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Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason’s teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival

Free gospel concert scheduled at Trinity United Methodist Church

Ernie Couch and Revival will perform a gospel concert at 2 p.m. Saturday. The free concert will be at Trinity United Methodist Church,… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason’s teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival

ISSUES OF FAITH: The traveling companion can make the trip

ROAD TRIPS! I love ’em. Some of my fondest memories are of our young family traveling in our much-loved VW Vanagon. The van had a… Continue reading

Prayer gathering for world peace slated

Bahá’is of Clallam County East will host “Prayers for World Peace” from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The community gathering… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.

Program set for weekend service

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Surrender to Surprise.” Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918 San Juan Ave.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Boys Girls Club CEO reflects on 20 years

National organization implementing local food model

Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Your dirt needs air, can you dig it?

NOW WE ARE in the month of August, almost into the last trimester of summer. Let us begin today by performing a few tasks that… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.

BACK WHEN: The history of the Port Angeles fire truck

WE CAN BE so busy with life that we do not see treasures near us. I am reminded of that every time I drive by… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Find beauty in God’s creations

IS THERE ANYTHING cuter than the baby deer we see this time of year? The white-spotted fawns are darling. With the Olympic National Park in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Practice Certainty of Purpose” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual D.N.A. – Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual DNA — Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual D.N.A. – Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.

A GROWING CONCERN: Have it made in the shade with tree planting

HOW ABSOLUTELY FORTUNATE for Port Angeles that the ideally-named individual, Paul Forrest, has spent years acquiring, gathering and then assembling all the relevant and critical… Continue reading

Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.
At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula equestrians compete, feature at fairs

WEATHER WISE, WE’RE certainly experiencing some delightful riding weather this summer! Lots of bright, warm (and even hot) sunshine, few clouds and rain’s been scarce… Continue reading

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)
The Rev. Terry Barrett

‘Finding Peace in the Midst of Change’ the lesson at Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “Finding Peace in the Midst of Change” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Terry Barrett
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather made for a pleasant day next to the water.
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Giggles in the grass at Sequim Bay

Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Jamie Nautsch of Sequim plays with her son Christian Nautsch, 1, on the lawn overlooking Sequim Bay at John Wayne Marina on Thursday. Summer-like weather made for a pleasant day next to the water.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Pinchas vs. Joshua and leadership choices

AS WE CONTINUE reading about the Israelites’ journey in the Torah, we come to a time when God tells Moses that he will not lead… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Saturday open house to highlight church renovations

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The church, located at 1020 Jefferson… Continue reading

PORT TOWNSEND — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Practice Certainty of Purpose” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Emily Little, left, owner of Buena Luz Bakery, and artist Gianna Andrews stand in front of the mural.

Uptown Arts District to unveil mural on Saturday

The Uptown Arts District will host a launch party for a mural by artist Gianna Andrews from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Emily Little, left, owner of Buena Luz Bakery, and artist Gianna Andrews stand in front of the mural.
Haley Petty, 17, of Agnew earned reserve market champion with Roast the rabbit at the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction at the Sequim Prairie Grange in 2022. This year’s auction is set for Aug. 3. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Livestock auction set for next month

The Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction will be conducted next month. This year’s show days are Aug. 1-2, and the auction is set… Continue reading

Haley Petty, 17, of Agnew earned reserve market champion with Roast the rabbit at the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction at the Sequim Prairie Grange in 2022. This year’s auction is set for Aug. 3. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)