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Dr. Suzy Ames, president of Peninsula College. (Submitted photo)

POINT OF VIEW: College-to-career pathways offered at Peninsula College

WHAT’S THE VALUE of higher education these days? It depends. There’s a lot of skepticism about this topic, and it’s warranted. Should students take out… Continue reading

Dr. Suzy Ames, president of Peninsula College. (Submitted photo)
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Third Jesus, Part 2” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Volunteers to clean beaches on Earth Day

Volunteers will flock to North Olympic Peninsula beaches to clear them of plastic and other marine debris on Saturday. Volunteers can register… Continue reading

Early learning center meeting moved from Wednesday to May 3

Community gathering will go over design concepts

Nathaniel Talbot will perform Friday.

Nathaniel Talbot Trio to play at The Palindrome

Whidbey Island’s Nathaniel Talbot Trio will perform at The Palindrome at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Palindrome is at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S.… Continue reading

Nathaniel Talbot will perform Friday.

Staffing issues blamed for added Port Townsend costs

Officials: Vacancy rates lead to more consultants

Port Townsend High School mobile kitched delayed

The Port Townsend High School culinary program’s new mobile kitchen hit a small road bump that will delay delivery of the 18-foot-long… Continue reading

Painter Julie Read is among the artists who will host the Bunker, an art space for teens at the Northwind Art School. The school at Fort Worden State Park will host the free, open studio this Friday. (Northwind Art)

The Bunker is back with free art space

Event returning Friday for teens

Painter Julie Read is among the artists who will host the Bunker, an art space for teens at the Northwind Art School. The school at Fort Worden State Park will host the free, open studio this Friday. (Northwind Art)
Leslie Roubal and Lynn Meyer invite thepublic to the virtual Home & Kitchen Tour this weekend.

Home Kitchen Tour this weekend

The 25th annual AAUW/UWF Home & Kitchen Tour will be held virtually this weekend, Friday through Sunday. It will be viewable from… Continue reading

Leslie Roubal and Lynn Meyer invite thepublic to the virtual Home & Kitchen Tour this weekend.

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let chill put you in the weeds

I KNOW MANY of you think it has been a really cold spring so far. Many plants around your yard are still just trying to… Continue reading

Annual coast cleanup registration open now

Registration is now open for the annual Washington Coast Cleanup next Saturday, April 22. Volunteers can register at Washington Coast Savers website… Continue reading

Difference between reasonable suspicion, probable cause

Reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause: Both can be officer judgment calls, but one often… Continue reading

Earth Day activities slated

A rally for caring for the earth, Scotch broom removal and a concert are among the Earth Day activities planned for next Saturday, April 22.… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive (off… Continue reading

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Key City Public Theatre performers, from left, Don Halquist, Anna Munn and Camille Hildebrandt were in the December performance of "New Moon: A Dog's Tale."

Key City to have general auditions

The Key City Public Theatre has scheduled general auditions for the 2023-2024 season from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The auditions… Continue reading

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Key City Public Theatre performers, from left, Don Halquist, Anna Munn and Camille Hildebrandt were in the December performance of "New Moon: A Dog's Tale."
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State Reps. Mike Chapman, left, and Steve Tharinger confer during a break in legislative proceedings

Legislation eases rule on pursuit

Change better than nothing, says law enforcement

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State Reps. Mike Chapman, left, and Steve Tharinger confer during a break in legislative proceedings

Spring cleaning set for Port Townsend

Volunteers are invited to join a work party to do a Spring Cleanup of Port Townsend from 9 a.m. to noon on… Continue reading

State confirms 40 districts received threats

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction confirmed that at least 40 school districts across the state received emailed threats on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading