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Port Townsend leaders summarize past year in address

While financially stable, systemic pressures are acknowledged

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Funding gap may shutter three Peninsula campgrounds

DNR says 2 in Clallam, 1 in Jefferson may close

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Olympic Medical Center aims to refinance bonds

Interim CFO says hospital lost $13 million in 2025

Sutton Beckett of Port Angeles mows his front lawn after nice weather last weekend. He got a riding mower because he had knee surgery recently and it also gives him the opportunity to mow his elderly neighbors’ lawn. Sunday was the first meteorological day of spring while March 20 will mark the first official day of the season based on the vernal equinox. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Signs of spring

Sutton Beckett of Port Angeles mows his front lawn after nice weather last weekend. He got a riding…

The Lowest Pair will play at Fort Worden this weekend.

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Banjo duo to celebrate release with a concert

Songwriters explore childlike awe while experiencing hard times

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Cause of homelessness comes from many factors, speakers say

Lack of housing, substance abuse, mental health among factors

“Best Friend,” a carved and woodburned gourd by Debbie Cain.

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Gourd art, photography featured during art walk

PORT TOWNSEND — The gourd art of Debbie Cain and the photography of Becky Stinnett will be featured…

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Centrum appoints new board members

PORT TOWNSEND — Centrum has announced the appointment of several new board members as well as a new…

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Entries accepted for Olympic Peninsula Art Association exhibit

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Peninsula Art Association is accepting entries for its “Anything Goes” exhibit until March…

Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press Neah Bay’s Angel Halttunen eyes the basket while guarded by a Pateros Nannie’s player during the Red Devils’ state quarterfinal win on Thursday night at the Spokane Veterans Arena.

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UPDATED STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay to play for 4th straight Class 1B championship Saturday night

Angel Halttunen, Wiinuk Martin lead Red Devils past Nannies

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WEST COAST LEAGUE: 19 WCL alumni to play in World Baseball Classic

PORTLAND, Ore. — The 2026 World Baseball Classic that began this week will feature 19 West Coast League…

Cinco McNeal dunks against Treasure Valley on Wednesday at the NWAC Tournament in Pasco. The Pirates lost 81-61. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)

College Sports

NWAC MEN’S TOURNAMENT: Pirates lose in opener

PASCO — The Peninsula College men’s basketball team rallied early in the second half, but simply couldn’t overcome…

The 2025-26 Port Angeles High School varsity basketball team qualified for the state 2A tournament, finishing the season with an 18-8 record after losing to Archbishop Thomas Murphy on Wednesday.

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STATE BASKETBALL: Rough time for Riders in Yakima’s SunDome against ATM

YAKIMA — Beaten badly on the boards, Port Angeles put up a fight defensively but still made a…

Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to drug crimes

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded…

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Port Townsend man dies after October collision

PORT TOWNSEND — A 77-year-old Port Townsend man who was involved in a collision on state Highway 20…

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One dies, three injured in collision involving transit bus

PORT LUDLOW — A head-on traffic collision involving two passenger vehicles and a Jefferson Transit bus resulted in…

Linda Christie of Port Townsend engages her 8-year-old rescue dog, Flaco, in a bit of gymnastic exercise at Fort Worden State Park. Flaco was mostly skin and bone when Christie rescued him from the streets of Mexico about five years ago, she said. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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One giant leap

Linda Christie of Port Townsend engages her 8-year-old rescue dog, Flaco, in a bit of gymnastic exercise at…

Mike Pellicciotti.

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State treasurer to speak at annual EDC banquet

Awards presentations slated for business, nonprofit, leader of year

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Clallam board approves $1M grant for Clallam Bay/Sekiu sewer project

Opportunity Fund dollars to be repaid to county general fund

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Jefferson County Home Show set for Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Home Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday…