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Clallam Mosaic hires new executive director

Organization provides day programming for people of all abilities

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Flat Bridge to perform at Rainshadow Recording

Flat Bridge will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at Fort Worden Historical State Park, 200 Battery… Continue reading

Members sought for ‘against’ committees

The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking “Against” committee members to prepare ballot statement arguments opposing several measures in the Feb. 10… Continue reading

Recreation center spared from Jefferson County budget cuts

Officials met with city leaders to discuss continued operations

Submission period open for Tidepools Magazine

Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026 edition until midnight Jan. 9. Peninsula College’s annual literary and arts magazine publishes original… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

Wild Rose Chorale will present “An Evening of Holiday Music” during the Candlelight Concert series at 7 p.m. Thursday. The concert will… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge reopens after high-wind closure

The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic on Monday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation had closed the bridge across state Highway… Continue reading

Ty Rowley, Forks basketball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ty Rowley, Forks basketball

The Forks basketball team this year has undergone a huge amount of turnover, with two all-league performers graduating, another one moving to another community and… Continue reading

Ty Rowley, Forks basketball
Port ANgeles Roughriders

PREP WRESTLING: PA grapplers sixth at Larry Brown tournament

The Port Angeles boys wrestling team came in sixth at the Larry Brown Invitational in Fife this weekend. The Roughriders had six wrestlers… Continue reading

Port ANgeles Roughriders
Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke (0) drives to the rim against Bainbridge on Friday night in Sequim. The Wolves were down by just two points to open up the fourth quarter but lost 67-56. (Emily Matthiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim boys battle Bainbridge tough, but fall in fourth quarter

The Sequim boys basketball team had a pair of losses this weekend, with the important loss against Bainbridge on Friday. Bainbridge is expected… Continue reading

Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke (0) drives to the rim against Bainbridge on Friday night in Sequim. The Wolves were down by just two points to open up the fourth quarter but lost 67-56. (Emily Matthiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil. Stark was presenting a cooking demonstration to 35 people on Wednesday December 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds who paid $30.00 each for the privilege of learning from one of the best chefs in the county.

Delicious demonstration

Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil.… Continue reading

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Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil. Stark was presenting a cooking demonstration to 35 people on Wednesday December 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds who paid $30.00 each for the privilege of learning from one of the best chefs in the county.
Andra Smith, Sequim Food Bank’s executive director, will take a job in February with the Washington Food Coalition, helping more than 300 hunger-relief agencies across the state with networking, finding new resources and understanding legislation. (Silas Crews)

Executive director to leave Sequim Food Bank

Smith accepts statewide position for hunger-relief agencies

Andra Smith, Sequim Food Bank’s executive director, will take a job in February with the Washington Food Coalition, helping more than 300 hunger-relief agencies across the state with networking, finding new resources and understanding legislation. (Silas Crews)
Mahlum, an architecture firm, has been hired by the Sequim School District for design services related to renovation of Sequim High School and building a new Career and Technical Education building, the Ramponi Center for Technical Excellence. The high school’s renovation is part of a voter-approved bond while the CTE building is funded with grants and private contributions. (Sequim School District)

Sequim schools approve contracts

Projects approved by Public Review Committee

Mahlum, an architecture firm, has been hired by the Sequim School District for design services related to renovation of Sequim High School and building a new Career and Technical Education building, the Ramponi Center for Technical Excellence. The high school’s renovation is part of a voter-approved bond while the CTE building is funded with grants and private contributions. (Sequim School District)

Trial pushed to January for man accused of second-degree murder

New defense attorney says he will need a new investigator

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

Peninsula College Pirates

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women extend winning streak to seven games

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to seven games with a three-game sweep at the NWAC Crossover tournament at… Continue reading

Peninsula College Pirates
Port Angeles Roughriders

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles allows just 15 points in league win

For the second straight Olympic League game, the Port Angeles girls basketball team allowed just 15 points to its opponent, crushing Olympic… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
Daniel Benoit drives the ball up the court against Elma in Port Angeles' first home game of the year Saturday. The Riders overcame an 18-0 Elma run to win in the fourth quarter 56-50. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles boys rally to overcome 18-0 scoring drought

Saturday’s game was a nonleague win for the Port Angeles boys basketball team, but it was the kind of win that can… Continue reading

Daniel Benoit drives the ball up the court against Elma in Port Angeles' first home game of the year Saturday. The Riders overcame an 18-0 Elma run to win in the fourth quarter 56-50. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

‘A Christmas Carol’ to be performed at Field Hall

Allen Fitzpatrick will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The one-man show will be staged in the Donna M. Morris… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.

2025 Joyce Grinch named

Ten-month old Jayce Garrison has been named the 12th Joyce Grinch by the Joyce Fire Auxiliary. Garrison topped runners-up Keith Sowders and Brian… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.