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Toni Wilhelm of Port Townsend visits “One from the Art,” an exhibition of Jay Haskins’ work, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

‘One from the Art’ celebrates a creative life

Display honors Haskins, a foundation of Northwind Art

Toni Wilhelm of Port Townsend visits “One from the Art,” an exhibition of Jay Haskins’ work, at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)
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Newly elected Clallam County Sheriff Brian King spoke of changes he feels are needed this legislative session to bring some balance back to his department as well as others around the state.

Clallam County’s new sheriff calls for legislative changes

Brian King addresses the Forks chamber

  • Jan 21, 2023
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Newly elected Clallam County Sheriff Brian King spoke of changes he feels are needed this legislative session to bring some balance back to his department as well as others around the state.

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay sweeps Crescent in Friday doubleheader

Swan scores 18 for Red Devils girls; Aguirre 21 for Neah Bay boys

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t get snippy about pruning trees

TODAY, WE ARE going to wrap up our short course on pruning. I am always worried about people having just enough knowledge to kill their… Continue reading

Clallam County approves second of two-part conservation project

The Clallam County commissioners have approved a $100,000 grant from the Clallam County Conservation Futures Fund to the North Olympic Land Trust… Continue reading

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

Flags flown at half-staff in memory of firefighter

Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered flags flown at half-staff today in honor of Capt. Charles “Chad” Cate who died in the line of… Continue reading

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A new bronze plaque recreates Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” outside George Washington Inn. Co-owner Dan Abbott said he commissioned it from Minnesota artist Ross Pollard.

George Washington Inn adds bronze ‘Prayer at Valley Forge’

An iconic piece of art is now a permanent fixture at George Washington Inn and Washington Lavender Farm. Co-owner Dan Abbott recently placed… Continue reading

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A new bronze plaque recreates Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” outside George Washington Inn. Co-owner Dan Abbott said he commissioned it from Minnesota artist Ross Pollard.

Housing bond bid weighed

Inslee proposal in Tharinger committee

Infrastructure, housing top priorities in Port Townsend

State of City address emphasizes public engagement

Legislators file dozens of housing bills

State lawmakers are attacking homelessness and the housing crisis from various angles as they dive into… Continue reading

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended Friday's grand opening. The former dental office at 1119 Lawrence St. is a welcoming coffee house and resource center. The girls, all 15, heard about the Nest from their art teacher, Michele Soderstrom of Port Townsend High School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Nest has grand opening

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended… Continue reading

At the Nest, a new hangout for young people in Uptown Port Townsend, teenagers including, from left, Ruby Morgensen, Kyah Kusy and Tilly Norton attended Friday's grand opening. The former dental office at 1119 Lawrence St. is a welcoming coffee house and resource center. The girls, all 15, heard about the Nest from their art teacher, Michele Soderstrom of Port Townsend High School. Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News
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Sequim's Taryn Johnson, right, looks to score in the Wolves' 64-49 home win over North Kitsap on Thursday.
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Sequim's Taryn Johnson, right, looks to score in the Wolves' 64-49 home win over North Kitsap on Thursday.
A 2009 Ford Ranger pickup hit ice and slid into a guardrail and into a ditch on state Highway 104 on Thursday.

Semi collisions badly damage pickups in two wrecks

State Patrol urges caution around big trucks

A 2009 Ford Ranger pickup hit ice and slid into a guardrail and into a ditch on state Highway 104 on Thursday.

Sequim woman, 69, held for investigation of drug sales

A 69-year-old Sequim resident is being held in the Clallam County jail for investigation of drug sales. Nona G. Deanda was booked into… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Dr. Molly Parker,Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Jefferson Healthcare

University women meet Saturday

Dr. Molly Parker will address a meeting of the Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women at 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Dr. Molly Parker,Chief Medical Officer of Population Health at Jefferson Healthcare