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Forums set for mobile health clinic

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct a series of community forums regarding the planned development of a new mobile health clinic. The proposed clinic… Continue reading

Howard reelected to Association of Washington Cities board

Port Townsend City Council member Amy Howard has been reelected to the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities. The election… Continue reading

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Lilly’s Safe Haven fills in animal rescue gaps

Director brings in abandoned roosters, ducks and sheep

Shayna Robnett holds Phoenix, a rooster abandoned near Baker Dip near Morse Creek, at Lilly’s Safe Haven in Port Angeles. Robnett estimates the nonprofit has rescued more than 70 roosters since its inception about four years ago. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Overnight closures scheduled on Hood Canal bridge

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 from 10 p.m. to 5… Continue reading

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Peninsula festivities on the Fourth

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca,… Continue reading

Hot dog eating contestants, from left, Jericho Stuntz of Port Angeles, Lincoln Forrest of Port Angeles, Sebastian Gagnon of Port Angeles, Leo Chouinard of Waupaca, Wisc., Ian Bravender of Port Angeles and Rickie Sanchez of Portland, Ore., chow down on hot dogs during Thursday’s Independence Day contest at Port Angeles City Pier. Stantz won the contest by eating 8 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, earning him a $10 cash card from Swain’s General Store. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Waterfront District becomes nonprofit

Organization plans to execute strategic plan

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art League plans reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Denice Craig Tweedy from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center adds new tank

Exhibit added at museum, which is preparing for downtown move

Trenching work to disrupt traffic Monday in Port Angeles

Drivers in Port Angeles can expect traffic disruptions Monday related to the city’s ongoing signal controller upgrade project. Trenching work will take… Continue reading

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Family, patriotism highlight Fourth of July festivities

Cornhole tournament, apple pie contest part of celebration

Pie contest judges, from left, Jeff Tocher, Laurel Hargis and Clallam County Commissioner Randy Johnson, along with event sponsor Country Aire Natural Foods representatives Kristina Fallon, Katie Meyers and Caeron Alarcon, make their choices during Thursday’s annual Independence Day apple pie contest at Port Angeles City Pier. A total of 26 pies were entered into the contest with first-place honors going to Xaven McCarty of Seattle, Elisabeth Pennell of Mukilteo in second and Selena Reach of Port Angeles taking third. The contest was dedicated the late legacy judge and former Peninsula Daily News publisher John Brewer, represented by a photo in front of an empty chair. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Criteria drafted for Port Townsend vacancy

KPTZ Radio is moving to Fort Worden

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

First Saturday Art Walk set in Port Townsend

Gallery 9, Northwind Art and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues participating in the Art Walk from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

Man arrested for weapons offenses

A Port Angeles man was arrested on investigation of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and felony harassment after a crisis response… Continue reading

Music festival, art walks this weekend on Peninsula

A music festival, art walks and other live music will be featured across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. • The inaugural Tarboo Indie Music… Continue reading

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Sequim city, school leaders discuss housing

Enrollment has decreased, but several projects are in pipeline

Sequim City Council member Vicki Lowe and Sequim School Board president Eric Pickens talk at a joint meeting at the city council’s chambers on June 25. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Teen initiative to host play at Key City Theatre

The Teen Initiative will stage a production of “Pride and Prejudice and Perms” from Friday through Thursday. The play will be at… Continue reading

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Community chimes in for Sequim Comprehensive Plan

Survey online, more events to come

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Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Book signing slated Saturday at Jefferson County Historical Society

Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m.… Continue reading

Scott Wilson will sign copies of his new book “Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Me & The Boys to play at Concert in the Woods

Me & the Boys will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Concerts in the Woods. The concert will be at the Laurel B.… Continue reading

OMC seeks levy lift on August ballot

Increase would provide $12 million annually to hospital