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A selection of Esther Webster’s historically significant paintings includes scenes of local industry, business, and recreation. 

Photo by Nora Pitaro.

Virtual discussions set on life of Esther Webster

A virtual discussion on the life of Esther Barrows Webster is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday. The discussion is in connection with… Continue reading

A selection of Esther Webster’s historically significant paintings includes scenes of local industry, business, and recreation. 

Photo by Nora Pitaro.
Richard Lawson focuses on one aspect of the flower in "Backyard Dahlia."

Ceramics, photography on display at Gallery 9

Ceramics and photography are featured at Gallery 9 this month. Featured artists for March are Mike Middlestead of Circle M Ceramics and… Continue reading

Richard Lawson focuses on one aspect of the flower in "Backyard Dahlia."

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. This week features Brix Marine, formerly Armstrong Marine, and their plans… Continue reading

Director of Economic Development Council to speak to Rotary of East Jefferson

Brian Kuh, the executive director of the Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, will address a meeting of the Rotary Club of East… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System to host lecture on avoiding scams

The North Olympic Library System will host “Avoiding Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The lecture, which will stream… Continue reading

Book discussion groups available online

The North Olympic Library System will continue online book discussion groups throughout February. Participants must register at nols.org to receive the link… Continue reading

Drive-by chicken fundraiser

Orders must be received by Saturday, March 6 for the Sequim Prairie Grange’s “Drive by Chicken Dinner to help the Grange Continue” fundraiser.… Continue reading

No weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There are… Continue reading

Author Roshani Chokshi will speak on Wednesday.

NOLS hosting author talk online Wednesday

The North Olympic Library System will host a conversation with author Roshani Chokshi at noon Wednesday. Attendees must register at www.nols.org to… Continue reading

Author Roshani Chokshi will speak on Wednesday.
“Soul Consoling Tower, Cemetery, and the Sierra Nevada”, photographed in 2015, is one of the few remaining structures left after the camp was dismantled, sold off and bulldozed. The oblisk monument in the camps cemetery was designed and built by incarceree stonemason Ryozo Kado and is inscribed with Japanese characters which translate to “Soul Consoling Tower”.

Peninsula College exhibit, lecture focuses on Manzanar

Photographer Brian Goodman will talk about his work documenting the remains of Manzanar, a Japanese concentration camp used in WW II, on… Continue reading

“Soul Consoling Tower, Cemetery, and the Sierra Nevada”, photographed in 2015, is one of the few remaining structures left after the camp was dismantled, sold off and bulldozed. The oblisk monument in the camps cemetery was designed and built by incarceree stonemason Ryozo Kado and is inscribed with Japanese characters which translate to “Soul Consoling Tower”.

Public comment to be accepted on shoreline plan update

Public comment on proposed amendments to the Port Angeles shoreline master program will be accepted for a month beginning Monday. Comments can… Continue reading

Red Set Go raises $94,000 for OMC

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Red, Set, Go! Heart Luncheon presented by the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe raised a record $94,000 on Friday.… Continue reading

Sequim man dies after house fire

A Sequim man badly burned in a house fire Tuesday died at midnight Wednesday, according to relatives. The 82-year-old man was airlifted to… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Port Townsend council to consider PDA change

The Port Townsend City Council will consider amending chapter 2.84 of the municipal code with regard to the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development… Continue reading

Bruce Corbridge's painting of his dog, Sergeant, is among the pieces displayed in the Port Ludlow Art League exhibit.

Acrylics, gemstone jewelry on display in Port Ludlow in March

An artist who says he “over-tweaks” his acrylic paintings and a jeweler working in gemstones are featured in March by the Port… Continue reading

Bruce Corbridge's painting of his dog, Sergeant, is among the pieces displayed in the Port Ludlow Art League exhibit.

Inslee announces pause in rollbacks in reopening plan

Gov. Jay Inslee said none of the state’s regions will revert back to more restrictive COVID-19 requirements under the state’s economic reopening plan… Continue reading

Jefferson County sets forums on running for office

The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will present a series of presentations for residents considering running for public office beginning… Continue reading

Recommendation for homelessness action to be discussed

A quartet of guest speakers will explore the 2020 Charter Review Commission’s recommendation for meeting housing needs in Clallam County tonight. The… Continue reading

State: Keep bird feeders down a month longer

Salmonellosis continues to spread

Studium to explore public programming

Drawing on more than a decade of event production in person and online, Tilly Hinton will share her principles for humanizing the… Continue reading