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ISSUES OF FAITH: Seeing light and creation through a telescope

FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL, light has been a crucial part of all religious rituals. Candles, fire, lights and awe for the sun and stars permeate all… Continue reading

Pigs on the Wing members are, from left, Jason Baker (guitar/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar/vocals); Eric Welder (bass/vocals); and Matt Jones (keys/vocals).

Pink Floyd tribute band to perform in Port Townsend

Pigs on the Wing to play on two nights

Pigs on the Wing members are, from left, Jason Baker (guitar/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); David Lindenbaum (guitar/vocals); Eric Welder (bass/vocals); and Matt Jones (keys/vocals).

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties sweep twin bill, back home tonight

Port Angeles swept a doubleheader with host Kelowna, besting the Falcons 5-3 and 4-0 in a pair of seven-inning games Wednesday night.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Baseball Port Angeles head baseball coach Casey Dietz has resigned from the position after posting a 23-15 record, 18-9 in Olympic League play in two seasons as head coach.

PREP SPORTS: Dietz steps down as Roughriders baseball coach

Posted 23-15 record in two seasons

Port Angeles Baseball Port Angeles head baseball coach Casey Dietz has resigned from the position after posting a 23-15 record, 18-9 in Olympic League play in two seasons as head coach.
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Speaker set for Unitarian service

Roddy Biggs will present “Make the Wound Whole”

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A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Temperature dive expected by next week

National Weather Service says it’s cooler near coast

A group of youths cool off by jumping into the cove at the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Wilderness and Hope” at Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Wilderness and Hope” at 11 a.m. Sunday The service is at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Volunteers needed for Jefferson County fairgrounds cleanup

Volunteers are invited to help spruce up the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend cleanup will be from 9… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Inerrant Guidance of the Heart” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Schools inadequate, former legislator says

Jim Buck concerned about future Cascadia earthquake, tsunami

Jim Buck, the 24th Legislative District representative from 1995-2007, lays out what he called the deadly risk that old and seismically unsafe school buildings in Washington pose for children in grades K-12. A state Department of Natural Resources report released last year determined that 93 percent of the schools in a study pose extreme danger for death and entrapment to school children. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)
The Port Townsend Golf Club Players Club recently hosted four days of free golf lessons for children ages 9-12.

AREA SPORTS: Port Townsend Golf Course Players’ Club teaches next generation

Wilder Seniors fall at state; football camp Saturday in PA

The Port Townsend Golf Club Players Club recently hosted four days of free golf lessons for children ages 9-12.

Bus schedule for Hurricane Ridge

The Hurricane Ridge Shuttle Schedule: Buses run seven days a week through Thursday, Sept. 15 including holidays.* Departs Gateway Transit Center 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Dash Air suspends ticketing, flights

Kenmore Air files 96-page complaint

Doctor’s license suspended following sexual assault arrest

The Washington State Department of Health this week suspended the license of a doctor on the Olympic Peninsula after… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel assist with loading an injured hiker onto a helicopter from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified elderly man had fallen on a trail by Fort Worden’s Battery Tolles. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

Elderly man airlifted after fall on trail near Fort Worden

A man in his mid-70s was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he was treated on scene for injuries sustained… Continue reading

East Jefferson Fire Rescue personnel assist with loading an injured hiker onto a helicopter from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified elderly man had fallen on a trail by Fort Worden’s Battery Tolles. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)
Pictured, left to right, are Nicole Lepping and Rod Souza.
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Jim’s Pharmacy names charity of the month

The Sequim Wheelers was the June recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles. The Sequim Wheelers use wheelchair bikes and… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Nicole Lepping and Rod Souza.
Clallam Bay angler Brandon Rodriguez found success while shore fishing for king and coho in Marine Area 5 along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

OUTDOORS: Chinook fishing days numbered off Port Angeles

Catch estimates at nearly 90 percent

Clallam Bay angler Brandon Rodriguez found success while shore fishing for king and coho in Marine Area 5 along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Ride the Hurricane slots already full

Getting on waiting list encouraged

Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Shuttle to Hurricane Ridge attracts locals, visitors

Transit bypasses busy parking lot, gets riders to summit

Jeannie Thompson, left, of Livonia, Mich., has visited Hurricane Ridge many times over the years, but says she loves the idea of taking the shuttle rather than driving. This was her 14-year-old grandson Sherman Thompson’s first trip to Port Angeles and Hurricane Ridge. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)