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Natalia Guevara and her granddaughter Natali, 8, have been reunited with Honey the cat after nearly three months of searching. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

With a little help, Honey is home after 12 weeks

Neighbor, humane society reconnect cat with her family

Natalia Guevara and her granddaughter Natali, 8, have been reunited with Honey the cat after nearly three months of searching. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Ivan Daniel Espinosa of Port Townsend will present an online program about his performance art Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Ivan Daniel Espinosa)

Goddard College artists to present work

A woman who studied to become a Buddhist nun, a Northwest logger’s daughter, a Canadian filmmaker and a Latino choreographer: All will… Continue reading

Ivan Daniel Espinosa of Port Townsend will present an online program about his performance art Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Ivan Daniel Espinosa)
Amie Albaugh of Sequim, seen at the market stand last year, is among the vendors at the Jefferson County Farmers Market. The market invites farmers, chefs and artisans of color to apply for grants from its new startup fund. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Farmers market start-up fund aims for inclusivity

Grants open for people of color

Amie Albaugh of Sequim, seen at the market stand last year, is among the vendors at the Jefferson County Farmers Market. The market invites farmers, chefs and artisans of color to apply for grants from its new startup fund. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Benji Project teacher Heather McRae-Woolf talks with her daughter Orlanda on the Swan School patio, the setting for a new mindfulness circle for teens in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The Benji Project opens mindfulness circle

Free program aims to support youth and mental health

Benji Project teacher Heather McRae-Woolf talks with her daughter Orlanda on the Swan School patio, the setting for a new mindfulness circle for teens in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Restrictions eased for workout facilities

It’s about to get easier to work out or join a yoga class. Movies on the big screen, however, are still somewhere on the horizon.… Continue reading

Richard Maxwell stretches before his Friday workout at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, which is about to double its capacity as North Olympic Peninsula gyms move into Phase 2 of the state's economic recovery plan. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Free panel explores digital storytelling

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Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Holiday decor

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend’s Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a… Continue reading

Barber Debbie Hinton of Port Townsend's Victorian Clipper barbershop had a vintage truck towed in from Chimacum decades ago, with the intention of planting a garden in it. These days it's a changing holiday display festooned in February with Valentine's Day decor. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Styrofoam recycling postponed

Due to the forecast for snow, the Styrofoam recycling event set for this Saturday at Port Townsend’s Safeway has been postponed to… Continue reading

The Jefferson Healthcare Foundation's Kris Becker codesigned the new Well Hearts website offering a guided meditation, an art class and other heart health-oriented activities. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation)

Heartfelt site gives month-long tips

Jefferson Healthcare Foundation finds ways to provide inspiration

The Jefferson Healthcare Foundation's Kris Becker codesigned the new Well Hearts website offering a guided meditation, an art class and other heart health-oriented activities. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson Healthcare Foundation)
Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)

Port Townsend artist chosen for Creative District

Man to create 7-foot-tall sculptures as wayfinders

Jonah Trople of Port Townsend, working with wood outside his studio, has been chosen to create sculptural “art markers” for the city’s designated Creative District. (Port Townsend Main Street Program)
Pam Chapman, left, and neighbor Corena Stern, along with Chapman's dogs Bella and Hamish, walk on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Tuesday. Port Townsend officials are looking at ways to maintain 81 miles of city streets on a limited budget.  (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend to consider priorities for Comprehensive Streets Program

Parking, lighting also discussed in council work session

Pam Chapman, left, and neighbor Corena Stern, along with Chapman's dogs Bella and Hamish, walk on Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend on Tuesday. Port Townsend officials are looking at ways to maintain 81 miles of city streets on a limited budget.  (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Adventuress, a 108-year-old National Historic Landmark and nonprofit educational ship, was lifted into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning. The schooner will receive its routine Coast Guard hull inspection and have its bottom painted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Adventuress comes in for inspection

Captain planning new season with precautions

The Adventuress, a 108-year-old National Historic Landmark and nonprofit educational ship, was lifted into the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Monday morning. The schooner will receive its routine Coast Guard hull inspection and have its bottom painted. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Strong Towns’ author: Go small to be strong

Jefferson County urged to rethink large projects

Tri-Area Pharmacy assistant Jennifer Sharko-Taylor helped shepherd patients at Friday's vaccination clinic at the Chimacum Grange. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Chimacum Grange seeks to replenish reserves

Furnace installed to heat community center for vaccines

Tri-Area Pharmacy assistant Jennifer Sharko-Taylor helped shepherd patients at Friday's vaccination clinic at the Chimacum Grange. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
At the display window in Uptown Port Townsend are, from left, Jeri Auty, Cheri Kopp, Debra Olson and Sue Gale, contributors to the "Art in a Pandemic" show, on view around the clock at the corner of Tyler and Lawrence streets. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Ten women share window display

Pandemic inspires creativity

At the display window in Uptown Port Townsend are, from left, Jeri Auty, Cheri Kopp, Debra Olson and Sue Gale, contributors to the "Art in a Pandemic" show, on view around the clock at the corner of Tyler and Lawrence streets. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kodama property to be preserved for cultivation

Salmon habitat restoration planned across 21 acres

Matt Montoya, left, Ben Thompson and his sister Grace Thompson stand with River the farm dog on the newly preserved Kodama Farm in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend City Council extends golf course lease

Capital investments unlikely in contrac with same operator

Amid Wednesday morning's sunshine, volunteer Ken Radon neatens the Port Townsend Municipal Golf Course, where he often plays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend looking for pool solution

YMCA could help Mountain View location reopen

Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)

Boat School wins national, local support

Grants help expand programs

Tom Drews disassembles a diesel engine while studying in the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's Marine Systems program. The school has been awarded a $447,500 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant. (Photo courtesy of Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding)
Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn will talk about community resiliency in a free online presentation Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Strong Towns)

Strong Towns founder to highlight growth

Collaborative group hosts Thursday talk on financial strength

Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn will talk about community resiliency in a free online presentation Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Strong Towns)