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The new Sequim Civic Center

Making room: Sequim Civic Center up and running, on display [ GALLERY, VIDEO ]

THE NEW SEQUIM Civic Center is built to last. “Another 30, 40 or 50 years,” City Manager Steve Burkett said at its grand opening a… Continue reading

The new Sequim Civic Center
Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()

Weeklong Chamber Music Fest continues at Port Townsend’s Fort Worden; next public event free tonight –corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE This has been corrected to read that the Saturday performance is at 2 p.m.. PORT TOWNSEND — Public events — including one with… Continue reading

Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()
Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()

WEEKEND: Chamber Music Fest continues at Port Townsend’s Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — Public events continue this weekend in Centrum's Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival at Fort Worden State Park. The weeklong set of workshops… Continue reading

Pauline Yang from Tufts University is among the performers in the Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival throughout this week. ()

WEEKEND: Trio to show artwork at open studio today, Sunday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Art lovers have a chance this weekend to visit the studio of stone sculptor Arliss Newcomb, where the creations of three artists… Continue reading

A profusion of blooms and grasses is part of one of the gardens on today's Secret Garden Tour in Port Townsend. (Jefferson County Master Gardeners)

WEEKEND: Tour today to reveal hidden garden gems in Port Townsend yards

PORT TOWNSEND — Six private Port Townsend gardens will be open for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today for the 19th annual… Continue reading

A profusion of blooms and grasses is part of one of the gardens on today's Secret Garden Tour in Port Townsend. (Jefferson County Master Gardeners)

WEEKEND: Solar power tour set in Dungeness Valley today

SEQUIM — Sequim-area homes that receive much of their annual energy from solar power will be featured at the Sequim Solar Tour from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Monument to Nikolai wreck to be dedicated today on Upper Hoh Road

FORKS — A monument to the October 1808 wreck of the Sv. Nikolai will be dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday. Although the storm-driven shipwreck was… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: 100-year-old Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge celebrates Kids’ Day today

SEQUIM — The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge will host live raptors, a treasure chest, myriad activities and even a chance to take a photo with… Continue reading

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Peninsula Friends of Animals’ rescue care fund now at Sequim bank . . . and other items

SEQUIM — Peninsula Friends of Animals has established the Animal Rescue Care Account at Sound Bank, 645 W. Washington St., for rescues that require extra… Continue reading

Smoke in the Queets River valley near the river's confluence with Paradise Creek. Smoke from the slow-moving fire in old-growth is expected to rise for most of the summer

Cooler, cloudier conditions slow Olympic National Park fire in Queets River valley

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The drought season's first wildfire in Olympic National Park slowed a little today because of cooler and cloudier conditions, an incident… Continue reading

Smoke in the Queets River valley near the river's confluence with Paradise Creek. Smoke from the slow-moving fire in old-growth is expected to rise for most of the summer
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Enter your young baseball player in Swain’s Little Slugger Photo Contest!

AS PART OF SWAIN'S General Store's 58th anniversary and special sales at its Port Angeles store . . . be part of Swain's Little Slugger… Continue reading

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Rep. Derek Kilmer (Roll Call)

Father’s Day tribute: Rep. Kilmer recalls his father’s teaching contribution to Port Angeles in a Capitol Hill talk

In an article timed for Father's Day, Rep. Derek Kilmer recalled on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., how his teacher father influenced him and many… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer (Roll Call)

Peninsula College set to hand out degrees Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Andy Geiger, who was named to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics’ Hall of Fame in 2010, will be the… Continue reading

Sequim Bay beaches closed to shellfish harvesting by biotoxins

SEQUIM — Sequim Bay-area beaches have been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting due to elevated levels of marine biotoxins. Recent shellfish samples from the area… Continue reading

SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic race day at Port Angeles BMX Track . . . Summer gymnastics registration . . . Crocs tune up

Free Olympic race day at Port Angeles BMX Track on Saturday PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles BMX Track will host a free Olympic race… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Happenings across Peninsula to fete fathers’ special day

Special Father’s Day events are planned in North Olympic Peninsula communities: Gear Up downtown PORT ANGELES — Downtown businesses are offering sales, refreshments and street… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, June 19. Races on the longest day of the year, a psychic faire, concerts and benefits are among… Continue reading

Swain's first baseman Timmy Adams

YOUTH SPORTS: Swain’s claims Olympic Junior Babe Ruth championship

PORT ANGELES — Dane Bradow went out with a flair by leading Swain's to a 19-0 win over Westport in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth… Continue reading

Swain's first baseman Timmy Adams
Smoke in the Queets River valley near the river's confluence with Paradise Creek. Smoke from the slow-moving fire in old-growth is expected to rise for most of the summer

Cooler, cloudier conditions slow Olympic National Park fire in Queets River valley

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — The drought season's first wildfire in Olympic National Park slowed a little today because of cooler and cloudier conditions, an incident… Continue reading

Smoke in the Queets River valley near the river's confluence with Paradise Creek. Smoke from the slow-moving fire in old-growth is expected to rise for most of the summer
Rep. Derek Kilmer (Roll Call)

Father’s Day tribute: Rep. Kilmer recalls his father’s teaching contribution to Port Angeles in a Capitol Hill talk

In an article timed for Father's Day, Rep. Derek Kilmer recalled on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., how his teacher father influenced him and many… Continue reading

Rep. Derek Kilmer (Roll Call)