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Sinclair Place resident Martin Arnold cuts the ribbon to mark the start of the the senior living facility’s Freedom Ceremony. The ceremony marks the fact that 100 percent of the residents have been vaccinated which allows the facility to ease rules regarding movement out into the community. Pictured on the left is Victorya Rivera, community relations manager at Sinclair Place.
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Ribbon cutting marks 100 percent vaccination for facility

Sinclair Place resident Martin Arnold cuts the ribbon to mark the start of the senior living facility’s Freedom Ceremony. The ceremony marks the fact that… Continue reading

Sinclair Place resident Martin Arnold cuts the ribbon to mark the start of the the senior living facility’s Freedom Ceremony. The ceremony marks the fact that 100 percent of the residents have been vaccinated which allows the facility to ease rules regarding movement out into the community. Pictured on the left is Victorya Rivera, community relations manager at Sinclair Place.
Skipper Jared Minard, left, and Ella Ventura, boatswain, accept the Hiltner Trophy for Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields. The Chief Seattle Council named the Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields, ship 1212, as its fleet flagship during a recent award ceremony. The selection as flagship allows the Marvin Shields to retain the traveling Hiltner Trophy and fly the flagship pennant at its masthead for the second year. The Sea Scouts is a program for youth ages 14-20. For more information, visit www.seascoutshipmarvinshields.org.
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Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields named fleet flagship

The Chief Seattle Council named the Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields, ship 1212, as its fleet flagship during a recent award ceremony. The selection as… Continue reading

Skipper Jared Minard, left, and Ella Ventura, boatswain, accept the Hiltner Trophy for Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields. The Chief Seattle Council named the Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields, ship 1212, as its fleet flagship during a recent award ceremony. The selection as flagship allows the Marvin Shields to retain the traveling Hiltner Trophy and fly the flagship pennant at its masthead for the second year. The Sea Scouts is a program for youth ages 14-20. For more information, visit www.seascoutshipmarvinshields.org.

Sequim veterinarian practice changes hands

Fourth-generation Sequim resident J. David Kirner has purchased Country Care Veterinary and Acupuncture Services from Melissa Smith. Kirner graduated from Massey University’s College… Continue reading

During She Tells Sea Tales on Saturday, Joyce Gustafson of Port Townsend will offer the story of events that set the course for her life. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

She Tells Sea Tales brings adventure online

Sailors applaud women choosing unusual directions

During She Tells Sea Tales on Saturday, Joyce Gustafson of Port Townsend will offer the story of events that set the course for her life. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Soroptimists announce STAR Awards for Port Angeles juniors

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles presented STAR Awards to six juniors from Port Angeles High School during a recent Zoom meeting. According… Continue reading

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State revenue forecast rosier than expected

Employment growth expected by mid-2021

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, endangered orcas from the J pod swim in Puget Sound west of Seattle, as seen from a federal research vessel that has been tracking the whales. A new study from federal researchers provides the most detailed look yet at what the Pacific Northwest's endangered orcas eat. Scientists with the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center spent years collecting fecal samples from the whales as well as scales from the fish they devoured. They say their data reaffirm the central importance of Chinook salmon to the whales. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Study: Chinook salmon are key to Northwest orcas all year

Data confirm central importance of the largest of the species

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo, endangered orcas from the J pod swim in Puget Sound west of Seattle, as seen from a federal research vessel that has been tracking the whales. A new study from federal researchers provides the most detailed look yet at what the Pacific Northwest's endangered orcas eat. Scientists with the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center spent years collecting fecal samples from the whales as well as scales from the fish they devoured. They say their data reaffirm the central importance of Chinook salmon to the whales. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Suicide prevention team idea before House

By Joseph Claypoole WNPA News Group OLYMPIC —Legislation to form a Washington Youth Suicide Review Team has reached the House floor. Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, D-Goldendale,… Continue reading

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.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws during baseball spring training Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)

Yusei Kikuchi faces most important season yet for Seattle Mariners

It feels very much like Yusei Kikuchi just arrived in the majors after his highly anticipated move from Japan. Yet, the left-hander… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws during baseball spring training Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)
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New Port Townsend police chief selected

Thomas Olson, from University of Washington Police Department, to start by May 3

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A syringe of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown Thursday, March 4, 2021, at a drive-up mass vaccination site in Puyallup, Wash., south of Seattle. Officials said they expected to deliver approximately 2500 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the site Thursday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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State to expand vaccine eligibility to more groups on March 22

Workers in agriculture and grocery stores will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 22,… Continue reading

A syringe of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is shown Thursday, March 4, 2021, at a drive-up mass vaccination site in Puyallup, Wash., south of Seattle. Officials said they expected to deliver approximately 2500 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the site Thursday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Officers: Peninsula ready for expanded vaccine eligibility

Gov. Jay Inslee announced an update to the vaccination timeline on Thursday, saying that the state will move to phase 1B2 on March 22. The… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Stephanie Sanchez, 14, and Tadu Dollarhide, 17, jam up Sequim’s Jenny Gomez, in a Wednesday afternoon game in Chimacum.

PREP ROUNDUP: Roughriders hold Kingston shotless

Port Angeles’ Long scores three goals

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Stephanie Sanchez, 14, and Tadu Dollarhide, 17, jam up Sequim’s Jenny Gomez, in a Wednesday afternoon game in Chimacum.
Jefferson Transit's Uptown Port Townsend shuttle is part of full restoration of bus service across Jefferson County. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Transit surveys opinions on bus to Kingston ferry

Responses flood in after poll questions posted last week

Jefferson Transit's Uptown Port Townsend shuttle is part of full restoration of bus service across Jefferson County. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Nature photographer, Mosaic members bring art to Sequim gallery

An award-winning photographer with an eye for storytelling through images of nature and a community group flexing its collective creative muscle take the… Continue reading

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Bills to rein in governor’s powers fizzle out in state Legislature

It’s been one year since Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to the… Continue reading

Carolyn Lewis, who's considering a move to Port Townsend from Geyserville, Calif., ascended the Bliss Vista Trail at Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday afternoon to behold the Salish Sea and Cascade Mountains. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Carolyn Lewis, who’s considering a move to Port Townsend from Geyserville, Calif., ascended the Bliss Vista Trail at Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday afternoon… Continue reading

Carolyn Lewis, who's considering a move to Port Townsend from Geyserville, Calif., ascended the Bliss Vista Trail at Fort Worden State Park on Wednesday afternoon to behold the Salish Sea and Cascade Mountains. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Friends, neighbors keep mask tree going

For 11 months, Danette Bemis and friends have been extending some peace of mind to Sequim residents one branch at a time. Since… Continue reading

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LETTER: Capital gains tax needed

Washington state has the most unfair state and local tax system in the country. In its latest analysis of the tax systems of all 50… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2021