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Retiring reporter: Time to lay down the pen

I look up words all the time as a journalist, and lately, “retire” has been at the top of my list. Lots of 60-something Baby… Continue reading

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Developmental playgroup meets Saturday

Clallam County Parent to Parent and Clallam Mosaic will host Play with a Purpose from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The monthly… Continue reading

The Sweater Weather Stringband -- from left, Adam Amr, Joey Gish, Richard Vinh, Will Jevne, Collin Macivinchey and Colin Schmidt -- will step up to play at Port Angeles' New Moon Craft Tavern tonight. (photo courtesy Sweater Weather Stringband)

Arts bloom as spring begins

Winter officially turns to spring this weekend, as musicians, artists and storytellers of many stripes will share their work with audiences on the North Olympic… Continue reading

The Sweater Weather Stringband -- from left, Adam Amr, Joey Gish, Richard Vinh, Will Jevne, Collin Macivinchey and Colin Schmidt -- will step up to play at Port Angeles' New Moon Craft Tavern tonight. (photo courtesy Sweater Weather Stringband)

Canada drops pre-travel tests for vaccinated

Black Ball officials expect surge in travel via ferry to Victoria

Clallam County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee accepting applications for grants

The Clallam County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications for grants from the county’s lodging tax fund until noon on Monday,… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson, seated, recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland. Smithson is joined by, from left by her brother Ian, dad Larry and mom Staci at her signing ceremony.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Port Angeles’ standout Zoe Smithson signs with Pacific Lutheran

2021 Olympic League MVP back for her senior season

Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson, seated, recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland. Smithson is joined by, from left by her brother Ian, dad Larry and mom Staci at her signing ceremony.

Free film screening scheduled

There will be a free screening of “Sabina, Tortured for Christ - The Nazi Years” at 7 p.m. Monday. The 2021 historical… Continue reading

Friends of the Port Townsend Library offer book and media sale

The Friends of the Port Townsend Library will host a book and media sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

Garage sale fundraiser for weekend

There is a church garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. The fundraiser is at Unity of Port… Continue reading

Jenniemae Hillyard, an organizer of the 11th annual Plant and Seed Exchange in Port Townsend, encourages gardeners to bring seeds, plant starts, bulbs and bare roots to the event Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Gardeners to exchange plants, seeds, knowledge

Sunday event open to public at Shy Acre Farm

Jenniemae Hillyard, an organizer of the 11th annual Plant and Seed Exchange in Port Townsend, encourages gardeners to bring seeds, plant starts, bulbs and bare roots to the event Sunday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Jefferson Healthcare recently earned high scores for nurse communication

Jefferson Healthcare recently earned high scores for nurse communication from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. The scores are… Continue reading

From left to right, Audreen Williams, Cindy Ericksen and Bob Cain will present “Getting Your Vegetable Garden Going” on Saturday.

Lecture planned on vegetable gardens

Audreen Williams, Cindy Ericksen and Bob Cain will present “Getting Your Vegetable Garden Going” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The lecture is part… Continue reading

From left to right, Audreen Williams, Cindy Ericksen and Bob Cain will present “Getting Your Vegetable Garden Going” on Saturday.
Bluesman David Jacobs-Strain, right, and harmonica player Bob Beach — along with dozens of other performers and bands —  will return to the Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles this May. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Lineup unveiled for 2022 Juan de Fuca Festival

Tickets for Memorial Day weekend event on sale

Bluesman David Jacobs-Strain, right, and harmonica player Bob Beach — along with dozens of other performers and bands —  will return to the Juan de Fuca Festival in Port Angeles this May. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Loneliness and isolation topic for free program

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host “TED Talks: Loneliness and Social Isolation” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The free program… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank has ann0unced the promotion of Jessica Lutz to branch manager.

Lutz promoted to branch manager at local bank

Kitsap Bank has announced the promotion of Jessica Lutz to branch manager. Lutz will take charge of the bank’s Port Hadlock branch… Continue reading

Kitsap Bank has ann0unced the promotion of Jessica Lutz to branch manager.

No. 1 Gonzaga comes alive late

Drew Timme scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half and top overall seed Gonzaga struggled to shake No. 16-seed… Continue reading

Gold Star mother Betsy Reed Schultz, executive director of the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles, sits in a bedroom of the soon-to-open respite facility for military families who have lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Open house set for Gold Star Family center

Speakers, tours planned Sunday for facility unique in nation

Gold Star mother Betsy Reed Schultz, executive director of the Captain Joseph House in Port Angeles, sits in a bedroom of the soon-to-open respite facility for military families who have lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Summer salmon projections up off the coast

Neah Bay open for vaccinated visitors

Pancake breakfast set Sunday

There is a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The fundraising meal will be served at the Sequim Prairie Grange,… Continue reading