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A trio, Canto a Mi Tierra of Veracruz, Mexico, with Osiris Ramses Caballero Leon, left, Bernabe Hernandez Orozco, center, and Fernando Hernandez Orozco, play a set of traditional Mexican music originating in the six states of northeastern Mexico in McCurdy Pavilion on Saturday in one of the final concerts to close out the week of Fiddle Tunes presented by Centrum at Fort Worden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fiddle Tunes

A trio, Canto a Mi Tierra of Veracruz, Mexico, with Osiris Ramses Caballero Leon, left, Bernabe Hernandez Orozco, center, and Fernando Hernandez Orozco, play a… Continue reading

A trio, Canto a Mi Tierra of Veracruz, Mexico, with Osiris Ramses Caballero Leon, left, Bernabe Hernandez Orozco, center, and Fernando Hernandez Orozco, play a set of traditional Mexican music originating in the six states of northeastern Mexico in McCurdy Pavilion on Saturday in one of the final concerts to close out the week of Fiddle Tunes presented by Centrum at Fort Worden. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Heat advisory through mid-week

Temperatures likely to peak today

Weekly flight operations scheduled

There will be field carrier landing practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex this week. There will be… Continue reading

Port Angeles man dies in wreck on Highway 101

A Port Angeles man died when the vehicle he was driving struck a guardrail as he attempted to pass another vehicle on U.S.… Continue reading

Free summer concerts continue across Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. John Hoover & The Mighty Quinns will perform from 6 p.m. to… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Ask not what your garden can do for you

AS OUR NATION finishes celebrating its Independence Day, I also reflect on history this week. Today marks the beginning of my 28th year writing and… Continue reading

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi… Continue reading

Forks, Jefferson Healthcare among hospitals to be recognized

The Washington State Hospital Association has recognized Forks Community Hospital and Jefferson Healthcare under its Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program.… Continue reading

Forums set for mobile health clinic

Jefferson Healthcare will conduct a series of community forums regarding the planned development of a new mobile health clinic. The proposed clinic… Continue reading

Howard reelected to Association of Washington Cities board

Port Townsend City Council member Amy Howard has been reelected to the board of directors for the Association of Washington Cities. The election… Continue reading

Overnight closures scheduled on Hood Canal bridge

The state Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of the Hood Canal bridge on state Highway 104 from 10 p.m. to 5… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Ludlow Art League plans reception

The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for Denice Craig Tweedy from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The reception… Continue reading

“Lucious Succulent,” silk Batik on canvas by Denice Craig Tweedy, is on display at the Port Ludlow Art League.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center adds new tank

Exhibit added at museum, which is preparing for downtown move

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Evensong service scheduled Sunday for Port Townsend

Katy Taylor will provide music for an Evensong service from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The contemplative Celtic… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

First Saturday Art Walk set in Port Townsend

Gallery 9, Northwind Art and the Port Townsend Gallery will be among the venues participating in the Art Walk from 5 p.m.… Continue reading

Mitchel Osborne will display this photograph from the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend Gallery throughout July.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look close to see the potential

I HAVE ALWAYS had a love for cars. As a boy, I would save up to buy Matchboox cars and Hot Wheels. When I was… Continue reading