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James Webb Space Telescope topic of discussion

Jay Bakst will present “James Webb Space Telescope” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bakst’s lecture, sponsored by the Port Townsend Public Library, will… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to host a book discussion

The Jefferson County Library will host a discussion about the book “Maid” by Stephanie Land from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to offer two-part lecture on India

Anu Pujji will present part 2 of “The Enlightened Indian: a Two-Part Series on India” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free online… Continue reading

Learning our landscape presentation Thursday

Bob Steelquist will present “Learning Our Landscape: Garry Oak Restoration” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by the Jamestown… Continue reading

Lecture looks at history of Chimacum Prairie

Fred Sharpe and Forest Shomer will present “Chimacum Prairie Historical Ecology: An Evening Slide Lecture”at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free lecture is at… Continue reading

Dr. Joshua Jones

Mental health topic of lecture

Dr. Joshua Jones will present “What Has the Pandemic Taught Us About Mental Health?” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jones will speak at the… Continue reading

Dr. Joshua Jones

PAT NEAL: Olympic Peninsula driving guide

With the real and present danger of an imminent tourist invasion, it’s time once again for the Olympic Peninsula driving guide. Escaping Pugetopolis, you head… Continue reading

Police exhibit on display at the Sequim Civic Center

An exhibit of the Sequim Police Department’s support of the Sequim Irrigation Festival and Sequim Lavender Weekend, along with historical artifacts, is on… Continue reading

The Sequim boys golf team earned a 19-stroke victory in the Olympic League Boys Golf Championships held Monday at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Sequim's Ben Sweet (kneeling) won the individual league title by one stroke over teammate Dominic Riccobene, far left. The Wolves also finished the Olympic League regular season with an undefeated record. Team members are, from left, Riccobene, Cole Smithson, Coach Sean O’Mera, Lars Wiker, Pryce Glasser, Zackary Thompson and Sweet.

PREP GOLF: Sequim boys, Port Angeles girls win Olympic League championships

Wolves’ Sweet, Smithson, Riccobene and Wagner qualify for state

The Sequim boys golf team earned a 19-stroke victory in the Olympic League Boys Golf Championships held Monday at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Sequim's Ben Sweet (kneeling) won the individual league title by one stroke over teammate Dominic Riccobene, far left. The Wolves also finished the Olympic League regular season with an undefeated record. Team members are, from left, Riccobene, Cole Smithson, Coach Sean O’Mera, Lars Wiker, Pryce Glasser, Zackary Thompson and Sweet.
Josephine Johnson, second from right, and family get to work on her artwork fundraiser to aid refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Kyle Johnson)

Sequim youth’s art raises funds for Ukrainians

More than $1,000 has been donated to UNICEF for cause

Josephine Johnson, second from right, and family get to work on her artwork fundraiser to aid refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Kyle Johnson)

Tri-Area Garden Club to hold plant sale

The Tri-Area Garden Club will conduct a plant sale from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The annual sale, conducted jointly with… Continue reading

David Guterson.

Writer in Residence to speak at Peninsula College

‘Snow Falling on Cedars’ author tells why he writes

David Guterson.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: West End squad pulls off upset

Forks FC upset previously unbeaten Pura Vida 2-1 Sunday, tightening the race to the Peninsula Soccer League playoffs. Oscar Gonzalez Sr. and… Continue reading

Tom Martin.

Clallam PUD’s Tom Martin honored for quick action after landslide

Grace under pressure. That is what Tom Martin, water and wastewater manager for the Clallam County Public Utility District, displayed in November, when… Continue reading

Tom Martin.

Olympic Medical Center named a top rural community hospital for seventh year in a row

For the seventh year in a row, Olympic Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by… Continue reading

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Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

Public meetings set for Port Angeles climate plan

Resiliency to climate change, greenhouse gas reduction discussed

Olivia Nivison.

Six receive maritime scholarships

Port Townsend Yacht Club aids students

Olivia Nivison.
Internationally recognized artist J. Steven Dews’ oil painting has been chosen as the 2022 Wooden Boat Festival poster. The first in-person festival since 2019 is planned for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime Center)
Internationally recognized artist J. Steven Dews’ oil painting has been chosen as the 2022 Wooden Boat Festival poster. The first in-person festival since 2019 is planned for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 in Port Townsend. (Northwest Maritime Center)