Daily Update Newsletter

Forks Spartans

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks, Quilcene girls win playoff games

The Forks girls basketball team is in the semifinals of the District 4 2B tournament after beating Onalaska in overtime 44-40. Forks (12-9)… Continue reading

 

Sequim, Port Angeles

PREP BASKETBALL: All four Port Angeles, sequim teams to host playoff games

The Port Angeles and Sequim boys and girls all get to host District 3 2A tournament games with three of the games… Continue reading

 

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Scandalous season opener set for Feb. 28

The season opener for the Port Scandalous Roller Derby squad will be held Feb. 28 at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club at… Continue reading

 

Fisher takes stand in his defense at trial

Says he ‘reacted’ after confrontation

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson County voters supporting school district measures, fire lid lifts

Port Townsend approving 20-year, $99.25 million construction bond

Jefferson County Auditor Brenda Huntingford, right, watches as clerk Ronnie Swafford loads a stack of ballots that were delivered from the post office on Tuesday into a machine that checks for signatures. The special election has measures affecting the Port Townsend and Brinnon school districts as well as East Jefferson Fire Rescue. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Nov. 30 at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)

Body of missing person found in Sol Duc Valley

Remains believed to be St. Louis woman

“Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Mo., was last seen shopping in Port Angeles on Nov. 17, National Park Service officials said. Her rented vehicle was located Nov. 30 at the Sol Duc trailhead in Olympic National Park. (National Park Service)
Runners in the Run The Peninsula's Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

RUN THE PENINSULA: Nearly 500 take on the Elwha Bridge Run

Nearly 500 people young and old braved the wet February weather west of Port Angeles on Saturday in the biggest Elwha River… Continue reading

Runners in the Run The Peninsula's Elwha Bridge Run take off into the rain Saturday morning. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
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

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)

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.