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The spectacular vista at North Beach can be seen from one of the Secret Gardens included in Jefferson County Master Gardeners’ “Growing in the Wind: Gardening near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” tour.

Secret Garden Tour spotlights Port Townsend coast’s microclimates

“Growing in the Wind: Gardening Near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” will highlight the microclimates of Port Townsend’s windy north coast… Continue reading

The spectacular vista at North Beach can be seen from one of the Secret Gardens included in Jefferson County Master Gardeners’ “Growing in the Wind: Gardening near the Strait of Juan de Fuca” tour.

Well-prepared kayaker rescued during trip in Hood Canal

A kayaker in distress was rescued during a trip in Hood Canal between Brinnon and Seabeck. The unidentified kayaker had capsized from his… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues two people, four dogs

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Sector Field Office/Air Station Port Angeles helped in the rescue of two people and… Continue reading

Police seek information about burglary in Port Angeles

Port Angeles police officers are seeking information and surveillance video after an occupied residential burglary Wednesday morning. Police were told at about… Continue reading

Learn to discern real news in media literacy session

Librarians Danielle Gayman and Sarah Morrison at the Sequim Library will lead a two-hour workshop, “Media Literacy,” on June 21. The workshop… Continue reading

Seven Olympic Medical Center lab employees recognized

Seven Olympic Medical Center laboratory staff were honored at a recent commissioners board meeting. The employees are Kate Carter, core lab manager,… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Rose House fundraiser

Tickets are available for a fundraiser for Rose House set this Saturday. Two Port Angeles service organizations — the Soroptimist Noon Club… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Open house Thursday for Port Angeles business; new directory available

Olympic Peninsula Massage will hold an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Attendees can win door prizes including gift… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Gardening presentation Wednesday … and other items

The public is invited to Master Gardener Sarah Fairbank’s presentation about native plants at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Jefferson County Library.… Continue reading

Saturday ceremonies award diplomas to graduating seniors

Saturday ceremonies award diplomas to graduating seniors

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2017 continued Saturday on the North Olympic Peninsula. Commencement ceremonies were held for Forks, Clallam Bay, Chimacum and Quilcene… Continue reading

Saturday ceremonies award diplomas to graduating seniors
Pasternack signed to five-year deal with symphony

Pasternack signed to five-year deal with symphony

As the Port Angeles Symphony prepares for the start of its new fiscal year July 1, the nonprofit orchestra’s board of directors… Continue reading

Pasternack signed to five-year deal with symphony

Port Angeles group to host volunteer childcare training today

First Step is currently seeking volunteers for various activities throughout the summer and will hold a childcare assistant orientation class from 5… Continue reading

Port Angeles group to host volunteer childcare training today

First Step is currently seeking volunteers for various activities throughout the summer and will hold a childcare assistant orientation class from 5… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Overturned log truck closes Highway 101 at Lake Crescent for four hours … and other items

U.S. Highway 101 was closed near Lake Crescent for four hours last week after a log truck overturned. No injuries were… Continue reading

Port Angeles parking lot to close temporarily Tuesday for improvement work

The city street department will close the Elks parking lot at First and Lincoln streets Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a… Continue reading

Henry Veitenhans, right, regales fellow graduating seniors Gannon Short, Rosemary D’Andrea and Helena Stafford, from left, with tales of his harrowing adventure while crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca in gale-force winds during Thursday’s Race to Alaska. The 17-year-old senior entered the race as his senior project. He arrived in Victoria on Friday morning, after having put in for shelter about a mile from Victoria Harbor, then made his way back to Port Townsend to attend Friday’s graduation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

First Peninsula class of 2017 graduations held

The first of the North Olympic Peninsula’s class of 2017 high school graduations were held Friday. Diplomas were awarded to graduating seniors at Neah Bay… Continue reading

Henry Veitenhans, right, regales fellow graduating seniors Gannon Short, Rosemary D’Andrea and Helena Stafford, from left, with tales of his harrowing adventure while crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca in gale-force winds during Thursday’s Race to Alaska. The 17-year-old senior entered the race as his senior project. He arrived in Victoria on Friday morning, after having put in for shelter about a mile from Victoria Harbor, then made his way back to Port Townsend to attend Friday’s graduation. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the second-floor… Continue reading

Neighborhood about to be built on Port Angeles’ 15th Street

Neighborhood about to be built on Port Angeles’ 15th Street

They aren’t just building homes. They are building a neighborhood. Eight Port Angeles area families soon will embark on a community build… Continue reading

Neighborhood about to be built on Port Angeles’ 15th Street

Sol Duc bridges to get fresh coat of paint, with some traffic disruptions

Two bridges spanning the Sol Duc River 20 miles apart in Clallam County will be repainted, causing some disruption for traffic on U.S.… Continue reading

EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners mull contract for Center Road overlay project

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider awarding a contract to Lakeside Industries Inc. for their bid amount of $681,103 for work on the Center… Continue reading