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Federal law limits marine traffic openings at bridge

The state Department of Transportation reminds mariners that, while its agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard requires operators at the Hood Canal Bridge… Continue reading

Home Garden Tour tickets now on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour, the Clallam Master Gardener Foundation’s fundraiser. The tickets are available… Continue reading

Hood Canal bridge closures begin Monday

Roundabout work also starts next week

ISSUES OF FAITH: Mothers: The foundations of faith

PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” For some, Mother’s Day can evoke feelings of guilt; thinking maybe that other mothers are… Continue reading

More candidates join local races

Third declares for state Senate seat

Music and theater highlight Peninsula weekend

Community theater, an art walk and plenty of music options will be featured this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “The Man with the… Continue reading

Port Townsend woman in serious condition after wreck

A Port Townsend woman was in serious condition following a wreck at Discovery Road and state Highway 20, said a spokesperson for… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will present “Mother Wolf, Mother Earth, Mother Me” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Reforms making a difference at Fort Worden, PDA director says

Organization moving toward stability; challenges remain

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. A community rebuild is scheduled for May 15-19 to replace portions of the popular playground that were destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. Volunteer signups are available at https://www.padreamplayground.org. The nonprofit Dream Playground Foundation, which organized and orchestrated previous versions of the playground, is also seeking loaner tools with more information available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DA4AC23A5F85-48241857-dream#/. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Site preparation for playground

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in… Continue reading

Volunteer Al Oman, right, guides an auger operated by Steve Fink during site preparation for rebuilding the Dream Playground on Wednesday at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. A community rebuild is scheduled for May 15-19 to replace portions of the popular playground that were destroyed in an arson fire on Dec. 20. Volunteer signups are available at https://www.padreamplayground.org. The nonprofit Dream Playground Foundation, which organized and orchestrated previous versions of the playground, is also seeking loaner tools with more information available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DA4AC23A5F85-48241857-dream#/. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Some water system users face steep price hikes

County commissioners’ letter asks rates to be examined

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

Joanna Gabriel will present the lesson at 11 a.m. Sunday. Gabriel is the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918 San… Continue reading

Unity speaker slated in Port Angeles

Terry Barrett will present “What Would Your Mother Say?” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Youth art on display throughout Port Townsend

Businesses in Port Townsend historic districts are displaying art by local students throughout May. More than 40 businesses, in both uptown and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Invasive European green crab search training in June in Jefferson, Clallam counties

CITIZEN SCIENTISTS IN Jefferson and Clallam counties can train to become a crustacean detective of sorts on the lookout for populations of invasive European green… Continue reading

Sequim seniors Ava Johnson, left, and Emily Post extended their high school golf careers by qualifying for the Class 2A State Girls Golf Championship May 21-22 in Liberty Lake with successful rounds Monday at the Olympic League Championships at Bremerton’s Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Johnson, in her second season, finished second overall and Post parred the final hole to earn the fifth seed to state.
Sequim seniors Ava Johnson, left, and Emily Post extended their high school golf careers by qualifying for the Class 2A State Girls Golf Championship May 21-22 in Liberty Lake with successful rounds Monday at the Olympic League Championships at Bremerton’s Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Johnson, in her second season, finished second overall and Post parred the final hole to earn the fifth seed to state.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Ethan Staples, shown here pitching during a win over Kingston last month, struck out seven and drove in two runs in the Wolves’ 7-3 bi-district tournament win over Fife on Wednesday.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim’s Ethan Staples, shown here pitching during a win over Kingston last month, struck out seven and drove in two runs in the Wolves’ 7-3 bi-district tournament win over Fife on Wednesday.
A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)

Teens put finishing touches on mural to honor student

Teachers, students remember Lofstrom as welcoming, talented, artistic

A new mural at Sequim High School honors 2020 graduate Alissa Lofstrom, who started the mural in 2019 but had to stop due to COVID-19 shutdowns. She died in 2021, but past and current students finished her mural for the Interact Club. (Chelsea Reichner)

Palmer to resign from Port Townsend City Council

City to open process for replacement

Port Angeles School District aims to use attrition to close budget gap

District facing smaller deficit than last year, won’t require job cuts