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Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer, second from right, speaks with members of the Port Angeles Parents for Education, on Friday about the Port Angeles Paraeducation Association strike. Assistant Superintendent Michele Olsen stands at right. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

District, PAPEA to pick up bargaining Sunday

Parent group presses officials for answers on strike

Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer, second from right, speaks with members of the Port Angeles Parents for Education, on Friday about the Port Angeles Paraeducation Association strike. Assistant Superintendent Michele Olsen stands at right. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

New boutique

Jeanette Locke, Ashley Herring and Alex Herring have opened HeartKept Home and Boutique. The store, located at 129 E. First St., offers… Continue reading

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims Way and Kearney Street, the site of the new roundabout. The workers needed at least two days of 47 degrees or above in order to paint the pedestrian crosswalks and other necessary markings. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

New bike lane in Port Townsend

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims… Continue reading

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims Way and Kearney Street, the site of the new roundabout. The workers needed at least two days of 47 degrees or above in order to paint the pedestrian crosswalks and other necessary markings. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Shelley Jaye’s mosaic titled “The Lava Exhaled” is part of “Breathe,” a new Showcase 2024 display at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

‘Breathe’ exhibit now open at Northwind Art

“Dreamy Afternoon” and “The Lava Exhaled” are among the artworks brought in to Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery for a new show.… Continue reading

Shelley Jaye’s mosaic titled “The Lava Exhaled” is part of “Breathe,” a new Showcase 2024 display at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

Arraignment set for Forks man charged with assault

Infant had brain bleed, fractured femur and ribs, sheriff’s office says

Girl released from hospital after being struck by bullet

Report: Father pointed gun and pulled trigger

This untitled landscape by Carol Marshall is on display at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

Harbor Art Gallery to host reception for artist

A reception for Carol Marshall will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday during the Second Saturday Art Walk in… Continue reading

This untitled landscape by Carol Marshall is on display at Harbor Art Gallery throughout April.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding solace in song

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER Maggie died, I found so much comfort in listening to the uplifting music and words spoken at General Conference. General Conference happens… Continue reading

Music entertainment on tap for Peninsula this weekend

Music entertainment, an art walk and plays will highlight the Peninsula this weekend. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through… Continue reading

OUUF speaker scheduled

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Are All Humans Religious?” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at Olympic… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will present “Nurturing Your Inner Brat” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana
Mark Nichols.

Proposed changes to public defender caseloads could hurt rural counties

Annual limits starting in 2025 may create staffing issues

Mark Nichols.

Twice daily bridge inspections start next week

Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the state Highway 104 bridge over the Hood Canal… Continue reading

Two-lane bypass to be installed Monday

Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will begin constructing a temporary two-lane bypass for U.S. Highway 101 over Contractors Creek… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Orange: Creativity” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
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Retired teacher Nancy McCaleb speaks in support of striking paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District as Port Angeles Paraeducators Association President Rebecca Winters listens during a rally on Thursday at Shane Park.

About 130 rally in support of paras

District officials say funding is statewide problem

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Retired teacher Nancy McCaleb speaks in support of striking paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District as Port Angeles Paraeducators Association President Rebecca Winters listens during a rally on Thursday at Shane Park.
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Dave Johnson caught this chinook while fishing off of Neah Bay. The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted ocean salmon season recommendations on Wednesday.

OUTDOORS: Neah Bay salmon season opening June 22

Coastal Cleanup targets Jefferson County state parks April 20

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Dave Johnson caught this chinook while fishing off of Neah Bay. The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted ocean salmon season recommendations on Wednesday.
Forks’ Brody Owen, left, goes head-to-toe with Hoquiam’s Daniel Rosales on Wednesday evening at Spartan Stadium. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks can’t find the net against Hoquiam

Forks had goal-scoring opportunities, including a penalty kick, but couldn’t find the back of the net in a 4-0 Evergreen League boys soccer… Continue reading

Forks’ Brody Owen, left, goes head-to-toe with Hoquiam’s Daniel Rosales on Wednesday evening at Spartan Stadium. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Pickets in support of paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District march along West Eighth Street in front of the district offices at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Strike enters Day 4

Paraeducators, district continue to bargain

Pickets in support of paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District march along West Eighth Street in front of the district offices at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)