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Clallam County Fire District Commissioners Ben Pacheco, left, and Donna Buck accept the first-place trophy for the Washington Fire Commissioners Association’s Management Excellence Award. (Clallam County Fire District No. 4)

Joyce Fire Department honored third year in a row

The Joyce Fire Department has been awarded first place for management excellence by the Washington Fire Commissioners Association. This marks the third year… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District Commissioners Ben Pacheco, left, and Donna Buck accept the first-place trophy for the Washington Fire Commissioners Association’s Management Excellence Award. (Clallam County Fire District No. 4)

NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim City Band concert canceled; next one slated for March … and other items

The Sequim City Band’s holiday concert, “Sounds of the Season,” scheduled for this Wednesday, has been canceled. The auditorium’s heating system needs to… Continue reading

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation

Sixty acres of active farmland within the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is now set to forever remain available for agriculture. Following more than five years… Continue reading

Historic Ward Farm now under contract for conservation
Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

In her book, “Haiku &Mandala: The Wedding of Ancient Art,” Sequim author Ruth Marcus has fused a fascination for ancient religious symbols with… Continue reading

Sequim author to sign copies of art, poetry book Sunday

Holiday events planned on Peninsula

Special holiday events are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula, with many this weekend. Here is a list, by community: PORT ANGELES Holiday pageant PORT… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight

Author Matt Nienow will sign copies of his book of poetry, “House of Water,” during a reception this evening at the Northwest… Continue reading

Port Townsend author to read from debut poetry collection tonight
Julie Gertler

Changes announced for Fund for Women & Girls

The Jefferson County Community Foundation Fund for Women &Girls is evolving, according to the new chairwoman. Julie Gertler is taking over as… Continue reading

Julie Gertler

Christmas carols and other holiday events to ring on Peninsula this weekend

Christmas caroling, and other holiday events, as well as a Standing Rock rally and Amnesty International letter-writing are among the weekend’s activities on the North… Continue reading

Holiday sales set this weekend on Peninsula

Seeking ideas for unique gifts to buy at the last minute? Bazaars across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend offer up a few. PORT TOWNSEND… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Love Is Simple’ topic for Sunday discussion in Sequim … and other items

Spiritual group Eckankar will host a talk, “Love Is Simple,” at the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., from 10 a.m. to 11:15… Continue reading

Jessie Young performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Young is from Port Angeles and is currently an NYC-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. (Natalie Fiol)

Port Angeles Dance Center plans special classes later this month

A dancer, choreographer and teacher from New York City will conduct three open workshops for the community at the Port Angeles Dance… Continue reading

Jessie Young performs at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Young is from Port Angeles and is currently an NYC-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. (Natalie Fiol)
Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

The third annual Winter Stringfest will be onstage in Port Townsend on Saturday with roughly 150 kids from third through 12th grades… Continue reading

Port Townsend Stringfest expects 150 kids to learn, perform

Raptors on display at Gardiner store on Dec. 17

The Northwest Raptor &Wildlife Center will present live birds of prey at Wild Birds Unlimited in Gardiner during the store’s Give a Little,… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEF: PA schools pick board president … and other items

Joshua Jones has been elected the 2017 Port Angeles School Board president. Sarah Methner will continue in her role as vice president.… Continue reading

Youth urged to create at Port Angeles library

Free Lego Junior Maker programs are planned at the Port Angeles Library from 10 a.m. to noon four upcoming Saturdays. The programs… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Business relaunches with new name, look, website … and other items

A longtime Port Angeles business is reframing itself. Previously Karon’s Frame Center, the 17-year-old custom framing business at 625 E. Front St.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Delays expected today on U.S. Highway 101 at Elwha River bridge … and other items

Traffic will be cut to one alternating lane at the Elwha River bridge on U.S. Highway 101 today. Drivers can expect the… Continue reading

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Fitness class Thursday at Sequim gym; tai chi classes begin next week

The Sequim Gym will host a senior fitness class from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The free event at the gym, 160… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Fort Worden committee meetings set … and other items

Two Fort Worden committees will meet Wednesday. The Fort Worden Public Development Authority executive committee will review the draft 2017 budget when it meets at… Continue reading

Olympic National Park’s Perspectives series continues Tuesday

Changes to the Olympic National Park’s landscape throughout the past 25 years will be the topic of the first of the Perspectives… Continue reading