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State changes plans, nixes long weekend closures

Repairs to the floating bridge linking the Olympic Peninsula to Kitsap County will no longer require closing the bridge for four weekends during… Continue reading

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Great Decisions group to meet

The Great Decisions discussion group will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The group will meet in the Humphrey Room at… Continue reading

Jefferson lifts its COVID measure

Some policy changes will remain optional

LEGO at the library Thursday

LEGO at the Library is set for 4 p.m. Thursday. The free program at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., is… Continue reading

Powering our future series slated

The online discussion series “Powering Our Future: Energy Independence for the North Olympic Peninsula” will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The online… Continue reading

“Jelly Dancing” is among the artwork of the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month Shirley Bomgaars.

Reception set for Port Ludlow artist of the month

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for its artist of the month, Shirley Bomgaars, on Wednesday. Bomgaars’ show, “Go… Continue reading

“Jelly Dancing” is among the artwork of the Port Ludlow Art League’s artist of the month Shirley Bomgaars.

Corvidae print exhibit opens Monday

A new exhibit featuring prints by artists from Corvidae, the printers’ guild that is part of the Creative Alliance at Centrum in… Continue reading

Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Easter celebrations

Easter celebrations were conducted Saturday and Sunday across the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Children bolt from the starting line in search of treat-filled eggs during Saturday’s 45th annual KONP Easter Egg Hunt at the Clallam County Fairgrounds in Port Angeles. Hundreds of youngsters took part in the event. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The post office building in Port Townsend, covered with protective plastic while undergoing renovation work, is buffeted by gale force winds on Sunday strong enough to rip the covering. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Be a smart spring garden shopper

Tomorrow is Easter, and it is not the symbolism of rebirth and resurrection, but death and destruction that is yours for sure if you buy… 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… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Griffiths’ horse Sunny was a beautiful and powerful barrel racer, plus all around good horse, who had a soft spot for her  grand-nephew Rory Ceballos, then 5. Sadly, after a harsh winter filled with illness she was put down last week.

HORSEPLAY: It’s hard to say farewell to a four-legged friend

WITH A HEAVY heart, I said goodbye to Sunny, my light-colored palomino last week. Horseplay readers may recall Sunny came into my life after she… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

 

Cutline: Griffiths’ horse Sunny was a beautiful and powerful barrel racer, plus all around good horse, who had a soft spot for her  grand-nephew Rory Ceballos, then 5. Sadly, after a harsh winter filled with illness she was put down last week.

Hospital staffing bill heads to governor’s desk

State lawmakers approved hospital workplace legislation this week that eluded them a year ago.… Continue reading

Intermittent closure of Hood Canal Bridge begin Monday

The Hood Canal Bridge drawspan will open, closing the bridge to all vehicular traffic, multiple times during the next two weeks. Travelers should… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

Latest bill version enforces orca boundary

An orca protection bill has come full circle, making 1,000-yard boater restrictions mandatory instead… Continue reading

Lawmakers gather outside the State Reception Room on the second floor of the state Capitol. The legislative session ends April 23. (Paul Gottlieb/for Peninsula Daily News)

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

Traffic slowed on Highway 101 near Quilcene

Travelers on U.S. Highway 101 north of Quilcene in Jefferson County will want to plan extra time for their trips during the next… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool roof to get temporary repair

Roof work expected to hold for 5 to 7 years