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Letters of inquiry for grant cycle due May 15

The Olympic View Community Foundation and the Seattle Foundation will accept letters of inquiry for the 2024 Benjamin N. Phillips Memorial Fund grant… Continue reading

Library system to display traveling exhibit

The North Olympic Library System will display “Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin Revisited” from Monday through… Continue reading

Luncheon to raise funds for women with cancer

The Kathleen Sutton Fund will host its third spring educational luncheon at noon May 11. The annual fundraiser will be at the… Continue reading

OUUF speaker scheduled

The Rev. Dr. Barry Andrews will present “Walden in the Anthropocene” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Andrews will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Hall parking lot closed for construction

Work crews from Bruch and Bruch Construction, Inc. will begin the east city hall parking lot project on Monday. The east parking… Continue reading

From left to right are Indigo Gould, Hazel Windstorm, Eli Hill, Stuart Dow, Mateu Yearian and Hugh Wentzel.

Port Townsend Knowledge Bowl team wins consecutive state championships

The Knowledge Bowl team from Port Townsend High School has won consecutive state division 1A Knowledge Bowl championships. The team, comprised of captain… Continue reading

From left to right are Indigo Gould, Hazel Windstorm, Eli Hill, Stuart Dow, Mateu Yearian and Hugh Wentzel.
Among those volunteering are rowers from Port Townsend, Port Angeles and Sequim. Pictured from left to right are WendyRae Johnson of Port Angeles; Gail Clark and Lynn Gilles, both of Sequim, Jean Heessels-Petit of Sequim; Christi Jolly, Dennis Miller, Carolyn DeSalvo and Frank DeSalvo, all of Sequim; and Rudy Heessels, Amy Holms and Guy Lawrence, all of Sequim.

Sequim Bay Yacht Club to host opening day ceremonies

The Sequim Bay Yacht Club will host free boat rides and rowing tryouts during its opening day celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30… Continue reading

Among those volunteering are rowers from Port Townsend, Port Angeles and Sequim. Pictured from left to right are WendyRae Johnson of Port Angeles; Gail Clark and Lynn Gilles, both of Sequim, Jean Heessels-Petit of Sequim; Christi Jolly, Dennis Miller, Carolyn DeSalvo and Frank DeSalvo, all of Sequim; and Rudy Heessels, Amy Holms and Guy Lawrence, all of Sequim.

Teen photo contest open for submissions

The Jefferson County Library is accepting submissions for Teen Photo Show 2024 from May 5 through 5 p.m. May 19. Teens, ages… Continue reading

Theatre shows, improv skills set for this weekend

Improvisation skills, artist talks and films highlight weekend events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • “Gunmetal Blues” continues its run with shows at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Golden Yellow: Empowerment” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Power of Spiritual Community” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Power of Spiritual Community” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “The Power of Spiritual Community” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Anna Odessa Linzer will read from her new poetry collection, "Season Unleashed," Friday evening.

Book launch party slated Friday in Port Townsend

Empty Bowl Press will host a launch party for “Season Unleashed” by Anna Odessa Linzer at 7 p.m. Friday. The celebration is… Continue reading

Anna Odessa Linzer will read from her new poetry collection, "Season Unleashed," Friday evening.
Back row, from left to right, are Chris Moore, Colleen O’Brien, Jade Rollins, Kate Strean, Elijah Avery, Cory Morgan, Aiden Albers and Tim Manly. Front row, from left to right, are Ken Brotherton and Tammy Ridgway.

Eight graduate to become emergency medical technicians

The Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services Council has announced the graduation of eight new emergency medical technicians. The graduates are Chris Moore,… Continue reading

Back row, from left to right, are Chris Moore, Colleen O’Brien, Jade Rollins, Kate Strean, Elijah Avery, Cory Morgan, Aiden Albers and Tim Manly. Front row, from left to right, are Ken Brotherton and Tammy Ridgway.
The Starrett House, built in 1889 and now owned by Bayside Housing.

Home and kitchen tour set this month

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will host its 26th Home and Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

The Starrett House, built in 1889 and now owned by Bayside Housing.
From left to right, Shaina Lent, Cat White, Marva Holmes and Mark Valentine along Sarah Tucker, who is not pictured, make up the Improv Without A Net Troupe.

Improv Without A Net hosted at Studio Bob

The Improv Without A Net Troupe will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. The improv show, for ages 13 and older, will be… Continue reading

From left to right, Shaina Lent, Cat White, Marva Holmes and Mark Valentine along Sarah Tucker, who is not pictured, make up the Improv Without A Net Troupe.

Jefferson commissioners to meet with coordinating committee

The Jefferson County commissioners will meet with the county coordination committee at 11:30 a.m. Friday. The hybrid meeting is at the commissioners’… Continue reading

John Southard.

Sequim promotes Southard to deputy chief

Sequim Police Sergeant John Southard has been promoted to deputy chief with an effective date of May 1. He will replace Mike Hill,… Continue reading

John Southard.

Serve Washington presented service award

Serve Washington presented its Washington State Volunteer Service Award to the Eastern Clallam County Community Emergency Response Team at a meeting of the… Continue reading

Pictured are Susan Hillgren, on left, and Emily Murphy.

TAFY donation in Port Angeles

The Port Angeles Garden Club has donated $1,000 to The Answer For Youth’s Sprouting Hope Greenhouse. The Answer for Youth is in the process of… Continue reading

Pictured are Susan Hillgren, on left, and Emily Murphy.

YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on Saturday

The YMCA of Port Angeles will celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The annual celebration is at the… Continue reading