Driftwood artist Molly Omann poses with her life-sized cougar sculpture, which will be on display at Sequim Museum & Arts in April and during the First Friday Art Walk. (Molly Omann)

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Sculptures, games, music light up First Friday Art Walk

Historic film photos to be part of display at Sequim museum

Sequim City Council members and Clallam County commissioners meet for a joint work session to discuss affordable housing and human services funding. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Housing major issue in joint meet

Leaders from Clallam County, Sequim discuss efforts

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Port Angeles police and medical workers investigate the scene of a body found at The Gateway in downtown Port Angeles.

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Man found dead at The Gateway in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The body of a young man was found in a temporary bathroom at The Gateway…

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A few options remain for BirdFest weekend

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Olympic Peninsula BirdFest is April 13-16. An earlier story published the wrong dates.

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Drink and Draw to take models from audience

PORT ANGELES — Drink &Draw with You is planned at Studio Bob on Thursday.

Bradley Taylor of Sequim takes time for classwork in the High School+ program on Tuesday in the Pirate Union Building on the Port Angeles campus of Peninsula College. Tuesday marked the beginning of the school’s spring academic quarter, which runs through June 16. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Spring classes begin

Bradley Taylor of Sequim takes time for classwork in the High School+ program on Tuesday in the Pirate…

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Platypus to build boats for Dutch firm

Deal expected to create new jobs in Port Angeles

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Road work begins Monday in Sequim

SEQUIM — Sequim residents and visitors can expect delays due to pavement rehabilitation on roads and trails throughout…

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Clallam PUD in process of selecting new commissioner

Six finalists up for appointment to fill vacant seat

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BeTween book club meeting Thursday

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host a new book club from 3:30 p.m. to…

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The German shepherd mix, Phoenix, was rescued and transported to Olympic Peninsula Humane pregnant with seven puppies. Some of the puppies will be up for adoption at an event at Best Friend Nutrition in Sequim.

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Olympic Peninsula Humane Society rescues 25 small-breed puppies

Adoption event set for Wednesday at Best Friend Nutrition

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Healthcare facilities no longer need masks

State lifts mandate, but some may be optional

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Port Angeles hires downtown resource officer

Multiple agencies commit to police position

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Five road projects are slated for federal funds

Port Angeles, Forks requesting money for construction efforts

Sisters Ashlynn and Kellan Northaven of Port Angeles roam the artists market at the 2023 Squatchcon comic and arts convention on Saturday at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The four-day event served as a celebration of gaming and culture and included panel discussions and workshops, as well as a cosplay contest. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Squatchcon convention in Port Angeles

Sisters Ashlynn and Kellan Northaven of Port Angeles roam the artists market at the 2023 Squatchcon comic and…

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STEAM stations set at West End libraries

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Library System will host Spring Break STEAM Stations for elementary students at…

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Art scholarship applications closing Saturday for students

SEQUIM — The Olympic Peninsula Art Association is accepting scholarship applications through Saturday.

Pictured, from left to right, are Deanna Thurston, Joni Morgan, Sarah Lester and Darryl Wolfe.

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Lester recognized by OMC

Sarah Lester has received a BEE award from Olympic Medical Center.

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Film screening set at

PORT ANGELES — Alternative Cinema will host a screening of “Hungry for Change” at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

People gather at First and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles on Friday in support of transgender rights. The group was celebrating the International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination they can face. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Transgender rights

People gather at First and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles on Friday in support of transgender rights.