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Joe Roubal of Port Townsend, a retired cartographer and programmer, recovers his drone after a 15-minute flight over kelp beds about 400 meters off North Beach in Port Townsend on Wednesday. The drone was programmed to fly a specific route while taking photos every two seconds. Roubal wrote a computer program to process the images for study and mapping. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Kelp mapping

Joe Roubal of Port Townsend, a retired cartographer and programmer, recovers his drone after a 15-minute flight over…

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Consultant says report shows path for OMC, UW Medicine

Surgeon disputes claims, says conclusions aren’t based on patient visits

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, left, toured the Black Ball Ferry Line at Terminal 1 with CEO Rian Anderson on Thursday as part of a one-day visit to Port Angeles. Randall also met with North Olympic Healthcare Network CEO Terri Sabella, Peninsula College President Suzy Ames and attended an evening fundraiser. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Representative visit

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, left, toured the Black Ball Ferry Line at Terminal 1 with CEO Rian Anderson…

Jeff Andrew.

Arts & Entertainment

Field Hall to host food, literature event

PORT ANGELES — A best-selling novelist and a chef walk into a bar. When they decide to sit…

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Port Townsend’s Mauro a finalist for Bainbridge city manager position

The Bainbridge Island City Council has selected two finalists in its search for its next city manager, both…

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

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Port Angeles School Board censures director

Resolution states Hamilton made confidential details public

Buoyed by special guest artist singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, Centrum set a record in gross receipts for its 2026 gala benefit concert and dinner on June 12 at Fort Worden State Park. With a sold-out performance and a post-concert dinner for 300, the arts nonprofit raised $726,637 before expenses to benefit its program and scholarship funds. The tally, which is 35 percent greater than 2025, includes gross revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, a guitar auction, dessert auction and its signature “Fund-a-Dream” paddle raise, led by emcee Matt Lorch. (David Conklin)

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Record-setting performance

Buoyed by special guest artist singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, Centrum set a record in gross receipts for its 2026…

Tulsi Marshall, left, was Karen Archer’s preschool student in Port Townsend 40 years ago. Last fall, the two reconnected when Archer enrolled at Peninsula College and Marshall became her math tutor. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Former preschool student becomes teacher’s math tutor

More than 40 years later, women meet on college campus

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Completing the job

The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Sunday Closest to June 22, Proper 7, Year A, RCL:

John Mauro, Port Townsend City Manager

Opinion

Shining a light on the Peninsula

IT’S OFFICIAL: NEXT week marks the start of summer and the year’s longest daylight.

Jim Buck

Opinion

POINT OF VIEW: The cost of legacy forest deception

THE LEGACY FOREST Defense Coalition sued the state Department of Natural Resources to stop harvest of the Parched…

Many people found Lake Pleasant County Park refreshing as temperatures reached the low 90s in the Forks and Beaver areas on Sunday. Picnickers, kayakers, surf borders, tubers and swimmers flocked to the lake in Beaver. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

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A pleasant day

Many people found Lake Pleasant County Park refreshing as temperatures reached the low 90s in the Forks and…

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Candidates for Port of Port Angeles interview for vacant position

One of five likely to be chosen by June 23

Sam Grello

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Go outside and touch grass

ONCE UPON A time, you had to put your pants on before engaging with the world.

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Port Angeles School Board may censure director for alleged violations

Resolution states Hamilton made details of executive session public

Some of the 70 entrants in the 10th Race 2 Alaska sail out of Port Townsend Bay, passing Mount Baker as they head to Victoria, B.C., for the first leg of the 750 mile race to Ketchikan, Alaska, at the 5 a.m. starting gun. The racers have 72 hours to make their way to Victoria, B.C., before a restart at noon on Thursday to complete the remaining 710 miles to Ketchikan. The rules of the race are that your boat can’t have an engine, no pre-positioning of supplies and no set course. Any rescue would be hours away. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Race 2 Alaska

Some of the 70 entrants in the 10th Race 2 Alaska sail out of Port Townsend Bay, passing…

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Port Townsend man sentenced for felony assault

Gets 14 months in custody plus 12 months probation

Alice Jones of Port Angeles poses for photos at the rainbow arch entrance to the annual Pride On The Pier Festival at Port Angeles City Pier on Sunday afternoon. More than two dozen vendors participated. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Pride on the Pier

Alice Jones of Port Angeles poses for photos at the rainbow arch entrance to the annual Pride On…

The Cirque Kikkasse, a French Canadian band of performers, highlighted Field Day, held on Oak Street next to Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles on Saturday. The performance was atop the group’s mobile food truck. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Field Day in Port Angeles

The Cirque Kikkasse, a French Canadian band of performers, highlighted Field Day, held on Oak Street next to…

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