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Bless the beasts run scheduled at Port Townsend Golf Course

The Humane Society of Jefferson County and the Church of BuVu will sponsor the “Bless the Beasts and Children Fun Run” at… Continue reading

Clallam Transit to extend fare-free program

Agency has received $1.9M in two years from climate act, GM says

Film festival, Quilcene fair on tap this weekend

The Port Townsend Film Festival, community theater productions and the Quilcene Fair and Parade will highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Strength to be found in saying sorry

“Repentance, a turning, a returning, to the path that leads you to your highest good,” (Amen, Rabbi Karen Kedar). DURING ELUL, THE Jewish month before… Continue reading

OMC Foundation awards $500K in scholarships

Students to receive medical training with hopes of working at hospital

Port Angeles’ short-term code may come up short

Long-term impacts with affordable housing, other factors, remain to be seen

Prayer gathering for peace slated

Bahá’is of Clallam County East will host “Prayers for Peace” from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. The community gathering… Continue reading

The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association’s fall show is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association)

Rock and gem show set this weekend in Port Angeles

Members expand ‘Rock Alley’ for younger attendees

The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association’s fall show is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. (Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Equinox Blessings” during an outdoor service at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “It’s Now or Never” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Port Angeles Cross Country Girls competitors begin the Olympic League Opener cross country race at Kingston High School on Wednesday. (Port Angeles Cross Country)

PREP SPORTS: Riders, Wolves kick off cross country seasons

Leia Larson led Port Angeles to a second-place team finish as the Roughriders and Sequim opened the cross-country season at Wednesday’s Olympic League… Continue reading

Port Angeles Cross Country Girls competitors begin the Olympic League Opener cross country race at Kingston High School on Wednesday. (Port Angeles Cross Country)
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Peninsula's Konrad Mueller left, pushes off against Everett's Cristiano Whitaker on Wednesday at Peninsula College.
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Peninsula's Konrad Mueller left, pushes off against Everett's Cristiano Whitaker on Wednesday at Peninsula College.
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Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.

PREP ROUNDUP: (Updated) Young East Jefferson runners place 7 in top 15

The young East Jefferson boys and girls cross-country teams combined for six finishes in the top 12 in a Nisqually League 2-mile… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.
Clallam County Juvenile Court Coordinator Candice Lawler stands in the foyer of the old courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Juvenile services program shows youth ‘they are not alone’

Drug court coordinator shares personal experience with kids

Clallam County Juvenile Court Coordinator Candice Lawler stands in the foyer of the old courthouse in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
“Do Not Open!” by Elissa Greisz was part of Northwind Art’s 2023 “Small Expressions” exhibition. The call for art entries in the 2024 show is open through Oct. 11. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Artists encouraged to apply for Port Townsend gallery shows

Artists across and beyond the Olympic Peninsula are invited to enter one or both of the exhibitions coming up at Northwind Art’s… Continue reading

“Do Not Open!” by Elissa Greisz was part of Northwind Art’s 2023 “Small Expressions” exhibition. The call for art entries in the 2024 show is open through Oct. 11. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)
Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Film documentary explores platonic touch

Workshop on Whidbey Island focuses on tenderness between black men

Ten black men gathered at the Whidbey Institute to take part in the “Dark and Tender” film, documenting a workshop focused on tenderness and platonic touch. (Dark and Tender)

Port Angeles identifies $3M for safety facility

City turns to tax sources, pushes road project

Tickets on sale for Music on the Strait performance

Tickets are on sale for Music on the Strait’s Oct. 4 performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Field Arts and Events Hall.… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

New flavors, new recipes for Port Angeles School District meal program

Goal is to promote healthy options for nutrition standards

Port Angeles High School junior Tucker Swain, left, tries out a sample of roasted broccoli with ranch dressing dipping sauce prepared by Stacey Larsen, the district’s WSU Clallam Extension Farm to School consultant at the school’s cafeteria on Friday. Including locally grown produce like the Chi’s Farm broccoli into meals, increasing the amount of whole grains in foods and reducing salt and added sugar are part of the school district’s efforts to create healthier options and meet updated USDA nutrition standards. A new app provides students and parents a way to view menus and the nutritional content, calories and allergens in meal options. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)