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Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to host Chamber Music Series on Saturday

The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra will present the third concert in its Chamber Music Series at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First… Continue reading

Members of the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series include, from left to right, Pamela Roberts, Anne Krabill, Kristin Smith, Marina Rosenquist, Marie Meyers and Sung-Ling Hsu.

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers to play at Concerts in the Woods

Ranger and the Re-Arrangers will play at 3 p.m. Saturday at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle. The concert will be at the… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.

Red Pine to speak at Studium Generale in Port Townsend

Author and translator Bill Porter will address Studium Generale Port Townsend at 4 p.m. Thursday. The free speaker series, sponsored by Peninsula… Continue reading

Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine, will speak at Studium Generale on Thursday.

Towne Road bid call could be delayed to April

Review of plans moved up

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Ski season opens

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to… Continue reading

Patrick Brusven of Port Angeles skis at Hurricane Ridge on Sunday morning. There was a reported 63 inches at the Ridge, which is up to 35 percent of needed water supply, up from 29 percent a week ago. On Saturday, 240 cars made the trek up the mountain for the opening of ski season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)

’Date Nights,’ ‘Art with Heart’ planned at Port Townsend art school

Cory Bennett freely proclaims it: “I get a high from interacting with people on a creative level,” said the muralist. He’s a… Continue reading

"Autumn Audrey” is by Cory Bennett, who will teach “Mixed Media Painting from Start to Finish” March 14-April 16 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend. (Cory Bennett)
Dave Lasorsa of Port Angeles competed in the winter triathlon championship in Breckenridge, Colo., on Feb. 23, finishing second in his age group in the duathlon and third in the triathlon. (Courtesy photo)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Port Angeles’ Lasorsa gets pair of top-three finishes at world winter triathlon championships

Port Angeles’ Dave Lasorsa, a duathlete and triathlete who has competed around the world, finished second in the 65-69 age group in… Continue reading

Dave Lasorsa of Port Angeles competed in the winter triathlon championship in Breckenridge, Colo., on Feb. 23, finishing second in his age group in the duathlon and third in the triathlon. (Courtesy photo)
Terry Grasteit will demonstrate his painting style and technique from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Art demonstration slated for Blue Whole Gallery

Terry Grasteit will demonstrate his painting style and technique from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free demonstration is at the Blue… Continue reading

Terry Grasteit will demonstrate his painting style and technique from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball

Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan leave quite the legacy at Neah Bay High School. The pair are two of the senior leaders for the Neah… Continue reading

From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.
Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.

Black Market Trust to play at Port Ludlow Performing Arts

Port Ludlow Performing Arts will host Black Market Trust at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Los Angeles-based group will perform a mix of… Continue reading

Black Market Trust will perform at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow on Thursday.
Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic Medical Center’s New Family Services and Pediatrics departments during Saturday’s 35th annual Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Port Angeles Kiwanis, featured a variety of displays and information tables showcasing family and children’s services. Kids Fest also included numerous outdoor public safety displays organized by Clallam County Emergency Services. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Health check at Kids Fest

Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic… Continue reading

Skylar Sutherland, 5, of Port Angeles uses a toy stethoscope during a pretend examination of a doll at an information table set up by Olympic Medical Center’s New Family Services and Pediatrics departments during Saturday’s 35th annual Kids Fest at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The event, hosted by Port Angeles Kiwanis, featured a variety of displays and information tables showcasing family and children’s services. Kids Fest also included numerous outdoor public safety displays organized by Clallam County Emergency Services. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

International Women’s Day celebration set at winery on Wednesday

Womanfest and Olympic Cellars Winery will host the 20th annual International Women’s Day celebration on Wednesday. Open to the public, the event… Continue reading

Jefferson County to talk short-term rentals

Jefferson County will host a series of public meetings to discuss regulations regarding short-term rental properties. The county is looking for public… Continue reading

One sent to hospital after Paradise Bay house fire

One person was sent to Jefferson Healthcare hospital after an early morning fire destroyed a house at Paradise Bay and Boat Drive,… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, crosses the 3-point line as Everett’s Ashlynd Hunt tries to keep up in a Feb. 28 game at Peninsula College. Moananu, a point guard, was named the North Region MVP and freshman of the year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Moananu named North Region MVP

It’s no surprise that the 14-0 Peninsula College women’s basketball team dominated the all-North honors Monday. Pirates’ head coach Alison Crumb was… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, crosses the 3-point line as Everett’s Ashlynd Hunt tries to keep up in a Feb. 28 game at Peninsula College. Moananu, a point guard, was named the North Region MVP and freshman of the year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles School District, paraeducators aren’t closer to a new contract

Membership voted to go on strike April 8 without agreement

Port Hadlock man to be arraigned Friday

Kingsland charged with burglary, theft

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.

Port Ludlow artists exhibit their work

“In Praise of Trees” art exhibit at the Bay Club is running through March and April at 120 Spinnaker Lane in Port… Continue reading

“In Praise of Trees” is on view at the Bay Club.
Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend sees victories, challenges in past year

City manager, mayor present State of City

Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro, left, and Mayor David Faber speak during the city’s annual State of the City address at the Port Hudson building in Port Townsend on Monday. Faber and Mauro said the city faced some challenges in 2023 but also made progress on important issues like housing and infrastructure. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Space heater leads to vehicle, garage fire in Port Angeles

No one was injured in a travel trailer and garage fire believed to have been caused by a space heater that had… Continue reading