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Local students on honors list

Southern New Hampshire University has several local students on its dean’s list and president’s list for winter 2022. Michael Harney, of Port… Continue reading

Newest member of Southern Resident J Pod is female

Researchers say the newest member of a group of endangered Southern Resident orcas is a female. The Center for Whale Research says the… Continue reading

Lab assistants Nettie Benson, left, Sandra Watne, Jamie Burrow and Karla Dills were recently honored at Olympic Medical Center.

Olympic Medical Center recognizes lab workers

Olympic Medical Center’s commissioners recognized five laboratory assistants for their outstanding work during a recent board meeting. The staff members were Nettie… Continue reading

Lab assistants Nettie Benson, left, Sandra Watne, Jamie Burrow and Karla Dills were recently honored at Olympic Medical Center.
Jamal Rahman will present the lesson at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, his lesson will stream on Zoom.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship speaker set

‘Wisdom and Guidance from Eastern Traditions’

Jamal Rahman will present the lesson at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rahman will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, his lesson will stream on Zoom.
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OUTDOORS: Humboldt squid off coast

A potential rarity to watch for this summer, the return of non-native Humboldt squid to the waters of the North Pacific Ocean, Strait of Juan… Continue reading

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Pictured, from left to right, are Matthew Rainwater, John James, Elisa Simonsen, Erica Rudesill and Carlyne Littlejohn.

Pennies donation in Port Angeles

1st Security Bank recently donated $2,500 to Pennies For Quarters. The nonprofit is working to build a community of up to 24 tiny houses for… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Matthew Rainwater, John James, Elisa Simonsen, Erica Rudesill and Carlyne Littlejohn.
Emma Bolin, interim director of Community and Economic Development for the city of Port Angeles, has accepted a job with the city of Port Townsend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles chief to move to Port Townsend post

Housing, code issues addressed in both Peninsula towns

Emma Bolin, interim director of Community and Economic Development for the city of Port Angeles, has accepted a job with the city of Port Townsend. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Portnite Summer Nerf Battles announced

A&H Evergreen Art Studio will sponsor Portnite Summer Nerf Battles from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through August. The… Continue reading

The club crest of the new Northern Peninsula Football Club, an adult soccer team that will compete in the Western Washington Premier League’s Second Division this spring. The team will practice in Sequim and play games at Memorial Field in Port Townsend.

Soccer club hosting quarterfinal Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND —Northern Peninsula FC plays for a spot in Cascadia Premier League’s Hummel Cup semifinals on Sunday at Memorial Field. Playing its second season… Continue reading

The club crest of the new Northern Peninsula Football Club, an adult soccer team that will compete in the Western Washington Premier League’s Second Division this spring. The team will practice in Sequim and play games at Memorial Field in Port Townsend.

State courts clearing drug convictions, refunding fines

People convicted under Washington’s longtime felony drug possession law are starting to get their records cleared and their court-imposed fines refunded. It’s a… Continue reading

Students walk out in protest of gun violence in Olympia

Dozens of high school and middle school students in Olympia walked out of schools to protest gun violence after 19 children and two… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will explore Sacred Imagination at Unity in Port Townsend

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

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Two boaters fined for getting too close to orcas

Two boaters accused of illegally approaching endangered Southern Resident orcas in rented boats were fined for violating regulations that protect the whales, NOAA… Continue reading

The Rev. Bill Evans

Unity speaker set for presentation

The Rev. Bill Evans will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be… Continue reading

The Rev. Bill Evans
Lisa T. Painter Endowed Scholarship recipient Lacey Bishop

University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County awards scholarships

The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $70,000 in scholarships to 24 local women. The recipients are:… Continue reading

Lisa T. Painter Endowed Scholarship recipient Lacey Bishop
Master weeder Mehdi demonstrate weeding techniques this weekend.

Weeding workshop scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Mehdi will present free weeding workshops from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Brian’s Food Bank Garden on… Continue reading

Master weeder Mehdi demonstrate weeding techniques this weekend.

Gospel music planned in Port Angeles, Sequim

The Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers will wrap up their 2021-2022 singing season with a pair of free concerts on the first weekend in June. At… Continue reading

Pride picnic, parade planned this weekend

Local CSA farm “SisterLand Farms” is joining forces with Out Loud Story Slam, B and B Lavender Farm, Esoterica Shop and the… Continue reading

A tree came down through power lines on Marine Drive on Thursday morning in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Electrical power restored after tree takes down power lines in Port Angeles

A tree falling down a steep slope pulled down power lines on West Marine Drive in Port Angeles on Thursday morning, cutting… Continue reading

A tree came down through power lines on Marine Drive on Thursday morning in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PAT NEAL: Traffic jam blues

when plans for the biggest traffic jam in the history of the Olympic Peninsula were made… Continue reading