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Head Start programs across Peninsula taking registrations now

Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP are recruiting eligible children and families for the 2022-2023 school year in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Forks,… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: We all need help sometimes

At first, I thought he was a chunk of driftwood bobbing along in the waves. But as I got closer, I could see that it… Continue reading

Red Cross volunteers based in the Carlsborg office, from left, Don Zanon, Jean Pratschner and Mary Ann Dangman say their volunteer numbers depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they find there are many ways to reengage the volunteer group, including fire prevention, disaster preparation and connecting military families. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Local chapter of American Red Cross seeking volunteers for variety of jobs

Numbers depleted as crises rise in pandemic

Red Cross volunteers based in the Carlsborg office, from left, Don Zanon, Jean Pratschner and Mary Ann Dangman say their volunteer numbers depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they find there are many ways to reengage the volunteer group, including fire prevention, disaster preparation and connecting military families. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters of Clallam County before presenting Berry with the organization’s annual “Making a Difference Award” on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Presented in celebration of women’s contributions to history and coinciding with Women’s History Month, the award was given to Berry for her contributions to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Making a difference

Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters… Continue reading

Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters of Clallam County before presenting Berry with the organization’s annual “Making a Difference Award” on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Presented in celebration of women’s contributions to history and coinciding with Women’s History Month, the award was given to Berry for her contributions to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Musicale scholarships taking applications

Monday Musicale is accepting applications for scholarships until Sunday, March 27. Clallam County high school seniors, including home-schooled students, interested in studying… Continue reading

Olympic Chapter of Salmon for Soliders member Daniel Goettling caught this halibut and lingcod while fishing with a group of military veterans last summer. Halibut fishing begins April 7 in Marine Areas 6-10.

OUTDOORS: Halibut season officially confirmed for April 7 and May 5 openings

Jetty fishing for lingcod

Olympic Chapter of Salmon for Soliders member Daniel Goettling caught this halibut and lingcod while fishing with a group of military veterans last summer. Halibut fishing begins April 7 in Marine Areas 6-10.
Peninsula College.

Peninsula College names finalists for next president

All four candidates slated for community interviews

Peninsula College.
Apple Martine.

Public health workers to participate in retreat

Aim is to support workers in challenging times

Apple Martine.

Sequim Prairie Grange to host craft fair

The Sequim Prairie Grange will host the Spring Fling Hand Made Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The fair is… Continue reading

Soroptimists to meet Friday

Joe DeScala will address a meeting of Soroptimist International of Port Angeles at noon Friday. The club meets at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113… Continue reading

TRACK AND FIELD: East Jefferson girls claim first Nisqually League meet

Boys just behind Klahowya for second

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Birthing a Greater Reality" 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 “Birthing a Greater Reality” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "Birthing a Greater Reality" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Work to learn garden party planned

The Sequim Botanical Garden Society will conduct Work to Learn party at 1 p.m. Saturday. Mary Crook will discuss spring bulbs in the… Continue reading

Regan Nickels.

Sequim School Board names new superintendent

Nickels, a Maine native, taught in Bremerton schools

Regan Nickels.

Work planned on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent

Travelers to find delays except on the weekend

Agencies seek Jefferson Health Heroes to honor

Nominations currently accepted

4-H Club member Fern Knobel wrote the theme for the Clallam County Fair, which will return this summer after being on hold for two years.

Clallam County Fair to return in August

‘Welcome back’ concert planned after two-year break

4-H Club member Fern Knobel wrote the theme for the Clallam County Fair, which will return this summer after being on hold for two years.
A construction crew installs a new traffic light at the corner of Lincoln and Third streets on Tuesday as a traffic improvement project along South Lincoln Street resumes. The project, which includes traffic dividers, lane revisions, sidewalks and crosswalks, began in 2021 and is expected to now add a traffic light and pedestrian crossing flashing light, with work through mid-April. Motorists can expect periodic detours and traffic delays during construction. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Lincoln Street construction

A construction crew installs a new traffic light at the corner of Lincoln and Third streets on Tuesday as a traffic improvement project along South… Continue reading

A construction crew installs a new traffic light at the corner of Lincoln and Third streets on Tuesday as a traffic improvement project along South Lincoln Street resumes. The project, which includes traffic dividers, lane revisions, sidewalks and crosswalks, began in 2021 and is expected to now add a traffic light and pedestrian crossing flashing light, with work through mid-April. Motorists can expect periodic detours and traffic delays during construction. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Mark Nichols.

Nichols seeks a third term as Clallam County’s prosecuting attorney

Public safety, mental health court among his stated priorities

Mark Nichols.
Susan Willis of Port Townsend, a relatively new pickleball player, takes command of her side of the court Tuesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pickleballers poised to raise money, expand sport

‘Not just a game,’ enthusiasts tell city council

Susan Willis of Port Townsend, a relatively new pickleball player, takes command of her side of the court Tuesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)