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Schelle Fitzpatrick, left, explains her experience in Olympic Medical Center’s nursing residency program as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Vickie Swanson and Director of Education and Organizational Professional Development look on. Since 2017, 132 nurse graduates have gone through the program, which provides clinical experience, mentoring and support. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Nurse residency program key for Olympic Medical Center

More than 130 have graduated from 2-year stint since 2017

Schelle Fitzpatrick, left, explains her experience in Olympic Medical Center’s nursing residency program as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Vickie Swanson and Director of Education and Organizational Professional Development look on. Since 2017, 132 nurse graduates have gone through the program, which provides clinical experience, mentoring and support. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: A winter weather prediction

THE SIGNS OF the impending season are unmistakable and should not be ignored. The vine maples are red. The cottonwood trees are yellow. The old… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh is congratulated by his teammates after hitting two home runs Tuesday night against Kansas City, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a season by a Mariner. (Getty Images)

SEATTLE MARINERS: Cal Raleigh ties Ken Griffey Jr. with 55th, 56th home runs

Just two days after tying Mickey Mantle for the most home runs in a single season by a switch hitter (54),… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh is congratulated by his teammates after hitting two home runs Tuesday night against Kansas City, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a season by a Mariner. (Getty Images)

Fire destroys portable bathroom near Cotton Building

A fire burned a portable restroom outside of the city of Port Townsend’s Cotton Building. A Facebook post on Tuesday from East… Continue reading

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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Forks takes Elma in three sets

The Forks girls volleyball team swept Elma 3-0, though it was a tightly contested match with scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-20. Monday’s victory… Continue reading

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Police: Law enforcement working active investigation

A sizable multi-agency law enforcement presence is at North Jones Street and Columbia Street in Port Angeles this week. Port Angeles Police… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: JeffCo ski, snowboard program opens registration

Salish Snow Sports, a new ski and snowboard program for Jefferson County youths, is bringing the “Ski Bus” back for local students… Continue reading

Curt Queyrouze.

First Fed hires new executive

Queyrouze will start as CEO on Wednesday

Curt Queyrouze.
Lyle Baird, 1, seems to be telling his mom, Jaimie, of Port Townsend, that he wants a particular cherry tomato from the vine at Shy Acre Farm in Port Townsend while on the 23rd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour on Saturday. Shy Acre Farm was one of 15 around the county on the tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

That’s the one

Lyle Baird, 1, seems to be telling his mom, Jaimie, of Port Townsend, that he wants a particular cherry tomato from the vine at Shy… Continue reading

Lyle Baird, 1, seems to be telling his mom, Jaimie, of Port Townsend, that he wants a particular cherry tomato from the vine at Shy Acre Farm in Port Townsend while on the 23rd annual Jefferson County Farm Tour on Saturday. Shy Acre Farm was one of 15 around the county on the tour. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Captain Joseph House to host dance fundraiser on Saturday

The Captain Joseph House will host “Dance Into Fall” from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser will be at the… Continue reading

Cooper to perform at Concerts in the Woods

Dana Cooper will perform for Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will be at the Laurel B. Johnson Community… Continue reading

Floating docks to be removed from Port Angeles City Pier

The Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department will begin removing the floating docks from City Pier on Sept. 19. This work is… Continue reading

Actor Kellan Lutz, left, hugs a fan during a “meet the actors photo session” during the Forever Twilight Forks event on Friday. All VITs had the opportunity for a photo and to get one item signed. Lutz played Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series. Also attending were Peter Facinelli, who played Dr. Cullen, seen at right, and actor and regular participant Erik Odom. Author Stephenie Meyer attended for the first time in many years. An estimated 1,000 people attended the Q&A with Meyer and movie at the Kitla Center. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Forever Twilight

Actor Kellan Lutz, left, hugs a fan during a “meet the actors photo session” during the Forever Twilight Forks event on Friday. All VITs had… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2025
  • By Christi Baron Olympic Peninsula News Group
  • Clallam County
Actor Kellan Lutz, left, hugs a fan during a “meet the actors photo session” during the Forever Twilight Forks event on Friday. All VITs had the opportunity for a photo and to get one item signed. Lutz played Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series. Also attending were Peter Facinelli, who played Dr. Cullen, seen at right, and actor and regular participant Erik Odom. Author Stephenie Meyer attended for the first time in many years. An estimated 1,000 people attended the Q&A with Meyer and movie at the Kitla Center. (Christi Baron/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Garden club to host Forever StreamFest this weekend

The Port Angeles Garden Club will host the fourth Forever StreamFest: Tending Our Gardens Beyond Our Backyards from 10 a.m. to 3:30… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic reports increase in services

Agency works with law enforcement, meets patients in field

Paving operation to begin near Forks

Maintenance crews from the state Department of Transportation were set to begin repaving a section of state Highway 110 on Monday. Crews will… Continue reading

“The Day the Light Returned” by MinHi England will be part of the “Lighten Up” exhibit that will open Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to host reception for ‘Lighten Up’

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center will host a reception for the opening of “Lighten Up” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.… Continue reading

“The Day the Light Returned” by MinHi England will be part of the “Lighten Up” exhibit that will open Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.

Quilcene Fair and Parade set for Saturday

The Quilcene Fair and Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will be at the Quilcene School, 294715, U.S.… Continue reading

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading