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Irrigation Festival, art walks highlight weekend events

The first Irrigation Festival weekend will join art walks, a symphony performances and community plays this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The aqua-themed… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: The hope in Passover

DURING THE RECENT Jewish holiday of Passover, we celebrated spring’s new birth, and a journey from slavery to freedom, the actual beginning of the people… Continue reading

Hector Flores, seated at right, and his band Las Cafeteras are coming to Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday night. photo by Yulissa Mendoza

Las Cafeteras to bring musical blend to Field Hall

Group sings in five languages

  • May 3, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Hector Flores, seated at right, and his band Las Cafeteras are coming to Field Arts & Events Hall on Saturday night. photo by Yulissa Mendoza

OUTDOORS: Be mindful of May’s tidal swings

Puget Sound anglers at 13-percent of halibut quota

Kyle Zimmerman, co-owner of The Hub at Front and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles, adds a new coat of paint on Wednesday to an advertising sign on the back of his building that was uncovered during the demolition of a derelict building that once hid the sign from view. Zimmerman said The Hub, formerly Mathews Glass and Howe's Garage before that, is being converted to an artist's workspace and entertainment venue with an opening set for late May or early June. Although The Hub will have no control over any new construction that might later hide the automotive signs, Zimmerman said restoring the paint is an interesting addition to the downtown area for as long as it lasts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Paint restoration in Port Angeles

Kyle Zimmerman, co-owner of The Hub at Front and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles, adds a new coat of paint on Wednesday to an… Continue reading

Kyle Zimmerman, co-owner of The Hub at Front and Lincoln streets in downtown Port Angeles, adds a new coat of paint on Wednesday to an advertising sign on the back of his building that was uncovered during the demolition of a derelict building that once hid the sign from view. Zimmerman said The Hub, formerly Mathews Glass and Howe's Garage before that, is being converted to an artist's workspace and entertainment venue with an opening set for late May or early June. Although The Hub will have no control over any new construction that might later hide the automotive signs, Zimmerman said restoring the paint is an interesting addition to the downtown area for as long as it lasts. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Paving to begin on North Sequim Avenue

Work crews from Interwest Construction and Agate Asphalt will begin paving work on the North Sequim Avenue sidewalk and bike lane project from… Continue reading

Port Ludlow Art League features pair of artists for May

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

Program planned for OUUF service

Dianne Whitaker will present “History of Universalism” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Whitaker will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,… Continue reading

Unity in Olympics program scheduled

Stephan Plummer will present “The Common Pitfalls of Being Human and Discovering What is Possible in Being Human” and provide music at… Continue reading

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

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

Port Angeles baseball players and coaches celebrate with a team photo on the field at Cheney Stadium after beating King's 6-5 Wednesday night in the Roughriders' regular season finale.

BASEBALL: Port Angeles earns walk-off win at Cheney Stadium

Riders win on Triple-A Rainiers’ field

Port Angeles baseball players and coaches celebrate with a team photo on the field at Cheney Stadium after beating King's 6-5 Wednesday night in the Roughriders' regular season finale.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Youth lacrosse camp starts Monday

Volleyball, flag football registration

Sequim's Mekhi Ashby (10) dribbles the ball up the field against North Mason on Tuesday in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREPS: Bremerton edges Sequim in penalty kick shootout

Sequim came four minutes away from a regulation victory but was penalized late and the Wolves eventually dropped a penalty kick shootout 4-3… Continue reading

Sequim's Mekhi Ashby (10) dribbles the ball up the field against North Mason on Tuesday in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Art discussion series to be conducted Sunday

Jeanne K. Simmons will host “Creativity + Conversation” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The interactive art discussion series will be… Continue reading

Acoustic Blues master Terry Robb will play at Eaglemount Cidery in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Terry Robb)

Blues guitarist to play two shows in Jefferson County

Blues guitarist Terry Robb will be in Jefferson County for two shows this weekend. He will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in… Continue reading

Acoustic Blues master Terry Robb will play at Eaglemount Cidery in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Terry Robb)
Sopranos rehearsing the Brahms Requiem are, from left, MarySue French of Port Angeles, Elizabeth Bindschadler of Quilcene, and Kelly Sanderbeck and Susan Roe of Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

Brahms masterpiece to bring symphony together Saturday

Public rehearsal at 11 a.m.; evening concert at 7:30

  • May 2, 2024
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz For Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Sopranos rehearsing the Brahms Requiem are, from left, MarySue French of Port Angeles, Elizabeth Bindschadler of Quilcene, and Kelly Sanderbeck and Susan Roe of Port Angeles. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)
Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Strait Up Foam Fun, seen in 2023, returns to Carrie Blake Community Park on Sunday for Family Fun Days so children can play in the eco-friendly, biodegradable foam.

Irrigation Festival kicks off first weekend in Sequim

Crazy Daze Breakfast welcomes Whodunnit, Trashion Show expands

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Strait Up Foam Fun, seen in 2023, returns to Carrie Blake Community Park on Sunday for Family Fun Days so children can play in the eco-friendly, biodegradable foam.

Open house set for estuary project

Representatives will be at Brinnon Community Center

Port of Port Townsend considers moorage exemptions

Effort to preserve maritime heritage