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ISSUES OF FAITH: Martin didn’t have coffee

ACCORDING TO CHERISHED legend, one late October day in 1517, Martin Luther left his house carrying a piece of parchment, a hammer and a couple… Continue reading

Brooke Pederson, 9, of Joyce reels as parents Erik and Paula watch. She soon caught her first fish during the 2022 Kids Fishing Day. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OUTDOORS: Area lakes stocked and ready for lowland lake opener

With such thrilling fishing experiences available on the waters on and off the North Olympic Peninsula, it can be a bit difficult to get excited… Continue reading

Brooke Pederson, 9, of Joyce reels as parents Erik and Paula watch. She soon caught her first fish during the 2022 Kids Fishing Day. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Rev. Kate Kinney

OUUF speaker set for Sunday program

The Rev. Kate Kinney will present “John Muir: We Thank You” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Kinney, the minister at Quimper Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

The Rev. Kate Kinney
Dr. Suzy Ames, president of Peninsula College. (Submitted photo)

POINT OF VIEW: College-to-career pathways offered at Peninsula College

WHAT’S THE VALUE of higher education these days? It depends. There’s a lot of skepticism about this topic, and it’s warranted. Should students take out… Continue reading

Dr. Suzy Ames, president of Peninsula College. (Submitted photo)

Port Angeles book sale set Saturday

The Port Angeles Friends of the Library will host a Bag of Books sale from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will answer the question “Who am I” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “The Third Jesus, Part 2” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Volunteers to clean beaches on Earth Day

Volunteers will flock to North Olympic Peninsula beaches to clear them of plastic and other marine debris on Saturday. Volunteers can register… Continue reading

Live fire training set for this weekend

Smoke spotted west of Port Angeles this weekend doesn’t necessarily mean there is an emergency. Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue will conduct live fire… Continue reading

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Crescent's Alexis Dunavant clears the bar at 4 feet 2 inches during Wednesday's three-way meet in Joyce.

PREPS: Youth served at Crescent track meet

Impressive performances from eighth and ninth graders

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Crescent's Alexis Dunavant clears the bar at 4 feet 2 inches during Wednesday's three-way meet in Joyce.

Downed lines cut power to about 1,000

An estimated 1,000 customers lost electrical power Thursday when lines were knocked down by falling trees, according to the Clallam Public Utility District.… Continue reading

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

Hurricane Ridge lodge renovation to begin soon

Building to be closed for 2 years; recreation area open

Olympic National Park Superintendent Sula Jacobs speaks to a meeting of the Port Angeles Business Association at Joshua’s Restaurant in Port Angeles on Tuesday. Jacobs has been on the job for less than a year and said big things are happening at the park, including an $11 million renovation to the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)
Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County’s first poet laureate, receives a hug and flowers from their father Mark Dokken of Port Angeles after Jaiden was inaugurated to their two-year post on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Public Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam’s first poet laureate busy long before inauguration

Free activities scheduled around the county

Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County’s first poet laureate, receives a hug and flowers from their father Mark Dokken of Port Angeles after Jaiden was inaugurated to their two-year post on Tuesday at the Port Angeles Public Library. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Early learning center meeting moved from Wednesday to May 3

Community gathering will go over design concepts

Nathaniel Talbot will perform Friday.

Nathaniel Talbot Trio to play at The Palindrome

Whidbey Island’s Nathaniel Talbot Trio will perform at The Palindrome at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Palindrome is at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S.… Continue reading

Nathaniel Talbot will perform Friday.
Mary DiRoberts.

Soprano soloist to perform Friday

Soprano soloist Mary DiRoberts will perform at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday. The concert, hosted by the church, at… Continue reading

Mary DiRoberts.

Staffing issues blamed for added Port Townsend costs

Officials: Vacancy rates lead to more consultants

A tiny home, stolen from a residence on Deer Park Road, was recovered about 1 a.m. Wednesday in Gales Addition near Port Angeles, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office. The owners were out of town but noticed it was missing. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)

Stolen tiny home recovered in Gales Addition

Owners gone; neighbors report theft

A tiny home, stolen from a residence on Deer Park Road, was recovered about 1 a.m. Wednesday in Gales Addition near Port Angeles, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office. The owners were out of town but noticed it was missing. (Clallam County Sheriff’s Office)
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Sequim's Abe Torres, left, vies with Port Angeles' Kaleb Gagnon during the Wolves' 1-0 win over the Roughriders on Tuesday.
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Sequim's Abe Torres, left, vies with Port Angeles' Kaleb Gagnon during the Wolves' 1-0 win over the Roughriders on Tuesday.