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Joseph Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Bednarik will present ‘Nina Simones Gum’ at service

Joseph Bednarik will present “Nina Simone’s Gum” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship;… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Brian King, left, and Marc Titterness.

Candidates for sheriff debate during forum

Wraparound services, staffing among issues discussed

Brian King, left, and Marc Titterness.

Duck Derby to offer prizes on Sunday

First in-person version of annual event since 2019

ISSUES OF FAITH: How to help a friend in pain

When someone we love is hurting, we want to do everything within our power help alleviate their pain. It’s only natural to respond by offering… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare renames clinic to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Jefferson Healthcare has announced that its Women’s Health Clinic will be renamed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. The decision is to reinforce… Continue reading

Christopher Lopez

Kitsap Bank hires new manager for Sequim branch

Christopher Lopez has been hired by Kitsap Bank as manager of the bank’s Sequim branch at 1320 W. Washington St. Lopez has… Continue reading

Christopher Lopez
Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson Light at Fort Worden State Park. The society is the caretaker of the lighthouse, under a license from the U.S. Coast Guard. Public tours are conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Because of liability issues and Coast Guard regulations, the top floor, where the lens is located, will be off limits. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Lighthouse tours

Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson… Continue reading

Dick Richardson, volunteer coordinator of the U.S. Light House Society, shows off the 1880’s French made fresnel lens at the top of the Point Wilson Light at Fort Worden State Park. The society is the caretaker of the lighthouse, under a license from the U.S. Coast Guard. Public tours are conducted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Because of liability issues and Coast Guard regulations, the top floor, where the lens is located, will be off limits. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Pictured, from left to right, are Tammy Reid, Kelly Duncan, Dr. Michael Maxwell, Christina Sivesind, Josh Dalrymple, Kristine Johnson, Dr. Jessica Colwell and Tabby Pearce.

North Olympic Healthcare Network begins renovations on new clinic

North Olympic Healthcare Network marked the beginning of renovation of its new clinic, at 1026 E. First St., Port Angeles, with a Golden Sledgehammer ceremony.… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Tammy Reid, Kelly Duncan, Dr. Michael Maxwell, Christina Sivesind, Josh Dalrymple, Kristine Johnson, Dr. Jessica Colwell and Tabby Pearce.
Washington Sea Grant Volunteers with Washington Sea Grant have captured a male European green crab Seabeck in Kitsap County, the first known detection of European green crabs in Hood Canal.

OUTDOORS: Invasive green crab found near Seabeck on Hood Canal

An invasive European green crab has been found for the first time in Hood Canal, the farthest southerly intrusion into the Salish Sea for this… Continue reading

Washington Sea Grant Volunteers with Washington Sea Grant have captured a male European green crab Seabeck in Kitsap County, the first known detection of European green crabs in Hood Canal.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
An excavator moves dirt on Thursday at the site of a pump track under construction at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Volunteers are sought to help with asphalt installation from May 25 to June 1.

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles pump track project seeking volunteers May 25-June 1

Asphalt installation portion of new bicycle pump track

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
An excavator moves dirt on Thursday at the site of a pump track under construction at Erickson Playfield in Port Angeles. Volunteers are sought to help with asphalt installation from May 25 to June 1.

Peninsula sees no more candidates file for positions

No additional candidates filed for countywide positions on the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday. Filing week ends today for the Nov. 8 election. Races with… Continue reading

Port sunsets discount program

Storage had been half price if prepaid

Port Townsend celebrates rhodies, Chautauqua this weekend

The finale of the Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival and the Chautauqua Week will offer a robust variety of activities this weekend. The… Continue reading

Secret Garden tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Secret Garden Tour hosted by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation. This is the first… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter pulls away from the pack to win the boys 1600m race on Thursday at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

TRACK AND FIELD: Area hopefuls seek state marks at Friday and Saturday’s district meets

District championships abound this weekend for North Olympic Peninsula track and field athletes from Class 1B through Class 2A. Sequim and Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter pulls away from the pack to win the boys 1600m race on Thursday at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “I of the Storm #3: Communion” 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 “I of the Storm #3: Communion” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “I of the Storm #3: Communion” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Construction tentatively finishes this week at the new Woodcock Road roundabout. (Bob Lampert)

Woodcock Road roundabout to tentatively finish May 20

Work on the Woodcock Road/Sequim-Dungeness Way roundabout is expected to be completed today, weather permitting, according to Clallam County Roads Department staff. Nick… Continue reading

Construction tentatively finishes this week at the new Woodcock Road roundabout. (Bob Lampert)
The Worthington Mansion restoration includes 9,000 cedar shingles that were hand dipped bay volunteers two years ago. They are installed on the mansard roof. The top floor of the mansion which is the interior of the roof area is envisioned to become a library area and meeting space. (Peninsula Daily News file)

Worthington Mansion volunteers to cut the ribbon

Overnight stays expected to begin in June

The Worthington Mansion restoration includes 9,000 cedar shingles that were hand dipped bay volunteers two years ago. They are installed on the mansard roof. The top floor of the mansion which is the interior of the roof area is envisioned to become a library area and meeting space. (Peninsula Daily News file)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lefties seek voice for 2022 season

The Port Angeles Lefties are seeking local talent to broadcast every home game this summer from Civic Field. The team is looking… Continue reading