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BACK WHEN: 100 years of automobile history on the Peninsula

SOMETIMES WE FORGET just how much things change. Our surroundings are always changing. Our lives are changing. Our cars are changing. Changes in cars seems… Continue reading

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Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

Children’s art class to use recycled materials

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13. Holmes will teach the first in… Continue reading

Marva Holmes will teach a recycled materials art class from noon to 3 p.m. July 13 at Studio Bob in Port Angeles.

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 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Forks, Jefferson Healthcare among hospitals to be recognized

The Washington State Hospital Association has recognized Forks Community Hospital and Jefferson Healthcare under its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program.… Continue reading

Forums set for mobile health clinic

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct a series of community forums regarding the planned development of a new mobile health clinic. The proposed clinic… Continue reading

Howard reelected to Association of Washington Cities board

Port Townsend City Council member Amy Howard has been reelected to the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities. The election… Continue reading

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lilly’s Safe Haven fills in animal rescue gaps

Director brings in abandoned roosters, ducks and sheep

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Overnight closures scheduled on Hood Canal bridge

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 from 10 p.m. to 5… Continue reading

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula festivities on the Fourth

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca,… Continue reading

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Waterfront District becomes nonprofit

Organization plans to execute strategic plan

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art League plans reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Denice Craig Tweedy from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center adds new tank

Exhibit added at museum, which is preparing for downtown move

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

Trenching work to disrupt traffic Monday in Port Angeles

Drivers in Port Angeles can expect traffic disruptions Monday related to the city’s ongoing signal controller upgrade project. Trenching work will take… Continue reading

Sequim's Jim Boekhoff recorded his first-ever hole-in-one while playing at The Cedars at Dungeness on June 29. 
Boekhoff aced the 131-yard par-3 17th hole using a Noodle ball and his 7-iron. The shot was witnessed by Paul Langdon and Bill Schless.

AREA SPORTS: Sequim’s Boekhoff drains first hole-in-one

Rivals youth football/cheer camp in PT

Sequim's Jim Boekhoff recorded his first-ever hole-in-one while playing at The Cedars at Dungeness on June 29. 
Boekhoff aced the 131-yard par-3 17th hole using a Noodle ball and his 7-iron. The shot was witnessed by Paul Langdon and Bill Schless.
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Port Angeles' Matt Blair gets the bat on the ball in the third inning of their game against the Nanaimo NightOwls. His teammates and fans in the stands at Civic Field watch for a good result at the plate as they celebrate the Fourth of July at the ballpark.

LEFTIES: PA loads bases late in 5-2 loss to Nanaimo

Port Angeles spotted Nanaimo a five-run lead in a Fourth of July contest at Civic Field on Thursday and, despite loading the… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Matt Blair gets the bat on the ball in the third inning of their game against the Nanaimo NightOwls. His teammates and fans in the stands at Civic Field watch for a good result at the plate as they celebrate the Fourth of July at the ballpark.
Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Family, patriotism highlight Fourth of July festivities

Cornhole tournament, apple pie contest part of celebration

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

LEFTIES: Walk-off win over Nanaimo opens Port Angeles homestand

The ball should have been caught. The throw should have been made. The tag should have been on. But as the sun… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2024
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