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STEAM stations set at West End libraries

The North Olympic Library System will host Spring Break STEAM Stations for elementary students at its West End Branches. The free program… Continue reading

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP: UConn wins fifth national title since 1999

After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was… Continue reading

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michael Dashiell / Olympic Peninsula News Group New volunteer training to assist visitors and staff at the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge is set for Thursday on Zoom.

Dungeness Wildlife Refuge seeking volunteers

Locals who enjoy the Olympic Peninsula’s surroundings and are interested in learning about nature and making friends are encouraged to apply to be… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell / Olympic Peninsula News Group New volunteer training to assist visitors and staff at the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge is set for Thursday on Zoom.
LSU's Alexis Morris shoots past Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

WOMEN’S NCAA: LSU beats Iowa, Clark to win first national championship

Kim Mulkey returned home to Louisiana wanting to bring LSU its first basketball championship. The Hall of Fame coach did just that in… Continue reading

LSU's Alexis Morris shoots past Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pictured, from left to right, are Sophie Kunka, Lhotse Rowell, Indigo Gould, Ashton Meyer-Bibbins, team captain Stuart Dow and Maeve Kenney.
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Knowledge bowl 1A winner announced

Port Townsend High School’s Knowledge Bowl team recently won first place in the state’s Division 1A Knowledge Bowl competition in Wenatchee. The team defeated Cascade… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Sophie Kunka, Lhotse Rowell, Indigo Gould, Ashton Meyer-Bibbins, team captain Stuart Dow and Maeve Kenney.
Pictured, from left to right, are Lucy Schmitt, Zia Magill, Mia Lowell, Coach Susan Trower, Noah Holly, Andrew Corbo and Nadia Fisch.
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Knowledge bowl 1B winners named

Nadia Fisch and Zia Magill, from Port Townsend, and Noah Holly, of Port Hadlock, were members of the West Sound Academy Knowledge Bowl team that… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Lucy Schmitt, Zia Magill, Mia Lowell, Coach Susan Trower, Noah Holly, Andrew Corbo and Nadia Fisch.
“Fleur de Lis” is by Sheri Whetstine, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in April. (Blue Whole Gallery)

Blue Whole Gallery sets April exhibit for ‘Eye of the Beholder’

Photographer and kiln-formed glass artist to have work displayed

“Fleur de Lis” is by Sheri Whetstine, a featured artist at the Blue Whole Gallery in April. (Blue Whole Gallery)

CEO: NOHN expands in face of demand

Health center adds 11,500 new patients since 2016

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Fire District chiefs set retirements; new staffing plan to begin in May

Consulting firm hired to look at leadership structure this month

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Lydia Valdopolis, front, and Julia Thurston from Ground Control Goats in Port Townsend lead a parade of goats around the market on Saturday, the opening day of the 31st Port Townsend Farmers’ Market. More than 70 vendors will offer food and crafts each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend through Oct. 28. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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First day of season

Lydia Valdopolis, front, and Julia Thurston from Ground Control Goats in Port Townsend lead a parade of goats around the market on Saturday, the opening… Continue reading

Lydia Valdopolis, front, and Julia Thurston from Ground Control Goats in Port Townsend lead a parade of goats around the market on Saturday, the opening day of the 31st Port Townsend Farmers’ Market. More than 70 vendors will offer food and crafts each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend through Oct. 28. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Special meeting of the Port of Port Angeles on April 4

The Port of Port Angeles commissioners will consider a resolution recognizing Karen Goschen’s years of service to the port during a special… Continue reading

People gather at First and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles on Friday in support of transgender rights. The group was celebrating the International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination they can face. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Transgender rights

People gather at First and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles on Friday in support of transgender rights. The group was celebrating the International Transgender Day… Continue reading

People gather at First and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles on Friday in support of transgender rights. The group was celebrating the International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination they can face. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taffel McCootie, left, and the University of Washington's Charlie Kosakoff compete for a loose ball on Saturday at Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula hosts powerhouse UW team at Wally Sigmar

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team not only got a little taste of big-time NCAA soccer Saturday, the Pirates largely held their… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taffel McCootie, left, and the University of Washington's Charlie Kosakoff compete for a loose ball on Saturday at Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Roughriders baseball crushes Central Kitsap

The Port Angeles boys baseball team got solid pitching, defense and offense in an 11-4 road win Saturday against 3A Central Kitsap. The… Continue reading

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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.

7th Haven housing project celebrated

Port Townsend facility aims for first residents in May

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Dale Wilson, past executive director of Olympic Comunity Action Programs, and Cherish Cronmiler, current executive director, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the 43-unit low cost housing units.
Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

District 24 legislators answer questions

Telephone town hall draws 4,000

Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t start April as a gardening fool

NEXT WEEKEND IS Easter, just this week was the beginning of Spring. We are in the season of new growth and the time of rebirth… Continue reading

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BACK WHEN: Part 2: ‘Lady of the Lake’ murder mystery

LAST MONTH, I gave you Part 2 of the “Lady of the Lake” murder mystery. The mysterious body had been identified as Hallie Illingworth. Good… Continue reading

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Daytime Hood Canal Bridge closures coming in April

Intermittent delays for inspection

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 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading