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Chance to learn about whales offered Monday

A free presentation about the return of humpback and gray whales — and a chance to walk through an inflatable whale —… Continue reading

College film fest showcases adventures Wednesday

Peninsula College’s fourth annual Moving Pictures Film Festival will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Maier Performance Hall. This event… Continue reading

Contra dance planned at Black Diamond Community Hall

Contra dance planned at Black Diamond Community Hall

Everybody, regardless of previous experience, is invited to the contra dance at the Black Diamond Community Hall, 1942 Black Diamond Road, this… Continue reading

Contra dance planned at Black Diamond Community Hall

Golf tournament, concert to raise funds for disabled veterans

A golf tournament and concert aim to raise money for disabled veterans this Sunday. The inaugural Americans Helping Our Disabled Veterans and Families… Continue reading

Husband-wife duo go classical for Coyle concert

Husband-wife duo go classical for Coyle concert

The Concerts in the Woods series will begin June by moving to “the classical side of the aisle,” said organizer Norman Johnson. Folias… Continue reading

Husband-wife duo go classical for Coyle concert

Jazz Ensemble to swing up tunes Tuesday

The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble will perform its Spring Quarter Concert in Maier Hall on Tuesday. The free concert will be at… Continue reading

Jefferson chili championship title up for grabs

It’s chili cooking time in Jefferson County as participants fire up their grills for Sunday’s annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-Off and Horseshoe… Continue reading

Jefferson food gardens offer self-guided tour Saturday

Food Bank Farm &Gardens of Jefferson County will host a free garden tour Saturday. The self-guided tour, set from 1 p.m. to… Continue reading

Lake Quinault Spring Market and Bazaar to debut Saturday

Fifteen artisans will display their wares at the inaugural Lake Quinault Spring Market and Bazaar on Saturday. The bazaar, hosted by Lake… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Clallam Sheriff’s Office warns about counterfeit $20 bills … and other items

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is warning that people have been using fake $20 bills at garage sales. In two incidents May… Continue reading

Pictured from left are grant awardees Heather Titterness, Tiffinny Blore and Susan Heyer with Dorothea French, president of the Beta Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Not pictured are awardees Karen Doran and Britney Martin. (Port Angeles School District)

Port Angeles teachers awarded continuing education grants

The Beta Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has given five Port Angeles School District teachers grants for continuing… Continue reading

Pictured from left are grant awardees Heather Titterness, Tiffinny Blore and Susan Heyer with Dorothea French, president of the Beta Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Not pictured are awardees Karen Doran and Britney Martin. (Port Angeles School District)

Sequim City Band to herald ‘Clarion of Summer’ this Sunday

The Sequim City Band will present “Clarion of Summer” at the James Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday. The free outdoor concert… Continue reading

Studio 360 to ‘Make the World Move’ in spring dance

Students of Studio 360 will perform a spring dance, “Make the World Move,” on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults… Continue reading

Bob Nuffer is among the field of competitors in the annual Liars Contest at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday. (Ingrid Nixon)

Tall tales to win prizes at Liars Contest

The Liars Contest, an annual party hosted by the nonprofit Story People of Clallam County, will bring 10 competitors before an audience… Continue reading

Bob Nuffer is among the field of competitors in the annual Liars Contest at the Port Angeles Library on Saturday. (Ingrid Nixon)
Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock

Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock

Fifteen women stone sculptors will demonstrate their craft at a Women Artists in Action Weekend in Port Hadlock today through Sunday. The… Continue reading

Women sculptors to demonstrate their craft in Port Hadlock

Fire destroys yurt in Chimacum

A yurt in the 400 block of Egg and I Road in Chimacum was destroyed by fire this afternoon. No one was injured.… Continue reading

IRS phone scammer tries to trick Clallam sheriff

The caller told the sheriff he could be arrested if he didn’t pay up immediately. Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict played along with… Continue reading

Hood Canal Bridge one-hour closures to start early June 7; could impact delivery of newspapers

One-hour closures of the Hood Canal Bridge have been rescheduled and will now begin in the early morning hours Wednesday, June 7. The… Continue reading

Man wrecks motorcycle while fleeing deputies near Port Townsend

A 28-year-old Port Townsend man was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after he wrecked his motorcycle while fleeing from deputies. He was… Continue reading

Scholarship winners Emily Kunz, left, and Maren Johnson were among 32 young women recognized during the May meeting of the Association of American University Women of Port Townsend and its affiliate, the University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County.

AAUW Port Townsend, University Women’s Foundation award $55,000 in scholarships

Thirty-two young women from East Jefferson County will receive scholarships and awards totaling $55,000 from AAUW Port Townsend and its affiliate, the… Continue reading

Scholarship winners Emily Kunz, left, and Maren Johnson were among 32 young women recognized during the May meeting of the Association of American University Women of Port Townsend and its affiliate, the University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County.