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A GROWING CONCERN: A few degrees can bee all the difference

I AM SO glad we had several frosts the last 10 days and rainy weather. I am somewhat hesitant to say that spring’s arrival is… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic Adventure Trail Run set April 12, spots remain

The Olympic Adventure Trail Run 12K, half-marathon and 50K races are coming up April… Continue reading

Charter Review town hall set

The Clallam County Charter Review Commission will conduct a community town hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The community forum… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

Forks council looks to fill vacant seat

The Forks City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the council until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. The vacancy… Continue reading

Man in custody after gun fired at park

A Port Angeles man was booked into Clallam County Jail on Thursday for attempted murder and felony harassment after an incident that… Continue reading

Piano soloist to perform at Grace Lutheran Church

Rachelle McCabe will perform a selection of pieces by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bartók and Debussy at 3 p.m. Sunday. The concert will complete… Continue reading

Peter Harrison with Southern Royal Albatross on Campbell Island, New Zealand. (Photo credit Shirley Metz) 

Seabird expert speaking at Fort Worden

Albatrosses largest, longest-living and best traveled birds

Peter Harrison with Southern Royal Albatross on Campbell Island, New Zealand. (Photo credit Shirley Metz) 

Suspect arraigned on scam charges

Reportedly involved in three additional schemes

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Violet Morris, 9, of Port Angeles climbs on "The Rocktopus," a steel, rock and masonry sculpture on Friday  at Port Angeles City Pier. The sculpture was originally designed by artist Oliver Strong as a topiary creation, but was later reworked with stone and mortar by artist Maureen Wall with support from Soroptimist International Port Angeles Jet Set, the City of Port Angeles and the Girl Scouts.

Tentacle tango

Violet Morris, 9, of Port Angeles climbs on “The Rocktopus,” a steel, rock and masonry sculpture on Friday at Port Angeles City Pier. The sculpture… Continue reading

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Violet Morris, 9, of Port Angeles climbs on "The Rocktopus," a steel, rock and masonry sculpture on Friday  at Port Angeles City Pier. The sculpture was originally designed by artist Oliver Strong as a topiary creation, but was later reworked with stone and mortar by artist Maureen Wall with support from Soroptimist International Port Angeles Jet Set, the City of Port Angeles and the Girl Scouts.

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Entertainment and events slated for weekend

Music, movies and a historic locomotive highlight a weekend of events on the Peninsula. • Concerts in the Barn will present a pre-season gala fundraiser… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘That fox’ and the journey to Jerusalem

Author’s Note: This column was first preached as a sermon at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Vashon Island on the Second Sunday in… Continue reading

Courtesy of Rob Gale
The Port Angeles  Wrestling Middle school League Championships were held Wednesday at Stevens Middle School. There were more than 165 matches with the Port Angeles boys (pictured) taking home the team trophy for the third straight year. The East Jefferson girls took first with Port Angeles second.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS: PA boys win home tournament

Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club will host its Spring Break Mini Moto-X weekend of dirt… Continue reading

Courtesy of Rob Gale
The Port Angeles  Wrestling Middle school League Championships were held Wednesday at Stevens Middle School. There were more than 165 matches with the Port Angeles boys (pictured) taking home the team trophy for the third straight year. The East Jefferson girls took first with Port Angeles second.

Port Angeles sends letter to governor

Requests a progressive tax code

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.

Program set for weekend service

Doug Benecke will present “Mission Empath-able” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.
Courtesy of Rep. Emily Randall's office

Rep. Emily Randall to hold town hall in Port Townsend

Congresswoman will field questions from constituents

Courtesy of Rep. Emily Randall's office