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Faith Pray of Port Townsend has published her second children’s book, “Perfectly Imperfect Mira,” about adopting a growth mindset. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Joy of play emphasized in children’s book

Port Townsend author to sign books on Friday

Faith Pray of Port Townsend has published her second children’s book, “Perfectly Imperfect Mira,” about adopting a growth mindset. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Missing, murdered Indigenous people to be remembered in walk

A walk to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women/people is set for just after noon Thursday. Participants will gather for… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: No selfies in the outhouse

From our majestic melting glaciers to the acidified ocean, and all the scenic splendor in between, this year’s tourist migration seems even heavier than last… Continue reading

With teammate Hunter Robinson (13) looking on, Port Angeles' Colton Romero slides safely into home ahead of the tag of Sequim pitcher Connor Bear in Sequim on Monday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles baseball wins behind 1-hitter; Sequim golf wins by 41 strokes

The Port Angeles baseball team pulled into a tie for a playoff berth, getting a one-hitter from Kole Acker and a big game… Continue reading

With teammate Hunter Robinson (13) looking on, Port Angeles' Colton Romero slides safely into home ahead of the tag of Sequim pitcher Connor Bear in Sequim on Monday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Alisha Teater of Port Angeles watches as her son, William, 14 months, who is fascinated by decorative wind spinners on display on the porch of Pacific Rim Hobby on Saturday in Port Angeles. The pair was on a family shopping excursion with a stop at the hobby store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Windy wonders spin in Port Angeles

Alisha Teater of Port Angeles watches as her son, William, 14 months, is fascinated by decorative wind spinners on display on the porch of Pacific… Continue reading

Alisha Teater of Port Angeles watches as her son, William, 14 months, who is fascinated by decorative wind spinners on display on the porch of Pacific Rim Hobby on Saturday in Port Angeles. The pair was on a family shopping excursion with a stop at the hobby store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Young musicians of all levels took part in the YEA Music! camps,  held at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend last summer. This year the camps will be held at two other Port Townsend locations; youngsters going into fifth through 12th grade are invited to sign up now. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

YEA Music Camp registration accepted now

Signups are open for the Youth Education in Arts music day camps, known as the YEA Music! program, to be offered at… Continue reading

Young musicians of all levels took part in the YEA Music! camps,  held at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend last summer. This year the camps will be held at two other Port Townsend locations; youngsters going into fifth through 12th grade are invited to sign up now. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Protests urged at Peninsula courthouses today

MoveOn urges action against draft decision to overturn Rose v. Wade

Tusker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tucker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field

East Jefferson’s Tusker Behrenfeld has a breathtaking array of skills, ranging from sublime to brute strength. Not only is he a talented violinist, Behrenfeld has… Continue reading

Tusker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field
At a Habitat for Humanity job site in Port Townsend, the volunteer Care-a-Vanners — from left, Judith Noiseux and Hans Klaudt from Tucson, Ariz.; Meghan and Tom Marten of Ruidoso, N.M., and Janet and Dave Bachtel of Roseville, Calif. — take a break from construction work on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Care-a-Vanners join Habitat’s PT building efforts

Couples travel country to work on building, fixing homes

At a Habitat for Humanity job site in Port Townsend, the volunteer Care-a-Vanners — from left, Judith Noiseux and Hans Klaudt from Tucson, Ariz.; Meghan and Tom Marten of Ruidoso, N.M., and Janet and Dave Bachtel of Roseville, Calif. — take a break from construction work on Friday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Father of boy pepper sprayed at BLM protest in Seattle files lawsuit

The father of a child who was hit with pepper spray during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle has filed a… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Food Co-op is located on Kearney Street, but it will have its 50th anniversary party at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds this Wednesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Food co-op marks half a century with Fairgrounds party

Live music, games to be featured at Wednesday gathering

The Port Townsend Food Co-op is located on Kearney Street, but it will have its 50th anniversary party at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds this Wednesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane athletes medal at regionals

Klahhane gymnasts won a number of medals at the Region 2 Xcel Gymnastics Championships held from Friday to Sunday at the Evergreen State… Continue reading

Judge clears way for initiative to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax

Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge… Continue reading

Man shoots suspected shoplifter at Gig Harbor grocery store

Gig Harbor Police say a 70-year-old man was arrested after he shot a 40-year-old man who he thought was stealing from a… Continue reading

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Operetta returns to stage in ‘Emma: A Pop Musical’

Three weekends beginning Friday at Sequim High School

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Courtesy of Joanne Carroll-Huemoeller
Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt leads the field in the 800 meters at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish on April 23.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Spring sports entering the home stretch

It’s hard to believe that the regular spring season for some Olympic Peninsula sports ends as early as today. This prep season has gone by… Continue reading

Courtesy of Joanne Carroll-Huemoeller
Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt leads the field in the 800 meters at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish on April 23.
Youths enjoy a canoe ride at a summer camp provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. (Submitted photo)

State grant helps youths SEEK adventure

Sequim city, Boys Girls clubs, YMCA work together

Youths enjoy a canoe ride at a summer camp provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. (Submitted photo)