Life

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC: Appearances across the Peninsula

TOURISTS (GOD LOVE 'em) are chokin' up the highways, and highway pavers are backin' 'em up one or two miles, so you might as well… Continue reading

Rockers at Leland Lake for fundraiser

QUILCENE — A small flock of rockers who deal in the music of the 1960s will descend on Leland Lake this weekend. Dennis Mitchell of… Continue reading

The Coupon Queen — how to save money (VIDEO)

Meet Allison Mullen, a mom who saved thousands of dollars last year by using newspaper coupons. A story on her money-saving skills appeared in USA… Continue reading

New video — interview with Adrian Xavier, Seattle singer/songwriter, at 7 Cedars Casino in Blyn

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multi-media journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted staffs Pacific Northwest festivals, parades and public events. In a new video posted by Olmsted, Seattle… Continue reading

Public invited to huge summer picnic and patriotic celebration on Saturday

GARDINER — “Unity of Effort," a combination summer picnic and patriotic celebration “dedicated to those that protect our way of life,” will be held at… Continue reading

Outdoor concert in Sequim tonight (and concerts in Port Angeles and Port Townsend later this week)

PACK UP YOUR favorite comfort food — along with blankets and lawn chairs to sit on — and stake out your spot at a free… Continue reading

Outdoor concerts this week in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend

PACK UP YOUR favorite comfort food — along with blankets and lawn chairs to sit on — and stake out your spot at a free… Continue reading

310 bicyclists get their ups, downs on ride to Hurricane Ridge [**Gallery**]

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — It was all about pumping up. And hurtling down. Ascension to Hurricane Ridge was care- and car-free for some 310 bicyclists… Continue reading

Kimm Brown of Neah Bay always smokes local, fresh salmon (VIDEO)

By The Oregonian "I WON'T COOK frozen fish," says Kimm Brown. "It's really sad that anyone would have to. It tastes horrible." It was by… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2011
  • By The Oregonian

PENINSULA WOMAN: Hospice nurse helps patients navigate rough path of grief

SEQUIM — Sky Heatherton has navigated more than her share of nights filled with fear. They started after one Tuesday afternoon in September, when she… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Blackberries sweeten the Joyce Daze festival (with CORRECTION)

CORRECTION — This story has been edited to delete any reference to Robert Fowler. The Robert Fowler who is with Peninsula Dream Machines is not… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Ride the Hurricane bike event this weekend also to raise funds for road access

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Nearly 300 riders are expected on Hurricane Ridge Road in the Ride the Hurricane bike ride set Sunday. And $2 of… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Shakespeare (“Macbeth”) in the park in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — It's a seething, sexy tragedy. It's going to be “off the hook,” Lady Macbeth promises. And the saga unfolds in broad daylight… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Final downhill bike racing weekend starts

PORT ANGELES — The final weekend of the Dry Hill downhill bike racing starts today. The races this weekend at Dry Hill will be the… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Shane Park fundraiser set at Swain’s

PORT ANGELES — Members of the Shane Park Playground Committee will be stationed at Swain's General Store at 602 E. First St., Port Angeles, on… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Forks Relay For Life begins today at high school

FORKS — The Forks Relay For Life will begin at 3 p.m. today at Forks High School in an around-the-clock fundraiser that will test participants'… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Other area events on North Olympic Peninsula

Swap meets, gardening presentations and a boat school birthday are among events planned on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For more on Centrum's Port… Continue reading

“Salsa 101” at the Chimacum Farmers Market, with videographer Jack Olmsted

PORT TOWNSEND-BASED independent multi-media journalist and videographer Jack Olmsted staffs Pacific Northwest festivals, parades and public events. Here is a new video posted by Olmsted:… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Enjoy local music outdoors, indoors

SUMMER FINALLY SEEMS to have beset us, so get out and enjoy the sunshine while it's here; but after dark, enjoy live music in the… Continue reading

KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Wandering down memory lane

I'M FEELING A bit melancholy today as my mind wanders down memory lane. Longtime readers of Peninsula Horseplay may recall earlier stories of me helping… Continue reading