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Alex Anderson of Port Angeles is the creator of this 16-foot-long whale vertebra sculpture. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

A whale of a sculpture destined for Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A whale of an art project could be on display at the Port Angeles waterfront as soon as Labor Day. Artist Alex… Continue reading

Alex Anderson of Port Angeles is the creator of this 16-foot-long whale vertebra sculpture. Chris Tucker/Peninsula Daily News

Free outdoor concerts on North Olympic Peninsula this week (yes, free!)

PACK UP A picnic dinner, grab your lawn chair or a blanket — don’t forget your sunglasses if it isn’t cloudy, or a coat if… Continue reading

Patrick Jennings brings a satchel full of his books

PENINSULA PROFILE: Children’s author encourages students to find their muses

PORT TOWNSEND — Beware Bat and Rat. They just might have you wishing you were a small child. That way, you could be among the… Continue reading

Patrick Jennings brings a satchel full of his books
Cathy Moses plants sweet alyssum in the pollinator plot at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles

WEEKEND: Beauty not just soil deep in garden tours set Saturday

PORT ANGELES — A self-guided tour of 10 “Earth-friendly” gardens is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Clallam County Master Gardeners' 19th… Continue reading

Cathy Moses plants sweet alyssum in the pollinator plot at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles

WEEKEND: Deer Run, dog park, more this weekend

The Navy hosts a fun run on Indian Island, the Sequim Dog Park celebrates its fifth anniversary, and a special NatureBridge program is planned in… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Turn up the heat with music, dance

CAN’T FIND THE summer heat? Get heated up on the dance floor or take in some music to warm the soul. Port Angeles ■ Today… Continue reading

Duncan Parks rides Just in Time.

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Horse, newest rider share bond

SEE TIME FLY, an 18-year-old gelding, is a multitalented horse who, in the past, has helped his riders win several All-Around-Champion saddles in Junior Rodeo.… Continue reading

Duncan Parks rides Just in Time.
Tim O’Brien

Centrum getting vocal as it begins summer schedule

PORT TOWNSEND — Voice Works, a celebration of singing, opens the season of music festivals in and around Fort Worden State Park this week —… Continue reading

Tim O’Brien
Tori Lucier Miller. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

PENINSULA PROFILE: Artist finds niche in yarn community

PORT ANGELES — Tori Lucier Miller stops traffic. She's a guerilla knitter, a “yarn stormer” and a planter of a flower garden that won't wilt.… Continue reading

Tori Lucier Miller. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Kayla McLaughlin

Skills center courses usher teens into science community (with photo gallery)

PORT ANGELES — True to the course name, these students discovered much about resources: the natural and the personal kind. In the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Kayla McLaughlin
Alice Susong

Storytellers to swap tales Monday

PORT ANGELES — Freshly graduated storytellers are all set to entertain Monday. The Story People, a local group of tale spinners, recently sponsored “Honing the… Continue reading

Alice Susong

WEEKEND: Big band sounds in Sequim tonight

SEQUIM — Tonight is opening night for the free series of outdoor concerts behind the Sequim Library, and the Olympic Express big band is ready… Continue reading

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Key City Playhouse to host production of Jacques Brel works

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Key City Playhouse to host production of Jacques Brel works

PORT TOWNSEND — The time has come to slide into music and Paris. A septet of singers and players are ready to take you there,… Continue reading

IN THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Key City Playhouse to host production of Jacques Brel works
Surfers enjoy sunset at LaPush

Surfriders raising awareness with fundraising party

PORT ANGELES — You don't have to know the lingo; no need to worry about pronouncing “dude” right or about what makes a wave truly… Continue reading

Surfers enjoy sunset at LaPush

WEEKEND: Fill long days with music, hikes, classes

Swap meets, music, candidate forums and hikes in the outdoors are all available on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For more information on other… Continue reading

Jeff Guidry

WEEKEND: Freedom the eagle, caretaker land in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Animal rehabilitation volunteer and author Jeff Guidry and his longtime friend Freedom, a bald eagle, will come to Port Townsend on Saturday.… Continue reading

Jeff Guidry

WEEKEND: Ham radio operators to practice their skills

Amateur radio operators on the North Olympic Peninsula will participate in the American Radio Relay League’s International Field Day on Saturday. The purpose of the… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Prostate Cancer walkathon set for Saturday

PORT ANGELES — It's time for the Port Angeles Walkathon for Prostate Cancer. Event organizer Gary Johnson said the second annual fundraiser for the Prostate… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Kick up your heels at venues across Peninsula

IT’S OFFICIAL! SUMMER is finally here, so kick up your heels and dance, dance, dance. Check the following listings for your favorite music and venue.… Continue reading

Kris Locke lost her battle with leukemia in May at the age of 61.

Tribe to honor memory of health champion

SEQUIM — It was 35 years ago, but Dr. Tom Locke remembers well the day he met Kris Klumb. They were both working in rural… Continue reading

Kris Locke lost her battle with leukemia in May at the age of 61.