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Sunland homeowners award scholarships to Sequim students

The Sunland Homeowners Association recently awarded three $4,000 scholarships to Sequim students. The recipients are: Melanie Byrne, who plans to attend Peninsula College’s… Continue reading

Melanie Byrne

Volunteer representative sought in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer representative from commissioner district #3 which includes Port Ludlow, Brinnon, Quilcene… Continue reading

Port Angeles lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties avoid sweep with 7-3 win over Cowlitz

After losing their first two games against the Cowlitz Black Bears, the Lefties’ bats came alive Sunday to salvage the final game of… Continue reading

Port Angeles lefties

Port Angeles man pleads guilty to disabling repeater in park

Ranting about revolution, he prompted evacuation of Deer Park area

A GROWING CONCERN: Celebrate new love for an ancient herb

Fourth of July. This weekend is another one on the Peninsula: Sequim Lavender Weekend, continuing through Sunday. Go… Continue reading

Karen Sixkiller poses with her Water Spider sculpture.

A new Sixkiller seen on Peninsula

Cherokee artist’s sculpture on view at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Karen Sixkiller poses with her Water Spider sculpture.

Candidate forum set for 6th Congressional District

A candidate forum featuring primary election candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat now held by Derek Kilmer is planned on TV Washington and online… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101) in east Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Michael Mangiameli, with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on July 15. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lavender fields forever

Michael Mangiameli with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim, enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on Friday while… Continue reading

Michael Mangiameli, with Sebastian, 5, and Eleanora, 2, of Sequim enjoy a day at Jardin du Soliel Lavender Farm & Gift Shop on July 15. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Suzanne Ames

Peninsula College’s new president settles in

Declining enrollment, workforce needs on agenda

Suzanne Ames

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

US solicits help in defining old growth, mature forests

U.S. officials are soliciting outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare racing deadline for bond measure

Measure to fund new campus could go to public this November

Tidepool exploration set Friday

The Summer Reading Program and the Feiro Marine Life Center will host a morning of free tidepool exploration in Clallam Bay at… Continue reading

OMC doctor arrested for sexual assault

Alleged victims were patients at hospital

Richard Welches.

Port Angeles man sentenced to 22 years for drugs, firearms

Convicted felon had outstanding warrants in several instances

Richard Welches.
Sequim’s Aidan Henninger, right, vies for a header with a Kingston defender during a game in April. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

ALL-PENINSULA BOYS SOCCER MVPs: Sequim’s Aidan Henninger and Brandon Wagner lead the pack

All area boys soccer team includes Forks, East Jefferson, Sequim and Port Angeles players

Sequim’s Aidan Henninger, right, vies for a header with a Kingston defender during a game in April. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Clamming class set for Fort Flagler on Saturday

Michael Zimmerman and Harry Louch will Present “Clamming at Fort Flagler” at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Attendees should meet in the lower campground in… Continue reading