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Retired contractor Dave Merrill of Sequim uses a nail gun Wednesday to demonstrate the proper and safe nailing technique to a group of 14 Community Build volunteers who will soon build 10 tiny homes on property owned by New Life Church in Port Townsend. The houses will go to the Caswell-Brown Village managed by Olympic Community Action Programs. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Volunteers begin another build of shelters for unhoused

Structures will go to Caswell-Brown Village near Port Townsend

Retired contractor Dave Merrill of Sequim uses a nail gun Wednesday to demonstrate the proper and safe nailing technique to a group of 14 Community Build volunteers who will soon build 10 tiny homes on property owned by New Life Church in Port Townsend. The houses will go to the Caswell-Brown Village managed by Olympic Community Action Programs. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Del Brummet will present “Plants for a Better Planet with Great Plant Picks” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Yard and garden lecture series set

Del Brummet will present “Plants for a Better Planet with Great Plant Picks” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The presentation is… Continue reading

Del Brummet will present “Plants for a Better Planet with Great Plant Picks” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

‘Medea’ receives multiple meritorious achievement awards

Director Richard Stephens, Designer Tim Thorn, student actors Ayah Al-sallaq and Connor West and Eliza Pettigrew, and production manager and Peninsula College… Continue reading

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‘Nitrogen in the Garden’ topic of Green Thumb presentation

Soil, sun and water … we know the basics of what plants need to grow. But the nutrients in soil are extremely… Continue reading

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Auditions planned this evening for spring production

The Port Angeles Community Players plan auditions today for their spring production, the final main stage show of the 2022-23 season. “One… Continue reading

Bridge closures prompt Port Townsend letter

Impacts to business, emergencies outlined

Julie Montagnet

Clallam Mosaic selects new executive director

Clallam Mosaic’s board of directors have named Julia Montagnet the organization’s new executive director. Montagnet’s background working with nonprofits and serving on… Continue reading

Julie Montagnet
Charisse Deschenes

Deschenes appointed deputy city manager in Sequim

Charisse Deschenes has been appointed deputy city manager and director of community development and economic development for the city of Sequim, effective Feb.… Continue reading

Charisse Deschenes

Districts to be formed following East Jefferson Fire Rescue merger

Vote on proposal planned for March 15

Mishy Lesser

Documentary screening Thursday

A 15-minute documentary “Dear Georgina” will be screened at 12:35 p.m. Thursday. A discussion with Mishy Lesser of the Upstander Project will… Continue reading

Mishy Lesser

Genealogy lecture planned Saturday

Steven Morrison will present “Western Overland Trails: Following the Seven Ts” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Morrison will address a meeting of the… Continue reading

Grant applications for hospitality and lodging businesses to open

The state Department of Commerce has announced $100 million dollars is available for grants to hospitality and lodging businesses that suffered losses due… Continue reading

IWANT (Improv Without A Net Troupe) members, from left, Cat White, Kailey Droz, Lara Starcevich rehearse an improv game called Sit, Stand or Wall.

Improv group to pose for Drink and Draw

Drink & Draw with IWANT — Improv Without A Net Troupe is set for Thursday. The free, all-ages and dog-friendly event at… Continue reading

IWANT (Improv Without A Net Troupe) members, from left, Cat White, Kailey Droz, Lara Starcevich rehearse an improv game called Sit, Stand or Wall.

Learning our landscape online Thursday

David Brownell will present “Learning Our Landscape: Project Updates From the NOHC” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by… Continue reading

Medicare advisory clinic Friday

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors will be on hand to answer Medicare questions from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. The free clinic,… Continue reading

Leelah Smith.

Missing Lower Elwha woman found safe at Port Angeles store

Police officers called after she was spotted

Leelah Smith.
Visitors to the North Olympic Healthcare Network’s new Eastside Clinic look around the entry lobby during an open house on Friday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

North Olympic Healthcare Network opens eastside building

Edna Peterson, former owner of the building housing the North Olympic Healthcare Network’s new Eastside Clinic, left, speaks with real estate broker Jim Haguewood, healthcare… Continue reading

Visitors to the North Olympic Healthcare Network’s new Eastside Clinic look around the entry lobby during an open house on Friday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim’s Jolene Vaara goes to the basket for two of her team-high 20 points in a 64-49 Olympic League win over North Kitsap. Vaara had six 20-point games and was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OLYMPIC LEAGUE BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jolene Vaara named MVP, defensive player of the year

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named both the Olympic 2A League most valuable player and defensive player of the year in girls’ basketball.… Continue reading

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara goes to the basket for two of her team-high 20 points in a 64-49 Olympic League win over North Kitsap. Vaara had six 20-point games and was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PAT NEAL: Birdwatching with a chainsaw

BIRD WATCHING IS my life. Most of my best bird watching has been done with a chainsaw. This is considered unethical in some circles, but… Continue reading

Tener Wade prepares to write a gratitude postcard at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. Free postcards are available at the gallery and at the Port Townsend Library through this Friday as part of the Community Read program so that later this month, the postcards will become a display at the library. (Photo courtesy of Northwind Art)

Postcards ready for writing in PT

A community art project is now underway around Port Townsend, and people of all ages are invited to participate by this Friday.… Continue reading

Tener Wade prepares to write a gratitude postcard at Northwind Art’s Grover Gallery in Port Townsend. Free postcards are available at the gallery and at the Port Townsend Library through this Friday as part of the Community Read program so that later this month, the postcards will become a display at the library. (Photo courtesy of Northwind Art)