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Pictured, left to right, are Jennifer Puff, Cat Xander and Sheila Everett.

College scholarships awarded to local students

The Olympic View Community Foundation has awarded $18,000 in college scholarships. • Sequim Prairie Nights Scholarships: Three $1,000 awards to Sequim High School… Continue reading

Pictured, left to right, are Jennifer Puff, Cat Xander and Sheila Everett.

Delay for trial possible in Sequim attempted murder case

More discovery being gathered by police, State Patrol

Law enforcement officials bemoan laws they say hamper their work

Drug possession, pursuits specific areas of police concern

Ernie Latson of Port Angeles, left, purchases the first two bags of popcorn as Swain’s General Store employee Shawn Price unveils the popcorn machine on Wednesday morning in Port Angeles. The store, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, resumed selling its signature popcorn after a two-year hiatus imposed by COVID-19 health measures. The price remains the same as it was when Swain’s first offered it to customer in 1966 — 25 cents. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Popcorn is back at Swain’s General Store

Ernie Latson of Port Angeles, left, purchases the first two bags of popcorn as Swain’s General Store employee Shawn Price unveils the popcorn machine on… Continue reading

Ernie Latson of Port Angeles, left, purchases the first two bags of popcorn as Swain’s General Store employee Shawn Price unveils the popcorn machine on Wednesday morning in Port Angeles. The store, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, resumed selling its signature popcorn after a two-year hiatus imposed by COVID-19 health measures. The price remains the same as it was when Swain’s first offered it to customer in 1966 — 25 cents. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Former Seattle Seahawk to play for Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties plan to announce Tuesday that a former member of the Seattle Seahawks has been signed to play for… Continue reading

Lefties.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties shut out by AppleSox

A day after a bad game on the mound for the Port Angeles Lefties pitching staff, the Lefties got great pitching performances Tuesday,… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
"Oliver One-Ear" by Cecilia Olivera Hillway is among the paintings on display at the Sequim Civic Center.

Watercolor exhibit on view in Sequim

A watercolor and water-based media painting exhibit, created by members of Peninsula Art Friends, is on display in Sequim. The exhibit of 16… Continue reading

"Oliver One-Ear" by Cecilia Olivera Hillway is among the paintings on display at the Sequim Civic Center.
Rocky Friedman is selling the Rose Theatre and Starlight Room, but not just to any buyer. Interested parties need to first answer a set of five questions. If you’re not prepared to live in Port Townsend, don’t bother to apply. (Tyler Rowe)

It will take more than money for iconic business

Rocky Friedman knew the day would come when he’d be ready to sell the Rose Theatre, the business he had established and… Continue reading

Rocky Friedman is selling the Rose Theatre and Starlight Room, but not just to any buyer. Interested parties need to first answer a set of five questions. If you’re not prepared to live in Port Townsend, don’t bother to apply. (Tyler Rowe)

‘The Race to Alaska’ film screening scheduled

The film “The Race to Alaska” will be screened on Saturday and Sunday, just ahead of the start of the 2022 Race… Continue reading

Dancers in Colony, choreographed by Bill Evans, are, from left, Stephanie Sanders, Lisa Fores, Rae Kala, Camille Hildebrandt, Abbie Doll, Aili Emilia, Don Halquist and Ashley A. Friend. Friend will be replaced by Anna Hansen this weekend.

Bill Evans celebrates 82nd birthday with dance concerts

Tickets on sale now for weekend shows at Fort Worden

Dancers in Colony, choreographed by Bill Evans, are, from left, Stephanie Sanders, Lisa Fores, Rae Kala, Camille Hildebrandt, Abbie Doll, Aili Emilia, Don Halquist and Ashley A. Friend. Friend will be replaced by Anna Hansen this weekend.
Alice Cordery, 7, a first-grade student at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles, front, points to an artwork as her brother, Pat Cordery, 11, and mother, Teresa Cordery, follow along during an opening gala for Blooming Artists, an exhibition of nature-related art pieces on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Blooming Artists Exhibit combines art, science

Work of more than 250 students on display

Alice Cordery, 7, a first-grade student at Jefferson Elementary School in Port Angeles, front, points to an artwork as her brother, Pat Cordery, 11, and mother, Teresa Cordery, follow along during an opening gala for Blooming Artists, an exhibition of nature-related art pieces on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Drink & Draw spotlight on cast of ‘Medea’

Studio Bob will present cast members in costume from Peninsula College’s production of Medea for this Thursday’s Drink & Draw. Drink &… Continue reading

Jenny Glass will present “Tips for Diagnosing Tomato Plant Problems” at noon Thursday.

Free lecture on tomato plant problems Thursday

Jenny Glass will present “Tips for Diagnosing Tomato Plant Problems” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb… Continue reading

Jenny Glass will present “Tips for Diagnosing Tomato Plant Problems” at noon Thursday.

Housing director in works for Clallam County

Full-time position to guide complex effort

Learning our landscape lecture offered

David Brownell will present “Learning our landscape: Paleochannels of the Dungeness” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by the… Continue reading

Memorial dedication for Shields’ plaque planned

The Admiralty Inlet chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will dedicate a memorial plaque at 1 p.m. Saturday. The ceremony is at… Continue reading

From left tare Heidi Murdock, Renee Sommerfeld, Denise Harman, Gretchen Fleck and Karen Reeder.

Olympic Medical Center recognized by LifeNet Health

Olympic Medical Center was recently recognized for its support of tissue donation. LifeNet Health bestowed its Tissue Donation Standards of Excellence award to the center.… Continue reading

From left tare Heidi Murdock, Renee Sommerfeld, Denise Harman, Gretchen Fleck and Karen Reeder.

PAT NEAL: Does it always rain here?

With the blustery weather we have been experiencing lately, it seems like either the mildest January or the coldest June we’ve ever had. Rainfall events… Continue reading