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Registration still open for many BirdFest activities

Registration still open for many BirdFest activities

Openings are still available for most field trips and activities planned for the 16th annual Olympic BirdFest, set April 12-14, and for the… Continue reading

Registration still open for many BirdFest activities

Genealogy class, benefit Mexican breakfast, wine release party offered on Peninsula

A genealogy class, a benefit Mexican breakfast and a wine release party are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t be afraid to speak of your faith

AND WHEN THEY had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant… Continue reading

PHOTO: Sequim Irrigation Festival’ 2019 float unveiled

PHOTO: Sequim Irrigation Festival’ 2019 float unveiled

From left, Sequim Irrigation Festival princess Brianna Cowan, princess Shelby Wells and queen Emily Silva get their first look at the festival’s float at an… Continue reading

PHOTO: Sequim Irrigation Festival’ 2019 float unveiled
‘American Idol’ contestant at home on Peninsula

‘American Idol’ contestant at home on Peninsula

A Sequim High School graduate now living in Quilcene is making sound waves on the airwaves with his unique vocal styles. Kalan Wolfe,… Continue reading

‘American Idol’ contestant at home on Peninsula

A GROWING CONCERN: Must-have supplies for your garden

THE OTHER WEEK I gave you a “Bakers Dozen” of March garden chores. I practice what I preach because I got so busy with that… Continue reading

HELP LINE: It’s time to learn the ‘secret’ of Hospice

I KNOW WHAT hospice is: It’s one of the unintentionally best-kept secrets in this business, but we’ll get to that. And because I’ve been ricocheting… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school equestrian teams begin season

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school equestrian teams begin season

AND THEY’RE OFF. That’s right, our local high school equestrian teams just competed at their first of three Washington State High School Equestrian Team qualifying… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school equestrian teams begin season

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Desperately seeking dandelions

EVERY RECIPE HAS a story and this one begins at a popular Port Angeles pub. I wasn’t in the mood for soup. It was almost… Continue reading

Battle of Books, ice cream social, book readings on Peninsula

Battle of the Books, an ice cream social and book readings are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Short answers to frequent Judaism questions

EVERY YEAR, FOR the past 30 years, as part of their World Religions unit, I have spoken to the seniors at Port Angeles High School… Continue reading

PAHS, community boosts Barnett family

PAHS, community boosts Barnett family

It was an evening of creativity, care and community support as Port Angeles High School students, friends and family came out for… Continue reading

PAHS, community boosts Barnett family

Tickets on sale now for Camp Beausite dinner-auction fundraiser

Tickets are available now for the fourth-annual Kiwanis Spring Dinner & Auction, benefiting Camp Beausite NW. The deadline for buying tickets is… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finding a little gem at annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry show in Port Angeles

PHOTO: Finding a little gem at annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry show in Port Angeles

Grace Kendall of Port Angeles, left, takes a cellphone photo of her son, Max, 12, as he wears a chain maille head covering created by… Continue reading

PHOTO: Finding a little gem at annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry show in Port Angeles

Libraries hosting CreativiTea garden crafts workshops

The North Olympic Library System will host two CreativiTea garden crafts workshops in March. The first workshop will be at 6 p.m., today at the… Continue reading

PHOTO: Volunteers tackle ivy in downtown Port Angeles

PHOTO: Volunteers tackle ivy in downtown Port Angeles

Volunteers wrangled ivy as part of a work party to remove English ivy on Saturday around the zig-zag pedestrian ramp at Oak Street in downtown… Continue reading

PHOTO: Volunteers tackle ivy in downtown Port Angeles

HELP LINE: There are tips and tricks to avoid falls

I’M STILL IN shock. I’ve heard from several different people in several different places who are actually planning ahead. Specifically, they plan to “age in… Continue reading

FAITH BRIEFS: Unity guest speaker set for weekend … and other items

The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “Joy of Spring” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. McGinnis will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Humility, humbleness are the path to inner peace

A LONG TIME ago in a galaxy far, far away (cue the “Star Wars” music) I worked with juvenile felons at a place called Echo… Continue reading

Opioids play, pinewood derby among Peninsula activities

A play about opioids, a pinewood derby and several concerts are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading