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Quilcene's Bishop Budnek runs the ball against Almira-Coulee-Hartline in the 1B state football championship at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday. ACH won 50-20. Also in on the play are Quilcene's Maxx Budnek (98), Dominic Smith (5) and Nathan Kieffer (11).
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Quilcene's Bishop Budnek runs the ball against Almira-Coulee-Hartline in the 1B state football championship at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday. ACH won 50-20. Also in on the play are Quilcene's Maxx Budnek (98), Dominic Smith (5) and Nathan Kieffer (11).
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "‘Peace, Closer than You Think" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

‘Peace, Closer than You Think’ title of Sunday’s Unity sermon

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Peace, Closer than You Think” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present "‘Peace, Closer than You Think" at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Neah Bay rolls in opener; Peninsula men win big; WIAA Scholarship

A hot-shooting Ryana Moss led the way with 23 points as the Neah Bay varsity rolled to a 60-9 win over the Sequim… Continue reading

Artist Lisa Leporati checks the fragrance of her flower confetti, one of the items she'll offer during the Handwork Market, an artists' showcase at the Cotton Building in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Art, drama, dance on tap this weekend

Like a flock of multicolored sheep turned loose, the Handwork Studio artists are bursting out of their studio off Port Townsend’s Hastings Avenue this Saturday… Continue reading

Artist Lisa Leporati checks the fragrance of her flower confetti, one of the items she'll offer during the Handwork Market, an artists' showcase at the Cotton Building in downtown Port Townsend on Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Brian Simcoe and Xuan Cheng of Oregon Ballet Theatre are guest artists in the Ballet Workshop production of "The Nutcracker," this weekend at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. photo courtesy The Ballet Workshop

Ballet Workshop dancers to perform ‘The Nutcracker’

Presented by Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts

Brian Simcoe and Xuan Cheng of Oregon Ballet Theatre are guest artists in the Ballet Workshop production of "The Nutcracker," this weekend at the Port Angeles High School Performing Arts Center. photo courtesy The Ballet Workshop
Jared Bauer, Dennis Bauer’s son, testifies in his father’s triple-murder trial Wednesday in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/For the Peninsula Daily News)

Bauer’s son not an alibi for his father

Prosecution witness delivers testimony during proceedings

Jared Bauer, Dennis Bauer’s son, testifies in his father’s triple-murder trial Wednesday in Clallam County Superior Court. (Rob Ollikainen/For the Peninsula Daily News)

Book discussion groups offered online this month

Novel Conversations and Wednesday Evening to meet

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First Friday Art Walk goes for gold this December

Olympic Peninsula Art Association will host an opening reception for its Winter Members’ Art Show and Sale Fundraiser during the First Friday Art… Continue reading

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The Twinkle Lights Parade will glitter through downtown Forks on Saturday, while The Festival of Trees continues all weekend.

Forks celebrates Festival of Trees, Twinkle Lights Parade

Decorated trees will work their Christmas magic today through Sunday and lights will twinkle through the downtown on Saturday in Forks. The annual… Continue reading

The Twinkle Lights Parade will glitter through downtown Forks on Saturday, while The Festival of Trees continues all weekend.

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale this weekend

Port Angeles Friends of the Library to host

Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. The tree, adorned with about 10,000 miniature lights and several dozen ornaments added later, will oversee the downtown area through the holidays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday selfie

Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown… Continue reading

Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. The tree, adorned with about 10,000 miniature lights and several dozen ornaments added later, will oversee the downtown area through the holidays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ISSUES OF FAITH: The sparrow and the storm: A fable for our times

Once upon a time, not very long ago and not very far away, a terrible darkness fell over the land. It lasted a long time… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2021
  • By Kate Lore For Peninsula Daily News
  • Religion

Lawsuit filed against vaccine proof order

Clallam County and Dr. Allison Berry challenged

The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The neighbors near Chetzemoka Park in Port Townsend collaborate to put up a public Christmas tree every year. Its lights are visible from Lawrence Street as one approaches Jackson Street, while Admiralty Inlet provides the background. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Spring bear hunts halted on emotional, not factual basis

Black bear population stable; nursing sows not targeted by hunters

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Finding Our Way in the Christmas Season ” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

OUUF program online, in-person

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Finding Our Way in the Christmas Season” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce A. Bode will present “Finding Our Way in the Christmas Season ” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Peninsula Daily News seeks freelancer journalists to cover East Jefferson County

Peninsula Daily News is looking for freelance writers and photographers to cover features and news stories in East Jefferson County. Prior experience… Continue reading