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Coffee roaster opens store after outgrowing outdoor, other venues

PORT ANGELES -- After six years of selling her home-roasted coffee at farmers markets, festivals and events, Denise Brennan, owner of Princess Valiant Coffee, has… Continue reading

PENINSULA WOMAN: Jefferson domestic violence program leader sees efforts pay

When Cheryl Bozarth applied for the position as director of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assualt Program of Jefferson County, the location was almost a deal-breaker. In… Continue reading

Port Angeles veteran leads statewide Vietnam vet recognition effort

PORT ANGELES -- When Norman Goodin came home from the Vietnam War in 1968, he was met quietly by his wife and family at the… Continue reading

PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Paradise Theatre School in Chimacum opens ‘Othello’ tonight

CHIMACUM — In the cowfields of rural Jefferson County, betrayal and tragedy are brewing, stirred up by a sociopath with serious issues. It's all centered… Continue reading

Other area events this weekend

Benefits and seminars are among the entertainment offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend. For information on other activities, see "Things To Do" in… Continue reading

Giving a warm welcome: Centrum names scholarship program for Port Townsend’s Vander Ven

She says she's not a writer and has "no artistic ability," but Carla Vander Ven, 49, has her name on a new scholarship program at… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: More venues coming; lots to do in meantime

AS WE ENTER the first weekend of March with spring just around the corner, the live music scene is healthy and getting stronger with two… Continue reading

Wayward cat happy to be home; has microchip to thank

PORT ANGELES -- Marie Isabel is one lucky cat, and her owner, Dorothy Hopkins is one happy lady. Marie Isabel is back home after a… Continue reading

Two Port Angeles firefighters to return to Haiti with contractor who adds his expertise

PORT ANGELES -- Two of the five Port Angeles firefighters who went to Haiti on a medical relief mission in late January are packing for… Continue reading

ACT LOCALLY: Farmers give insight on ‘menu for the future’

"FOR ME, IT was the black beans," said Robin Mills. She, her husband and daughters ages 2 and 4, eat them often. "The kitchen's not… Continue reading

Adventuress undergoes major restoration project

11But it's high time the grand dame of the sea had a face-lift. The 133-foot Adventuress, built in 1913 and now owned by the nonprofit… Continue reading

There’s lots to do on the Peninsula this weekend

Learning about whales, enjoying a five-course winemakers' dinner, a driftwood art show, benefits and other activities are offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Sports deluge creates need to boogie

ARE YOU ON sports overload yet? What with the Super Bowl ending the football season and NASCAR revving up its season, with baseball just around… Continue reading

Environmental education group seeks memories from residents of the Strait

PORT ANGELES -- From Cape Flattery to Point Wilson, the Strait of Juan de Fuca holds many stories, and one group wants to gather those… Continue reading

Port Angeles Downtown Association leads parade to ‘Fat Tuesday’ fete on Saturday

PORT ANGELES -- The bon temps, or "good times," will roll in Port Angeles on Saturday, as the Port Angeles Downtown Association leads a Mardi… Continue reading

JOHN NELSON’S LIVE MUSIC COLUMN: Long weekend offers much live music

THE SUPER BOWL is behind us, but another big weekend is before us with Valentine's Day on Sunday and Presidents Day on Monday. (I hope… Continue reading

Haitian native’s meals raise $5,000 for earthquake relief

PORT ANGELES -- Who says one person can't make a difference? A daylong fundraising dinner Monday, the brainchild of Haitian native Dieula Marie Fromm, raised… Continue reading

Haitian to cook for fundraising dinner

PORT ANGELES ­-- While much of the world has watched the devastation of the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake with a detached sense of compassion, for… Continue reading

Port Angeles firefighters return from ‘amazing’ mission to Haiti

PORT ANGELES -- They are tired and still a little sick, but the five Port Angeles firefighters who returned last week from Haiti also are… Continue reading

Red Wine and Chocolate Tour weekends set

Six North Olympic Peninsula wineries will host the annual Red Wine and Chocolate Tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and on… Continue reading