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Judge declares him mentally competent

David Herbelin, Olympic Theatre Arts’ new executive director, will host an open house at the Sequim center this Saturday. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Olympic Theatre Arts to host open house Saturday

Guided tours offered of multilevel building, formerly a church

David Herbelin, Olympic Theatre Arts’ new executive director, will host an open house at the Sequim center this Saturday. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Residents can comment online through the state Department of Transportation's website Jan. 27 through Feb. 10 on predesign concepts that would complete the Simdars Road interchange on the eastern side of the City of Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Online open house seeks input on Simdars interchange design

Comments on the U.S. 101 East Sequim Road Project

Residents can comment online through the state Department of Transportation's website Jan. 27 through Feb. 10 on predesign concepts that would complete the Simdars Road interchange on the eastern side of the City of Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OUTDOORS: Three new members appointed to state Fish and Wildlife Commission after lengthy wait

With members of the state Senate and House of Representatives holding his proverbial feet to the fire with bills that could potentially reform the state… Continue reading

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KONP Radio sportscaster Howard "Scooter" Chapman speaks to the crowd after the 2017 unveiling of a plaque naming the Civic Field press box the Scooter Chapman Press Box in recognition of his devotion to prep sports since the early 1950s. Chapman is retiring after a lifetime in broadcasting.
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KONP Radio sportscaster Howard "Scooter" Chapman speaks to the crowd after the 2017 unveiling of a plaque naming the Civic Field press box the Scooter Chapman Press Box in recognition of his devotion to prep sports since the early 1950s. Chapman is retiring after a lifetime in broadcasting.

Rocky Railway Kids’ Night set for Sequim

Free Bible study program for children ages 4- to 12-years old

Soil topic of yard, garden series

Christina Pfeiffer will present “What on Earth? Taking Care of Garden Soils”

The Rev. Lynn Ungar will present “Good Thing I Bounce” at 11 a.m. Sunday. 
Ungar will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, his lesson will stream on Zoom.
Limited in-person viewing is available on the fellowship’s large screen TV at 1033 N. Barr Road.

Speaker set for Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Rev. Lynn Ungar will present “Good Thing I Bounce”

The Rev. Lynn Ungar will present “Good Thing I Bounce” at 11 a.m. Sunday. 
Ungar will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, his lesson will stream on Zoom.
Limited in-person viewing is available on the fellowship’s large screen TV at 1033 N. Barr Road.
Amie Rodriguez Albaugh of Amie’s Garden outside Sequim was among the vendors in 2021 at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. The Jefferson County Farmers Markets organization has opened a startup fund for people of color interested in vending at the 2022 markets in Port Townsend or Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Start-up fund aims to include more people of color

Food, farm and art vendors encouraged to apply

Amie Rodriguez Albaugh of Amie’s Garden outside Sequim was among the vendors in 2021 at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. The Jefferson County Farmers Markets organization has opened a startup fund for people of color interested in vending at the 2022 markets in Port Townsend or Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, speaks on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday at the Capitol in Olympia during debate on a measure that would delay implementation of a long-term care program and the payroll tax that pays for it. The Senate passed the measure, which was passed by the House last week, and Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the measure on Friday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

State approves pause to long-term care program and tax

The state Legislature on Wednesday fast-tracked a delay of the implementation of a long-term care program — and the payroll tax that pays… Continue reading

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, speaks on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday at the Capitol in Olympia during debate on a measure that would delay implementation of a long-term care program and the payroll tax that pays for it. The Senate passed the measure, which was passed by the House last week, and Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the measure on Friday. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

Three flu-related deaths amid moderate flu activity, state reports

Three people have died in Washington after testing positive for influenza amid flu activity that has risen to moderate levels in the state,… Continue reading

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Burning Bowl Ceremony ” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Unity in the Olympics announces Sunday program

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Burning Bowl Ceremony ”

The Rev. Donna Little will present “Burning Bowl Ceremony ” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little is the minister emeritus at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Unity Port Townsend speaker scheduled

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Blessing of Prayer”

Port Angeles Naval Elks Lodge Hoopshoot winners advancing to the district finals are from left, Quinn Herr, Skylar Wheeler, Morgan Politika, Sawyer Davis, Makai McAfee, Jude Sprague and event coordinator Evan Boyd. The district finals will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center with registration beginning at noon. 
Hoopshoot is an annual basketball free-throw shooting contest for children ages eight to 13 across the country.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Hoopshoot winners announced

First-place Raymond holds down Forks girls basketball

Port Angeles Naval Elks Lodge Hoopshoot winners advancing to the district finals are from left, Quinn Herr, Skylar Wheeler, Morgan Politika, Sawyer Davis, Makai McAfee, Jude Sprague and event coordinator Evan Boyd. The district finals will be held at the Vern Burton Community Center with registration beginning at noon. 
Hoopshoot is an annual basketball free-throw shooting contest for children ages eight to 13 across the country.

Thursday night closure of Hood Canal Bridge reinstated

The state Department of Transportation will close state Highway 104 to traffic across the Hood Canal Bridge for five hours… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer.

Port of Port Angeles inquires about funding

Congressman answers questions, pledges to help grant process

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer.
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Port Angele's John Vaara, left, tips the ball away from Bainbridge Island's Everett Moore, front, and Charlie Diiorio Triesch on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles digs deep defensively, dumps Bainbridge

Vaara and Dunning combine for 32 points, 30 rebounds in blowout

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Port Angele's John Vaara, left, tips the ball away from Bainbridge Island's Everett Moore, front, and Charlie Diiorio Triesch on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.

Clallam case rate back over 2,000

Jump likely due to delay in state reporting, official says

Port Angeles senior Teagan Clark, seated at center, signs a letter of intent to play softball at Skagit Valley College with her family in attendance including dad Dustin Clark, mom Tasha Clark, sister Teanna and brother Dru.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Teagan Clark signs to pitch for Skagit Valley

Newest Cardinal advocated for prep athletes during pandemic shutdown

Port Angeles senior Teagan Clark, seated at center, signs a letter of intent to play softball at Skagit Valley College with her family in attendance including dad Dustin Clark, mom Tasha Clark, sister Teanna and brother Dru.
Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Talbot will give a concert at the Palindrome in Port Townsend this Friday night. (Nathaniel Talbot)

Concert to be first in Rainshadow series

Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Talbot to play in-person set at Palindrome

Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Talbot will give a concert at the Palindrome in Port Townsend this Friday night. (Nathaniel Talbot)