cultivation and culture during First Friday Art… Continue reading

First Friday Art Walk Sequim participants can enjoy a hands-on experience at Pondicherri, 121 E. Washington St. (Renne Emiko Brock)

Funding for Hurricane Ridge lodge rebuild still in play

Sen. Murray says she will do ‘everything I can’ for site

In a free talk Sunday, Elissa Greisz will discuss artworks including “Like a Siren’s Song” at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Northwind Art to host meet-the-artists event

A freewheeling discussion with time for questions is set for Sunday as Port Townsend artists Elissa Greisz and Maxwell Yakush give a… Continue reading

In a free talk Sunday, Elissa Greisz will discuss artworks including “Like a Siren’s Song” at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Mike Pellicciotti.

State funding helps pay for Peninsula projects

Treasurer’s office focused on economic stability

Mike Pellicciotti.
Port Angeles' Brandt Perry swings at a pitch at Civic Field while teammate Josiah Gooding takes a lead off third base. The Riders beat Bremerton 9-0 to remain in third place in the Olympic League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles blanks Bremerton 9-0 on a two-hitter

The Port Angeles baseball team is entering a softer part of its schedule and Tuesday took advantage, getting a two-hit shutout from… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Brandt Perry swings at a pitch at Civic Field while teammate Josiah Gooding takes a lead off third base. The Riders beat Bremerton 9-0 to remain in third place in the Olympic League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Josh Peters, left, in conversation with two attendees at Tuesday night’s event in the Humphrey room at Jefferson County Library District. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

Peters selected as next Jefferson County administrator

One of four finalists considered for job

Josh Peters, left, in conversation with two attendees at Tuesday night’s event in the Humphrey room at Jefferson County Library District. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)
Forks' Bailey Johnson delivers a pitch to an Ilwaco batter Tuesday in Forks. Johnson hit two home runs on the day and was part of a no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader as Forks swept the Fishermen. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOFTBALL: Forks sweep and leapfrog Ilwaco

Monster day for Bailey Johnson, Chloe Gaydeski

Forks' Bailey Johnson delivers a pitch to an Ilwaco batter Tuesday in Forks. Johnson hit two home runs on the day and was part of a no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader as Forks swept the Fishermen. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson Rivals

PREP SPORTS: Barlow nets hat trick as East Jefferson chomps Gators

Senior Simon Barlow notched a hat trick as East Jefferson stayed in the mix for a Nisqually League playoff berth after keeping… Continue reading

East Jefferson Rivals
State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, in cab, gets guidance operating a Develon DX300LL-5 log loader on Tuesday from Port of Port Angeles log yard equipment operator Jodie O’Neel. The port purchased the $449,000 log loader through the Office of the State Treasurer LOCAL government financing program, which provides municipalities with low-cost loans for equipment and real estate purchases. Pellicciotti visited Port Angeles to talk about the LOCAL program. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
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Log loader financing

State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, in cab, gets guidance operating a Develon DX300LL-5 log loader on Tuesday from Port of Port Angeles log yard equipment operator… Continue reading

State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti, in cab, gets guidance operating a Develon DX300LL-5 log loader on Tuesday from Port of Port Angeles log yard equipment operator Jodie O’Neel. The port purchased the $449,000 log loader through the Office of the State Treasurer LOCAL government financing program, which provides municipalities with low-cost loans for equipment and real estate purchases. Pellicciotti visited Port Angeles to talk about the LOCAL program. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam awards lodging tax grants

Seven organizations to benefit

Spanish pianist Josu de Solaun will rejoin the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra in concert this Saturday. (Eva Ripoll)

Piano soloist to alight in Port Angeles again

Multi-award-winning Spanish pianist Josu de Solaun will make his way from Madrid to the Olympic Peninsula this week to join the 75-member… Continue reading

Spanish pianist Josu de Solaun will rejoin the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra in concert this Saturday. (Eva Ripoll)
Matt Butler performs at Camden County Correctional Facility in 2018 in New Jersey. (Mario Diurno)

Singer to perform at Field Hall, Clallam Bay Corrections Center

Butler has been performing at jails, prisons for nearly a decade

Matt Butler performs at Camden County Correctional Facility in 2018 in New Jersey. (Mario Diurno)

Trinity United Methodist Church to host free concert

Trinity United Methodist Church will present “Walk On With Hope” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The free community concert will be at the church,… Continue reading