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Potential delay of new long-term care payroll tax considered

Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday he is talking to lawmakers about a possible delay in the… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2021
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press

Sequim church offers Rocky Railway Kids’ Night

Sequim Adventist Church will host Rocky Railway Kids’ Night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The free Bible study program… Continue reading

Sequim seeks art show entries

Art utilizing reused, repurposed or recycled objects

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Quilcene's Bishop Budnek totaled 240 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 37 carries in the Rangers' 36-12 semifinal win over Odessa. Budnek earned a WIAA Athlete of the Week honor for his efforts.
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Quilcene's Bishop Budnek totaled 240 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 37 carries in the Rangers' 36-12 semifinal win over Odessa. Budnek earned a WIAA Athlete of the Week honor for his efforts.
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Beavers and why they matter

Free Zoom lecture by Peninsula College’s Studium Generale

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Wyatt Christensen of Kingston, won the 9-year-old expert class at the USA BMX Grand Nationals held in Tulsa, Okla., this weekend. Christensen calls the Lincoln Park BMX Track in Port Angeles his home track. (Courtesy photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX-based rider wins national title

Kingston’s Wyatt Christensen, who rides at the Lincoln Park BMX Track in Port Angeles, won the 9-year-old export class in Tulsa, Okla.,… Continue reading

Wyatt Christensen of Kingston, won the 9-year-old expert class at the USA BMX Grand Nationals held in Tulsa, Okla., this weekend. Christensen calls the Lincoln Park BMX Track in Port Angeles his home track. (Courtesy photo)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirate Classic set for this weekend

The First Federal Pirate Classic returns to the Peninsula College gym this weekend for three days of hoops action from 10 different… Continue reading

Latin dance classes resume

Instructor Paul Kelly is returning to the dance floor for beginning Latin dance classes on the first and third Thursdays of the… Continue reading

Top row, from left, Jenni Britt, Tracy Camp, Kelsey Campbell and Stephanie Gunn. Bottom row, from left, Miranda Juarez, Alyssa Luciano, Lauraine Maddox and Lisa Shearer.

Olympic Medical Center honors eight staff members

Olympic Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners recognized eight members of its charge review team at a recent board meeting. The employees recognized… Continue reading

Top row, from left, Jenni Britt, Tracy Camp, Kelsey Campbell and Stephanie Gunn. Bottom row, from left, Miranda Juarez, Alyssa Luciano, Lauraine Maddox and Lisa Shearer.
New restrictions have been put in place for steelhead fishing on outer coast rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Steelhead restrictions in place on outer coast

State, tribal and Olympic National Park wildlife officials are taking steps to restrict fisheries along the Washington coast to protect steelhead this… Continue reading

New restrictions have been put in place for steelhead fishing on outer coast rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Graphic designer Trish Tisdale of Port Angeles recently won awards for two graphic designs.

Tisdale received awards for a logo she designed for the Washington State Auto Dealer's Association and for an annual report she laid out for the United Way of Clallam County.

Port Angeles designer recognized for her work

More than 11,000 entries for the American Graphic Design Awards

Graphic designer Trish Tisdale of Port Angeles recently won awards for two graphic designs.

Tisdale received awards for a logo she designed for the Washington State Auto Dealer's Association and for an annual report she laid out for the United Way of Clallam County.
Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Preparing for shoppers

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety… Continue reading

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)
Mary Bennet (Merrin Packer) and Arthur DeBourgh (Matt Forrest) are a bookish, sometimes awkward pair who meet in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the romantic comedy opening Friday at the Port Angeles Community Playhouse. (Photo courtesy Mahina Hawley)
Gretta Thorson, right, presents an SHS student with a skateboard as part of the Sequim High School Winter Wishes assembly in December 2019 in this Olympic Peninsula News Group file photograph.

Sequim High School’s Winter Wishes seeking items and funds

Organizers of Sequim High School’s 2021 Winter Wishes assembly are seeking items and funds for the annual event. Hosted by the leadership class… Continue reading

Gretta Thorson, right, presents an SHS student with a skateboard as part of the Sequim High School Winter Wishes assembly in December 2019 in this Olympic Peninsula News Group file photograph.
The Art As Gifts exhibit is in the Fiber Habit window at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend.

Textile artists’ meet-and-greet set for Port Townsend farmers market

Surface Design Association artists will discuss their artwork and sell hand-crafted items at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This is… Continue reading

The Art As Gifts exhibit is in the Fiber Habit window at Tyler and Lawrence streets in Port Townsend.