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Olympic Angels founder Morgan Hanna of Port Townsend, left, and Love Box volunteer Quinn Mitchell take a walk in Sequim, Mitchell’s home town, to talk about Olympic Angels’ expansion into Clallam County. (April Thompson/Olympic Angels)

Support organization expands on Peninsula

Volunteers connect with foster children through Love Box

Olympic Angels founder Morgan Hanna of Port Townsend, left, and Love Box volunteer Quinn Mitchell take a walk in Sequim, Mitchell’s home town, to talk about Olympic Angels’ expansion into Clallam County. (April Thompson/Olympic Angels)

Tools for caregivers topic at Trinity United Methodist Church

The public is invited to enroll in the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Sonya Milton

Unity speaker slated for weekend service

The Rev. Sonya Milton will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Physical distancing and… Continue reading

The Rev. Sonya Milton

OUTDOORS: Sekiu closing for blackmouth

Marine weather workshop April 30

The practice field next to Volunteer Field in Port Angeles, shown Wednesday, has been withdrawn from consideration for construction of a Joint Public Safety Facility. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Practice field idea is dropped

Joint Public Safety Facility to be sited elsewhere

The practice field next to Volunteer Field in Port Angeles, shown Wednesday, has been withdrawn from consideration for construction of a Joint Public Safety Facility. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently earned a Judge's Choice award and an invitation to perform in New York City for their musical theater large group routine "Beetlejuice." Team members include, in no particular order, Madison Edwards, Ayla Alstrup, Sofia Divinsky, Sydney Owens, Cyrus Deede, Eva Lancheros-Gillis, Joyce Caulfield, Ava Fuller, Emma Edwards, Mia Buhrer, Addysin Smith, Savanna DeRuyter, Tosca Kattau and Julianne Wilcox.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Dancer Center team earns invite to New York City

The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently wrapped its competition season with a flourish, earning… Continue reading

The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently earned a Judge's Choice award and an invitation to perform in New York City for their musical theater large group routine "Beetlejuice." Team members include, in no particular order, Madison Edwards, Ayla Alstrup, Sofia Divinsky, Sydney Owens, Cyrus Deede, Eva Lancheros-Gillis, Joyce Caulfield, Ava Fuller, Emma Edwards, Mia Buhrer, Addysin Smith, Savanna DeRuyter, Tosca Kattau and Julianne Wilcox.
Barney Lund of Kent takes to the water off Dungeness Bay with his kite board on a blustery Tuesday north of Sequim. Stiff westerly breezes prompted Lund to try his hand at harnessing the wind, he said. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Catching the wind

Barney Lund of Kent takes to the water off Dungeness Bay with his kite board on a blustery Tuesday north of Sequim. Stiff westerly breezes… Continue reading

Barney Lund of Kent takes to the water off Dungeness Bay with his kite board on a blustery Tuesday north of Sequim. Stiff westerly breezes prompted Lund to try his hand at harnessing the wind, he said. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Heidi Albrecht, left, treasurer for Coats for Kids, receives a check from Cheryl Stipe of Jim’s Pharmacy.

Coats for Kids receives donation from Jim’s Pharmacy

Coats for Kids was the February recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles. The nonprofit, formed in 1996, provides coats… Continue reading

Heidi Albrecht, left, treasurer for Coats for Kids, receives a check from Cheryl Stipe of Jim’s Pharmacy.

Cohousing topic of Saturday discussion

Port Townsend plans for new community

Friends of Sequim Library to host monthly book sale

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Friends’ storefront location… Continue reading

Liza Alzo

Genealogy seminar scheduled for Saturday

Liza Alzo will present a seminar on genealogy Saturday over Zoom. Registration for the seminar begins at 9:15 a.m. The presentation will… Continue reading

Liza Alzo

Gray whale found dead on Camano Island

A dead gray whale has been found on the west side of Camano Island. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries West Coast… Continue reading

Inaugural Squatchcon features comics, arts, cosplay

Four-day convention offers events through Sunday

Inslee signs $64.1 billion supplemental budget

A $64.1 billion supplemental state budget that spends on statewide programs ranging from homelessness and behavioral health to the ongoing COVID-19 response has… Continue reading

Dmitri Matheny is half of the duo called Beleza to appear at the Cellar Door in Port Townsend on Friday night. (Courtesy photo by Steve Korn)

Jazz duo Beleza to perform in Port Townsend

Beleza — Brazilian slang for “it’s a deal” — is the name of the duo bringing jazz to the Cellar Door this… Continue reading

Dmitri Matheny is half of the duo called Beleza to appear at the Cellar Door in Port Townsend on Friday night. (Courtesy photo by Steve Korn)

Memorial conducted in Everett for officer killed in line of duty

A procession and memorial service was held for Everett police officer Dan Rocha, who was fatally shot while confronting a suspect in a… Continue reading

Port Angeles pitcher Teagan Clark throws in the first inning against Bremerton on Tuesday at the Dry Creek athletic complex in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

MICHAEL CARMAN COLUMN: RPI shows Olympic League a power in softball

Many spring sports are more like sprint sports as the busiest prep season of them all often is forced to play catch up due to… Continue reading

Port Angeles pitcher Teagan Clark throws in the first inning against Bremerton on Tuesday at the Dry Creek athletic complex in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Native plant walk scheduled in Port Townsend

The Olympic Peninsula chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will present “Introduction to Native Plants of the Prairie” on Saturday. The… Continue reading

Dave Nuepert.

Neupert to seek re-election to District Court I judge position

Candidate points to Mental Health Court to provide services

Dave Nuepert.
Michael McQuay, along with his wife Candy, have opened the Hook and Line Pub, 201 E. Front St., in Port Angeles.

New restaurant opens in downtown Port Angeles

Michael and Candy McQuay have opened the Hook and Line Pub in Port Angeles. The restau-rant, at 201 E. Front St., offers… Continue reading

Michael McQuay, along with his wife Candy, have opened the Hook and Line Pub, 201 E. Front St., in Port Angeles.