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Unity in the Olympics speaker scheduled

Asha Burson-Johnson will present “How Do I..?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Burson-Johnson is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

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Crazy Callen Weekend events schedule announced

The Crazy Callen Weekend for the 2023 Irrigation Festival begins Friday and extends through Sunday. It will be followed by the Grand Finale… Continue reading

Runners take off from the 2022 Irrigation Festival Fun Run. This year, the festival features 1 mile and 5K races on Saturday in Carrie Blake Community Park, and a half marathon on Sunday, starting at Troll Haven Bandy Farm in Gardiner and finishing at the park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Irrigation Festival expands with races, arts and crafts

Carrie Blake Park to host most events

Runners take off from the 2022 Irrigation Festival Fun Run. This year, the festival features 1 mile and 5K races on Saturday in Carrie Blake Community Park, and a half marathon on Sunday, starting at Troll Haven Bandy Farm in Gardiner and finishing at the park. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)

‘Showcase in Bloom’ brings new art to Jeanette Best Gallery

Artists from all over North Olympic Peninsula

“Noon Stroll” by Jeanne Edwards of Port Angeles is among the new pieces in “Showcase in Bloom,” the celebration of local artists at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend. The new exhibition opens this week and continues through May. (Northwind Art)

Peninsula lawmakers optimistic

Legislators believe compromise will be reached

Artwork by Stephanie Kunz, a featured artist at Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St. during the First Friday Art Walk on May 5. (Stephanie Kunz)

Sequim Art Walk offers Irrigation Fest theme

Fanciful hats also encouraged

Artwork by Stephanie Kunz, a featured artist at Locally Known Cowork, 112 W. Washington St. during the First Friday Art Walk on May 5. (Stephanie Kunz)
Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Keaton King and Danika Chen (Dmitry and Anastasia) are two of more than 35 Sequim High School students acting in or producing “Anastasia the Musical” for the 56th operetta.

SHS, Ghostlight partner for ‘Anastasia’

High school one of the first in state to stage musical

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Keaton King and Danika Chen (Dmitry and Anastasia) are two of more than 35 Sequim High School students acting in or producing “Anastasia the Musical” for the 56th operetta.
Lower Elwha Police Chief Sam White was on a task force that explored the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people statewide. (Paul Gottlieb/Special to Peninsula Daily News)

Missing, murdered indigenous legislation signed

Task force to seek answers to unsolved cases

Lower Elwha Police Chief Sam White was on a task force that explored the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people statewide. (Paul Gottlieb/Special to Peninsula Daily News)
At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.

‘One Man, two Guvnors’ to start run with food bank benefit

Special show precedes three-week run

At a recent practice, Francis Henshall (right), played by Mark Valentine, explains the benefits of a Pub that serves food to Stanley Stubbers (left), played by Fred Robinson.

‘Since I Been Down’ screens today in PT, Thursday in PA

Peninsula College will screen the film “Since I Been Down” followed by a discussion in Port Townsend today and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Clallam County considers officials’ salaries

Commissioners aim to consider total compensation

March set for Friday

A march from the Vern Burton Community Center to downtown Port Angeles will highlight a Friday morning public event spotlighting violence against… Continue reading

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition names winners

The Pirate Union Building Gallery of Art has announced the winners of its 2023 Olympic Peninsula High School Art Exhibition. The juried… Continue reading

Sara Eldridge, of Quilcene High School, won Best in Show for her Clay and Yarn piece, "Ellis Dee.”

Other food bank benefits set

The Port Angeles Community Players and Port Angeles Food Bank are partnering in the premiere showing of “One Man, Two Guvnors,” one… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: Good news and bad news

WHO SAYS THERE’S no good news? The Lower Elwha Klallam Ceremonial and Subsistence Fishery will open for coho salmon on the Elwha this October. It’s… Continue reading

Peninsula College announces honor roll

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made its president’s list and honor roll for the 2023 winter quarter. To… Continue reading

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Unsolved cases include murder, disappearances

Authorities intend to request help for two North Olympic Peninsula cases: Makah artist George… Continue reading

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What is a cold case?

By Paul Gottlieb Special to the Peninsula Daily News A cold case is defined by the National Institute of Justice (nij.ojp.gov) as “any case whose… Continue reading

Arya Morrison, 3, grins while creating an art project as her mother, Janeth Morrison of Port Angeles, looks on during Saturday’s Dia del Niño, or Day of the Child, at the Port Angeles Public Library. The event, based upon an annual celebration in Mexico, was created to recognize the importance of children in society and to promote youth literacy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Dia del Nino

Arya Morrison, 3, grins while creating an art project as her mother, Janeth Morrison of Port Angeles, looks on during Saturday’s Dia del Niño, or… Continue reading

Arya Morrison, 3, grins while creating an art project as her mother, Janeth Morrison of Port Angeles, looks on during Saturday’s Dia del Niño, or Day of the Child, at the Port Angeles Public Library. The event, based upon an annual celebration in Mexico, was created to recognize the importance of children in society and to promote youth literacy. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Kylie Jenkins of Mesa, Ariz., along with her children, Embree Jenkins, 11, left, and Tenney Jenkins, 2, feed a carrot to Poncho, an Olympic National Park trail mule, during Junior Ranger Day at the Olympic National Park visitor center on Saturday in Port Angeles. The event, part of the nationwide National Park Week, was designed to expose youth and adults to the outdoors experience and learn about what the national park system has to offer. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Junior Ranger Day

Kylie Jenkins of Mesa, Ariz., along with her children, Embree Jenkins, 11, left, and Tenney Jenkins, 2, feed a carrot to Poncho, an Olympic National… Continue reading

Kylie Jenkins of Mesa, Ariz., along with her children, Embree Jenkins, 11, left, and Tenney Jenkins, 2, feed a carrot to Poncho, an Olympic National Park trail mule, during Junior Ranger Day at the Olympic National Park visitor center on Saturday in Port Angeles. The event, part of the nationwide National Park Week, was designed to expose youth and adults to the outdoors experience and learn about what the national park system has to offer. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)