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Northwind Art School teaching artist Meg Kaczyk, left, will host “Art Journaling through Change: In Community” on Sunday in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

Art Journaling class to be conducted Sunday

Port Townsend artist and teacher Meg Kaczyk will host an informal class on Sunday called “Art Journaling through Change: In Community” at… Continue reading

Northwind Art School teaching artist Meg Kaczyk, left, will host “Art Journaling through Change: In Community” on Sunday in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani/Northwind Art)

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to review Towne Road

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Foundation to host town hall for nonprofit organizations

The Olympic View Community Foundation is inviting Clallam County nonprofit organizations to a nonprofit town hall meeting. The event will be from 9… Continue reading

Jefferson PUD may raise its rates

Increase would address aging infrastructure

Judge hears oral arguments in case that centers on DNR logging

Decision on possible injunction should come within next 90 days

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The former Lincoln School, shown on Friday, is the subject of an offer by the city to purchase the building and surrounding property from the North Olympic History Center for redevelopment of the site into multifamiy housing.

Port Angeles offers to purchase Lincoln School property

Offer totals $788K with land swap included

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS The former Lincoln School, shown on Friday, is the subject of an offer by the city to purchase the building and surrounding property from the North Olympic History Center for redevelopment of the site into multifamiy housing.

Trial date moved for man charged with attempted murder

The trial date for a Port Angeles man charged with attempted murder and felony harassment has been moved to Aug. 25. Clallam… Continue reading

Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration garden at 2711 Woodcock Road near Sequim. The Woodcock Garden, operated through the Washington State University Extension office, features a classroom and an outdoor pavilion for seasonal lectures and workshops and is open to the public during daylight hours year-round. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Demonstration garden

Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration… Continue reading

Master Gardener Cece Fitton of Sequim waters a patch of black-eyed Susans and phacelia, along with other pollinator plants, on Thursday at the group’s demonstration garden at 2711 Woodcock Road near Sequim. The Woodcock Garden, operated through the Washington State University Extension office, features a classroom and an outdoor pavilion for seasonal lectures and workshops and is open to the public during daylight hours year-round. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles pitcher Heidi Leitz struck out 194 batters this season, including 47 in six wins in the postseason. She also hit .405 on the season. She is moving on to play at St. Martin's University. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily New)

ALL-PENINSULA SOFTBALL: Port Angeles pitcher Heidi Leitz took it to another level this season

Believe it or not, Port Angeles’ Heidi Leitz hasn’t been pitching that long. You could sure fool her opponents about that. In… Continue reading

Port Angeles pitcher Heidi Leitz struck out 194 batters this season, including 47 in six wins in the postseason. She also hit .405 on the season. She is moving on to play at St. Martin's University. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily New)

Artists, creators to be highlighted at Port Townsend Pride

Organizers raise $30,000 for annual event

Brendan Meyer.

Meyer to resign Port Angeles City Council position

Unexpired term runs through December 2027

Brendan Meyer.
Known for specializing in Japanese vinyl pressings, Vinny Robbins, Bremerton store owner of Beats N’ Cats Records, will return to the Sequim Record Show on Saturday as one of 25-plus vendors. He said Sequim seems to like heavy metal, hip-hop and jazz albums. (Vinny Robbins)

Sequim Record Show set for this weekend

Sale slated Saturday at Guy Cole Event Center

Known for specializing in Japanese vinyl pressings, Vinny Robbins, Bremerton store owner of Beats N’ Cats Records, will return to the Sequim Record Show on Saturday as one of 25-plus vendors. He said Sequim seems to like heavy metal, hip-hop and jazz albums. (Vinny Robbins)

Stage productions, festival kick off weekend events

Monthly art walks, stage productions and a Maritime Festival highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The East Park Avenue Players Drama Club… Continue reading

The Rotary Club team won this weekend's North Olympic Baseball and Softball baseball championship for the U12 Majors 46/60 league. From left, back row are coach Joel Wood, Skyler Neitzel, Bjorn Rose, Sawyer Almond, Gabriel Money, Joshua Shiepko and Coach Simon Money. From left, bottom row, are Gabriel Shiepko, Steven Torres, Samuel Jones, Jace Baker, August Jones, Raylan Gear and Damien Millet. Lying sideways is Reed Lancaster.

NORTH OLYMPIC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Majors champions crowned this weekend

Above, The Rotary Club team won this weekend’s North Olympic Baseball and Softball baseball championship for the U12 Majors 46/60 league. From left, back row… Continue reading

The Rotary Club team won this weekend's North Olympic Baseball and Softball baseball championship for the U12 Majors 46/60 league. From left, back row are coach Joel Wood, Skyler Neitzel, Bjorn Rose, Sawyer Almond, Gabriel Money, Joshua Shiepko and Coach Simon Money. From left, bottom row, are Gabriel Shiepko, Steven Torres, Samuel Jones, Jace Baker, August Jones, Raylan Gear and Damien Millet. Lying sideways is Reed Lancaster.
Elizabeth Angell of Port Angeles keeps watch on her son, Myles Angell, 2, during an outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Wednesday in Port Angeles. Portions of the playground are currently closed for maintenance and the entire playground is scheduled to be closed on Saturday morning for seasonal play surface rehabilitation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Seasonal closure

Elizabeth Angell of Port Angeles keeps watch on her son, Myles Angell, 2, during an outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Wednesday… Continue reading

Elizabeth Angell of Port Angeles keeps watch on her son, Myles Angell, 2, during an outing at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Wednesday in Port Angeles. Portions of the playground are currently closed for maintenance and the entire playground is scheduled to be closed on Saturday morning for seasonal play surface rehabilitation. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Applications accepted for civic project grants

The Ben and Myrtle Walkling Memorial Trust is accepting applications for grants to be awarded during 2026. The goal is to encourage… Continue reading

Comments open on trust land exchange

More than 2,200 acres may be traded

Rebekah Cadorette of Port Townsend will show her temari artwork at the Port Townsend Gallery during Saturday’s Art Walk and throughout June.

First Saturday Art Walk set for this weekend

The Alano Club, Gallery-9 and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues to participate in the monthly Art Walk from… Continue reading

Rebekah Cadorette of Port Townsend will show her temari artwork at the Port Townsend Gallery during Saturday’s Art Walk and throughout June.

Olympic Medical Center report shows $1.1 million in net revenue for first quarter

Hospital considering service to clean laundry, linens

Restored lens to be celebrated at Point Wilson

Live music, tours, vendors to be on site Saturday