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Forest bathing guide Ellen Falconer's picture of visitors to the Memory's Vault art installation at Fort Worden is among the photos in a new book. (Ellen Falconer)
Forest bathing guide Ellen Falconer's picture of visitors to the Memory's Vault art installation at Fort Worden is among the photos in a new book. (Ellen Falconer)

Clallam Transit considering proposal for Narcan at Gateway center

Board members want time for more discussion before next meeting

Claire Ragland, left, and Isabel Elena Pérez are two of the artists who will discuss their work in a free talk about the "Lush Language" exhibit on Thursday. (Northwind Art)

Free artist talk to dive into ‘Lush Language’

Aquatint etchings, pastels on black paper, house paint on an old quilt: These are some of the mediums the “Lush Language” artists… Continue reading

Claire Ragland, left, and Isabel Elena Pérez are two of the artists who will discuss their work in a free talk about the "Lush Language" exhibit on Thursday. (Northwind Art)

ISSUES OF FAITH: Be a gracious and hospitable host

NOTICE OUR ROAD traffic is getting busier? Yep. We are beginning our annual influx of visitors. Some will be just coming to escape southern states’… Continue reading

Bridge closures canceled for May 17, May 18

Hood Canal bridge closures originally scheduled for this weekend have been canceled. Contractor crews working on the center lock mechanism completed this week’s… Continue reading

How often do you attend live music performances?

How often do you attend live music performances?… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2024

Do you want to see a debate between candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump?

Do you want to see a debate between candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump?… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2024
Jaiden Dokken, at Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is Northwind Art’s new exhibits coordinator. (Northwind Art)

Poet laureate takes on new role with Northwind Art

Artist, poet and educator Jaiden Dokken is Northwind Art’s new exhibits coordinator, orchestrating gallery shows and events for the Port Townsend nonprofit… Continue reading

Jaiden Dokken, at Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, is Northwind Art’s new exhibits coordinator. (Northwind Art)

Port of PA to replace John Wayne Marina ramp

Boat launch will include components from Port of Friday Harbor

Have you ever made a purchase through an online auction?

Have you ever made a purchase through an online auction?… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2024

Port Angeles school board to set up public forum

Directors to meet with community on budget concerns

Should professional athletes face consequences with their teams for behavior in their private lives?

Should professional athletes face consequences with their teams for behavior in their private lives?… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2024
Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty, from left, princesses Ashlynn Northaven and Kailah Blake, queen Ariya Goettling and princess Sophia Treece, wave to the Grand Parade crowd on Saturday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A royal wave

Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty, from left, princesses Ashlynn Northaven and Kailah Blake, queen Ariya Goettling and princess Sophia Treece, wave to the Grand Parade crowd… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty, from left, princesses Ashlynn Northaven and Kailah Blake, queen Ariya Goettling and princess Sophia Treece, wave to the Grand Parade crowd on Saturday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Have you ever entered or owned an animal in a show/competition?

Have you ever entered or owned an animal in a show/competition?… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2024

A GROWING CONCERN: Volunteers a dream for playground

YOU, MY LOYAL readers, have been excellent the couple of times I asked you to support me or a cause! You came out in droves… Continue reading

LETTER: Not a utopia

A presumed bank robber was shot to death in downtown Port Angeles in broad daylight four days ago and we still don’t know his name… Continue reading

LETTER: Pickens for state Rep.

There are three good Democrats running for the open District 24 state House seat. To me, Eric Pickens stands out; here’s why: I first heard… Continue reading

LETTER: Randall for Congress

As Chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, I work closely with elected leaders on issues critical to our tribe and the Olympic Peninsula community. As… Continue reading

LETTER: Vaccine injuries

Last week was an eventful one for people affected by adverse reactions to COVID vaccines. White house officials were grilled by Congress on their role… Continue reading

Alex Toombs of Port Townsend was among the first visitors to the Welcome Center at the Northwest Maritime Center on Thursday.  Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News

Maritime themes highlight new space at campus

Former PT retail space now welcoming center for visitors

Alex Toombs of Port Townsend was among the first visitors to the Welcome Center at the Northwest Maritime Center on Thursday.  Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News