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Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman
Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

In-person public meetings to return

Hybrid city, county, port sessions planned

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Clallam County Fire District 3 firefighters meet with Gregg Vella weeks after rescuing him from a house fire. Pictured from, left, are firefighter/EMT Jaisal White; firefighter/paramedic Len Horst; Capt. Stef Anderson; firefighter/paramedic Chase Laubach; Capt. Kjel Skov; Vella; firefighter/paramedic Mark Mullvain; Capt. Joel McKeen; firefighter/EMT Jared Romberg; firefighter/paramedic Casey Sires; firefighter/paramedic Jack Hueter.

Man meets rescuers who pulled him from blaze

Crew says incident likely only happens once in a career

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Clallam County Fire District 3 firefighters meet with Gregg Vella weeks after rescuing him from a house fire. Pictured from, left, are firefighter/EMT Jaisal White; firefighter/paramedic Len Horst; Capt. Stef Anderson; firefighter/paramedic Chase Laubach; Capt. Kjel Skov; Vella; firefighter/paramedic Mark Mullvain; Capt. Joel McKeen; firefighter/EMT Jared Romberg; firefighter/paramedic Casey Sires; firefighter/paramedic Jack Hueter.
Tug of war was one of the many games youngsters played at the PT School Party, a celebration for local students, teachers and families in the Port Townsend School District. A large crowd turned out for the event at Blue Heron Middle School, where relay races, free clam chowder, cookies and DJ'd music flowed through the afternoon. Students and staff at all Olympic Peninsula Schools will have the option to wear masks indoors or not now the state mandate has been lifted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Masking optional in classes

Public schools set policies after state mandate lifted

Tug of war was one of the many games youngsters played at the PT School Party, a celebration for local students, teachers and families in the Port Townsend School District. A large crowd turned out for the event at Blue Heron Middle School, where relay races, free clam chowder, cookies and DJ'd music flowed through the afternoon. Students and staff at all Olympic Peninsula Schools will have the option to wear masks indoors or not now the state mandate has been lifted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Some spaces are available in the Community Organic Gardens of Sequim (COGS) on Fir Street. Those interested, can contact Liz Harper at 360-477-4881.

Sequim organic garden is open for more spaces

Veggies, flowers and community offered

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Some spaces are available in the Community Organic Gardens of Sequim (COGS) on Fir Street. Those interested, can contact Liz Harper at 360-477-4881.

24th District capital projects approved

State lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion supplemental capital budget last week that included $13.2 million for the 24th District. The vast majority of… Continue reading

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Steffen Goeber, left, takes a photo of his wife, Sabine Goeber, both of Halle, Germany, as she experience a touch tank during a mask-required session on Saturday a the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier. Looking on is Feiro volunteer Jim Jewell.

Feiro sets aside an hour a week for those at high risk

Masks required at special time each Saturday

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Steffen Goeber, left, takes a photo of his wife, Sabine Goeber, both of Halle, Germany, as she experience a touch tank during a mask-required session on Saturday a the Feiro Marine Life Center at Port Angeles City Pier. Looking on is Feiro volunteer Jim Jewell.

Lawmakers OK planning funds for mental crisis center

Facility to be on Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Healing Campus

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Master gardeners offer guidance

The twice-yearly “Growing Groceries” class, a combination of in-person workshops and livestreamed sessions, is open to people hungry for their own fresh… Continue reading

Bridget Gregg, Master Gardener Program Coordinator and presenter of the "Growing Groceries" class starting this week, visited one of Chetzemoka Park's flowering trees on Friday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Submitted graphic/ Soroptimist International of Sequim’s club members recently made a $30,000 donation with $10,000 from the club and $20,000 from private donors to its sister club in Poland to help Ukraine refugees.

Sequim Soroptimist club gives $30K to help Ukraine refugees in Poland

“How can we help?” That’s the question members of Soroptimist International of Sequim keep asking themselves, said club member Linda Klinefelter, as Russia… Continue reading

Submitted graphic/ Soroptimist International of Sequim’s club members recently made a $30,000 donation with $10,000 from the club and $20,000 from private donors to its sister club in Poland to help Ukraine refugees.

What lived, died during legislative session

Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2022
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
An artist’s rendition of the Anian Shores development in downtown Port Angeles minus a seventh story expected to be added in the final project. (Eric Dupar)

Anian Shores is within sight

Up to 100 living units planned

An artist’s rendition of the Anian Shores development in downtown Port Angeles minus a seventh story expected to be added in the final project. (Eric Dupar)
Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend School District to host free celebration

Games, arts and crafts featured in Saturday event

Linda Rosenbury, superintendent of the Port Townsend School District, looks forward to the community-wide party Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Science Stories’ brings together multiple worlds

New exhibition opens Friday at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Gallery director Sarah Jane, left, and exhibit co-curator Lucia Harrison of Tacoma arrange a display that will be included in the exhibition “Science Stories: A Collaboration of Book Artists and Scientists,” which opens Friday at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Centrum swinging into a new, full season

Arts organization prepping in-person workshops, concerts

Bassist Marion Hayden, pictured at Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend concert last summer at Fort Worden, is among the teachers and performers returning for the in-person workshop this July. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rotary Club joins tiny home-building crew

Units destined for farmworkers in rich agricultural valley

Muralist Danielle Fodor paints the newest tiny home, named Meadow Manor, at the Community Boat Project shop in Port Hadlock on Tuesday. The 160-square-foot home is an example of the housing to be built for farmworkers in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)