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Concerts and stage productions are set to take the stage across the Peninsula this weekend, along with photography,…

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Gardiner boat ramp replacement moves forward

Elmore sale efforts stall

Wendy Bart, the CEO of the Olympic Peninsula YMCA was the MC at a Ground Breaking Ceremony Wed afternoon. The new Early Learning Center (child care) is to be built in the area just west of the YMCA's current parking lot off Francis Street. Over 40 dignitaries and interested people came for the introduction and the ground breaking photo op. Bart in her opening remarks said the idea for the project was formed during COVID when they realized the Olympic Peninsula was a “child care desert”. Soon was formed the money raising and architectural drawings. “The people of the Olympic Peninsula are magical” when explaining that $7 million of the needed $9 million have been promised. “We have a trajectory for success from a caring community” she continued. The 8000 sq foot building will break ground next month with a finish date of opening in September of 2026. The facility designed for children under age 5 will have hours of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The general contractors is G.L.Y. of Bellevue. WA. Ground Breaking Op — L to R are Randy Johnson, Virginia O’Neil, Steve Tharinger, Mike French, Mark Ozias, LaTrisha Suggs, Drew Schwab, Glenn Smithson, Lori Robbin, John Vorhees, And a host of “special guests” who perhaps will get to use the new facility when opened. (call Jody Minker for more info at 360-301-3221) dlogan

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YMCA Early Learning Center breaks ground in Port Angeles

‘Y Kids’ on hand to kick off construction

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Healthy Families braces for cuts

Organization could lose 30 percent of funding

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday at Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles. The class, “Through the Looking Glass!,” gives participants a chance to work with professional artists to create works based upon what they observe. More information can be found at https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/through-the-looking-glass-adult-drawing-class-with-microscopes/.

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Art under a microscope

Barbara Westrem of Sequim paints her impressions of microscopic marine creatures during an adult drawing class on Wednesday…

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Port of Port Angeles approves decree for harbor cleanup

Cleanup schedule, requirements outlined in plan

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Student musicians train with masters

A week at Fort Worden with Dover Quartet

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Clallam adopts 5-year homeless plan

Measurable goals need to be added

Clallam 2 Fire Rescue

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Fire destroys house, structures

Limited water supply impacts fight

Kelli MacConnell, whose printmaking studio is in Chimacum, is among the artists who will show their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Kelli MacConnell)

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Fresh influx of color, light at Northwind gallery

PORT TOWNSEND — As 14 artists unveil their work at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, “it’s a thrilling…

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Board touring park in special meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board will tour Camas Prairie Park…

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Eighth Street bridges closing in Port Angeles for work

PORT ANGELES — The city of Port Angeles will apply sealant to the road surfaces on the Eighth…

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Joyce Museum announces summer hours

Joyce Museum begins summer hours

Port Angeles High School graduate Barry Wilcox competes in the 2025 World Cup in Belgium. He won all four races of the 2025 World Cup. (US Paralympics Cycling)

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PARA CYCLING: Port Angeles’ Barry Wilcox the 2025 World Cup champion

Gilbert, ARIZ. — Port Angeles High School graduate and member of the Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame…

Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, now running for Corban University in Salem, Ore., is an NAIA All-American after finishing sixth at the outdoor nationals in the 10,000 meters.

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Gladfelter sixth at NAIA nationals

Marion, INDIANA — Port Angeles High School graduate Jack Gladfelter finished sixth in the 10,000 meters at the…

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS A crew from Olympic Electric installs a new scoreboard at Port Angeles Civic Field on Tuesday. The Port Angeles Lefties begin their 2025 West Coast League season at 6:35 p.m. Friday against Kamloops. The old scoreboard on the left is coming down and will be donated.

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STANDALONE PHOTO: Civic Field scoreboard/video board nears completion

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Jaman settles with YMCA, City of Port Townsend

Agreement doesn’t lift ban or admit liability

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Court denies request to halt logging activity in Elwha Watershed

DNR compelled to produce records by June 18

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Historical Society may present to commissioners

Providing access and expanding cultural awareness

Eamon Myers, age 10 of Port Angeles, feeds some of the Shetland Sheep at the 42nd annual Shepherd’s Festival, held Monday at the Sequim Prairie Grange — both inside and out. It included many vendors with sheep, goats, llamas and related products. (Dave Logan/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Shepherd’s Festival

Eamon Myers, age 10, of Port Angeles feeds some of the Shetland Sheep at the 42nd annual Shepherd’s…