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Janel Bistrika of Port Angeles and her daughter, Amelia Bistrika, 7, look at a wall of photographs of first-grade students, including Amelia, who took part in the garden-themed "Blooming Artists" exhibition during an opening reception on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. "Blooming Artists" features the works of about 275 youngsters and will run through June 25.

Blooming Art on display

Janel Bistrika of Port Angeles and her daughter, Amelia Bistrika, 7, look at a wall of photographs of first-grade students, including Amelia, who took part… Continue reading

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Janel Bistrika of Port Angeles and her daughter, Amelia Bistrika, 7, look at a wall of photographs of first-grade students, including Amelia, who took part in the garden-themed "Blooming Artists" exhibition during an opening reception on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. "Blooming Artists" features the works of about 275 youngsters and will run through June 25.

DOT notes Hood Canal Bridge closures

SHINE – One project on the state Highway 104 Hood Canal Bridge was wrapped up Thursday morning while another will need an extra night to… Continue reading

Visitors to the newly-expanded Elwha River Casino walk through the gaming area after it was officially opened on Wednesday on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation west of Port Angeles. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

Elwha Casino expanded

Chairwoman: COVID raised costs, delayed reopening

Visitors to the newly-expanded Elwha River Casino walk through the gaming area after it was officially opened on Wednesday on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation west of Port Angeles. (KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS)

GoFundMe campaign started for missing hiker family

BRINNON – A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help the family of an Olympia man who has been missing from the Ranger Hole Trailhead… Continue reading

Grey Coast Guild presents concert

Grey Coast Guild will present an evening of folk and Americana music featuring Golden Shoals, The Lowest Pair, and Sweater Weather Duo at… Continue reading

Hurricane Ridge open sometime this summer

No dates or cause of lodge fire determined as yet, park says

ISSUES OF FAITH: Seeing the Savior a different way

THE AWARD-WINNING TV series “The Chosen” has had over 400 million views and has been popular among many different Christian faiths. “The Chosen” is an… Continue reading

Manager: McKinley struggling to fill positions

Internship, temporary posts available

Maritime festival, singing, films among events this weekend

A maritime festival, a film festival and a capella singing are among this weekend’s attractions on the North Olympic Peninsula. • Port Angeles Maritime Festival… Continue reading

Plant clinic planned Saturday

A plant clinic conducted by Jefferson County Master Gardeners is planned from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free “Ask a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Second Weekend offers late hours for exhibits

“Marilyn, Monsters and More” will be featured during the Second Weekend Art Walk at Studio Bob. The installation at Studio Bob, 118½… Continue reading

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The cannon blast at noon on Thursday signaled the start of the 710 -ile leg of the 2023 Race2Alaska from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to Ketchikan, Alaska. Thirty-one boats, using sails, paddles or oars, left did a Le Mans type start from Government Street above the Harbour to their boats before the start of the race which got going in Port Townsend on Monday.

Race to Alaska leaves Victoria

Journey to Ketchikan, Alaska begins

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The cannon blast at noon on Thursday signaled the start of the 710 -ile leg of the 2023 Race2Alaska from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to Ketchikan, Alaska. Thirty-one boats, using sails, paddles or oars, left did a Le Mans type start from Government Street above the Harbour to their boats before the start of the race which got going in Port Townsend on Monday.
Jessica Rutz has received a BEE award from Olympic Medical Center.

Rutz recognized with OMC BEE award

Jessica Rutz has received a BEE award from Olympic Medical Center. The award, for Being Excellent Everyday, was presented by Daryl Wolfe, the center’s CEO,… Continue reading

Jessica Rutz has received a BEE award from Olympic Medical Center.
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Sequim City Band celebrates new rehearsal hall

Tours, ribbon cutting set for free Sunday concert

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The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Divine and Embodied Father” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Students to graduate in ceremonies

Many North Olympic Peninsula high schools will celebrate commencement this weekend. • Seaview Academy, which provides online instruction through Port Angeles School District, will begin streaming… Continue reading

Terry Robb will perform in Port Townsend and Coyle.

Terry Robb set to perform

Award-winning blues guitarist Terry Robb will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery and at 3 p.m. Sunday… Continue reading

Terry Robb will perform in Port Townsend and Coyle.

Trooper delivers baby on roadside in Discovery Bay

A couple on their way to Jefferson Healthcare hospital in Port Townsend had to make an unexpected stop across from the Discovery… Continue reading

FILE - Former President Donald Trump listens as he speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, in Waco, Texas, March 25, 2023, while en route to West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump says he is charged over classified documents

First federal indictment of an ex-president

  • Jun 8, 2023
  • By Eric Tucker Jill Colvin and Michael Balsamo The Associated Press
FILE - Former President Donald Trump listens as he speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, in Waco, Texas, March 25, 2023, while en route to West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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The Wayshe Goes racing team of driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessica Law tries to qualify in the super modified class last summer at Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. The first Test & Tune event will be held at the park Saturday.
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The Wayshe Goes racing team of driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessica Law tries to qualify in the super modified class last summer at Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. The first Test & Tune event will be held at the park Saturday.