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Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that was stuck in the sand for weeks on a beach at the Water Front Inn on Washington Street in Port Townsend. The boat had been sunk off of Indian Point for weeks before a series of storms pushed it to this beach last week. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Derelict boat removal

Port of Port Townsend Harbormaster Kristian Ferrero, right, watches as a crew from Seattle Global Diving and Salvage work to remove a derelict catamaran that… Continue reading

 

School measures, fire district propositions passing

Port Townsend and Brinnon school district measures were passing and two East Jefferson Fire Rescue propositions also were being approved following initial… Continue reading

 

GIRLS BOWLING: Port Angeles duo competes at state meet

Port Angeles got one competitor in the top half of the individual finishers at the state 1A/2A girls bowling championship Monday at Bowlero… Continue reading

 

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE: Port Angeles to host district meet beginning Friday

For the first time in some years, Port Angeles will host the District 3 1A/2A boys swim and dive championships. The two-day… Continue reading

Opening remarks kick off trial

Cases made for aggression, self defense

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane Gymnastics welcomes new leadership

Klahhane Gymnastics announced new leadership beginning in February. Megan Monds will step into the role of club manager, while Shoona Riggs will… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula News Group photo by Pierre LaBossiere/ Runners in the Run The Peninsula’s Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning.

Sequim 13-year-old wins women’s division of Elwha Bridge Run

Run the Peninsula organizers report nearly 500 participants compete

Olympic Peninsula News Group photo by Pierre LaBossiere/ Runners in the Run The Peninsula’s Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning.
Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

Centrum signs lease to remain at Fort Worden for next 35 years

Executive director will transition into role focused on fundraising

Rob Birman has served as Centrum’s executive director for 14 years. When the arts nonprofit completes its search for its next leader, Birman will transition into a role focused on capital fundraising and overseeing capital projects for buildings Centrum oversees. (Centrum)

Clallam approves contracts with several agencies

Funding for reimbursement, equipment replacement

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Rhody coronation

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen… Continue reading

The members of the 2026 Rhody Festival royalty are, from left, Princess Payton Frank, Queen Lorelei Turner and 2025 Queen Taylor Frank. The 2026 queen was crowned by the outgoing queen during a ceremony at Chimacum High School on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Authors to provide readings at Studium Generale lecture series

The Studium Generale lecture series will present “Salmon, Cedar, Rock and Rain” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. The presentation will be at the… Continue reading

Garden lecture to highlight working with nature

Jenny Glass will present “Working with Nature: Smarter, Safer Pest Management” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Glass’ presentation will finish the 2026 Yard… Continue reading

Jefferson considering new site for solid waste

Commissioners direct further exploration

Mark and Linda Secord have been named Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year for 2025.

Secords named Marrowstone Island citizens of year

Mark and Linda Secord have been chosen as Marrowstone Island’s Citizens of the Year for 2025. The annual award recognizes “an individual… Continue reading

Mark and Linda Secord have been named Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year for 2025.

Studio Bob to host Penny’s Cabaret on Friday

Penny Featherbottom will host a third performance of Penny’s Cabaret at 8 p.m. Friday. The show will be on stage at Studio… Continue reading

Tony Furtado will play Friday during Rainshadow Concerts in Port Townsend.

Tony Furtado to play for Rainshadow Concerts

Tony Furtado will perform for Rainshadow Concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The concert will be in the Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893… Continue reading

Tony Furtado will play Friday during Rainshadow Concerts in Port Townsend.

PREP WRESTLING: More than 50 area athletes qualify for Mat Classic state tournament

Forks, East Jefferson each tally six district champions

Two gymnasts from Port Angeles and Sequim qualified for the state 1A/2A/3A state gymnastics meet Feb. 19-20 at Sammamish High School. Port Angeles freshman Elyse Brown qualified for state in the floor, vault and the bars. She placed fourth all-around at district. Joining her will be fellow freshman Emily Bair from Sequim. She qualified for state on the beam. From left are Sequim/Port Angeles assistant coach Laura Blevins, Brown, Bair and head coach Elizabeth DeFrang.

GYMNASTICS: Athletes from Sequim, Port Angeles qualify for state meet

Two gymnasts from Port Angeles and Sequim qualified for the state 1A/2A/3A state gymnastics meet Feb. 19-20 at Sammamish High School. Port Angeles freshman Elyse… Continue reading

Two gymnasts from Port Angeles and Sequim qualified for the state 1A/2A/3A state gymnastics meet Feb. 19-20 at Sammamish High School. Port Angeles freshman Elyse Brown qualified for state in the floor, vault and the bars. She placed fourth all-around at district. Joining her will be fellow freshman Emily Bair from Sequim. She qualified for state on the beam. From left are Sequim/Port Angeles assistant coach Laura Blevins, Brown, Bair and head coach Elizabeth DeFrang.
Tyann Connary, Port Angeles girls flag football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tyann Connary, Port Angeles flag football

The Kingston Buccaneers were determined to take away receiver Pyper Alton in Port Angeles’ first game in the state flag football tournament. The Roughriders, a… Continue reading

Tyann Connary, Port Angeles girls flag football.

Jury selection in murder trial to continue

Fisher previously pleaded not guilty