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The Strait from Space: Astronaut captures view of North Olympic Peninsula

NASA astronaut Terry Virts, flying in the International Space Station about 240 miles above Earth, took this photo of Cape Flattery and the entrance to… Continue reading

Terry Virts/National Aeronautics and Space Administration ()
Terry Virts/National Aeronautics and Space Administration ()

The Strait from Space: Astronaut captures view of North Olympic Peninsula

NASA astronaut Terry Virts, flying in the International Space Station about 240 miles above Earth, took this photo of Cape Flattery and the entrance to… Continue reading

Terry Virts/National Aeronautics and Space Administration ()

Tunes to run gamut at Music Live with Lunch in Sequim this Tuesday

SEQUIM — Singer and guitarist Dennis Blair, whose repertoire ranges from the Beatles to John Denver and beyond, will give another Music Live with Lunch… Continue reading

The Mandala Center for Change will give a presentation on its 2014 play “Arthur's Stone

WEEKEND: Cast to look back this afternoon at King Arthur production in Port Townsend

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 16. PORT TOWNSEND — The Mandala Center for Change in Port Townsend will present “Bringing King Arthur… Continue reading

The Mandala Center for Change will give a presentation on its 2014 play “Arthur's Stone

WEEKEND: Eight-course Chinese dinner Saturday in Port Townsend to benefit women, girls group

PORT TOWNSEND — A traditional eight-course Chinese dinner will benefit the Jefferson County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls on Saturday. The “Year of… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Impacts of Japan’s 2011 tsunami topic of Port Angeles discussion Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Washington CoastSavers coordinator Jon Schmidt will talk about tsunamis and trash in Japan during a presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 16. Survey sea stars, hear talks on foreign lands, learn to dance or try out for a… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Rehearsals begin Sunday for Port Townsend community chorus

PORT TOWNSEND — All singers ages 16 and older are invited to join the Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County as rehearsals… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Saving stories topic of Saturday historical society lecture in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bill Tennent, executive director of the Jefferson County Historical Society, will present a short video and speak on “Saving Stories Yesterday, Today… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer is named to House Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, a Port Angeles native, is following in the steps of his predecessor, longtime Congressman Norm Dicks. As he began… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer
Port Angeles' Kyle La Fritz defeats Port Townsend's Jacob Massie in the 220-pound weight class during the double dual meet between Port Angeles

PREP WRESTLING: Port Angeles takes double dual over Port Townsend, Sequim

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Angeles defeated Sequim and Port Townsend in an Olympic League double dual at Port Townsend High School. The wins bring the… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Kyle La Fritz defeats Port Townsend's Jacob Massie in the 220-pound weight class during the double dual meet between Port Angeles
Forks' Parker Browning

PREP BASKETBALL: Browning scores 25 in Forks boys’ loss to Montesano; other area reports

FORKS — Parker Browning and Colton Raben combined to score 45 of Forks' 58 points in a 69-58 loss to Montesano in Evergreen League boys… Continue reading

Forks' Parker Browning

League of Women Voters to hold forum Thursday on Port Angeles school ballot measures

PORT ANGELES — The League of Women Voters of Clallam County will sponsor a forum Thursday on the two Port Angeles School District measures that… Continue reading

Betsy Reed Schultz is turning a bed-and-breakfast in Port Angeles into a place of respite for families of fallen service members. ()

Camp-out to raise funds for Captain Joseph House on Friday

PORT ANGELES — Betsy Reed Schultz is gearing up for an all-night camp-out to raise money for the Captain Joseph House. The Gazebo Camp-In will… Continue reading

Betsy Reed Schultz is turning a bed-and-breakfast in Port Angeles into a place of respite for families of fallen service members. ()

BUSINESS BRIEF — Weekly meditation sessions are scheduled in Sequim

SEQUIM — Buddhist and mindfulness meditation, led by Terrance Wolf, will meet at Village Heartbeat, 353 Chickadee Lane, at 7 p.m. Tuesday nights for an… Continue reading

College financial planning topic of upcoming meetings in Port Angeles, Forks

Peninsula College plans meetings on financial planning for college in Port Angeles and Forks this month. The free College Goal Washington is for students and… Continue reading

Comments being accepted through Jan. 23 on status of tufted puffins, Steller sea lions

OLYMPIA — State wildlife managers are seeking public comment on the protective status for tufted puffins and Steller sea lions. The state Department of Fish… Continue reading

Diane Schostak benefit planned at Lake Crescent on Friday

PORT ANGELES — A benefit for Diane Schostak with “fine people, food, music and fun” plus a silent auction will be held at Lake Crescent… Continue reading

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 100 years this coming Saturday

BLYN — The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge will kick off a year of celebrating its centennial with a celebration this coming Saturday. The Jamestown S'Klallam… Continue reading

Peninsula College now part of national rural community college pilot program

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College is one of 12 nationwide selected to receive special training and technical assistance for obtaining grants and other public and… Continue reading