Natalia Guevara and her granddaughter Natali, 8, have been reunited with Honey the cat after nearly three months of searching. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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With a little help, Honey is home after 12 weeks

Neighbor, humane society reconnect cat with her family

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Two queens named for Clallam County Fair

This court can boast of two ruling figures.

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‘Micro-plantings’ restore natural habitat

Salmon coalition adapts to COVID-19 pandemic

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Gardens around the Peninsula, especially at higher elevations, are peeking out from under snow.

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A GROWING CONCERN: Snow makes for winter workload

WELL, THAT DANG groundhog sure was a smart aleck varmint. It truly is still winter!

Ken Seifer prepares to climb into the saddle of Bob, a horse who  was traumatized by a farrier. After working with Seifer, Bob can now stand quietly and calmly while his hooves are tended. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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HORSEPLAY: Trainer teaches horses to trust human companions

HORSE TRAINERS NEED to become the center of the universe — and respected by — the horses they…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Love and justice central themes for Judaism

“IGNORANCE IS THE curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven,” (Shakespeare).

Clallam County Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green, left, and Audreen Williams will discuss blueberry pruning live via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 13. (Courtesy photo)

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Clallam County Master Gardeners to teach blueberry pruning

PORT ANGELES — Now is the time to prune blueberries. An annual pruning regimen is needed to encourage…

Peninsula Friends of Animals donation

Peninsula Friends of Animals Executive Director Danette Grady, left, receives a donation of $150 for the cage-free, no-kill animal welfare group from Tyrone Beatty, the assistant manager of the Port Angeles branch of First Security Bank.

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Peninsula Friends of Animals receives donation

Peninsula Friends of Animals Executive Director Danette Grady, left, receives a donation of $150 for the cage-free, no-kill…

Amy Williams

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Soroptomists International of Port Angeles presents $1,500 Live Your Dream Award

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of Port Angeles has presented a $1,500 Live Your Dream scholarship to Amy…

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Growing rhododendrons from seed topic of Green Thumbs presentation

PORT ANGELES — Guest speaker Bob Zimmerman will discuss rhododendron varieties that grow naturally in the wild, how…

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Olympic Theatre Arts partners with local businesses for Valentine’s Day

SEQUIM — Olympic Theatre Arts is collaborating with local businesses for the Valentine’s Day holiday.

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Get Valentine’s Day kits at NOLS branches

The North Olympic Library System and the Port Townsend Library are inviting people of all ages to explore…

Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News   February is the ideal time to be pruning many of your plants, such as cleaning out the beautiful rhododendron forest at Colette's B&B.

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A GROWING CONCERN: Midwinter tasks prepare gardens for spring

HERE WE ARE — already past Groundhog Day and, of course, the rodent predicts six more weeks of…

A USCG Douglas RD-4, post office truck and unidentified men gather at Cook’s Prairie, the location of the current William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles. (Courtesy of Bert Kellogg Collection/North Olympic Library System)

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BACK WHEN: Coast Guard a part of Peninsula since 1930s

DOES IT SEEM there are a lot of pigeons around town? It does to me. More on that…

“Shore Break” by Sheri Whestine is one of the pieces on display at Blue Whole Gallery this month. (Submitted photo)
 “Shore Break” by Sheri Whestine is one of the pieces on display at Blue Whole Gallery this month. (Submitted photo)
 “Jerryfish” by Sheri Whestine, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Watercolor Bowl” by Sheri Whestine, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Holy Cow” by John Bertholl, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Blue Whale” and “Walk About” by John Bertholl, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Sequim Driftwood Band” by John Bertholl, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Seaweed & Squibbles” by John Bertholl, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)
 “Apart Together” by Sheri Whestine, a featured artist this February at the Blue Whole Gallery’s “From Shore to Sea” exhibit. (Submitted photo)

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Blue Whole Gallery’s February exhibit roams ‘From Shore to the Sea’

SEQUIM — Blue Whole Gallery’s next exhibit reaches from the mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Kate McDermott, baker, author and pie-camp leader, will teach an online class from her Port Angeles home this Thursday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Peninsula pie queen to host ‘Snowy Day’

Baker, author uses cameras to stream instructional videos

Red, Set, Go Race and Heart Luncheon officials embark on a training run/walk on Saturday at Seven Cedars Casino and Hotel. From left are Loni Greninger, Jamestown Tribal Council; Victoria Jones, race director of the Red, Set, Go Heart Healthy Run/Walk/Swim; Lori Frederick, vice president of Strait View Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of the race; Karen Rogers, chair of the Red, Set, Go Luncheon; Bruce Skinner, OMC Foundation executive director; Darryl Wolfe, Olympic Medical Center CEO; and OMC Commissioner Jean Hordyk. (Courtesy of OMC Foundation)

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Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s Red Set Go event adds virtual run/walk/swim

PORT ANGELES — Registration is open for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation’s inaugural Red, Set, Go Heart Healthy…

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Jefferson County Historical Society to resume First Friday Speaker series

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will resume its First Friday Speaker series with “Baking and…

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Clallam County Parent to Parent to host virtual savings seminar

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Parent to Parent will host the virtual seminar “Saving for the Future” at…

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Scholarships for Jefferson County women available

PORT TOWNSEND — The University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County is accepting applications for its scholarships to universities,…